Big Trouble Upstairs
Posted: November 9, 2012 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: blogging, Cocktails, crossfit, exercise, fitness, happiness, health, hipster, humor, intensity, jogging, kettlebell, life, love, lululemon, marathon, motivation, natural, passion, perspective, pilates, Spirituality, whole foods, WOD, yoga 22 CommentsShe’s gone to heaven so I got to be good-
My body sucks. I exercise religiously, diet, binge, read all the mind numbing blogs and magazines. Yet I still feel inferior to others (Gals and Dudes are equally guilty).
“I just wish I could stop beating myself up all the time over petty, little things … That’s it I quit! ”
Like it or not all of us React to adversity and troubling times when we should be Refocusing.
We could not possibly leave you in such a depressed state on a lovely Friday morning could we?!? What follows could be called advice, by some. Others may call our kind words unwarranted and self-righteous, either way we are all adults here and we can form our own decisions …
Are you a quitter? Do you find yourself tossing in the towel daily? Here’s the lowdown peeps: Quitters blame those around them and the world for their disappointments. YOU are not a quitter!
Less time Reacting and more time Refocusing.
The Plan-
The Workout-
Limber up with the program from yesterday … Followed by:
30 Minutes of the following:
10 KB Floor Presses (each arm)
1 Turkish Get Up (each arm)
10 KB Bent Over Rows (each arm)
Notes:
Be sure to go back through this weeks posts and click on the images! Most of them are perfect for your desktop (Hi-Res). Be well this weekend and ENJOY!!!
In One Ear
Posted: November 8, 2012 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: crossfit, exercise, fitness, food, happiness, health, hipster, kettlebell, life, love, lululemon, marathon, motivation, natural, nature, paleo, passion, perspective, pilates, rest, running, satire, Spirituality, trail running, walking, whole foods, WOD, yoga 16 CommentsAnd the heart beats in its cage-
Like Momma always said: “If you don’t have anything nice to say … Don’t say anything at all.”
The Plan-
Link of the day: Yeah!!! You have been saying it wrong all along- Douche. <— I’m just a harmless link peeps?!?
The Workout-
Rest Day …
If you are up to it? Join us is finding balance this fine morning … Surya Namaskara.
Notes:
Be well and ENJOY!!!
Love, Food, Nature, Spirituality, Satire, Science, CrossFit, Yoga, Meditation, Blogging
Now Run Along
Posted: November 7, 2012 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: blogging, crossfit, Election Returns, family, Forgiveness, free range, gluten free, happiness, health, hipster, life, love, lululemon, marathon, motivation, natural, paleo, perspective, pilates, running, Science, trail running, voting, WOD, yoga 16 CommentsThere is always something ridiculous about the emotions of people whom one has ceased to love-
We are in such poor shape, feeding on ourselves day in and day out. So much so that we are too worn out to do anything about it. Doing nothing does not help either … Fantastic!!! We are trapped in a vicious cycle.
“I’ve lost complete interest in the simple things I once enjoyed.”
“I have little hope of making it through this day.”
Take a deep breath, Walk with us …
Clear your cluttered mind and consider your situation: Today has been a struggle, let’s continue to simply put one foot in front of the other … Building momentum and slowly regaining the energy we have been lacking to get by.
The Plan-
Link of the day: Post Election Depression
The Workout-
Man Makers of the KB Variety
Pick a nice, challenging weight and keep going for 5 complete sets. If you have to break up the set of 5? You incur a penalty of 20 Perfect Push Ups … We don’t recommend breaking up the sets!
Notes:
Balance. Nifty word isn’t it?!? Does the top of the post make sense at all? Here’s the answer you are looking for: We (you reading in the car as well) have a nasty habit of doing nothing … and then doing way too much. Fourteen words for you to think about … ENJOY!!!
