Howdy!
Long time no blog... The theme of today's post is to identify the purpose of your goals. Without a clear plan, you will just be wasting time. You have to set your mind to a realistic goal in order to achieve it. Establishing small obtainable benchmarks allows for a higher probability of completing the larger goal. In this scenario the sum is greater than the individual parts.
Let me provide an example. If your goal is to bench press 300 lbs or clean and jerk 265 lbs, and you currently bench 200 and C&J 185, you will not be able to complete this weight successfully with months of hard work an dedication. Following a properly designed training and nutrition program is the only way to do so. I recommend Wendler's 5/3/1 powerlifting system. Nutrition is an important element to sustain the physical activity to add strength and size, if that is your goal. Water is the most important nutrient needed to fuel your body properly. De-hydration will make you sluggish and you will get gassed fast. Before I start to ramble, let me summarize.
1. Write out your Goal
2. Plan some incremental goals
3. Execute them.
4. Make a chart to visualize your goal to stick to it daily.
5. Do IT.
6. Check your progress Monthly to ensure that you are on track
Stay Healthy My Friends,
doug
Friday, July 27, 2012
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
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
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
Monday, March 26, 2012
Crawfish WOD MegaFest IV
Howdy!
The time has come for Crawfish WOD MegaFest IV. The date is set for June 2nd (Saturday) ~9:00am. The set up will be similar to the previous events. There will be a max of 25 Co-Ed teams (two Guys - two Girls) and will have Standard and Scaled Divisions. We are waiting for the Crawfish market to stablize and will have a price per team but the estimate will be ~$140*/team. Again if you want to watch and eat Crawfish, Sausage, Potatos, Sweet Potatos, Corn, Mushrooms, Fried Turkey then there will be a nomial fee of ~$20*. Also, T-Shirts will be for sale as well. There will be more information posted on Bayou City Crossfit's website and Facebook. Sign up will be listed on the Mind and Body website as well. So get your teams ready and start talking to your fellow Crossfitters. Get ready and Come and get it!
*Price will be finalized as time permits
Stay Healthy my Friends!
doug
The time has come for Crawfish WOD MegaFest IV. The date is set for June 2nd (Saturday) ~9:00am. The set up will be similar to the previous events. There will be a max of 25 Co-Ed teams (two Guys - two Girls) and will have Standard and Scaled Divisions. We are waiting for the Crawfish market to stablize and will have a price per team but the estimate will be ~$140*/team. Again if you want to watch and eat Crawfish, Sausage, Potatos, Sweet Potatos, Corn, Mushrooms, Fried Turkey then there will be a nomial fee of ~$20*. Also, T-Shirts will be for sale as well. There will be more information posted on Bayou City Crossfit's website and Facebook. Sign up will be listed on the Mind and Body website as well. So get your teams ready and start talking to your fellow Crossfitters. Get ready and Come and get it!
*Price will be finalized as time permits
Stay Healthy my Friends!
doug
Thursday, February 23, 2012
NO SUGAR CHALLENGE!!!!!!! Bikram Yoga
Howdy!
Earlier this month I embarked on a no sugar, no artifical sugar, added sugar challenge. For those of you who are not aware of my love and obession of sugar, I love it! I love Coke, Sweet Tea, ice cream, and Awesome Cup Cakes. Vanilla is my favorite. Since the beginning of Februray, I have sworn off these delicious goodnesses and have stuck to my guns and have refrained from consuming them. I am using Agave nectar to sweeten my coffee and Malt-O-Meal in the morning other than that, it is WATER and UnSweet Tea for me (only during meals). Coconut water is also a savior.
For my workouts, I have averaged 3 WOD's a week and have begun attending Bikram Yoga at least two times a week. For those of you who have not tried Bikram Yoga because you thought it wasnt for you or you had a preconceived notion that Yoga was for tree hugging hippies you are wrong. I thought the same until one of my clients convinced me to attend a class with him and since then I was hooked. On my first class, i felt that i had just finished 3 Fran's and was spent. As soon as I left the room (105 Deg F) I was hit with a lot of energy and I felt great. I went back next week and put together a string of 3 classses and felt amazing.
