Last nights WOD = Quad Killer
Last nights WOD at SUBU was a doozie. It was a partner WOD that consisted of:
3 Rounds of the following:
While P1 holds a front rack position(135/75), P2 completes 50 Air Squats.. Then switch.
*This will be repeated until each Partner has completed 3 rounds.
Then,
3 Rounds of the following:
While P1 holds a bottom squat position, P2 completes 25 SDHP(53/35).. Then switch.
*This will be repeated until each partner has completed 3 rounds.
**5 burpee penalty for both partners if the hold is not maintained through the duration of the reps.
I partnered up with Anna, who is one of the strongest girls we have at SUBU. She wanted to go for the RX of 75 for the front rack holds but thankfully we chose to go with 65lbs. The toughest part about this WOD was the fact that it was with a partner, you always push yourself harder because you do not want to let your partner down (especially when there is a burpee penalty).
3 Rounds of the following:
While P1 holds a front rack position(135/75), P2 completes 50 Air Squats.. Then switch.
*This will be repeated until each Partner has completed 3 rounds.
Then,
3 Rounds of the following:
While P1 holds a bottom squat position, P2 completes 25 SDHP(53/35).. Then switch.
*This will be repeated until each partner has completed 3 rounds.
**5 burpee penalty for both partners if the hold is not maintained through the duration of the reps.
I partnered up with Anna, who is one of the strongest girls we have at SUBU. She wanted to go for the RX of 75 for the front rack holds but thankfully we chose to go with 65lbs. The toughest part about this WOD was the fact that it was with a partner, you always push yourself harder because you do not want to let your partner down (especially when there is a burpee penalty).
There was a long stretch and lots of water after this workout. I haven't felt that kind of pain in a long while, but once again we made it through and I was still able to walk this morning! That just means that the pain I felt, wasn't as serious as I thought it was last night. Getting stronger with every workout. Love it :)
On to Breakfast...
We all know that breakfast is the most important meal, but why? Breakfast is what prepares you for the rest of your day. If you are like most people and have a long day filled with work, a workout, kids and their activities, crap to do at home, homework, or all of the above, you need to fuel your body for that long day. Skipping breakfast is basically setting yourself up for failure. Its like getting ready for a road trip and not filling your car up with gas. Makes no sense.
Some might think that skipping your breakfast will help to reduce the number of calories consumed throughout the day but this has been proven to be incorrect. Studies repeatedly show that those who skip or skimp on breakfast make up for those lost calories throughout the day, mostly because they get so hungry that they end up scarfing down whatever is near or binging at lunch or dinner. Here is a great link with tons of quotes from studies on the importance of breakfast from Mr.Breakfast.com.
So with that being said I thought that I would show you my breakfasts from this week :)
Some might think that skipping your breakfast will help to reduce the number of calories consumed throughout the day but this has been proven to be incorrect. Studies repeatedly show that those who skip or skimp on breakfast make up for those lost calories throughout the day, mostly because they get so hungry that they end up scarfing down whatever is near or binging at lunch or dinner. Here is a great link with tons of quotes from studies on the importance of breakfast from Mr.Breakfast.com.
So with that being said I thought that I would show you my breakfasts from this week :)
The easiest way for me to stick to a healthy breakfast routine is to find a couple of breakfasts that I really love and then just rotate and change them up. So for me that is eggs/fruit/healthy fat; smoothie; or yogurt with nuts and fruit. In the cooler months (which isn't many in Florida) I get into an oatmeal kick instead of yogurt - adding some sort of nuts or nut butter (hehe) and some sort of dried fruit.
Basic components = Protein (eggs, yogurt, nut butter, protein powder, ect.) +
Low Glycemic Carbs (Apples, Oranges, Cherries, Grapefruit, Pears, Plums, Strawberries -
Broccoli, Bell Peppers, Onions, Asparagus, Mushrooms) +
Healthy Fats (Nuts, Seeds, Nut Butters, Avocado, Olive Oil, Coconut Oil, Olives)
Together these foods will not only fill you up but keep you full all morning!
**FYI - These are the components to most of my meals. Makes it easy to put a meal/snack together!
Low Glycemic Foods Chart
So.... I hope that helps with making better breakfast choices. I am gonna go have a snack and get ready for tonights brutal WOD. I will let you know how that one goes sometime this weekend.
I am going to leave you with my favorite music video of all time!!!
Basic components = Protein (eggs, yogurt, nut butter, protein powder, ect.) +
Low Glycemic Carbs (Apples, Oranges, Cherries, Grapefruit, Pears, Plums, Strawberries -
Broccoli, Bell Peppers, Onions, Asparagus, Mushrooms) +
Healthy Fats (Nuts, Seeds, Nut Butters, Avocado, Olive Oil, Coconut Oil, Olives)
Together these foods will not only fill you up but keep you full all morning!
**FYI - These are the components to most of my meals. Makes it easy to put a meal/snack together!
Low Glycemic Foods Chart
So.... I hope that helps with making better breakfast choices. I am gonna go have a snack and get ready for tonights brutal WOD. I will let you know how that one goes sometime this weekend.
I am going to leave you with my favorite music video of all time!!!