The Hip Kitty Lifestyle

I'm back. February 17

2011-02-17T08:41:00.000-05:00

Up at 530AM. handful nuts out the door.

WOD: Baby Annie: 30-20-10: DUs and KTEs. The DUs were not happening today- I subbed walking lunges. About 11:33.

She has dropped a bit, I can tell. I am waiting on test results this afternoon to see whether or not the urine protein levels have gone away- that is what we are praying for. Hospital induction is the alternative if not- sooo NOT our plan, but what will happen. Feel great, and she is full term. God's plan is about to be revealed to us, I feel. We will see if it is the same as what we have had planned.

eggs, avocado, berries and gy w/ cinnamon, nuts

I heart my Valentine. Monday February 14...a few days of rest.

2011-02-14T08:37:00.002-05:00

Woke up to the coffee maker beeping...a wonderful thing~ thank you Pauly!

In case anyone is reading this (???) ;)....for what it's worth, I am going to take a few days of rest this week. It seems I have some protein showing up high in my urine and low in my blood- on paper, this looks like preeclampsia- but my bp is perfect, and my uric acid is perfect- both are secondary markers for the condition. Really, do I look like I am suffering from a dangerous condition??? But what do I know?!?! I'll be retaking the panels tomorrow and they will run for 24 hrs (it just means I have to catch urine for 24hrs) and so, in an effort to do everything I can to help the numbers shift, I am going to take a few days off from the gym as well as make a few tweaks to my nutrition and supplements. My naturapath, Keli, thinks it's a digestive issue (hello? this has been an issue for me and I am 37 weeks preggo) and more of a malabsorption conversation- so, I've made a few changes in literally how I eat, what I eat, and some helpful supps to aid that process. We will see what happens. I am taking this super seriously, since induction at the hospital will be the course of action if we don't get this fixed this week- and that, is NOT what we want. Not our plan, but if it is God's plan, then I will need prayer to accept it and get through it. I feel great, and baby girl is moving every day, so I know she is feeling great.

I am so blessed to have help in this, from my husband who is my rock, Dr. Mike, Keli, and prayer warrior friends who are praying for me!!!!

heart shaped egg 'muffins' this morning in honor of my love.

Friday!! February 11

2011-02-11T09:44:00.000-05:00

Thank goodness it's Friday!

Did not post yesterday- had an early day for work, and went in to box with Pauly at 5PM

WOD: 'Baby Wittman: 5 rds: 15 1-arm KBS @ 12k, 15 HPC @ 65, 15 step ups.

Food was pretty good all day, I am back to a few shakes with a really good grass fed protein from Dr. Mike- had one for breakfast. I was hungry today- by 10AM, I needed to refuel with 2 eggs over easy and a small bowl of evil grits, which were divine. Lunch was salad bar at Ruby Tues with a burger patty. Dinner was leftover gf beef and eggy omelet- so good!! Feeling tired for most of the day, took a nap when I got home, then to the gym and BStudy.

FRIDAY:

Up at 445AM

handful nuts and few bites of apple.

WOD: Rest day for CFMom, so I made up Saturday's WOD: 5 rds: 10 pull ups, 10 pregnant burpees
(on the bench today) 16:55

home to a shake.

I am beat, and I think the baby girl has dropped a bit. My lower back is sore. So are my traps, but that's from the hangs last night ;) Adrian comes at 3PM tomorrow for a double- cannot wait!!!

Wednesday Feb 9.

2011-02-09T08:22:00.001-05:00

Up at 530AM.

few walnuts this am.

WOD: Metcon of your choice 2000-5000m. We've had this one several times, and I have usually tried to get as close to the 5000m as possible. Not today! I guess being 36wks makes a bit of a difference, for me at least. I did 750m on the rower, and ran a mile. A 12:26min mile!!! 2350m.

home to eat- still focusing on protein. shake made with some great grass fed protein from Dr. Mike, eggs, bacon. That should hold me!

lunch- t burger, leftover zucchini, nuts, celery and ab

February 8. 36 weeks today!! Yowsa.

2011-02-08T08:35:00.001-05:00

Up at 520AM

about 1/2B apple this morning before going in- wanted to make her move :)

WOD: 15 minutes: 5 press @ 65, 10 KTE, 15 med ball cleans @ 14lbs. 4 rds. Felt good to use my legs after the 100 WBS yesterday.

home to eat with the baby dad.
scrambled eggys with Aidelle's chicken sausage (some good stuff right there), more apple, handful walnuts.

SO: 36 weeks today (read: 4 weeks to go!!) Holy cats, I am about to have a baby. I go in today for my '36 week' appointment, and now starts the weeklies. It is about to happen, folks. I do hope she is on time and does not stretch this out, but....I will take what she gives me. Am digging the new HypBirth exercises (a little different from the hypnobirthing classes we took at Baby Love) I just got- doing those daily to get ready. Packing 'the bags', also- one for her, one for us...and a food bag to boot!! Totally loving our choice to go with Baby Love Birth Center...I get to eat what I want, wear what I want, deliver how I want...it's all about what WE want as parents. What a novel freaking concept.

Jimmy John's for lunch :) beach club unwich, sans mayo.

shake at 4PM

salmon, zucchini, avocado, 90% and ab

Super Monday. February 7.

2011-02-07T08:50:00.002-05:00

Up at 5AM, then 615AM. Down late due to the game. Nice win for AR!

handful pecans

WOD: 'Baby Karen': 100 WBS @ 10-12lbs. I did the first 30 at 10lbs- too light. We don't have a 12lb ball, so I did the rest at 14lbs. No time today, but I think about 5-6 minutes.

home to eggs, guac, blueberries.

Great weekend with Pauly and football. It is sad this time of year to see football go, but like I said in another post, I think we'll have plenty to keep us busy this year! I did have a 'moment' last night where all of a sudden I realized that life is about to change forever. I so absolutely love my life with Paul, just me and him- and in 4 weeks, it's about to be different forever! (I know, in a wonderful way~ I get it, really) So typical for me- I think this whole time I have it ALL figured out, and then something like this happens. Note to self: I am NOT in control of this story :) HE is. :) It's all good.

Friday Hells yes. February 4

2011-02-04T08:45:00.000-05:00

Up at 530AM. Up and down several times.

WOD: 200m farmers walk @ 25's, max rep pull ups, 200m farmers walk, max rep push ups. Max rep is kind of a joke these days!! Got 6 pulls, and 12 push ups- added a few more of each. Then went to presses: 5x45, 5x5x65, 5x70, 5x75, 5x80.

eggys, blueberries, nuts. The standard these days.

SUPER BOWL WEEKEND!! Fun, but sad to see football go....

Thursday already :) February 3

2011-02-03T09:25:00.000-05:00

Took a rest day yesterday- had an early day for work and the 6AM opening Wednesdays pretty much took care of me going in- thanks!! Funny how I do not think twice about taking an actual day off these days....

Went down late last night- Wednesdays on the 101 are great, but late :) I realize my days of this life are numbered, so I am doing what I want now.

Up at about 630AM.

Made coffee, tidied up the kitchen, headed out to the garage box, CF Markle:

rest day for CFMom, made up yesterday's WOD:

21-15-9: OHS @ 65, push ups (box). 10:24. Got the 21 OHS unbroken, had to break up the 15 tho.

scrambled eggys with gf butter, blueberries, walnuts, coffee with almond milk.

So, I think I can honestly say I feel pregnant these days. I am feeling like I am getting BIG, not my belly as much as my ass and legs. I am pretty sure I could have kept things a bit leaner in these last months, because truly, I have been eating what I want (good deal of fruit, protein shakes, plenty of fat- as if I was doing athletes' skinning the zone two-a-days, baked chicken wings, cured meats, and throw in some cake here and there as a major foul). I think, compared to most pregnant women, I have been eating pretty clean, but that's not such a great standard since I think many preggos go off the deep end. Have NOT been near as clean as I am in daily life before getting pregnant, however, and this disappoints me a bit. I get on the scale next Tuesday at the 36wk appointment.

February 1! Wow.

2011-02-01T08:31:00.000-05:00

Overslept to 615AM. My kitty knows. She was tapping me on my face.

WOD: 'Baby Fran': 21-15-9 thrusters @ 45, pull ups. 13:47.

home to eat- short on eggs today, so some bacon, Aidelle's chicken sausage, 2 eggs, about 1/2 c blueberries, bit of leftover brocc/cauli

headed up to Parrish today to see a customer :)

35 weeks today. Holy cats, I am about to have a baby.

last day of January- Monday Jan 31

2011-01-31T09:37:00.001-05:00

GREAT weekend filled with 2 showers- a multitude of blessings from friends and family. After both were said and done, it was a bit overwhelming to sit amongst all of the gifts and figure out how, where, when, what, etc. One more to go in February, and then....D-Day cometh. :) :) :) 35 weeks tomorrow. So that's 5 weeks to go, if the little monkey is 'on time'. Only she and God know that.

Up at 5AM.

handful walnuts

WOD: Row 250, 20 squats, row 250, 20 push ups (box), row 250, 20 KTE, row 250, 20 pull ups (switched the pulls and KTEs to accomodate my photographer ;)) About 18 min. Loose time today due to some pictures.

My dirty little secret: I LOVE CAKE.

So, with two baby showers come two cakes. I always have loved cake- like yellow/white cake with whipped icing from the bakery. I do not need the most decadent chocolate, or the caramel special stuff with nuts and toffee, etc. (maybe some coconut, at times ;)) Both of these had Gator themes, as well, so....of course, I felt the need to partake. It is pretty tough to not partake, when it's your dang party, I don't care who you are or how tight Paleo you are ;O Publix, for the record, is pretty hard to beat. I have been making some concessions nutritionally while pregnant- things I would never do before getting pregs in daily life.....which actually, makes NO sense- and I'm not too proud of it...but I also am aware what it will take to get back to where I want to be body composition wise. I am at 30lbs gained thus far with about 5 weeks to go. I am scared about it at times, but usually I remain pretty grounded about it.

break- scrambled eggys, blueberries, nuts. coffee with almond milk.

January 28 FRIDAY!! :) :) :)

2011-01-28T08:10:00.001-05:00

Up at 5AM

handful walnuts out the door.

WOD: 'Warrick': 15-12-9-6-3: WBS @ 14, step ups. 6:09. So the last time I did this WOD, I was 20wks and 15 secs faster! This made me laugh this morning. Probably because it's borderline ridiculous that I even keep time, and also because I did it twice on that day, you know, for shits and giggles- and today, yeah, not so much.

Thanks to Adrian, I think we have captured the CFMom 'shot' of me doing pullups. It was staged, because we couldn't snap it fast enough in real time with the not-so-great camera of mine. Thanks you ABomb!!

pumpkin protein pancakes with about 1/2 c applesauce and walnuts for break today.

Happy Friday!!

Pretty excited for tonight, as I am hostessing our Circle group's monthly 'meeting'- I think there are some baby surprises in store for the evening, but I am not supposed to know about it :)

Thursday...aaahhhh...January 27

2011-01-27T10:33:00.000-05:00

Whew! Am tired these days....did not post yesterday, slept in and ran at home- did the 3x800m the best I could. Still, I am taken aback at how much my metcon is suffering these days, being pregnant. I can get the first 400 out with a solid 'run' (even this is snail pace)....but the 800 takes some walking to get it done. Even yet, I figured my neighbors were thinking I am pretty nuts. People definitely do not get that pregnant women are not all of a sudden helpless and capable of lifting ANY weight or moving in a fashion other than walking...pretty funny.

