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I bottom out most of the time, it takes me a lot of brain power to stop myself....I was told by a coach that going lower on my squats would lead to better results (eventually) on Olympic lifts.

I've logged pretty consistently with the exception of the last few months (that mental issue I've been having). I don't really feel out of control with my food intake (generally speaking), I would say that I don't always eat "clean," but I really don't go crazy very often. I use a food scale and measure nearly everything I…

I would stick with most things for a month or two, unless I saw a rapid weight increase. I'm really scared to get back up to where I was, so once the scale starts on an upward trend, I go back to 1200 calories a day. I really try to stick 40% carb, 30% protein, and 30% fat - from what I understand that's how Paleo Zone is…

<3 I only eat it smashed up with a bit of lime juice and a bit of kosher salt.

Our gym really pushes the Paleo Zone diet. I count calories too, but mainly because I'm a calorie counting addict. We try to stick to it pretty closely and it definitely makes a difference in my performance and recovery. I've also found that when I don't take Omega 3's consistently I don't perform as well.....that might be…

B) I love my bruises! They're like battle scars! I did have one friend pull me aside a while back to make sure my husband wasn't abusing me, that was a bit awkward.

;) If you're still in Ames (and aren't talking about my gym) - I go to Max Oxgen Crossfit and I LOVE the place. It's my family away from my family. We're a pretty new box (opened last August), but the coaches rock and once a month David Tittle comes in and trains us for a week....pretty spectacular place!

1. Get my diet back on track - I did so good to lose weight (and really keep it off), but I've stalled and it's 100% my fault. 2. I need to get my form under control. I am strong and if I could really get my form down, I could lift a lot of weight and I really love to pick up heavy things!! 3. This one kind of piggy backs…

I've been here for a while....something like July 2010, that sounds about right...

I'm on the top of the board for the first time in anything crossfit ever!! I did Annie today in 7:49!! I don't have any idea how fast that is comparable to anyone other than those at our gym that entered times into Wodify, but I'm pretty proud!!!

We did Fran yesterday (11/4), crazy!!

21, 15, 9 - Deadlifts and wall walks. My first time doing wall walks, they are brutal!! It seems I pinched something in my should the last round of wall walks and couldn't finish.

Any day we have lifts involved I end up bruised up pretty bad. It's probably not a great thing, but I'm all right with it....I show them off to all my friends, it makes me feel super strong :blush:

I tried wearing my heart rate monitor my first few sessions (I'm relatively new to crossfit, only three months in) and it just beeped at me the entire time. I've since decided to set a specific calorie allowance and go with that. Logging seemed to be more hassle than it's worth. I do miss seeing those calorie burns on my…

This - for sure this!! I had to stop reading!!!

Today, we are rowing - 5,000 meters. Nothing else. I'm going to die.

About the only thing at CrossFit I don't suck at is double unders!! BUT I pee a little each time....I don't feel so lonely now!!!:laugh:

You've gotten some great suggestions! I would also recommend sitting down with someone who helps with career transitions. I met with a career transition coach recently, not because I want to change fields, but because we would like to relocate. She really helped me hone in on my strengths and weaknesses, things that aren't…

You rock!! Keep up the good attitude. A good walk, run, cry, will definitely be comforting than any food ever will be! And the previous poster was right, you have BEAUTIFUL legs!!

Yep, I LOVE to workout. I love going to the gym. I love pushing myself to see what I can do. I love the results I see, the feeling after I finish a really tough workout. Working out is close to the top of my list of favorite things to do. I believe everyone can love to work out, I just think you have to keep trying…

1) 30's 2) 165 3) Iowa 4) moderate 5) 4 or 5 days a week, 40 minutes or so each time 6) Yes 6) Dinne 7) 5 8) 1/2-1 gallon/day 9) Depends on the day....most of the time I allow myself the treat (in moderation). Actually nearly always I allow myself the treat, avoidance for me brings on more thoughts of desire which never…

Joni Ames, Iowa Chicken breast, guacamole, salsa, cottage cheese, carrots, hummus, and apricots

I'm just happy! Great family, great friends, have a job, a roof, and food in my belly, life is good!!

To the chiquita banana who never feeds her kids any kind of junk food ever: my brother and his wife went all crazy paleo a few months ago (I have no issue with Paleo, I like it really), they do not allow any milk, bread (grains in general), limited fruit, obviously no sweets...you see where I'm going? Now, my beautiful…

Congratulations!! I don't have any advice on your calorie intake question, but when it comes to morning sickness, we are old pals. My ob recommended a few things to help: anything with ginger or lemon, not letting yourself get too hungry, and with my second they gave me these tasty lolli-pops that I could pop in when…

I would try to stop looking for motivation and start working on making it all a habit. Start out slow, don't force yourself to go for a run or eat perfectly (I know, eye of the beholder). Make a point to walk around the block everyday for the next week and eat a little better. More than likely, you will make it farther…

We make tortilla wraps: One block cream cheese One small can chopped black olives One small can chopped green chiles One package ranch dressing Combine everything and spread on torillas, roll 'em, slice 'em, eat 'em.....they're easy, cheap, and a bonus DELICIOUS!

So at first my comments were going to be more along the "you need to be more confident in yourself" lines, but then I thought, check out her diary, see what's going on....you've tracked one day out of the last three weeks and that is all I scrolled through. You can't say it works or it doesn't work with that kind of a…

I would love to be a part of this group. I'm a working mom of two. I have had great success, but have seen myself really stall in the last few months, losing and gaining the same weight over and over again. I know where my issues lie, it's really just mind over matter for me right now!!!

I love soda, nothing better than a can of Diet Pepsi. I'm trying to cut back though, so I bought some Advocare "Spark" (fruit punch flavor)....pretty tasty stuff.