Why Didn't I Start A Log Earlier? Greg Fischers Log in Fort Worth

[Greg Fischer]

I am recovering from an injury that I will call "runner's knee" which basically means that my right knee swells up after long runs...I think it will subside soon as I have been building tremendous leg strength and hope that the new muscle will "shield" the cartilage from inflaming. Anyway, I started training at GSX (Crossfit / Gymnastics Gym) in Fort Worth, TX on January 29th. I do the Crossfit.com WOD as well as assorted Warmups and Post WOD add ons. Sports - snowboarding, soccer, basketball, wakeboarding? (trying it out this year since I no longer live near the mountains), also wanting to buy a bike ( I live 2.5 miles from the base so I figure I can commute some days)

5' 11"
25 Years Old

216 # body weight on January 7th
204 # today, February 13th.

Goal is 190 # by Saint Patty's Day, after I reach this weight it won't matter to me so long as the scale never says 200 until I'm at least 50 years old.

I have been averaging 1500 calories daily and been trying to get myself in the Zone. I have been eating more fruits/veggies and lean meats. Trying my damndest to stay away from freezer meals and canned meals. Also trying to minimize carb intake in the afternoon/evening.

I am active duty in the Navy for 2 more years, and I am also a licensed Texas Realtor. Married with 2 Cats.

Enough background info...

[Greg Fischer]

10 am 4 on 4 basketball

5 pm WOD Randy

75 pound Power snatch, 75 reps for time.

I broke these up into 15 sets of fives with about 10 seconds rest average.

67# for the 1st 40 reps.
Bar (45#) for the last 35 reps.

Forgot to watch my time. I will estimate 15 minutes?? I'll get better at this...This workout helped me really focus on form. It was very easy to tell when form was flawed...

[Jeff R Tucker]

We are proud to have you here Greg! You keep up the good work my man!

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[Greg Privitera]

welcome.

pretty low calorie intake for someone your size, no?

[Greg Fischer]

Originally Posted by Jeff R Tucker

We are proud to have you here Greg! You keep up the good work my man!

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Jeff, Thanks man. Great gym. Great Staff. I promise I'll bring some people to a Saturday workout soon...

Originally Posted by Greg Privitera

welcome.

pretty low calorie intake for someone your size, no?

Greg,

Yea, definately lower than I would normally consume. I am really trying to get rid of the extra weight I gained while injured. The entire month of January I followed "The Jason Statham Workout" which is more or less a crossfit type metcon workout. I attribute most of my initial weight loss to this training. The weight is coming off slower while following WOD's. I figured I should post my diet on here too, so I'll start tomorrow. Definately planning on upping the calorie consumption once I reach the 185lb-195lb range. I checked out your blog, good insights...Thanks for the comments

[Greg Fischer]

12 pm WOD Fran

Three rounds, 21-15- and 9 reps, for time of:
95 pound Thruster
Pull-ups

I modified this as follows:

25# (each) dumbell thrusters
Assisted Pull Ups (Blue elastic band)

Thrusters went smoothly. Broken sets by 1/2 on 15 reps and 9 reps.
Pull Ups were broken up. 12/5/4 15 seconds of rest between, 9/4/2, 6/3.

11 Minutes on the nose. This week destroyed my shoulders and back! I know other people feel the same. Glad I have a rest from crossfit tomorrow! I have to say though, I haven't felt better in a long time...

[Greg Fischer]

Rest from Crossfit

10am - Game of 21 (basketball) vs. 3 others

Rest

[Greg Fischer]

Run 5 K

I modified as follows

Run 4 k

I took about 15-20 minutes. I used an extra knee wrap this time, and I didn't feel ANY knee pain. I really focused on form this time, I could tell when I ran "fatigued" that my knee was stressed. I will have to read more about the "pose". But I felt best when I tried to run like Sonic the Hedgehog, like a continuous rolling ball, I didn't let my weight "fall" on my leg but ran in a "circle". Anyway, I'm, just glad I didn't feel any pain. I will time my 5k next time.

[Greg Fischer]

"Annie"

50-40-30-20 and10 rep rounds of:
Double-unders
Sit-ups

4pm

1 mile warmup run

13 minutes, Didn't make it to the gym so I did tuck jumps instead of jump rope. Had feet anchored under a desk, arms overhead, sat all the way up. This workout was harder than I thought it would be. Felt really good afterwards.

10am 16 oz coffee

11am Shake w/ half slim fast, mixed berries, 1/2 banana.

6pm 1/4 lb lean beef, 1 serving refried beans

930pm 1 serving cottage cheese

11pm Sleep

[Greg Fischer]

Front Squat 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 reps

12pm

145,145,145,167,167(bad form),145,155,145,145,150

I definately shouldn't have jumped up 22 lbs so quickly. Next time I will gradually go up by 5 or 10. Worked on jumprope, rowed 1500 meters.

8am 12 oz coffee

9am 4 eggs (2 only egg whites)

1pm 1/2 serving trout, 1 cup broccoli

3pm 1 bell pepper

5pm 1/3 lb porkchops, 1 gala apple

8:30 pm 1 serving yogurt

10 pm bed