Watched Friday Night Lights last night with the mister, we love that show. Down to the last three episodes ever. Also finally downloaded some hypnobirthing exercises and music onto my iPod so that I can listen as I go to bed....tempest is fugiting, as my mother says.

For today: Thursday~

Up at 550AM. Went down a little late.

WOD: 'Baby Holbrook': 10 rds: 5 thrusters @ 65, 5 pull ups, run 100m. Rest 2min btw rds. No time today.

First off, CFMom made a shout out looking for preggo pictures, so this morning I enlisted the peeps' help in taking some pull up shots of me- that took about 15-20 pull ups to get done (not too smart on my part ;))....and I am not sure that many of them even turned out! :O Will check that out later. So, I was def warmed up today. Thrusters were easy, pulls were OK, but I def started to fatigue about rd 7 or so...

Home to eat- eggys, strawberries, walnuts, coffee

So sleepy this morning.

January 25 already!

2011-01-25T08:11:00.002-05:00

Up at 5AM. Decent sleep, went down early, but Pauly woke me up when he got home from poker. Almost was a screamer~ I was konked out and he accidentally spooked me...we both hate it when that happens ;)

handful walnuts

WOD: 3 rds: 12 pull ups, 12 dips (paralette), 25 squats. 14:48.

eggpplant w/ curry and walnuts. eggs soon.

34 weeks today. Appointment with my MW today. As a friend said last night at yoga, so close, but yet, so far away....kinda. Edema completely gone. Baby girl is growing like mad now, half a pound per week. Have been focusing on getting my protein, fish oil and calcium in as these things help to prevent toxemia...also have switched to a DHA heavy fish oil per Robb Wolf- gotta make baby girl highly intelligent and keep those baby blues away!! Def feeling more movement up high, and getting to see the 'belly wave'- when it looks like she's doing yoga in there and we can watch my belly move~ VERY cool. Def one of the perks of being preggs.

lunch was a t burger, brocc, avocado, red pepper

shake at 330PM.

Appt went well today- one more to go in two weeks, then they are weekly.... :)

Hello Monday! January 24

2011-01-24T11:42:00.000-05:00

Great weekend with Paul's family on Captiva, and then our home last night for football. Crazy, but great!

Slept in a bit since we were up late. Will go in with him at 5PM today.

WOD: will be: row or run 3x800m. Rather run than row.

Well, 34 weeks tomorrow! Down to the single digits now. Still feeling good overall, had some swelling in my left foot over the weekend, but nothing too major and it seems to have gone away now- just concerned me because it was the first time it persisted through the night until morning. Am keeping an eye on it. Focusing on the nursery these days, got the bedding in the crib, the chandelier is up. Announcements and christening invites ordered- love LJ & LuLu's!!

Lunch with a girlfriend/business comrade today at McG Cafe- one of my favorite spots.

Friday!! January 21

2011-01-21T09:41:00.000-05:00

Sleep is really getting a bit sketchy- up at 130, 330, then 5AM.

Handful of blueberries and walnuts this morning

WOD: 21-18-15-12 pull ups alt with 20-16-12-8 squats. No time today.

Lower body is pretty sore- hamstrings and right hip. Will try to get some stretch time in with Pauly today/this weekend.

eggs, avocado, blueberries. few nuts

Thursday, hells yeah. January 20

2011-01-20T09:03:00.000-05:00

Down late, thanks to the 101's 'Damages'....yowsa- that's a good one. Also got caught up on Friday Night Lights last night- lots of TV!

Up at 552AM.

WOD: Skills day for CFMom, but I made up 'Sammi' from last week: 4 rds: 12 BS @ 65, 12 ring rows (I subbed rack), 12 WBS @ 14. About 17:00.

home to eat: eggys (of which I am beginning to tire), brocc with marinara, walnuts, black cafe.

Pauly and I actually got to do our devo together this morning (READ: actually *did* the devo)...we have both been slacking a bit lately with the daily devos, which I don't like, but I guess I get in a rut sometimes. It is such a better way to start my day. We do The Upper Room, which we both like because it's easy to read and understand- thank you Methodists! My mother is getting me a sub to Daily Bread (I think?) and that one is not as smooth of a lesson for me for some reason.....ahh, the Episcopalians (sp) :) :) which is funny since I was raised an Episcopalian and now a Methodist :) We all worship the same God, yes? ;)

Lunch meeting out at The Verandah today- looking forward to seeing these fellow committee members since they haven't seen me since I've been pregs- should be fun!

Also looking forward to acquiring a big batch of GF beef today- we are out!!

Wednesday January 19. Weekend is in sight.

2011-01-19T09:08:00.001-05:00

Spotty early am sleep, up at 615AM.

handful walnuts

WOD: 5 rds: run 400m, 10 burpees (preggo), 10 DB rows @ 20lb. 20:52.

sore this week from the GMs, dips, etc....

shake at home, we are out of eggs. I was in Target yesterday, was going to get eggs. I realize all eggs in the store SUCK, but as I read all of the labels on these, none of them said 'no hormones or antibiotics'. If I have to eat grain fed eggs, I can at least try to eat them without any freaking antibiotics or hormones. So, we are out right now. This makes the preggo kitty cranky for some reason. Oh, the best is: 'Vegetarian Fed Hens'....and people fall for that shit.

shake was 1 scoop protein, 8 oz water, about 4 frozen strawberries, handful blueberries (about 1/4c), a swig of coconut milk (maybe 3 TBS), about a cup spinach, 1B frozen banana. As a rare treat, 4 drops stevia. Very good, but not every day.

January 18. Another Tuesday...

2011-01-18T08:14:00.001-05:00

Bad sleep. The preggo dreams are so vivid, and like movies- very detailed, with plots- and usually not happy. Am looking forward to them being over.

Up at 5AM....after being up several times...ugh.

handful walnuts

WOD: CFMom rest day, so I made up the WOD from Saturday: 'Baby Elizabeth': 21-15-9: HPCs @ 65, dips (paralettes). 10:39.

scrambled eggys, mixed berries w/ cinnamon, few pecans

33 weeks today :) Looks like she is now a honeydew~ yay!!

Monday came quick today. January 17

2011-01-17T08:33:00.000-05:00

Up at 530AM.

handful pecans

WOD: 'Noah': 5 rds: run 200m, 10 push ups (box), 10 GMs @45, 10 pull ups. 24:15. Pull ups slow me down, my sets of 10 now look like 4, 3,& 3. Talk about weighted. Yowsa. Was talking this morning about how I will FLY up to the bar after all of this :)

eggs, half banana & pb (big treat), berries and cinnamon. Long gone are the days of veggies at breakfast it seems, but not for much longer....

Baby girl is growing away, moving around often. All indicators show she is anteriorly placed, (head down, facing my back), which is primo. She's about 19" long, weighing about 4-4.5 lbs. She gains about half a pound a week now. She is pretty much done with getting much taller, only heavier now. I will be 33 weeks tomorrow, so that means about 7 weeks to go, if she's 'on time'. Only she and God have cut that deal. If you figure she'll gain 3.5 more pounds, then we're looking at 7.5-8lbs on her birthday. I think she'll be at least 8- my mother had 8lb babies- and this one is getting plenty o' nutrition, so....you know....petite is not exactly a characteristic I own ;) I am starting to feel like I am really about to get much bigger, if that makes sense! I see it in my face- yikes. Must. Lose. PB.

A bit tired today- we had company over the weekend, so selfishly I feel like I did not get as much rest as usual- but it was a blessing to be with our friends. They shared with us some of the financial issues they are going through, much the same as many other folks, trying (4x) to modify their mortgage- and now, they find out at the end of this month whether or not they can stay in their house or have to move....they have twin boys, age 11. When they left, Paul reminded me how blessed we are- and that what we 'thought' were financial worries, really are not- at all.

FRIDAY :) January 14...one of the last football weekends....

2011-01-14T09:50:00.001-05:00

I got 8 hrs of sleep last night. :) Up at 6AM, went in at 7AM.

WOD: Rest day for CFMom~ I did some Skills Work, Presses. 10 @ 45, 3x5@65, 3x5@70, 3x5@75. Enough. It is Friday. Great to see the Brods this morning!

eggys and a meatball with a bit of sauce, a tangerine, handful blueberries, few walnuts, coffee

Feel great today, sleep really does make a difference. Looking forward to a weekend with the man and some football. Errands today, with the possibility of friends coming into town for the weekend.

lunch- t burger and red pepper. macs. 1 sq 90%- yes, I have taken to having it midday.

heartburn seemingly an everyday thing now, within the last week or so....

OK, so friends are coming, but not until tomorrow, so....that's not too bad. We love them to pieces, it's my oldest friend from home and her husband~ but, you know how it is- you don't really feel like you can relax totally.....sigh. She wants to see me before I have the baby.

Thursday January 13

2011-01-13T09:25:00.001-05:00

Down very late and up at 550AM.

I am so thankful to all of the friends who came to the 'double' shower last night- it was a wonderful night full of great food, fellowship and laughs. Thank you especially to MK for being a wonderful hostess- the diaper cake and signed plate are beautiful!! Thanks again, all of you. It's very humbling to see so many friends support us in this exciting time!

I am tired today!! Will take a nap later, after Immokalee.

WOD: 5 rds: 10 KTEs. 5 PJ @ 75. 9:48. Pretty straightforward today.

scrambled eggys, blueberries, walnuts.

Headed to Immokalee today.

lunch at Lazanos- salad with beef, guac. I also had chips and salsa ;) for shame.

home to protein shake and a square of 86%. Still like 90 better.

Wednesday January 12

2011-01-12T08:59:00.000-05:00

Up at 5AM. Debated whether to go in. Texted MK to see if she was going in. She was, so I did.

WOD: for 15 min: 200m farmers walk with the 25's, 20 push ups. Did the push ups on a box- that's pretty much what those are looking like these days. Original WOD called for rowing 500m rather than the farmers walk- I subbed that in- just because. For the record, you can make that call when you're in the 8th month! ;) Went over the 15 minutes to get a 4th walk in.

Tired this morning.

home to scrambled eggs, tangerine, nuts and a few figs swiped in pb. (treat)

Headed up to Manatee County today to see a customer. Then home for hopefully a little nappy before the shower! Soo excited!!

Tuesday January 11, or....1-11-11

2011-01-11T08:45:00.003-05:00

Up at 530AM.

Sleep was spotty due to late night football- The SEC reigns supreme once more- and for that, I am happy. I love watching all the haters squirm. And at least, Scam is NOT MVP. The best I could hope for, I guess.

handful walnuts out the door.

WOD: 3 rds: 12 pull ups, 12 dips (box), 20 WBS @ 14, 12 DB press @ 25, 15 HPC @ 65. About 25:40.

