DAWSON'S BLOG

"Pain is temporary. Quitting lasts forever." (Summation of Lance Armstrong)

Monday, January 11, 2010

Week 1

Week 1 is finally complete. How is everyone feeling? I'm sure the first few days were a little tough. Feeling hungry a lot of the time, headaches, maybe even a little lethargic. The hard part is over! Now that your body is getting used to the better choices in foods and even calorie restriction (Zone challengers) things should start getting better.

Check out the poll on the right side to cast your vote on how you feel.

What has been the hardest part so far? What have you done, or did you do anything, to overcome this hardship?

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Paleo In A Nutshell

I was checking out some CrossFit sites, yes I know I lead a 'fun and exciting' life, and came across this from CrossFit San Ramon. A creative way of explaining Paleo.

Monday, January 4, 2010

D-Day




Out with the old and in with the new! The time has fallen upon us to change our ways of eating. No more gorging. Time to focus on good quality food and limiting intake. Hopefully every enjoys this challenge and can continue it long after the challenge is over.

There may be a modification as to how the workouts will play out. For sure we will be doing the CrossFit Total. But time may become a factor. We shall see.

Best of luck to everyone in the challenge. And most importantly, enjoy it!

Sunday, January 3, 2010

T Minus 1 Day

One more day until the reformation of your body and hopefully the rest of your life. Let's hope that participating in this challenge will help us clean up our current diets so we can go faster, be stronger, and, most importantly live life healthier. If any of us are currently on medications for things such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, etc..., maybe at the end of this we can go to our family physician and have our blood work done and blood pressure checked (amongst other things). There may only be a small change in things and dosages may be lessened. But we all need to start somewhere. And, who knows, maybe after a few months we can possibly be weened off the medications and live a life without them.

Best of luck to everyone during this challenge. It will probably be very difficult, at first, to resist the temptation of sugary products, processed foods, enrinched flour products. Try to be strong. I know you all have that ability. Hell, you put up with Andrew's WODs every day. Participating and completing those WODs definitely makes you strong both physically and mentally. And everyone demonstrates those skills.

Eat well. Play hard. Get plenty of sleep.

Saturday, January 2, 2010

Nutrition Challenge Info

Nutrition challenge at CrossFit Kingston. Click here for more information.
FAQs
FOOD LOG
PALEO LIST - a little modification to the link in the FAQs

Here we go!!! The time is upon us. Let's have fun. Click here to post comments, questions, etc. The WODs
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Are there any goals you wish to achieve at CrossFit Kingston? Click here

Friday, January 1, 2010

2010 Goals

Goal setting allows you to bring out the best that you can be. When these goals are achieved, the confidence in your ability increases allowing you to surpass these goals and get what you want out of life. The more often you think about the goals, the more you will think about ways to achieve it. Most people have a problem setting their own goals. When this happens, their goals are determined by other people. And a lot of times these goals are unattainable.

JANUARY 1, 2010

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

I'm looking forward to training with everyone in the New Year. I see big things being done at CrossFit Kingston by all the athletes. Let's keep pushing hard and take it to the next level!

Best of luck to all in 2010!

Friday, December 25, 2009

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!

I hope everyone has a happy and safe holiday. Enjoy all the good food (I know I did and my guts are hurting for it) and drink and great company this season. Here is a little taste of what to expect at CrossFit Kingston in the new year. Hahaha!





Thursday, December 24, 2009

Antioxidants


Antioxidants are substances that help in the protection of cells against the damaging effects of free radicals.

Free radicals are atoms or a group of atoms that do not have an even pair of electrons. They can be formed when oxygen interacts with certain molecules. This occurs during the digestion of foods, normal metabolism, exercise, and environmental factors (pollution, cigarette smoke, etc). Eventually, they interact with DNA or cell membranes causing cells to die. Exercise increases oxygen utilization by the muscles and cells significantly more than being in a rested state leading to a greater production of free radicals. They are produced in significant numbers which can lead to damage of muscle and tissues. Scientists cannot measure the amount of free radicals that are formed by exercising or any of the aforementioned causes. Antioxidants help prevent vital cells to be damaged by the effects of free radicals. It is unknown how much antioxidants can/should be taken post-workout. Vitamin E has been shown to help protect the cells from the free radicals produced by exercise.

NUTRITION CHALLENGE

The start date for the challenge has changed. It will start on Monday, January 4 and run until Sunday, February 14th. Just in time to look even better for your loved one on Valentine's Day. And maybe even kick his/her ass if they don't compliment you.

The workouts will be held Monday January 4, 2010. If you are unable to make it on Monday, arrangements can be made for Tuesday.

Feel free to post questions, concerns, suggestions, helpful tips, recipes, etc in the comments section.