Crawfish MegaFest 4

Howdy!

Finally the time as arrived.  Crawfish MegaFest 4 is here. 
- Team check-in is Saturday June 2nd at 7:30am
- Team WOD's will be briefed at 8:00 am
- First Team WOD will begin at 8:15am

There will be three WOD's at the event and should be over around 2:30pm.  After, we will enjoy Crawfish, Sausauge, Corn, Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Mushrooms, Garlic, & Fried Turkeys.

Then....
The Crawfish WOD will begin....

Hope to see everyone out, there will be a few extra T-Shirts for those that did not pre-order.  They are $25.  Also, if you are just interested in eating, the charge will be $15.  Drink plenty of water, it is going to be a hot one.

Stay Healthy My Friends!
doug

Men's Summer Challenge Results

Howdy,

This past weekend I competed along with Vic, Micah, Cody, Kirk, John R, Kristian, Matt S, & Charlie J from Bayou City Crossfit competed at Crossfit Houston's Men's Summer Challange. Everyone did a great job and some of the competitors competed in their first competition.

The First WOD consisted of
15 - 100 lb duffle bag Get-Ups,
30 - 24in Lateral Burpees,
15 - 100 lb duffle bag Get-Ups.

The Second WOD was a 1.5 mile Cross Country Run with a 20 weighted Vest.
Top 50 % move on to the Third WOD (22 out of 43 moved on)

The Third WOD was
4 - 40 yd Sled push there and back
100 lb thrusters with dumb bells in sets 9-6-5.
Top 10 or whoever finishes moves on (6 out of 22 moved on)

The Fourth WOD was
500 m Row, 5 Squats, 5 KB Swings, 5 Box Jumps
1000 m Row, 10 Squats, 10 KB Swings, 10 Box Jumps
500 m Row,15 Squats, 15 KB Swings, 15 Box Jumps

I made it to the third WOD but was defeated by the Grass and Heat.
Vic, Micah, & John R made it to the finals, where Vic took Second Place.
Congratuations to everyone who competed, I can't wait till

Fajita WOD Megafest II

Coming in the Fall

Stay Healthy My Friends,

doug

H20, the Magic Elixir...?

Howdy,

So I was on Yahoo! today and came across this article about the different effects of health and how it can be affected from what you drink. I decided to read on and found some stuff I already know and just started this past month, but I didnt know the amount of weight that could be shed by following these simple suggestions.

1. Swear off Soda and Iced Tea -- 18 Pounds lost annually, 1.5 Pounds a month

2. Drink Water... Drinking the proper amount of H2O will raise concentration and energy levels. good Rule of thumb. Divide your weight by 2 and that is how many ounces of H2O you should be drinking daily. --26 Pounds lost annually

3. Smoothies -- 10 Pounds lost annually

4. Avoid Juice Drinks -- 19 Pounds lost annually. P.S. Sunny D is not good for you.

5. Drink Coffee - Not Coffee Drinks -- 18 Pounds lost annually

Here are the tools for better fitness, now the rest is up to you and your CF Coach.

http://health.yahoo.net/experts/eatthis/sip-your-way-flat-belly

Stay Healthy My Friends,
doug

Is that a free range chicken in your pocket...?

Howdy,

I just came across this article about the differences between eggs and all of thier attributes. I posted the link below for those of you that are interested in reading the entire story or wanted to check the sources. Here is a quick review.

Myth: Brown eggs are different than white.

Fact: The only difference between a brown and white egg is the color of the shell, which is merely a reflection of the breed of the hen. In general, but not always, hens with white feathers and earlobes lay white eggs and those with dark feathers and red earlobes lay brown eggs.

One isn’t healthier, more “natural,” or more eco-friendly than the other. There aren’t any differences in nutritional quality, flavor, or cooking characteristics.


Myth: Free-range eggs come from hens that roam freely outdoors.

Fact: The claims are not regulated for eggs, according to Consumer Reports. So there is no guarantee that the hen that laid the eggs ever saw the light of day. Of course, it may have spent time outdoors, but the “free range” label doesn’t mean anything. The following labels are also meaningless when it comes to eggs: “free roaming,” “hormone free,” and “raised without antibiotics.”

Myth: Organic eggs are healthier.

Fact: They certainly can be, but it all depends on the chicken’s diet. Organic eggs come from hens that are fed a 100-percent organic diet. However, what really matters when it comes to nutrition is whether the hens were raised on pasture. Studies, such as those conducted at Penn State University and by Mother Earth News, found that eggs from chickens that ate grass and insects contained higher levels of omega-3 fat, and vitamins E, A, and in some cases D.

If you want eggs from hens that are raised on pasture or spend a lot of time outdoors, then you’ll have to find a farmer you trust at your local farmers’ market.



Myth: Egg substitutes are simply eggs (or egg whites) without the shells.

Fact: Most products have added stabilizers, thickeners, vitamins, carotenes, and, sometimes, spices, according to Marion Nestle, author of What to Eat. She also points out that they cost about twice as much as real eggs. (A pound of egg substitutes weighs slightly less than a dozen small eggs.)

Of course, if you can’t eat egg yolks for health reasons or have no use for them, egg substitutes are a good option, and most products only have a tiny percentage of additives. Just read the labels before buying.


http://green.yahoo.com/blog/the_conscious_consumer/132/four-myths-about-eggs.html


Stay Healthy My Friends.

doug

Monday - Tuesday - Thursday 6:30 Crossfit Class

Howdy,

Anyone interested in a make up or knows in advance when they will miss, please email me. I will be availabe for make-ups on Wednesday (Not May 5th) at 5:45 at the Box. Also, Weekends are also available to make up a class on Sat: 8:05AM and 9:05AM. These times are not definite, so please check the website. Also Sun at 3:05PM and 4:05PM. If you have any questions, please email me at DougBCCF@yahoo.com.

Did you drink enough water today?