Home to eat- scrambled, tangerine, blueberries, walnuts, pb, black.

lunch on the go- natural wings from FM, a few macs.

must roll.....32 week appt today :) :) :)

home to 1/2 apple and pb. what a treat!!! and a few figgys.

had a few more chicken wings as a snack with Pauly around 430PM

Monday, and I don't even mind...January 10

2011-01-10T08:33:00.002-05:00

Up at 535AM. Down late, but we took a nap yesterday...

handful pecans out the door.

WOD: rest day for CFMom, so I made up a WOD from Saturday: 5 rds: 10 DB Presses @ 25lbs, 10 KTE, 10 step ups. 13:00.

home to eat- scrambled eggys with gf butter, tangerine, handful blueberries, black coffee. I am totally allowing myself fruit when I want it. I consider it a preggo perk.

Twas a great weekend, with the couples massage, football, and belly pictures. Thank you to all the peeps for the kind words- we had such a great time doing them (Pauly especially ;)). I have come to know Ashley over the last year or so (thank you Adrian!!!) and she is an amazing talent- I would highly recommend her to you for your picture needs. She came to our home for these and that was such a comfort. She will be doing the newborn pictures of little Miss somewhere around 5-8 days old....I cannot wait! (well, I can...but, you know what I mean).

I am so excited about the baby shower Wednesday!!!! I do not even mind it being Monday :) Our prayers are with Rob and Kristin as they prepare for their blessed journey this week~ light a candle for our friends!

1030AM- protein shake with spinach, frozen berries, and a dash of coconut milk

lunch- t burger, leftover grilled zucchini, a red pepper, half an avocado....and.....a sq of 90%.

snacky at 4PM- nuts, celery and pb

Getting ready for the big game. Having a hard time being a SEC girl tonight, but I MUST. Gotta support the Conference. As much as it pains me to pull for him. I guess I need to lose my judgement!!! However, it will not hurt my feelings if Oregon makes it happen.

FRIDAY!! January 7

2011-01-07T08:53:00.001-05:00

Up at 520AM

handful walnuts out the door

WOD: 'Jett': 30-20-10: 1 arm kb snatch @ 16k, pull ups, squats. I went with a 30lb db, since I cannot control the kb enough without banging into my forearm, I've always kinda sucked at these. (I have belly pics this weekend and really could stand to not have any bruises ;)). Took me about 21:45.

home to make a treat breakfast for the mister: pumpkin protein pancakes. Served with ab and applesauce, and a bit o' honey. Nice treat for this Friday.

Happy Friday to all~ Paul and I plan to chill tonight with some T Sac's wings and the Cotton Bowl~ we have a couples massage in the am, and then the aforementioned belly photo shoot at 3PM, whereby he will be participating, most exciting to me! A great weekend, me thinks :) One of the last football weekends for the year~ then, I guess I'll have a baby ;)

Thursday Jan 6

2011-01-06T08:25:00.001-05:00

Up at 530AM

handful walnuts out the door-

WOD: rest day for CFMom, so I did a HERO WOD from New Year's Day, 'Baby Jack': 20 min: 10 PP @ 65, 10 1-arm KBS @ 12k, 10 step ups. 7 rds.

breakfast- scrambled eggys with taco beef, leftover bruss sprouts and carrots, small serving of strawberries, g.y. and honey & cinn.

Feeling pretty good these days...

1030AM- shake with strawberries and banana. Prolly evil, but really good.

Baby Fran on Wednesday Jan 5

2011-01-05T09:28:00.000-05:00

Overslept till 620 :) :)

WOD: Baby Fran: 21-15-9 thrusters @ 45, pull ups. Took me about 12:40.

home to eat a smorgsabord- eggs with leftover taco hamburger, radishes. mixed in with taco salad...quite the array. Strawberries, g.yogurt, cinnamon, and a bit of honey on the side (thanks Kate!). A pregnancy delicacy.

About to get on the road to see a customer in Parrish. The freeze damages are still being assessed.

January 3 and 4- Happy New Year!

2011-01-04T08:55:00.003-05:00

Monday Jan 3

The day after turning 40. Oddly, it feels absolutely the same ;)

WOD: 3 rds: run 400m, 20 OHS @ 45, 20 pull ups. No issues with this one, the OHS were light so I got them unbroken. Pulls are what took me the longest, of course. 28:25 or so....with a pee break in there!

home to breakfast- scrambled eggys and leftover collards.

Last day of official vacation. So tired this morning!

10AM with Kim, my skin girl- brows done and a Birthday foot massage :) :) :)

LuLu's to register for a few things

home to a shake- protein, pumpkin, few frozen strawberries, coconut milk, water, ice

later, a t burger, red pepper, avocado

more collards late in the day, I think I am done with them after this....

Preggo Yoga tonight- it's good for me, I do feel better after. Instructor likes to point out how tight I am in my shoulders, so we do lots of shoulder work. Hey, I will take it. She also commented on my being muscular, I said it was from all the pull ups. I swear it is so different out 'there' amongst folks who have no clue about anything like CrossFit-

home to a few more eggys and greens. OK, now I am done with them. 90% and ab.

Tuesday Jan 4

Up at 430AM. I am tired already,went down late due to Orange Bowl. When it's Bowl Season, it is stillthe holidays in my mind.

handful walnuts and 1/2 cup black out the door.

WOD: Skills Day on Front Squats. Supposed to only work up to 65lbs, but I went a bit further-
5x45, 2x5x65, 2x5x70, 2x5x75, 5x80, 5x75, 5x65.

scrambled eggys and ham, apple, walnuts, coffee.

Again, tired this morning. Am short on sleep. I do not want to get in this rut to start the year!! Trying to get a bit of rest today at some point.

paleo pumpkin pancakes with ab around lunch time

turkey burger and a red pepper @ 230PM

trying to drink more water today...everyday.

din- gf beef taco salad with radishes, red pepper, romaine, carmelized onion, mozzy, salsa, olives, g.y......sooo good.

90% for dessert

Happy New Year's Eve 2010

2010-12-31T09:46:00.002-05:00

Up at 630AM. Went down late.

bit of coffee this morning, some macs. Saw Pauly off to work, then....

Baby Murph: Run 800m, 65 pull ups, 65 push ups, 65 squats, run 800m. What a way to end the year! ...when you're 7 months pregnant..... :) :) :) No time. I still got da pull ups- I am not giving those up.

shake for breakfast- 1/2 banana and frozen strawberries, coconut milk, the evil but maybe not so evil protein powder.

Pauly works a half day today so I am excited- we will do something special for lunch and chill with football and maybe a bit of cleaning....getting ready for the New Year. Looks like we will make an appearance at the CF NYE Party tonight at Nacci's~

got my hair done today :) let the growing begin.

Well, lunch was not that special....

2 scrambled eggys with butter, a red pepper, handful macs.

Made the grocery trip for ham and collards, various sundries... Publix was slightly koo koo.

Football is on and I just stripped the tree of the lights out in the yard while Pauly did a WOD in the garage. It is a great day! I cannot believe that Clemson lost to USF and Miami is currently being handled by the Catholics. I am not saying anything, tho- since it's not a guarantee that Florida will be the Lions tomorrow...I am not so sure.

Another field trip coming up soon to FM for wings and ab~ it is still the holidays! ;)

December 30 :)

2010-12-30T08:45:00.001-05:00

Up from 430-6AM, then back down till 730AM.

I've decided (now that it's Thursday;)) that this is the week to shock my system! Sleep is different and WODs in the afternoon.

breakfast- scrambled eggys with gf butter, grapefruit, handful blueberries & walnuts, black coffee.

Just a few last minute work things I need to clear up today and I am ready to plan for the New Year. If dude from ScreenPrint Plus does not get me an invoice today I think I may go ballistic. I need to expense out some promo stuff in the 2010 budget, today is my LAST opportunity and he has had this information since Dec 17. I have been trying to be nice about it, but- damn. I am over it. When you wake up thinking about it, it's gone too far.

BONUS: Just got an email last night from HR that Friday and Monday are company holidays. Love my job!

Getting my hair colored tomorrow and not much of a cut, have decided to let it grow. (I think being preggo and deciding to let my hair grow simultaneously may make me a koo koo person, but I like it longer) ...like I am going to have sooo much time to do my hair...Kate, any words? ;)

My sweet husband built me a box yesterday! I think he has an MO, since he used it in his WOD yesterday....:)

The CFMom WOD is Baby Nate: For 15 minutes: 4 pull ups, 4 dips, 8 push ups, 12 1-arm KBS @ 12K. I almost did it early this am, but thought twice since I would really like to tape a spot on our bar before I get on it again. It is kind of slippery, and I am...uh, heavy. :) I will do it this afternoon.

Dec 29. The Merry New Year Approaches...

2010-12-29T09:08:00.002-05:00

Well, sleep was off- but in total about 8 hrs, so I will take it. Football late night after a two hour nap, then up early to feed Miss Thing, back down...etc.

Rest day for CFMom, but I suited up and walked the hood, a bit over a mile.

eggs and a shake. So the protein powder is whey, but lactose free..???...it is low sugar, also. 'Safe for Pe-Natal Use' is on the package, so that pretty much was my green light!

lunch in LaBelle today with a customer-friend.

Am feeling good overall, but definitely feeling a bit more uncomfortable in general, if that makes sense. Went in for the 30wk appointment yesterday and got on the scale.....yowsa!! I KNOW we pregnant women are not supposed to think/worry about the number, but come on- it's taking effort on my part. 26 lbs gained so far, and counting. I am tracking to gain 35-36 in total, so we will see if that ends up happening!!

burger patty with broccoli for lunch.

home to 2 eggs, celery and ab. I am pleased with my appetite the last few days- God's way of giving her what she needs, I think...

Dec 28. I love vacation.

2010-12-28T11:36:00.003-05:00

Up at 530AM, then back to bed :) :) :) Up at 730AM. I could really get used to this....but, no.

Realized at this point that we are out of eggs. I made a shake- Rainbow Light Vanilla protein powder, coconut milk, spinach, blueberries, water, ice. Not too shabby. I recently bought the protein, against my usual 'rules', for a recipe that was too good to not use, and a treat- nut butter balls with equal parts of the protein, honey, and nut butter of your choice. We made them once, and they were VERY good (I also added cinnamon)...so good that we have not made them since, if you know what I mean. (they tasted just like the little teddy graham cookies I seem to recall from a previous life). More recently there have been days where I have a hard time getting enough protein in- as crazy as it sounds, right?? But I just cannot bear to eat more meat or eggs some days, and fish is usually a deal breaker....so, last night, after yoga, I made a shake and it was quite good- pretty much like a treat. I will have to work on not getting too used to them since I really do not want this to become a habit. ;)

Dr. Mike's this am, then to grocery.

3 scrambled eggys with gf butter, half a grapefruit around 1030AM.

Today I am 30 weeks and all of a sudden my appetite has taken off. It's 1130AM, I've eaten 2 small meals, and I am already thinking of lunch before my 2PM appt with my MW. Yowsa.

lunch- in a bowl: t burger, brocc, avocado. 90% and ab :)

30 wk appt today :)

WOD: 7 rds: 3 Front squats @ 65, 7 pull ups. OK, so our pull up bar is a bit harder to get used to right now- maybe the added weight? Hurts my hands, but I gotta suck it up.

Din- lettuce wrapped bison burgers, sweet potato fries. delish.

OHS @ 30wks

2010-12-27T22:15:00.002-05:00

How do I rotate the video?

