Contrary to popular belief, I'm actually not dead. This week I've been dedicating it to what I call a "digital detox". I took my computer out of my room, and don't turn on the tv when I'm at home. Everyone should try this, its really quite fascinating how much time we spend watching tv or mindlessly surfing the web (and believe me, I'm as guilty as anyone). Luckily for me there isn't much good tv on right now (except for law and order re runs), so there hasn't been much withdrawl. (On the subject of TV, I was introduced to the show 'suits', and I really enjoyed the pilot. Its one of my goals to get in on a great tv show at its inception, rather than being really late to the game (I.e. arrested development, mad men, modern family, 30 rock)).
As far as working out goes, I've been diligent to the least. Managed to avoid the terrible (but delicious) foods of july 4th celebrations, because I still haven't achieved my goals. I made a decision to stop scaling the gym (scaling means to lighten the load) if possible. It seems like a no brainer but its much harder than it sounds, mainly because I now no longer finish anywhere close to the front of the pack. Yesterdays workout of 55 thrusters / 55 burpees (thrusters at 95lbs) took me forever, because the weight was uncomfortably heavy. Andrew agrees this is the best strategy to 'forging elite fitness' (the motto of our gym). So yes its humbling as now I'm coming in nearly dead last, but I'm working much harder and will reap the benefits.
I weighed myself yesterday afternoon and came in at 166.7, which is crazy because I'm not sure the last time I've ever seen that number on a scale. I'm definitely not fixated on my weight, but improving my body composition, however its always fun to say I've "lost 22lbs" to people asking about crossfit, because all they ever want to hear about is potential weightloss if they start (even though factoring in muscle gains, I've probably changed more like 27-28lbs).
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