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Feeling bloated/puffy...

Dominic Perilli — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:19:14 GMT

It's about 10 PM and just got done working out. I did abs for 30 mins and then did a strength session (front squats) as well as a metcon. I ate pretty decent today, but I'm still looking a bit "puffy" and feeling bloated. Here's what I ate today..

Bkfst - 3 whole eggs, 3 slices turkey bacon, 2 pieces multi-grain toast
kale/raspberry/blueberry/blackberry homemade juice

Lunch - grilled chicken topped with gluten free/vegan tomato sauce, black bean salad (black beans, onion, garlic), and pickles

Snack - 25g whey, 1/2 banana

Dinner - dozen grilled shrimp, 2 cups broccoli, and 1 beer (sorry)

The hell am I doing wrong? Is it the beer?

Fat loss advice - STUCK!

Erin Kay — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:17:17 GMT

First, I know this is a tired topic, and I know there are many, many similar threads on this board, so for that I apologize up front. But it seems like people on this board are great with individualized advice, and I think that's kind of what I need. I'd appreciate any and all comments and feedback y'all are willing to give.

About me:
37 y.o. female
162
5'7"
28% BF (not bodpod tested or anything fancy)
I've been CrossFitting 2.5 years
I've been eating mostly paleo 3 years

Over the years that I've been CFing, I've never been able to lean out. During the first year, I lost a few pounds and inches here or there, but nothing dramatic enough that people noticed. I am MUCH stronger than when I started; strict pull-ups, HSPUs, deadlift 250+, etc), but I'd love for my body to externally show the work I've been doing. I know that means leaning out, but I just can't seem to dial things in to make that happen. I get great sleep (8-9 hours per night, solid), but I have had some stress over the past 7 months or so (two full time jobs, cancer scare, diagnosed adrenal fatigue, herniated disc...wow, that sounds like a lot when I write it out). However, my body comp and ability to change is the same post-stress as it was pre-stress. I tried an adrenal supplement protocol for the first 4 months of this year since my adrenal fatigue diagnosis and it didn't change anything either.

Right now I feel good. I'm healing up well. I have good, consistant energy. I just want this last piece of the puzzle to fall into place. I know it sounds pretty selfish...I have a lot to be thankful for. But despite that, I'd be lying if I said that a salmmin' bod wasn't something that I'm still striving for. Also, I should say that I don't really care about the number on the scale. In fact, I threw out my scale a long time ago. The only reason I know what I weigh is because of being at the doctor's office.

My day-to-day:
45 min dog walk
Breakfast - 2 eggs, 2-3 pieces bacon or sausage
Noon workout (WOD 2-3x/week, Wendler 531 2x/week)
Lunch - tuna salad (about 8oz), 2 whole carrots, 16oz coconut water
Snack - Handful of mixed nuts, piece of fruit
Dinner - meat (about 8oz), 2 types of veggies (like roasted broccoli & salad)

This is typical Sun-Th. F-Sat I often go out for dinner one or both nights and eat what I want. I also will often have a drink or two.

For the past week I've been tracking my food and I'm sitting around 1500 kcal during the weekdays (100+ grams protein, 100 grams carbs, 60-90 grams fat). I'm sure it's more on the weekends.

So, yah, that's me in a nutshell. Again, I'd really appreciate any and all feedback, suggestions, dissections, critiques, etc. if you've got it!

Earning it old school, fitter tomorrow than today.

Donnie Murray — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:25:07 GMT

Well, title says it all. I am brand new to Crossfit but am keen to give it a go, the community seems great and there is no arguing with the results. I come from a mountain background, snowboarding, rock climbing, bouldering, some alpine stuff and now currently a bit of cycling since moving from the Canadian Rockies to the west coast of Sweden, but nothing serious. I have weight trained for the last few years but I wouldn't call myself anything above intermediate. Just hoping to keep making some small gains each month and be a good example to my family and most importantly my daughter.

I have just put together the next 2 month cycle and the first session was on Saturday, June 15th. Weekly will be broken down as 2 strength, 2 aerobic capacity development, skills development, 1 benchmark, some active recovery(bouldering, long bike, easy jog, 4k row, short WOD). I also commute by bike about 50-75km a week, but never really work above zone 2-3 unless I am feeling super energetic, although the segment challenges on the Strava app are to much fun to pass up on.