I ran 5x 400m then OHS: 10 @ 45lb, 10 @ 55lb, 15 @ 65lb.

Monday December 27. What a great Christmas!

2010-12-27T09:23:00.000-05:00

I got a Flip for Christmas (Pauly Markle rocks). And, some Innov8 wheels- big shout out to Josh who was a little elf in that process!! I was trying to post my first Flip video but it was taking FOREVER, so, you have been saved!!

We had a wonderful Christmas with my mother here~ and Paul's family over for dinner. Despite one of our loved ones being in the hospital, we were able to be together and celebrate for a bit. Of course, our thoughts and prayers always return to her as she continues her battle- but the blessing is her strength and faith. We will take it a day at a time.

Food was not the most offensive I've seen, but not exactly clean as a whistle. I look forward to getting back on track. Everything was paleo except for 'the' green bean cass that Aunt Diane brought and some sweets on the dessert tray...(oopseys)... I am 30 weeks tomorrow, and I am pretty sure I have grown in the last week or so. Last night, as we struggled with TV without the Sunday night game and a boring Bowl game, we were feeling my belly and she was definitely moving from one side to the other. I am curious as to when she will turn head down and what that will feel like- since we learned she is 'head up' and having a party at the 4D...

Going to catch a WOD with Pauly tonight at home :) Vaca today and tomorrow. It's cool having your own equipment.

Christmas Eve 2010

2010-12-24T10:55:00.000-05:00

It starts as most others, up at 530AM to feed the black & white, but then back to bed for a bit :)

Up at 7AM to make coffee- it's Christmas Eve! Off to the gym.

WOD: 'Baby DT': 5 rds: 12 DLs @ 95, 9 HPCs @ 65, 6 PJs @ 65. About 18:00, with a pee break in there. ;)
Kinda glad to not be doing Murph today, I must say.

home to eat with the fam: Paleo Cereal (soooo good) with almond milk as a treat, eggys. Coffee. Mine, sans Baileys, unlike the rest of the small group in my home ;)

My best wishes to all of you for this Christmas Eve~ no matter what we're going through in this life at the moment, we are all still so very blessed to have health, a roof over our heads, family, and friends.

Thursday Christmas Week! Christmas Eve tomorrow!

2010-12-23T10:09:00.001-05:00

Up at 530AM.

WOD: Run 800m, 5x20:10 squats, run 800m. Nice easy day.

home to grab Pauly and head to Dr. Mike's- HoHo was there :) Treated myself to a bit of hot cocoa that was made with cacao, coconut milk and coconut sugar. Yummy, but I could only drink about half of it- at the end of the day, it's still sugar ;) Twas hungry since I basically fasted this am. Bad kitty.

breakfast- eggs and leftover gf beef & broccoli, half a Navel, nuts. Coffee.

We had the 4D yesterday- it was fun! My mother and Paul's family were there and the little stinker is head up, with her legs bent so that her feet are rubbing her forehead, and she digs it! A limber little miss who really did not care that we were doing everything we could to get her to move it! There are some good pics that I will post somewhere, here or FB...I think she looks like Pauly already- I know its sounds crazy. The tech had me getting into all kinds of poses and moves that I really could not believe I was having to do in front of my FIL!!

handful nuts as we head out the door to the grocery
lunch- t burger, red pepper and raw carrots, celery with pb and dried crans- ants on a log :)

December 22. 4D Ultrasound today :)

2010-12-22T09:18:00.000-05:00

Up at 5AM.

WOD: 'Baby Randy': 75 hang muscle snatches @ 43lbs. 11:40.

scrambled eggys, nuts.

My mother rolls into town around 10AM today- we have a bit of shopping to do....the crib :) and one more last gift for Pauly (he is SO rotten). The ultrasound is at 5PM today. We are excited to see her for the 'first' time! I hope she cooperates and gets into position....(could be a sign of what is yet to come!) ;)

Tuesday Christmas Week. Dec 21

2010-12-21T15:36:00.002-05:00

Up at 4AM to pee, so decided to step out to see the eclipse. Very cool. Back to bed, but no sleep, decided to go in early.

WOD: CFMom rest day, so I made up the HERO from Sunday:
'Nutts': 20 db Press @ 25's. 20 DLs @ 95, 20 step ups, 20 pull ups, 20 WBS @ 14, 20 DUs, run 400m. About 16 minutes.

home to eat- eggs w/ gf butter, orange....coffee

Went back to the hospital to see Jan off to surgery- she went in about 10AM. The outcome was not what we were hoping for- the obstruction was a tumor the size of an egg, the cancer is back. It has grown significantly within the last year. He had to remove about 6" of her small intestine. It is hard for us (me) to understand God's will in all of it right now. In all things, though, we must give thanks. Not for the cancer, but for her and her life- for her faith, because it is so strong.

lunch- JJ's unwich. #12, sans mayo.

home to 1 sq of 90% and Pb...that's right....PB. I caved and got a SMALL tub of it at FM today. I will continue to, and always, blame pregnancy.

handful nuts at 330PM.

Errands before my mama gets to town in the morning :) I am officially on vaca for the next few days. :) :) :) AND Pauly has informed me that he will be taking Friday off. :) :) :)

Monday December 20 :)

2010-12-20T08:33:00.002-05:00

A great weekend with my mister~ Friday night Captiva with dinner at Key Lime, rest, caught a Saturday WOD, shopping, and even managed to get registered at Target with him in tow. He is such a good husband :) We do, however, have a family member that was admitted into Health Park yesterday, Jan, Paul's aunt. Jan is a long time cancer survivor who still battles GI issues (last bout of cancer was colonic)...we visited with her and Uncle Tom Friday night on Captiva before dinner, and right after we left she started having major discomfort/pain in her belly....not sure what is going on just yet- we do know from the ER that her stomach was full of fluid, and she had not had any liquids since Friday night, and had been dry heaving since then....so if you pray (Kate :)) please try to say one for Jan. (sorry for the details) :/

up at 420AM. Another cold morning, but hey- it's Christmas week :) :) :)

WOD: 'Jennifer': 3 rds: row 500m, 20 BS @ 75, 20 KTE. No time today. Watched the early crew do Isabel- good work guys!!!

home to eat- scrambled eggys with gf butter, orange, bruss sprouts, nuts. My usual 1 cup of black cafe du monde.

My mother comes to town Wednesday- so we are excited about that- she and I will do a bit of shopping that day, and then we go for a 4D ultrasound that afternoon~ VERY excited abut *that*!!

lunch- t burger, leftover bruss sprouts, guac from Costco (Wholly Guacamole- not bad, a bit too much seasoning for me)

egg, 1 fig, handful macs. Love the macs.

December 16. 9 days :)

2010-12-16T09:04:00.002-05:00

Up at 330AM...ugh. Fell back asleep at 4, only to get beck up at 5AM. One of those days. I am not Jewish, but OYE VEY. (sp)

few walnuts out the door, and few sips of black.

WOD: 3 rds: 10 pull ups, 20 GMs @ 45. I hopped on the new bar today (newer) and it sooo makes a difference for me. I cannot believe I ever did pulls on that humongous other bar. It *still* takes me 90 sec to do 10 pull ups though! ;O 8:37.

scrambled eggys with gf butter, leftover carrots and brocc and a few slices of apple. bit more black. (Dunkin Donuts Cinnamon Spice) pretty tasty.

lunch- t burger w guac, red pepper

snacky of 2 eggs and guac

din at T Sac's :) wings :) :)

home to 90% and ab. And our usual walk 'round the hood :)

Wednesday December 15. Only 10 days!

2010-12-15T08:18:00.001-05:00

Up at 540AM :)

WOD: Skills day: Press > PP: did 2x5 each lift, at 45, 65, 75. Nice easy day, and I took it gladly.

4 eggs, mixed veggies, nuts

Headed to Lake Placid today. Will be checking on my growers most of the morning. Perhaps God has smiled on us all for a second night in a row :)

lunch at Pat's BBQ- salad with beef brisket, sans cheese. But, why was I so worried about the damn cheese when my partner ordered a piece of the wet coconut cake? Holy crap. THAT is my weakness. I can honestly say, with the exception of 90%- that 'Wet Coconut Cake' is my favorite dessert. So much so that several years ago, I asked the lady for the recipe. If anyone out there needs a coconut cake, I am your girl. NON-PALEO smash mouth cheat, of course. ;)

din- mahi, roasted carrotrs & broccoli in EVOO. 90% and a bit of ab.

Hypnobirthing class tonight :) It is very cool.

Tuesday December 14

2010-12-14T09:17:00.000-05:00

Up at 5AM.

Tired today. Pauly had poker last night, and holy smoke he took second. It has been a loooong time since the boy has won- a long bad beat. Got up when he got home and caught the end of the Ravens-Texans game.

handful walnuts on the way in.

WOD: 3 rds: 10 DLs @ 95, 20 KTE. About 15 minutes.

breakfast- eggs, mixed veggies with EVOO, nuts.

So I officially make it to the third trimester today. I am 7 months. I am starting to feel it, as well! I took some grief last night from the preggo yoga instructor about being tight due to the fact that I 'lift weights'. Whatever. I am more likely tight because I do not stretch enough- I get it. I need to make more of an effort to stretch. I think because I am not lifting that much these days and not hitting the intensity like usual that my body does not meed it as much, READ: ridiculous. The yoga is once a week- and honestly, the instructor makes me cranky....I have missed the last few weeks for various reasons, but mostly, because she makes me cranky.

Monday~ but at least it's December 13

2010-12-13T07:36:00.001-05:00

Up at 330AM. :(

handful walnuts

WOD: HERO 'Baby Whitten': 3 rds: 22 1-arm KBS @ 12K, 22 step ups, run 400m, 22 burpees, 22 WBS @ 14lbs. Finally had to move on to pregnant burpees- a squat, then a push up off the 12" box. This one was a doozy- took me about 35 minutes- I kept loose time. Glad to make it up (it was CFMom's WOD from yesterday), today is a CFMom rest day.

scrambled eggs, eggplant, nuts

lunch- t burger with broccoli & parm- all mixed up :)

square of 90%

4 eggs for din- had to make myself eat- not so hungry. Also way low on water today.

Thank goodness it is Friday. December 10. Christmas on 2 weeks!!

2010-12-10T08:25:00.001-05:00

Up at 430AM. Ugh.

handful nuts, few slices of apple, hot tea.

WOD: Preggo Filthy: 20 reps of each: step ups, pull ups, 1-arm KBS @ 12k, lunges, KTE, PP @ 45, GMs @ 45, WBS @ 14, burpees, DUs. 19:08.

I am ready for some rest this weekend. We are going to Cap tomorrow to be with Pauly's fam~ watching the boat parade.

Scrambled eggys with gf butter, small orange, few walnuts

December 8. Coldies!!

