EFBM Reboot

Day 11 - Genesis 11

The stories that can be found in lineages are hidden treasures you have buried for us to find. Thank you Adonai for the opportunity to dwell and meditate on your word.

Starting over and relearning my baselines is humbling.

Lift: Strict Press
Previous 1RM: 235lbs / Current : 175lbs

Lift: Push Press
Previous 1RM 255lbs / Current 195lbs

While I hate how much strength I’ve lost I am genuinely grateful for the opportunity to start again and get stronger. Don’t give up on yourself.

Today, we worked out to honor Officer Torres who lost his life in October. I’m always thankful to partner with whose heart and consideration are something really special! It was great to workout with you for such a special occasion!

In honor of the USMC birthday… Improvise, adapt, overcome. This was my improvised and adapted option for a workout movement that allowed me to overcome my limitations!

Yesterday was my first day back working out and coaching after surgery lol n my hand after amputating the ends of 3 fingers. I was met with warm smiles, some balloons, and an amazing card from my CF4042 family! Today, I’m back but chilling on the bike peddling out some cals!

What in the heck! I think I forgot how to breathe! I could not get my breathing right, but I kept moving.

Monday’s workout, done!

Another workout done… I didn’t ring the bell! I need to dial in my nutrition and water intake! Ugh!!! But Monday’s workout is done.

Dang… that was just as hard as it looked. My variation was the BikeERG (12 cals) and single arm 50 # dumbbell C&J.

Has anyone started thinking about goals (NOT RESOLUTIONS) for next year?

Here are my top 5

1. Spartan Sprint by June

2. 30lbs or 10% bmi change (whichever comes first)

3. Schedule more time for myself (downtime, playtime, and personal growth)

4. Complete my CrossFit Scaling Movements Course

5. Walk/hike at least 45 miles a month.

Build to a heavy 2 - 88% 1RM

Work and gym clothes are picked out and ready for tomorrow.

That’s one excuse down. Next is getting back in the habit of meal prep.

I looked back on the kinds of foods I ate 6-7 years ago when I was at my healthiest and happiest, and it was very much like what CrossFit teaches.

“meat and vegetables, nuts and seeds, some fruit, little starch and no sugar” and “keep intake to levels that will support exercise but not body fat.”

I’ve over complicated it and it’s time to go back to simple!

Here’s to better... one step at a time!