Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Cinco de Mayo and Cognitive Restructuring?!?

First off, Happy CINCO DE MAYO!!! Surprisingly today was not filled with tacos and burritos, tequila and margaritas...unfortunately...?! So for dinner I had to throw something in.  I came up with Clean Quacamole!  Yes that's right good old fashioned avocados with some lime, parsley, tomatoes...yum!  Tried to stay away from the heavy cheeses that this day traditionally brings for me - so no quesadillas, nachos, burritos today *tear*.

Clean-Eating Guacamole
3 ripe avocados
1 vine ripened tomato (diced)
1/2 onion (diced)
1/2 juice of lime
2 handfuls of parsley
sea salt and ground black pepper to taste

Delish!!

Today, was somewhat of a busy day - but not quite as bad as the nightmare the early portion of the week brought my way.  So things are looking up!  I attended a stress and relaxation seminar today, complete with techniques on how to begin "cognitive restructuring", yay!  Changing the way you perceive the situation and making sure that the thoughts you are having are logical and not distortions.  Interesting. 
In so many situations we often blow things out of proportion, take things personally that were not intended, or just let our other peoples opinions or thoughts get the best of us. 
 The biggest thing the seminar emphasized in order to maintain one's sanity is to follow the three P's -
1) Is it personal?  Is everyone out to get you?  Did they specifically pick up those weights that you were just about to use because they knew you wanted them? That cupcake they are eating in front of you and buying by the dozen because they know you can't/won't eat them?
2) Is it pervasive?  Is this stressor or situation permating into the rest of your life events? 
3) Is it persistant?  Is this a reoccuring issue or is this a one time bad lift? 

If this is too much - keep in mind stress can often be reduced by EXERCISE AND NUTRITION...hmm... of course!?!  To BE Continued....

Monday, May 3, 2010

Better than your Better


Why do you train? "For me it's for my better to be better than your
better."

Sunday, May 2, 2010

1st Place - Class A and beyond

Little note from me - 1 week from OC Muscle Classic - progress...?!

OC Half Marathon and Marathon

 Congratulations to all the participants of this mornings Marathon!!!  I saw a lot of familiar faces and great work.  It was perfect weather, not too hot, not too windy.  13.1 and 26.2 miles respectively, a nice way to start the morning through the beautiful Back Bay. 

Our first woman half marathoner, Jane Maxwell came cruising by mile 9.5 with the top 5 overall runners - finishing in 1:20 third woman overall.  She looked determined and strides long and relaxed.   My husband, Brandon came by averaging about 8 minute miles and running with his dad motivating him to finish sub 2:00 hours. 

Overall a great race, beautiful day and hopefully some good times.  Pictures to follow.  GREAT JOB!!

Now off to my team workout to get it together for the Crossfit Socal Affiliate Cup going down next weekend at UC Irvine!!

Saturday, May 1, 2010

Endurance Crossfit Workout

Today's workout courtesy of Crossfit Balboa -

As many rounds as possible in 20 minutes:

10 Double Unders (jump rope)
20 Air squats

3 sets of 12 each hanging leg lifts (lower abs)

*Completed: 11 rounds for me =)
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