Supplementing Crossfit with Yoga has been awesome for me and I can tell that my breathing is better and I have seen an increase in lung capacity. Who would have thought that eating right and taking care of yourself could have so many benefits. So far, I have lost about 6 lbs and I am noticing that my pants are loosening up. Will give a month in update next week. Until then...
Stay Tuned for CRAWFISH WOD MEGAFEST IV DATE....
Stay Healthy my Friends!
doug
Earlier this month I embarked on a no sugar, no artifical sugar, added sugar challenge. For those of you who are not aware of my love and obession of sugar, I love it! I love Coke, Sweet Tea, ice cream, and Awesome Cup Cakes. Vanilla is my favorite. Since the beginning of Februray, I have sworn off these delicious goodnesses and have stuck to my guns and have refrained from consuming them. I am using Agave nectar to sweeten my coffee and Malt-O-Meal in the morning other than that, it is WATER and UnSweet Tea for me (only during meals). Coconut water is also a savior.
For my workouts, I have averaged 3 WOD's a week and have begun attending Bikram Yoga at least two times a week. For those of you who have not tried Bikram Yoga because you thought it wasnt for you or you had a preconceived notion that Yoga was for tree hugging hippies you are wrong. I thought the same until one of my clients convinced me to attend a class with him and since then I was hooked. On my first class, i felt that i had just finished 3 Fran's and was spent. As soon as I left the room (105 Deg F) I was hit with a lot of energy and I felt great. I went back next week and put together a string of 3 classses and felt amazing.
Supplementing Crossfit with Yoga has been awesome for me and I can tell that my breathing is better and I have seen an increase in lung capacity. Who would have thought that eating right and taking care of yourself could have so many benefits. So far, I have lost about 6 lbs and I am noticing that my pants are loosening up. Will give a month in update next week. Until then...
Stay Tuned for CRAWFISH WOD MEGAFEST IV DATE....
Stay Healthy my Friends!
doug
Force Factor Product Review Update!
Howdy!
Well it has been a while since my last post. Needless to say I abandoned the Force Factor Challenge after two weeks. I noticed that there was a significant amount of water retention and I did not care for the extra weight. So I quit it. Not worth the money. You will be better off eating right, and if you have to take a supplement, go with protein after your workout.
Stay Healthy My Friends!
doug
Well it has been a while since my last post. Needless to say I abandoned the Force Factor Challenge after two weeks. I noticed that there was a significant amount of water retention and I did not care for the extra weight. So I quit it. Not worth the money. You will be better off eating right, and if you have to take a supplement, go with protein after your workout.
Stay Healthy My Friends!
doug
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Force Factor Review Day 8..... Go Texans
Howdy!
It has been 8 days since I began the Force Factor Product Review. So far I have notice increased strength and endurance. I have not noticed any size increase but I have had to pee all day since I began the review. I will be back with an update in a couple of days....
Texans won with T.J. The stadium was deafening. At times I could not hear my self scream. This week the Texans will face Cinny at Cinny. The line right now is Cinny -3. I still believe that the Texans will roll and continue the streak. A win will clinch the AFC South.
Stay healthy my Friends,
doug
It has been 8 days since I began the Force Factor Product Review. So far I have notice increased strength and endurance. I have not noticed any size increase but I have had to pee all day since I began the review. I will be back with an update in a couple of days....
Texans won with T.J. The stadium was deafening. At times I could not hear my self scream. This week the Texans will face Cinny at Cinny. The line right now is Cinny -3. I still believe that the Texans will roll and continue the streak. A win will clinch the AFC South.
Stay healthy my Friends,
doug
Friday, December 2, 2011
Force Factor Day 3
The review is in full effect. On day 1 I noticed increased energy to say the least. My endurance was slightly elevated and I felt stronger. I missed yesterdays WOD due to work and today was an off day. Will post next week with 4 WOD's planned.
This week I have Houston Cougars to cover. I have them at -12.5. Also I will be at the game. I trust T.J. Yates to follow through for the Texans. Will post nfl picks manaña. AMF
Stay health my friends,
doug
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