**Quit straddling the fence and jump into the Comment Pool Below. The temp of the water is just right, so far.**
Forgiveness CrossFit Relationships Family Health
Exhale
Posted: November 6, 2012 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: America, crossfit, culture, family, fitness, happiness, health, hipster, kettlebell, life, love, lululemon, marathon, motivation, Obama, paleo, pilates, Presidential Race, Romney, running, trail running, walking, whole foods, WOD, yoga 16 CommentsIn dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don’t try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present-
BREAKING NEWS: Welcome to the one spot on the Inter-Webz where you WILL NOT find bloviated and self-serving “Merican presidential coverage. If that is your “thing” today? We’re pretty sure someone out there is Pinning and Tweeting something about it …
Quick show of hands: Are you currently experiencing a “perception” problem in your life? A quick, simple and pain-free adjustment in our own thoughts and behavior will shed light and lend meaning to seeing yourself in a whole new way.
An item we talk quite often about is not taking care of our MINDS and BODIES with regular exercise and a healthy dose of mindfulness and meditation. When we neglect these items the cumulative effect often leads to feeling down about the way we look. Now the simple part: Getting up early to Workout, choosing a carrot, apples and a sandwich over Chick–fil-A for lunch … The simple “things” we do provide an instant boost to our self-image.
Simple stuff peeps, so simple in fact that you forgot what you just read above!
The Plan-
Link of the day: The Automatic Diet Planner <—Must clicky peeps!!!
The Workout-
Pulled from our “Dear God Please Relieve Us From This Election” series here at CultFit.
A Snappy, Dynamic, Sweat Inducing Warm Up of your choosing. Followed By:
20 KB Clean and Press (Single Arm) + 10m Waiters Walk
20 KB Bent Over Rows + 10m Heartbeat Walk (20 beats)
20 KB Swings + 10m Overhead Walking Lunge
Notes:
This concludes our Presidential Coverage for 2012! Thank you for tuning in and ENJOY!!!
What Ever You Do … Do Sweetly
Posted: November 5, 2012 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: 5th of November, Authenticity, courage, crossfit, DIY, fear, Fireworks Night, fitness, gluten free, Gunpowder Plot, Guy Fawkes, happiness, health, hipster, kettlebell, life, london, love, lululemon, marathon, motivation, pilates, rest, running, sandy, trail running, UK, walking, WOD, yoga 17 Comments… Remember, Remember The fifth of November. The DeLorean and Calvin Klein. I know not of what you were stricken to call Marty McFly chicken for your fates will surely entwine. Doc Brown hit his head and for his stitch and suture, made it possible to go Back to the Future. Given the chance you would, Introduce the world to Johnny B. Goode and if you think there’s another reason for this date of the year, then make like a tree and get out of here-
Quick question to start our discussion: Was Guy Fawkes merely being Reactive or Creative when he decided to hatch the Gunpowder Plot?
Chances are Mr. Fawkes knew what the right thing to do was and even wanted to do what is right … Then he walked into the houses of parliament.
Because he was afraid. Guy Fawkes lacked the courage to support his convictions in a meaningful way.
So how in the world do we draw a parallel between a terrorist and you, average trendy peep of the 21st century? Simply: We need passionate courage to face the unknown challenges that confront us. We need vast amounts of courage to let go of our irrational fears that hold us back each and every morning.
We need courage to be ourselves, to be authentic and to take responsibility for our actions. We need to be courageous in order to overcome our fears of rejection and disapproval from others. You may have never thought of this before although it takes courage to accept criticism and openly admit to mistakes.
Harvesting courage frees each and every one of us, to find new and better ways of being Authentic … You.
Most of us are held captive, prisoners of our own fears and fear of the unknown.
The Plan-
Link of the day: Time Management
The Workout-
A quick Trail Run/Hike/Swim or Walk to begin the festivities. Followed by:
Shuttle Runs-
5m Out and Back + 10 Perfect Push Ups
10m Out and Back + 10 HEAVY Goblet Squats
15m Out and Back + 10 HEAVY Hard Style KB Swings
20m Out and Back + 10 Heavy KB Snatch
Mr. Fawkes would have done this for 30 minutes, or 3-4 times through.
Notes:
Remember this day as the day you kicked fear in the FACE! Guy Fawkes was found guarding some barrels of gun powder around midnight on 4 November 1605, barrels full of fear. Take care today and ENJOY!!!
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