2010-12-08T08:41:00.000-05:00

Up at 5AM.

handful walnuts

WOD: 3 rds: run 400m, 15 pull ups, 35 squats, 15 pull ups. No time today. I cannot believe I ever did pulls on that fat bar at the gym- it was cold, I was the only one doing a WOD, and the garage door was shut, so I sucked it up and did them inside. I was doing them in 3's and by the third one, my grip was fingers only- that sucked.

scrambled eggs with gf butter, bit of leftover squash, nuts

Ugh, you Monday.....but making he best of it! Dec 6

2010-12-06T08:36:00.003-05:00

Up at 330AM. Why??

handful nuts, hot tea

WOD: 21-15-9 Hang muscle snatch @ 53, WBS @ 14, KTE. Had to break everything up today. Did not time. :)

leftover lamb burger, cauliflower

I am worried about the weather for my growers- but selfishly, it's mostly for my reasons. I need every $sale$ I can get by Dec 31 (only need to sell what I sold last Dec) to make my number this year. It always comes down to this, but this year has been particularly challenging. Remember the freezes last New Year? Well, those got me started behind the 8 ball- and we've been playing catch up every since. Praying for the weather reports to be slightly *wrong*...

Jimmy John's Unwich for lunch :)

December 2. Love the weather :) Pauly does not.

2010-12-02T12:56:00.000-05:00

Slept in until 630AM. WHAT??? We were late going down- I have been living on the edge lately, staying up way past the usual 930 watching our recorded Friday Night Lights, Boardwalk Empire and Modern Family. For shame!!

Pauly and I went into the gym at 9AM.

WOD: 5 rds: row 500m, 7 thrusters @ 65. No time kept today. :)

scrambled eggys with gf butter, half apple, handful walnuts

Having a great day today, better than yesterday. Was a bit under the weather, but feeling better.

November 30....'tis the season!

2010-11-30T08:58:00.001-05:00

December comes tomorrow!

Up at 5AM

handful of almonds out the door...

WOD: 5 rds: rope climb, 10 BS @ 75, 50m farmers' walk with 25lb db's. I got 3 straight rope climbs and 2 knotted. Got to do this one beside Mariel today :) 16:40.

home to eat- 3 eggys scrambled with onion and gf butter, zucchini, handful walnuts

Time to do my personal evaluation again with my boss :/ It always ends up going better than I imagine, but I hate the build up to it. At least it is by phone today!!

late lunch of asparagus and t burger

then a late snacky with Pauly, herbed eggs and a few bites of dried figs :) yummers.

gf lamb meatballs tonight for din as we watch the tree lighting in Rock Center :):):)

November 29. Post Turkey

2010-11-29T10:30:00.003-05:00

Had a wonderful time with my family, but a week is too long to be away from home for me.

Made it to CFFWB twice, which was a nice break from....everything. OK on eating, but there were toxins. I did make a Paleo pumpkin pie- too bad that was not all I ate ;O.....and, this child will know the taste of red wine.

One of the highlights came Saturday when my family honored me with a surprise baby shower. Pauly was in on it- I cried like the baby that grows within my body. I was so moved!! I am crying now as I write this. Quite the emotional basket case these days.

Got home last night at 630PM- we left Destin at 730AM CST. It is so great to be home!

Slept till 5AM.

handful nuts out the door.

WOD: Run 1600m, rest 3 min. Run 1200m, rest 2 min. Run 800m, rest 1 min. Run 400m. I managed to get all the runs in unbroken- I never thought I'd be saying that!! My sub-to-8min mile has turned into a 10-10:30min mile. But, I felt great after it was over. Of all things at this point, I feel like my metcon has suffered the most. Much of that is controlling my breathing so that I can always get a few words out at all times- I get a bit paranoid about robbing O2 from the baby. One of the hardest things about doing Crossfit and being pregnant? Slowing down and breathing. Some days it's great, some days it sucks.

3 eggs, asparagus, handful nuts.

a square of 90% at 10AM. I blame hormones.

lunch- t burger, brocc, avocado, a fig

Friday Thanksgiving Week

2010-11-26T08:56:00.000-05:00

Well, Wednesday and of course, yesterday were great days. Paul and I went to CF Ft. Walton Beach and caught a WOD~ great box, great owners, great turnout and energy. I must say, my man killed his WOD- he did me proud! I did 'Layla'- 5 rds: 10 pull ups, 10 push ups, 10 squats. 11:10. Wednesday night ended with our family annual oyster roast- good times.

Thanksgiving Day- Early morning walk on the beach with 100 air squats. Beautiful weather here in Destin. Great breakfast with my family, the parade on TV, some beach fun, and then to the kitchen where I probably spent too much time on my feet, but wouldn't have it any other way. Football, of course. We actually made it to the table within 30min of our projected time, which is a small miracle for my people.

Today is Friday and Paul and I will head back to CFFWB to catch another WOD.

Breakfast- 3 eggs, my mama's fruit salad, a cup of weak ass coffee.

Tuesday, Thanksgiving Week

2010-11-23T11:35:00.001-05:00

Well, we got here in good time- a blur of activity when we arrived. Nieces and nephews and aunts and uncles, one Neenaw :) Swank condo. On the beach. Nice. A bit cloudy today, though.

Did not sleep that well- up early with the CST here. It has been a while since me and the mister have slept on a queen size bed- I'll leave it at that.

hb egg, bacon, Navel, nuts...1 cup coffee

Pauly and I did a mini beach WOD with my nephew, Sam, who happens to think Uncle Paul hung the moon.
It's pretty cute.

5 rds: 50m sprint, with alternating KBS and air squats at each end. I did SDLHP @ 45lb instead of KBS. My reps were 8-10, whatever I felt like. We go to CFFWB tomorrow.

Thank goodness she's an eggplant.

Monday~ Thanksgiving Week

2010-11-22T08:48:00.002-05:00

Up from 3-4AM~ bad dream...then up at 520AM.

It was a jam packed weekend, ending with early Thanksgiving at church last night- all the while getting packed for 6 days away from home. I am excited to see my family and be together for Thanksgiving, but I am sad to leave Peanut Markle. I am such a sap these days.

handful almonds this am and a few bites of apple

WOD: today was a skills day, so I made up Saturday's WOD, and SO TICKLED to see Mariel this morning!!!
'Nehla': 21-15-9: step ups, DLs @ 95, pull ups. Boy, the pulls are getting slow! I really felt a difference today in my ability to generate momentum- could be the added 23lbs.....yowsa. Took me 20:15 to do a 21-15-9!!!!

We leave shortly to drive to Destin, picking up my mama in Gainesville. Paul and I are popping in to CF Ft. Walton Beach on Wednesday to catch a WOD there~ good times! See you Monday.

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you~ may we all be reminded of how blessed life really is for all of us!

break- 3 eggs, orange, nuts

For the record, the fruit chart -to the right- I thought it was a cute thing to put on here, but I am way over baby girl being a papaya. I *think* she changes tomorrow at 25wks, but.....really? Papaya for 4wks? Stop it.

Friday!! November 19

2010-11-19T08:51:00.000-05:00

Up at 5AM

hb egg, nuts

WOD: 15 min AMRAP: Run 400m, 5 DLs @ 95lbs. Went against the CFMom grain, by doing barbell DLs, but they still feel good, and I kept it light. I got 4 rds, with about 2:15 left, so I ran a 200m and got the 5 DLs to make a baby rd 5.

home to eat, finally got hungry about 845AM-
eggs cooked in bacon fat, raspberries

Thursday! November 18. Getting ready for Turkey

2010-11-18T08:05:00.004-05:00

Up at 5AM. No kitty interference, she must have stayed up late with her dad.

WOD: 7 min AMRAP: 10 HPC @ 65, 20 KTE. Got 2 rds+ 4 KTE. Added 25 OHS @ 65.

home to eat- 4 hb eggs, raspberries, nuts

Paul and I are headed to Destin for the holiday to be with my family. We all have rented a swank condo on the beach to meet up at. Looks like Paul and I can get out of town Monday to make the trip. I asked Paul, 'Are you sure you are up to almost a whole week with my family?' He said 'yes, of course'. He's such a good boy, that Pauly.

The menu consists of: sweet pots (these are for me) AND sweet pot casserole (the kind with the crunchy topping), green beans (safe) AND old school green bean casserole, corn casserole, mashed potatoes, dressing, bruss sprouts w/ chestnuts (I'll take these!)...it goes on. It will be a feast for an army. Turkey and red snapper, which I am excited about :) Oh, and do not forget the jello cranberry mold AND the canned cranberry sauce. There is a spiral cut ham in there some where. Also, our traditional oyster grill on Wednesday :) We love to eat, I will say that!! Plenty of cocktails for all hours of the day- alas, not for me this year.

What I do realize is that my family is most important to me, especially the older I get. I love them all dearly, and it is important to Paul and I both to spend time with our families, since you don't know what life holds.

t burg, red pepper, avocado, sq of 90%

BStudy. Just started an Advent Study, I love this time of year.

din at TSacs. The usual, anti pasta salad and wings. A Buckler with lemon. Pauly gets to eat the anti pasta part of the salad, off limits for me at this juncture.

90% and a bit of ab when we got home. Dolphins and Bears are on, and I am beginning to wrap gifts for my nieces and nephews. Christmas at Thanksgiving. :)

Wednesday Nov 17. A day of morning rest. And Kitty kept it shut!!

2010-11-17T09:08:00.002-05:00

Got to sleep in a bit, laid in bed until 715!! Of course, after I fed you-know-who at 530...so, Kate, I feel your pain. ;)

No AM WOD due to blood work being pulled at 8AM today.

All went well, including EKG~ wow.

breakfast- 4 hb eggs, raspberries, half orange, nuts

So last night was the 'Nutrition' Class at my birth center- it actually was OK. The speaker is a nutritionist and lactation specialist, who has 5 kids, the oldest about to give birth any day....she was great. Yes, she is a BIG grain proponent, and I managed to keep it zipped, not even wanting to go there. But, much of what she said was pretty in touch, I felt, other than that, so....you have to choose your battles. She gave me an idea of what my caloric intake should look like for nursing, weight loss, and ramping up the exercise....this has been what I think about a lot!

lunch on the go- chicken wings and cuke salad from Fresh Market

November 16 Tuesday. Baby Isabel

2010-11-16T08:59:00.003-05:00

No, that's not the name we have chosen.

Up at 430, thank you Peanut Markle.

some gf beef

WOD: Baby Isabel: 30 Hang Power Snatches. I chose 53lbs, should have gone heavier. 5:25. Added 30 PP
5x53, 5x63, 3x5x73, 5x83.

hamburger omelet, half a tangerine, handful nuts.

6 months today! Going in for my 6mo appt this afternoon. She's a kicker, for sure! I also 'get' to go to a 'Nutrition Class' tonight...this should be good. Can't wait to hear about all the dairy and grains I should be eating to stay healthy during pregnancy. Also, the glucose test convo will surely come up today, so I am not sure how that is all going to play out. What I want is an A1C to be pulled- we'll see if that can happen.

I also get to fast tonight in order to have some blood drawn in the AM for life insurance. The nurse told me not to work out in the morning in order to keep protein out of my blood. UGH!! Cranky kitty, for sure. I don't have the vernacular to dispute this currently, so I am going to follow her instruction. I asked her if she could tie in the A1C with this and she asked "are you diabetic?" I said "No, I am pregnant and want to refuse the glucose test" she goes, "Well, if I request the A1C then they may think you're diabetic and refuse the insurance" I told her "that's RIDICULOUS since they will be able to see by the FREAKING result of the A1C that I AM NOT." CW wears my ass out.