Cycle Working Maxes:
Squat 110kg
Front Squat 85kg
Deadlift 190kg
Bench 85kg
Military Press 70kg
Jerk 75kg
Push Press 75kg
Power Clean 85kg
Power Snatch 55kg

Workout Log

Alexis Mascitti — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:05:34 GMT

Everyone's journey has to start somewhere! Here's my backstory
I've started on the NorCal on-ramp program, and today was Day 1 of the 12 day program.

WOD:
Run 200m
15-12-9
Air squats
Push ups
Body Rows
Run 200m

Time: 9:28

Notes: Ugh, I've been on antibiotics for surgery that I had exactly one week ago today, and it has done a number on my insides. Halfway through my first 100m, I felt like I was about to have a Swiss-marathoner moment. :yikes: But I just dealt with the fact that I thought my insides were about to fall out and went on with the WOD.

I had visited the gym yesterday to scope out what equipment they did and didn't have, and how I could possibly set up a rack to do the body rows in a way that my body could even do 1. Pathetic really, but I needed to have the bar all the way up to chest high so I could do at most 5 at a time. Sigh. I really have a long way to go. :(

I had to modify push-up too, but even with my knees on the floor, I could do at most 10 at a time. I used to be able to do at LEAST 10 real-deal push ups. :(

Diet: I've been using a borrowed version of Practical Paleo, but my friend needed it back today, so now I feel kinda lost. I was really digging the recipes. Last night I made sweet potato pancakes that were outrageously good, with leftover chicken, sauteed spinach, and sauerkraut, with a few organic strawberries for dessert. I also put a handful of raspberries and a sliced strawberries in a glass with a bit of red wine. I was dying for sangria, and its certainly better than falling completely off the wagon. The morning went well, with bacon and leftover crustless quiche with zucchini and carrots (again, delicious) with a couple strawberries (I can't help it, its summer!). But after the gym, I just was not feeling hungry AT ALL. I made myself eat a spoonful of almond butter, a handful of raw almonds, and a mug of hibiscus tea, then fell asleep. So I missed lunch, and I'm still not feeling hungry and its 9pm....my husband's on call tonight, so I'm just not feeling really motivated to cook...anyone have any advice?

Some starting stats (I'll be updating the measurements on Sundays each week):
Sex: Female
Age: 31
Height: 5 feet 3 inches - 160 cm
Bodyweight: 128 pounds - 58 kg
BMI: 22.67
% Body Fat via 3 measurement-based calculations: 27.5/24/32%
Hips: 38in - 57cm
Bust: 36.5in - 93cm
Chest: 31in - 79cm
Waist: 27in - 69cm
Thigh: 22in - 56cm
Calf: 13in - 33cm
Upper Arm 10.5in - 27cm
Forearm - 9in - 23cm
Neck: 13in - 33cm
Wrist: 5.5in - 13cm

Goals
Weight 117.5 and/or
Body Fat Percentage: 20%
Run 5k in <26:00

Box Squats

Jeff Enge — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:41:18 GMT

So, I did box squats to my bench today - ~16", with my height of ~6'2" that's a couple inches below parallel for me.

I matched my high bar free squat PR, and the question I have is, how should those two compare? Is there a general rule of thumb or is it something that's relatively individual?

AB muscle popped out

Michael Mantione — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:35:14 GMT

I was floor pressing and i felt a pop in my upper right ab muscle and a pressure there, i set the weight down and it popped back in. There was slight discomfot but no real pain and a little swelling, I finished the wod and did some turksih get ups with a barbell and felt okay. There was virtually no pain, only a slight tenderness when i pressed on the area, slight swelling but it was all down after an hour and now i have no pain at all

im more scared by what happened than injured, because it has never happened to be honest i feel fine

What the hell happened? Im scared to flex hard or strain i dont want it to happen again and I havent lifted since

pull up question

Glenn Baggett — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:10:27 GMT

Is there a rule that says you cant use an underhand grip on pull ups for workouts or in competition? Im experimenting and just need to know.

Crossfit or not to Crossfit?

