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Day 89. Day 20.

Tomorrow. Day 90. Whoa.

Well. It has been quite the journey. I have learned a lot. I have made some great progress. I have figured out how some food effect me - and now I have to figure out the choices I need to make with that information in hand.

Here is the thing though. Challenge. Not done.

New date. NOVEMBER. Seriously.

So. If it is the end of November this will be my 180 day challenge. What are the rules? Not sure yet. Will keep you posted :)

Day 81. Day 14.

I get asked "How is the challenge going?" a lot. And the answer. Really well. Do I think I will get a Muscle-up on day 90 - no. Does this make me sad - no. Why? Because I will get a Muscle-up ... soon. And I have made so much progress. This has been a road of ups and downs. Questions and confusions. Feeling awesome. Feeling deprived. Trying to figure out my body. Trying to figure out performance. Trying to figure out nutrition. Trying to figure out stress and the psychological barriers that all play a part of this game. And the result is that I have changed. In a very real/very good way. I have been on this journey for almost 3 years ago - that is when I first REALLY started looking at food ... and now I am finally getting it. It is amazing. And I feel really good about the future.

Day 78. Day 11.

Hey guys.

Still no coffee and feeling good. Yes. I do miss it in the morning. Yes. When I think about not having it my day starts a little dimly. BUT. You know - it has been getting better and what does bring a smile to my face. A touch of coconut milk with some powdered, roasted, maca. I don't think I would call it quite delicious. I and it is nothing compared to a quad tall americano with a dash of heave whipping cream (oh, man - that sounds good).

As for the muscle-up. No I haven't gotten one. No I haven't gotten pull-ups. No I haven't gotten a ring-dip.

YES. I am still making progress.

My eating is SQUEAKY clean. Seriously. The changes since going on the Whole30. Well - reading all ingrediantes. Which means some of my vitamins are a no, no - like the D that I have - don't worry I got another D from my ND.

Beef jerkey or Turkey jerky or any jerky is mostly out because of the added sugar and soy.

No gum. The fake sugars. And the real stuff has sugar - so obvy NO.

Really, really, really - NO SUGAR. No honey, no agave, no raw sugar, no substitues - nada.

No chocolate. Even if it is above 82%

FOR REAL. No alcohol. NONE.

Um. Still low on fruit. Just blueberries as of late (I LOVE THEM).

Still low on nuts. I had too many cashews over a 3 day span - and def. felt it. So - if I want to perform better I know to nix the nuts. Sometimes I say f it b/c they are a very satisfying treat. But, I have learned that I need to purchase in small quantities when the need for the snack is prevalent. I don't do any of the nut butters - too dangerous.

From the original request from Jordan of no - added - fat - paleo. I have strayed. To keep sane. I am totally eating clean. BUT. I have been cooking in coconut oil. And doing some coconut milk. And just recently I have added back in an avocado as a choice. It keeps me sane. And so I am keeping it. And don't go C.R.A.Z.Y. on it so. Some added fat = good stuff.

OH - and check it. Robb Wolf who I strongly respect in the field of nutrition - and listen to his blog every tuesday... he actually answered one of my questions in my quest to find something to satisfy that is NOT coffee - it is all about maca - check it here:

http://robbwolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/The-Paleolithic-Solution-Episode-41.mp3

Day 74. Day 7.

I was able to go to karaoke and not drink. DUDE. People. DO YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT THAT MEANS? Holy crap. I am pretty impressed with myself. And confidant. Seriously, that feels good. And I would like to thank Celene and Jess for goading me into going. Fun without the drink. ACCOMPLISHED. Thank you guys.

Day 73.

This is Day 6 of the Whole30. It has been going well. This is Day 2 without coffee (again).

So:
Day 73 - Challenge
Day 6 - Whole30
Day 2 - No coffee/caffeine

Whoa. My feelings on progress go back and forth. What I have gotten better at is apparent the rate I am getting better is good, but a bit frustrating. I want more. Always more. And I want it now.

too tired in the evenings.

whew. oh blog. i am so sorry to not be more attentive to your needs. and updating.

this is DAY 71.

I feel: Stronger.
I feel: Not always as awesome as I want to.
I feel: Fatigued during workouts - esp. my quads. the muscles there make me want to STOP.
I feel: The want to be able to embrace ENDURANCE more. Continual movement MORE.
I feel: Frustrated that there is still part of the pull-up that I AM JUST NOT DOING. It is this swing part of the kip. I can swing forward but swinging back and creating a momentum to keep doing pull-ups over and over. I don't have this. I can see it. I can feel the lack of it. But I don't have it.
I feel: Like I WILL absolutely get a Muscle-up. This 90 day challenge will go ON until I actually GET IT.
I feel: Encouraged by my fellow CrossFitters. YOU ALL ROCK.


in other news I started the Whole30 on Sunday... more to come on that...

Attitude. CHECK.

I am too tired to post all of the revelations that had to happen for me to come out the other-side - of last week. It was a rough week. I feel better now. I will tell you all more more more about it -but not at this moment b/c I have a bed a'callin.

I want to thank.

Celene
Whitney
J-Ho

(I might post some of your words here - heads up)

Thank. You.

YES! I know you have been waiting... VIDEO 3!!!!