UPDATE: I do not have to take the glucose test!! YAAAAYYYY! My MW told me today to just decline it.

lunch- gf beef, saurkraut, macs. Try that on for size. Only a preggo eats that stuff. :) :) :)

handful nuts, red pepper

din- gf beef over broccoli with crushed tomatoes and a bit of parm. A team fav, for sure.

November 15 already. Turkey day is on the way...

2010-11-15T08:23:00.003-05:00

Up at 430AM thanks to a black and white feline who missed her mama this weekend.

handful nuts

WOD: Rest day for CFMom so I did the WOD from Saturday, a HERO.
'Baby Blake': 4 rds: 50' walking lunges w/ 25lb OH, 15 step ups @ 20", 15 WBS @ 14lbs, 15 Press @ 45lbs. About 19:10. Had to break up pretty much everything.

3 eggs and 2 pcs Canadian bacon, small orange, avocado, the 1 c. coffee

lunch- part of a t burg, mixed veggies with evoo, avocado, sourkraut, a sq of 90%

gf beef, veggies with marinara and parm. A fav.

Friday!! Gators, Nancy, and MK :) Nov 12

2010-11-12T08:29:00.000-05:00

Up at 3AM, then 530AM

handful walnuts

WOD: Nancy: CFMom called it Baby Nancy, but it was Nancy. Weight for OHS was my call, so....
5 rds: run 400m, 15 OHS @ 65. Well, I managed to get all of my OHS unbroken, but my runs suck- basically it's like running with a weighted vest!! My Nancy PR is 13:33, today took me 20:46. THANK YOU MK for catching the runs with me!! :)

home to eat- leftover gf meatballs, leftover grilled eggplant, small orange, some nuts.

SO!! Our stadium seats just turned into box seats for the Carolina game. It's good to be us :) Leaving tonight after Pauly trains to head to G'ville to see my mama and go to the game. HUGE game.

Have (get) to head to Immokalee today...again.

Yay it's Thursday! Nov 11. Remembering our Veterans

2010-11-11T08:09:00.001-05:00

Up at 5AM

handful walnuts

Rest day for CFMom, but since I took a rest day yesterday, I did yesterday's WOD: 15-12-9-6-3 PP @ 65, push ups. 10:15. Nice to be there with MK this am, like old times, girl. Even had a chance to do a vocal for Eleina- good times.

2 eggs and chicken sausage, coffee.

Immokalee today.

No eggs at the boneyard. Bummer.

t burg, tomato, red pepper, avocado

Tuesday November 9

2010-11-09T09:06:00.000-05:00

Up at 510AM. Late night, as Peanut decided to go on quite the walkabout in the new hood. As soon as Pauly got home from poker, here she strolls up.

handful walnuts

WOD: 'Jennifer': 3 rds: row 500m, 20 BS @ 65, 20 KTEs. Took me a long time- 25:40. None of that was a piece of cake at 5.5mos preggo. I think I see a trend.

eggs and Canadian bacon, a small FL orange, handful blueberries, nuts.

Headed up to Lake Placid today. I already have to pee.

Monday November 8. Glad to be here.

2010-11-08T08:38:00.002-05:00

Up at 5AM. Love the time change.

Friday, during the WOD, I landed wrong on a 45 coming off the pull up bar and rolled my ankle. I didn't think much of it at the time. By 2PM, I could not walk. Started having scary visions of being on crutches for the remainder of my pregnancy. Called Dr. Mike- he said to ice it 20min on, 40min off- and we would take an X-Ray Saturday. Much pain. Used my office chair to get around that night. By Sat am, it was much better, was able to hobble a bit, decided to ixnay the X-Ray. By Sunday, all was well. Whew! Thank goodness for ice!

handful nuts to quiet the tummy.

WOD: 3 rds: 20 1-arm KBS @ 12k, 20 WBS @ 14, 20 pull ups. Pull ups are getting slower! Took me 19:50 to do 3 rds of not too crazy work! Again friends, it's a different day.

home to eat with mister: leftover paleo pancakes, chicken sausage from Costco that's actually pretty clean.

lunch- leftover paleo chili. red pepper.

nuts here and there today. I think I am starting to feel the increased appetite thing.....O.M.G. I am told a pound per week. I may need counseling.

Friday!! November 5 and it feels great!

2010-11-05T08:41:00.000-04:00

Up at 4AM, then 530AM.

WOD: 'Stella': 7 rds: 7 pull ups, 7 OHS @ 65. I liked this one. 14:52. Love me some OHS.

Stopped off at the store to get eggs :)

breakfast with the baby daddy- hamburger omelet, 2 small FLA Hamlins :), handful walnuts, my one cup of coffee today :)

HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE! and enjoy the weather!!

OK, so we had din at Tony Sacco's last night and ran into Rob and Kristin :) :) When we pulled up, there was Christmas music playing outside on the speakers!

Rain means the cold front :) :) :) Nov 4

2010-11-04T07:24:00.002-04:00

Up at 430AM.

handful walnuts to silence my belly.

WOD: 'Linus': 5 rds: Row 300m, 9 Bear Complexes @ 45lbs. UGH. Again I will say, this WOD sucks, I don't care who you are, preggo or not. Did not keep time today.

breakfast- gf hamburger omelet, handful nuts.

gf beef, salad w/ evoo. a sq of 90%.

Wednesday Nov 3

2010-11-03T14:02:00.000-04:00

Up at 520AM.

Rest day for CFMom. I decided to do some CFE at home this morning. Ran/walked 1.5mi in 400's. Nice to have a bit of a slower day.

breakfast- 4 eggs scrambled in coconut oil, a red pepper.

lunch- turkey, green beans. (in LaBelle at a meeting, the other sides were dressing and rice&gravy.) Thanksgiving came early today. Oh, and the homemade carrot cake for dessert, that I, of course, abstained from. It looked freaking good.

home @ 2PM. looking for a nap today. Dinner tonight at my father-in-law's. Lamb.

I'll be having a snack now.

VOTE!!! November 2

2010-11-02T09:27:00.003-04:00

Slept till 540AM.

no snacky

WOD: 'Baby Barbara': 5 rds: 6 pull ups, 8 push ups, 10 KTEs, 12 squats. Stuck to KTEs today, T2B were not happening. Hands are a bit tender from yesterday. 16:45.

Break- hamburger omelet, greens salad w/ evoo, bit of salt, & herbs de provence.

Pauly got to feel baby girl moving around last night again. The Best!!

Errands and office today. Thankful for the rain. REMEMBER TO VOTE!!

lunch- OK, more gf beef. I guess baby girl is needing some iron this week. beef, a red pepper, brocc w/ evoo. Classic.

handful walnuts & almonds
din- paleo coconut shrimp. delish :) square of 85% for dessert.

November 1. Monday again...

2010-11-01T08:52:00.003-04:00

Up at 5AM.

CONGRATS TO MK for smashing her first Strongman Comp!!!

no snack

WOD: 'Madeline': 21-15-9: ring dips, back squats@ 85, pull ups. I used the skinny band for the first time today. Ring dips took me the longest, finished in 29:20.

Home to some cleaning this morning, putting away jack-o-lanterns ans black kitties...

Break- leftover gf beef taco meat with eggplant, avocado, black olives.

Dreary morning- but I think the sun is peeking through.

FRUIT REPORT: Well, she is somewhere between a banana and a spaghetti squash~ weighing in at almost a pound, she is now kicking and moving all around. I never really felt the bubbles or butterfly flutters- we went right to kicks. By far, one of the coolest things I have ever experienced!! Pauly can now feel one every now and then- and we look forward to them getting more regular.

lunch- more gf beef, eggplant, walnuts.

Gator Club and Yoga. Long evening.

gf beef, square of 90%

Friday!! October 29. Halloween Weekend :)

2010-10-29T08:26:00.001-04:00

Up at 520AM.

So glad to be home! Came home to flowers- he is such a good husband :) Last night the group had dinner at Sanibel Steak House- it was great. My team presented me with a signed card and some Babys-R-Us gift cards- I got emotional! That was awesome.

WOD: AMRAP 15: 10 WBS @ 14, 10 KTE, 10 GMs @ 45. I did mostly T2B, with a few KTE's mixed in. Got 5 rds plus 2 GMs. Great way to end the week. Looking forward to the video shoot in the morning! :)

Also looking forward to a great weekend of football, rest, and Tricky Treats.

3 hb eggs, nuts

pedi and Target for a Friday morning~ beautiful!!

lunch- turkey burger reuben. A yummy new concoction. T burger with Bubbie's kraut, and made a sauce of spicy mustard, Annie's organic ketchup, and Crystal sauce. Not too shabby. I have been coveting Jason's turkey reuben on gluten free bread for a while now, trying to keep from eating it...thinking this may hold me over...had a sq of Godiva 85% (not as good as Lindt, imo) and some ab as a midday treat.

Also going to try some Paleo Coconut Shrimp tonight for din. Will try to post the recipe. We are watching Friday Night Lights (am loving the new DVR). Pauly goes, "let's watch it tonight, since it's Friday Night". Perfect! (it airs on Wednesdays)

The 27th of October...wow! All the little goblins are getting ready!

2010-10-27T06:37:00.001-04:00

Up at 545AM.

Workout buddy (Jeff) to show at 6AM. I chose from the list of travel WODs:

5 rds: run 200m, 10 SDLHP @ 20k and/or 45 bar, 10 squats. Since my Garmin was really slow on the draw, we got started. Our 200m were more like 150m once it kicked in and I got to measure it out.

Meeting starts at 730AM today, but it's a half day- I get a preggo massage at 1230PM and Pauly is coming out tonight to hang with my work peeps (& me!). It's college night, so we all are to wear our alma mater's stuff- good times. The group is eating pizza, I am picking up wings from the Lazy. Last night din was at The Green Flash- pretty good.

Tuesday at Sundial

2010-10-26T12:45:00.000-04:00

Up at 330AM......

WOD: 10 rds: 10 walking lunges, 10 push ups. Alternated lunges with a 25lb plate. Did 20 lunges on the unweighted sets. Had a training buddy this am, also.

breakfast: well, of all trips for me to not bring any prepped protein, there was nothing but fruit and muffins in the meeting room. Had some fruit and a lot of hot tea. Finally at about 1030AM I grabbed a protein bar from a co-worker. Damn dirty protein bar, but you gotta be able to adjust.

lunch- big salad with burger patty and few bites of chicken. Back in room to catch up on email, do the blog, and grab some nuts.

Monday....Halloween Week

2010-10-25T10:40:00.002-04:00

Slept till 620!

few grapes & strawberries w/ walnuts

WOD: 5 rds: 3 HPC+J @ 65, 5 pull ups, 7 push ups, 10 squats. Not too bad today- 11:11. Me likey the "3-5-7" :)

3 eggs, 3 pcs Canadian bacon, few berries, walnuts

Getting ready for a week long meeting in Sanibel this week for work. I get to be the local bird, and I am thankful. So close to home, but yet I have to stay out there with the group- Sundial. Getting a preggo massage on Wednesday. Hope to come home after meetings Thursday. Back at box Friday.

lunch- t burg, red pepper, avocado, few olives

din at Sundial- raw veggies, shrimp, chicken, grouper. Back in room to 90% and nuts :) Miss my mister already.

