WODs & Well-Being

November 12, 2011 24 DAYS OF THANKS #12 - I am thankful for my love for food... that I was raised with an appreciation of many different types of food and "lucky" enough that I really enjoy pretty much every type of food that gets put in front of me. I have always been pretty adventurous with foods and always say that I will try anything at least once. So far I cant really think of one thing that I have tried, that I wouldnt try again. There are of course a few things that I dont like... but nothing that I absolutely hate. Hubs and I decided years ago that we would go out and try sushi. We were totally hooked and could probably eat it at least three nights a week. We had a "favorite place" that we frequented and even knew the name of the owner and other regulars. Since starting Paleo we have not had sushi. Even on our days off, we have been opting for a bunless burger, a home made pizza and other non paleo foods. We are both Scorpios (which can either work fo...

October 12, 2011 As the day went on yesterday my legs got tighter and tighter. High heels may work for calf pain, but every time I had to get up from my desk yesterday my quads were screaming at me. I love the pain. Its been a while since my legs have been this sore, but its all welcome. It shows me how hard I worked and how much CF is doing for my body. It hard to push yourself when you are by yourself so there had been months that I would work at the gym and not feel sore (aside from the first few workouts of a new workout, or my "usual" soreness after leg day). This really reinforces in my mind how CF works and how great it is that it changes up every day. Its great that we dont so the same WODS often and it seems even if we do the same movements, the order and intensity that they are done in is what makes it work. I saw this on FB yesterday and I loved it. Its inspirational to me for sure. To many women are afraid to push their bodies to their full potential. I would...