Eric M Scharf — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:08:28 GMT

I am 40 years old, and I work out 5 times a week. I have always been very active. I have been working out for many years, but increased to 5-6 days a week consistently for the past 2 1/2 years. I lift weights, and run 2- 4 miles, or weights, and a hour spin class. I am happy with my condition, but I would like to try something new. I have been reading about Crossfit, and have mixed feelings. I like the high intensity, the dips, push ups, kettle ball, burpees, etc. I am not sure that I am interested in some of the power exercises, (snatch, and jerk). I would appreciate any feedback, and recommendations.

Best management system

Steinar ��r �lafsson — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:49:57 GMT

Hey Community!

I haven't been here a while. I went through the last 12 pages of the forum in look for my answer but no thread kind of answered them directly so I decided to post a new one here.

I am running a box in Luxembourg (Europe). We have in the last few months gained a lot of new members and therefore we are looking for a better system to keep track of them all.

I have been looking into ZenPlanner and MindBodyOnly but I'm sceptic of putting the work in and getting my clients into routine if I then discover this is not what I am looking for. Therefore I search to the community wisdom of answering my question.

The system should mainly be focused about keeping track of my members. I have another great system for their payments and no need to track workouts. Clients should be able to log into the session when they show up as a ,,kiosk" and if it could be possible to switch as some point to a Closed Gym Model that would be great.

But first and foremost to keep track of my clients memberships.

What would you recommend?

Best regards,
Steinar

FOR SALE - Tendo Weightlifting Analyzer

Niall Oliver — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:17:33 GMT

The Tendo Weightlifting Analyzer is in very good condition and has only been used 10 times since we bought it new. It works perfectly. We allow returns within 14 days of receiving the item. All items are included in the picture except the bag. Shipping and handling is not included.

If interested email me at noliver@fit2livegym.com
Thanks.

Neck pain during Double-Under

Jay Wang — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:54:03 GMT

I was doing double-under last Friday, halfway through, I felt an intense pain on the right side of my neck. Two days after, when I tilt my head to the right, it still hurts quite a bit. What's the cause of this pain?

How to start doing crossfit by myself

Julia Cieslak — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:52:52 GMT

Hello Everybody,
I am a new in here and I would like to ask you for your help. I have training kettlebells since about 7 months-2 times per week. Now I would love start training crossfit. This sport is amazing. In our city we do not have any center with crossfit so I have to start along but I do not how to start. (I come from Poland).
I have at my disposal the fresh air and garage.
I bought kettlebells 12 kg and 16 kg, jumping rope, timer and talc. What should I buy else? Additionaly I try to ride a bike 1-2 times per week about 20 km and once a week I play tenis.
My strenght is: I do swings with 20 kg kettlebell (e.g 50 swings with short break).
I weight 62 kg and I am 172 cm. I would like to further sculpt my figure (without exaggeration).

I do not know how to plan WOD for me and generally how to plan exercises for me at the beggining and in the future.How long should last my training in combination with training of kettlebells two times a week.
I doing kettlebells with my trainer so I do not have professional knowledge. I would love it gain and learn to plan exercises.

For any advice I would like thank you very much in advance.
Jula

For Sale - Rogue Fitness Gear - DFW, TX

Cody Lewis — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:25:19 GMT

Selling my rogue gear that was used for solo garage use over the few months due to my move to an apartment.

Rogue Individual Pull Bar System
Rogue S-1 w/ 2 mounting feet
Rogue Ring Hanger
Various Rogue Monster Bands
Rogue 65LB Gorilla Bumper Plate (Pair)

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...1&l=22c3dfdf75

Congenitally small hands and feet

Jason Nobles — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:49:30 GMT

I have an adult member that just started and has congenitally small hands and feet. She has not problems with a women's bar, but the size of the pull up bars cause an issue. I have a Rogue infinity rig but they don't offer smaller diameter rigs and I don't have a set up where I can mount one to the wall and put in a smaller bar. Does anyone have any suggestions for me?

Vega one protien

Frank E Morel — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:59:32 GMT

Brought an envelope to try ... It wasn't bad really.
I liked that is has digestive enzymes in it.

My question is .. Any disadvantages to pea protien?

http://myvega.com/product/vega-one-nutritional-shake/ wfs.

Thoughts?