Friday!! October 22

2010-10-22T09:02:00.001-04:00

Up at 5AM

Managed to sweep the front porch and get a load in the washer before heading to the box. It's a beautiful morning, even if dark!!

Rest day for CFMom, but I wanted to do some squats. I did an Alicia WOD: BS 7x7 @ 95. Rested < 2min btw sets- not sure what she did for rest, if any, so I kept it as minimal as possible.

Huge shout out to the ones getting to do Eva this am- that's a fine way to start a Friday!

Great day today- I have lunch with a girlfriend, getting a facial at 3PM, and Circle group with some friends tonight...Pauly was up way early today also, which is cool for me, since I am usually puttering around trying not to wake him.

Home to 3 eggs, eggplant, some ab.

lunch @ Jason's- salad bar with hb eggs

home to leftover wings and salad, bit of celery and ab

The 21st of October already. Little Goblins cometh.

2010-10-21T08:59:00.002-04:00

Up at shortly before 5AM

hb egg, walnuts

WOD: 'Warrick': 15-12-9-6-3 WBS @ 14lbs, step ups. Finished in 5:50. Did it again, did not time the second round.

3 eggs, half apple, nuts. coffee- the one cup. Is it me or has Haley Webb all of a sudden gotten VERY pregnant? Paul goes, "I think that's how it happens, baby". Good times to come. A pound a week, I am told, from here on out. Fasten your seat belts, folks.

Looking for the weekend, although we have lots to get done. We have found a renter for our old home until it sells, so we need to finish cleaning it and try to get the garage emptied out a bit (yikes). Thank goodness the Gators have a bye this week, I don't think I can take another.....game...this week. I need a break from that.

Went to a prayer vigil last night for a local boy who is missing, he has been abducted by his father. The father is not completely well, and has weapons, so the safety of them both is a huge concern. It has been on the news, maybe you have seen it- Everett Little is the boy's name, Neil is the father. If you pray, please keep them BOTH there, as well as Shannon, the mother here in Ft. Myers who is currently living in turmoil.

Manatee County today. Fun.

lunch at Beef's: burger patty, brocc, salad

din at Tony Sacco's- wings and salad.

Wednesday- Skill Day Oct 20

2010-10-20T08:14:00.000-04:00

Up at 450AM. Laid there until about 520AM...

handful of nuts out the door.

WOD: Skills Day- Core Work. Planks, Side Planks, L-Sits. I added in some push ups. Nice easy day that I will take. But truly, the core work kinda sucked.

3 eggs, strawberries w/ cinn, few bites of apple. Handful nuts.

We are getting used to the idea of that baby girl inside of me. Paul is there, I am getting there!! I am surprised at how different it all seems now. We ARE so thankful the she is healthy. That is the most important thing, truly. You hear folks say all the time, "we don't care what it is, as long as it's healthy"......well, that is absolutely what I am wrapping my head around right now!

Remember that sense of humor that God has??

2010-10-19T17:08:00.000-04:00

It's a GIRL!!!!

She has beautiful long legs and is perfectly formed. We are blessed...and surprised! It's off to Plan B now~

A new list of names!

Baby girl, your Daddy is going to go koo koo for you. I already happen to know that.

The Day. October 19. The day we find out who is in my belly :)

2010-10-19T08:47:00.000-04:00

Up at 5AM.

half apple.

WOD: 'Baby Bulger': another HERO from the Main site: 7 rds: run 150m, 7 pull ups, 7 front squats @ 25lb db, 7 press @ 25lb db. I upped it a bit~ ran 200m, and went with 65lb barbell for the lifts. Got a bit greedy with the time today- set a verbal goal of sub 25 and as I finished up the last round, I pushed to get it. 24:34. That usually does not happen, but I/it felt good. Bad Kitty ;)

3 eggs, strawberries w/ cinnamon, nuts.

I have been avoiding protein the last few days, not really wanting it and instead wanting fruits and veggies. Weird. Last night's din was supposed to be mahi with spaghetti squash, instead was just the squash w/ evoo, s&p- delicious.

So at 2PM today we go for THE ultrasound! It is finally here- all of my friends have already found out- even a girlfriend who is 2 weeks behind me- so to say I am ready is an understatement! I am also a little nervous and concerned, just wanting to know that everything is OK. I am trying to get over that and enjoy the moment- I think I need to pray some more.

My mother, who in the beginning was buying a few boy things here and there, is now convinced it is a girl. She even asked about names last night on the phone, asking about women's names in our families....finally saying, "but it's up to you and Paul, honey....." Thanks, Mama.

Monday Monday October 18

2010-10-18T08:54:00.001-04:00

Friday was a Kitty Rest Day.

A great weekend full of good food, family, football, and rest. Too bad the Gators are not very good this year. But somehow God has placed this other thing in my life that really makes that not matter as much.

Up at 4AM, laid there until 5AM.

eggy.

Today was actually a CFMom Rest Day, so I did the WOD from yesterday, which was a HERO from the Main site.

'Baby Forrest': 3 rds: 20 ring rows, 20 T2B, 20 burpees, run 400m. I knew this would be a doozy for me today- it wasn't all that bad, just took me a long time. 37:36. I ended up scaling the burpees a bit, by going slightly elevated on the stacked mats. Surprised to realize that T2B are still easier for me than KTE. Had to really pace since I got a wee bit crampy after the first round, they go away pretty quick when I just slow down.

salmon, 1 hb egg, a red pepper, avocado, walnuts

SO: tomorrow is THE ultrasound. We have been waiting for this for so long, it seems. I am, of course, very excited! I also am a bit nervous/anxious since the doc will taking measurements, etc etc that would be an indicator of any genetic issues like Down's....I'd be lying if I said these things were not on my mind, given my age. Prayer is how we have chosen to prepare.

lunch- t burger, eggplant, a red pepper, avocado, walnuts

Talk to me Thursday :) Oct 14

2010-10-14T13:39:00.003-04:00

Up early, had to set my alarm today to go in at 5AM. Early day at work today.

few walnuts this am

Rest day for CFMom, so I did an Alicia WOD: 21-15-9 OHS @ 65, pull ups. I subbed push ups for the pulls today. Took me 10:46. OHS still feel good, although I did have to break them up today, which normally would not have happened. As I was warming up I thought to myself that I probably should have just rested- it is so hard for me to let go just for one day. I say that not looking for accolades, but realizing it is an issue. I am tired this week~ need to honor that. I feel sure that CFMom has something planned for the weekend, and I won't be doing any of that, so.....love my weekends off!!

home to an egg and some avocado. Have a 730AM at Cracker Barrel.

3 poached, turkey sausage, few slices of tomato.

Shot Phase 2 of a video which showcases one of my grower customers in Immokalee. Of all days for me to be on camera, 5mos preggo and rain (real bad hair). So glad my vanity runs rather slim these days. Plus, we were in a pepper field- come on.

Back home by lunch- t burger, few olives, avocado, celery and ab. Running pretty low carb today as it happens. Will try to load up a bit tonight for din with some greens.

So, we are having Paul's entire Ft. Myers family over for dinner tomorrow night- it went from his dad to now, 6...we extended the invite, sooo....you know how it is, they all want to see the new house, and the parents-to-be (my belly) :) Should be fun . It will be a page right out of any textbook you could imagine. Religion and politics to be avoided!! Good times, though. Family is everything.

BStudy @6PM

Din at Tony Sacco's- wings :) so flipping good. If I had to say I am craving anything, it is wings and meatballs wiith sauce. Prolly because I never allowed myself those things before ;)

Considering an off day tomorrow- we'll see how that goes.

October 13. Looking for the Weekend.

2010-10-13T08:50:00.005-04:00

Up at 620AM. Not a solid night of sleep, though.

no snack this am.

WOD: 5 rds: 10 WBS @ 14, 10 dips, 10 pull ups. Did body weight dips on the GHD for the first 2 rds, then had to go to the paralettes (which I am rather bummed about) for the rest. Pull ups are still Rxd, but take me a bit longer since they are in sets of 2-3. Took me about 20:46. It is truly a different day, folks.

Wow, I am cranky today. Need to ask for extra help today :)

3 eggs, steamed veggies w/ evoo, few grapes, few nuts...my one cup (this is about daily, for the record)

I wish I had a camera this morning when I saw Brian, Bob, and Coach doing today's Mobility WOD. All three on their backs, with feet on the wall in a squat....if you are getting the visual....and also the sound effects....priceless.

I have no idea why this posted twice. Blogger is cagey today.

Trip out to Sundial to scout out a meeting room which my company is using when they all come here for a Sales Meeting in two weeks. Since I am local, I get to be concierge. 50 folks from all over the South.

Errands, office.

late lunch- t burger, chopped salad w/ ac vinegar, avocado. Celery and ab for dessert :)

early din at Jason's Deli- salad bar, hb eggs, evil basalmic.

October 13. Looking for the Weekend.

2010-10-13T08:49:00.001-04:00

Up at 620AM. Not a solid night of sleep, though.

WOD: 5 rds: 10 WBS @ 14, 10 dips, 10 pull ups. Did body weight dips on the GHD for the first 2 rds, then had to go to the paralettes (which I am rather bummed about) for the rest. Pull ups are still Rxd, but take me a bit longer since they are in sets of 2-3. Took me about 20:46. It is truly a different day, folks.

Wow, I am cranky today. Need to ask for extra help today :)

3 eggs, steamed veggies w/ evoo, few grapes, few nuts

I wish I had a camera this morning when I saw Brian, Bob, and Coach doing today's Mobility WOD. All three on their backs, with feet on the wall in a squat....if you are getting the visual....and also the sound effects....priceless.

Tuesday October 12. Tired.

2010-10-12T08:25:00.002-04:00

Up at 535AM. I feel like I just slept for days. Went down a bit late due to MNF. Pauly played poker, so I usually don't really get to good sleep until he gets home.

few bites of banana and few walnuts

WOD: did my own thing today, since CFMom called for Burgener Warm Up and Snatch drills. I chose into rowing and running: 3x 500m row, 3x400m run. There was a little bit of walking tossed in there. I am tired today and tried to listen to my body.

3 eggs, steamed veggies with evoo, few bites of apple, few walnuts.

Headed up to Manatee County today. Get to close out Natasha's OnRamps tonight at 6PM.

FRUIT REPORT: 19wks today. Well, he's an heirloom tomato this week. About 6" long, weighing in at 8.5oz. His hair is sprouting, his arms and legs are finally in the correct proportion to each other, and his brain is designating all of the senses. Am anxiously waiting to feel him move!!

lunch at Uncle Nick's in Parrish: salad and meatballs with marinara. heaven.

home to celery and ab.

Back connected...and moved....what day is it?

2010-10-11T15:57:00.001-04:00

Up at 445AM to Peanut tapping my arm- so glad she is back in the routine.

few blueberries and nuts

We got moved into the new house, love it- but moving just basically sucks- can I get a AMEN? Just now getting my office set back up. Direct TV just went in Saturday AM, just in time for game day- for another Gator LOSS. The sun still comes up, people.

I'll just skip last week's info- I WODed all week. But I must report on the jam up gf beef spaghetti (spaghetti squash) we had over the weekend....fan-fn-tastic.

WOD: Tabata This: Row, push ups, pull ups, squats, KTEs. I just counted my total reps. Tabata still sucks, I don't care who you are. Can really tell a difference in my pull ups. Like Coach said, they are weighted, after all. And I am not even front loaded that much yet!

Big ultrasound is next Tuesday. I'll give the fruit report soon.

breakfast- 3 eggs, 1/2 apple, nuts

lunch- leftover spaghetti, salad

few macs this afternoon

polished off the spaghetti for an early din.

Preggo yoga tonight.

Friday!!! and Oct 1. Gators take on Bama~

2010-10-01T08:46:00.001-04:00

Up early. 330AM.

eggy, nuts

WOD: 'Ashton': 5 rds: 200m farmers' walk @ 20's, 10 hang muscle snatches @ 45, 10 lunges. Pretty good one, I think we have done it before...22:13. Added 30 OHS @ 45.

Dr. Mike's for an adjustment.

breakfast- 3 scrambled, walnuts....not sure yet if anything else. no, nothing else.

lunch- t burg, red pepper, asparagus, nuts

handful grapes, walnuts, macs- not really at the same time- over the course of several hours.

gf meatballs for din :) :) :)

Holy Smoke I am slow today.

2010-09-30T08:04:00.002-04:00

Up at 530 :)

WOD: 'Ryan': 3 rds: 14 pull ups, 14 dips, 21 burpees. It was all good until the burpees. I really felt a difference with those today, slow and heavy- did all 21 in Rd 1- got back to the burpees for Rd 2, and noticed some cramping, so slowed down, did 14. Then I had to take a break! Once they went away, got back on the bar. I did finish Rd 3 with 14 more burpees, but they were pretty slow, and not much jumping. I think my body just told me to take it easy. 21:23ish. I stopped the clock for about 6 minutes in the middle...

4 eggs, pear-apple. We are out of nuts :) Must shop today after work.

Got the baby's room painted last night. I asked Paul if he liked the color- and he said: "Well, it's kind of neutral." Ummmm, yes~ it is NEUTRAL because A. we are not 100% sure who is in there and B. regardless of who is in there it will not be pink or blue. Got to love that boy. In case you're wondering, it's somewhere between celery and sage.....

I have a product manager in town from the home office doing a ride along today with me- once that is over today it's back to the house for more painting fun.

lunch- greek salad sans feta with 3 meatballs & marinara. Also had some of an appetizer of: hb egg cooked in a piece of sausage...pretty yummy.

September 29. Rain and a move.

2010-09-29T09:05:00.002-04:00

Up at 535AM. Pretty good sleep, altho I did wake up about an hour into it screaming with a night terror. Poor Pauly- it scares us both half to death. Then I feel bad for possibly waking the neighbors and freaking them out. These used to happen when I was a kid, not so much over the last years- but usually brought on by stress or exhaustion. I was a bit agitated and cagey when I went down last night, thinking about work, moving and how exactly it's all going to work, 'are we going to be able to afford everything now?', etc etc.....this is the second one since I've been pregnant.

few bites of apple and walnuts this am.

WOD: 'Jack': 20 min AMRAP: 10 PP @ 65, 10 1-arm KBS @ 12k, 10 box jumps @ 20". Got 8 rds. Pretty straight forward. Not sure how much longer I will be able to box jump, but I am glad I am still doing them now! Did not feel like I had much juice this morning.

4 eggs, spinach, less than 1B apple, few walnuts and ab, handful grapes.

There have been days when I just do not want to eat as much protein, I will come in at about 8-9B. I am still pretty low carb all in all, I'd say <50g daily, maybe 50-60g some days- with 1-3B being fruit~ quite the indulgence for me. I do get plenty of fat. This morning, I made myself eat the spinach because I felt like I needed to- it was not what I wanted to eat. I do wonder at times if little monkey is getting what he needs. I feel great for the most part, but lately have been having some headaches, usually late in the day, and am a bit worried if this is caused by my nutrition. I may bring it up with my MW.

t burg, red pepper, asparagus, celery and ab, avocado

home to 2 eggys.

painting at the new house tonight :) but :/

Tuesday Sept 28..where has September gone?

2010-09-28T08:36:00.003-04:00

Up at 340AM. Ugh.

Lots on my mind- we are planning on moving this weekend, and I am not sure how it's all going to go down. I look at my house now and realize we are no where near ready, but I guess what I need to remember is that we are not in a rush, so, it will happen. New carpet, re-grout, touch up paint, switching all the services over....then moving....ugh, BUT excited and very blessed. Keep it real, self. Also, our pastor had to put her dog down yesterday~ it's just her and her dog~ so my heart is breaking for her today. Made her a fruit basket this morning (the beauty of being up and out the door by 530AM, and a 24hr grocery) and hope it will comfort her today.

egg, walnuts

Rest day for CFMoms, but went in anyway (of course, come on). I wanted to make up Death by Pull Ups from Sunday.
Assumed I'd get into double digits, actually thought I'd get to 15. The beauty of my life these days is that I am forever being served some Humble Pie. Got 10 rds, plus 7 pulls. Total of 62. Added a mile run, make that a 10:17 mile run. Another slice.

We've got quite a bit of rain headed our way. Perfect moving conditions! Should be outta here by the weekend, let's hope. Just in time for a very likely beat down by the Tide. I am preparing myself NOW.

Home to eat with the baby daddy.
3 scrambled, eggplant, few walnuts.

few bites of some yummy-but-oh-so-dirty chicken salad that Pauly got from Renee's, a slice+the core of apple (I always eat the core), home to celery and ab. NOT the clean Paleo lunch I planned on having. I'd like to get some spinach down today- little monkey man in there needs some, me thinx.

red pepper, egg, few walnuts

rabbit for din :) (I do NOT think about this) but I really like to eat it.

Happy Monday September 27

2010-09-27T08:46:00.001-04:00

Up at 6AM :) :) :) Holy cats.

no snack

WOD: 5 rds: 12 DL @ 32k, 12 push ups. I decided to up the ante a bit today, went with 95lb DLs. They felt fine- I did have a little bit of cramping post WOD, but it has happened before, and goes away in about 5-10 minutes. Maybe from increased blood flow? Will ask on CFMom. Took me 13:15.

few walnuts when I got home from gym
3 eggs, bacon, raspberries, little bit of broccoli

lunch- homemade chicken salad with avocado and mustard, a red pepper.

not feeling too sporty this afternoon.

Friday :) September 24

2010-09-24T09:18:00.001-04:00

Up at the usual- about 450AM.

no snack today.

Rest day for CFMom, I wonder if she will post a preggo FGB tomorrow? MK and I did Mobility WODs this morning, and they are not all that fun. The best one was the fire hydrant, yes? So glad we are all friends, since both of us looked like we we in stirrups, on our knees....take that for a visual!

Home to breakfast with Mr. Markle-
4 eggs, spinach salad with raspberries, few bites of apple and banana with ab, walnuts.

We close on our new house today!! BIG page turner, and we are excited :) but also not looking forward to the move....which will be happening over the next few weeks/weekends. Alabama game has been set for 8PM, so that's all good, just need to make sure Direct TV is ready to roll!

Not all that excited for FGB, although not NEAR as anxious about it as in years past. I seem (hope) to have turned the page on all of that, and now smile to myself as I watch others go through it! (no offense, but it is amusing, now that it's NOT ME)...been there, done that. Over it. My plan for FGB5 is to just do what I can do, at a pace that works for me, trying to get a few words out on occasion. My body will tell me when enough is enough. Such a relief to be able to approach it that way.

t burger, red pepper, avocado, bit of cuke, celery and ab

din- Pauly made gf meatballs :) :) :) sooo good. meatballs, marinara, asparagus, bit of parm as a cheat treat. little bit of red wine :)

September 22...October cometh.

2010-09-22T09:32:00.003-04:00

Up at 440AM. Do I dare say that although I am still waking up pretty early each day, I feel my quality of sleep has been pretty solid....? Don't want to jinx it, so, I did not just say that out loud.

egg, walnuts this am, because I just looked at today's WOD...

WOD: from the Main site: 18 lunges, 18 pull ups, 18 box jumps @ 20", 18 DUs, 18 dips (GHD), 9 KTE, 18 one arm KBS @ 12k, 9 KTE, 18 HPC @ 20lb DBs, 18 GMs @ 45 bar, 18 WBS @ 14lbs, 6 ropes. Besides the fact that I had to keep the WOD list in front of me to keep it all straight, it wasn't too bad. CFMom's rope climbs are pretty beginner, so I alternated with our ropes~ 2 straight climbs and 3 knotted climbs. 25:03. I am sore from the GMs yesterday, and today's WOD will only add to it.

Should be an interesting FGB on Saturday...curious to see how preggo FGB works out for me. Look at it this way, my counter will have a easy go of it!!

Got sleepy this am, a while before breakfast....
4 eggs, spinach salad with lemon, nutmeg, bit of sea salt, strawberries, walnuts.

So, yesterday I went in for my 16wk appt. First off, I gained 3lbs this month (I see this as 'only'), so I was pretty pleased with that. I am at 13lbs gained overall, 3lbs over the 'usual' for the first half of pregnancy, which is still 4 weeks out. My midwife is not worried about it, she says that the weight gain issue is more a marker for nutrition than anything else, and I think I'm got that covered ;)

But: something that has been on my mind is the glucose test which preggos have to take as a marker for gestational diabetes, at about 26wks. It is a test where you have to drink straight glucose (read: sugar syrup) and wait an hour to see how your body processes the disgusting crap. If you do not 'pass the test' at a satisfactory level within the hour, you must then do it again in a 3 hr time frame. (midwife admits it is a "bullshit test"). I AM DIRECTLY OPPOSED TO THIS. I make it a daily commitment (LIFETIME) to not put that shit in my body, why would I do it for some cockamamey test?? Due to my age and family history (diabetic dad), I will have to do it, she says. But, rather than drink the disgusting mess, my midwife has agreed to let me come in on a fast, pull blood, go eat a meal, and come back and pull blood. I have spoken to Robb Wolf and Chrissy Gower about it- RW calls it complete BS- that I should just go run a A1c and be done with it. I am not sure I can make that fly with my MW at this point. At least there can be SOME nutritional value from a meal. I call major BS on all of it.

lunch with a customer at a Pizza Hut. Not my call!
salad with few veggies, vinegar, & sunflower seeds and 4 meatballs. Meatballs were suspect, but they were hot. My guess is they were full of bread, so we'll see how my gut feels in a bit. That was about the best I could do. Ugh.

2 eggs at 3PM, walnuts

din at Pizza Fusion with friends :)

Tuesday and I am 16 weeks! September 21

2010-09-21T08:54:00.003-04:00

Up at 525AM :) although it was a bit spotty through the night. I stayed up to watch The Event and I guess it disturbed me a bit! Pauly was down at the Doggies, so I was a bit of a fraidy cat. I am blaming hormones ;)

no snack this am

WOD: 'Baby Michael': 3 rds: Run 600m, 20 GM's @ 45, 20 KTEs. A good one. I am trying to improve my running endurance, and this means slowing down and controlling my breathing so that I can make it through! The KTEs are getting a bit tougher, as I am feeling my lower belly begin to be a bit of an impediment (small yay :)) 22:30.

A while ago I took notice of a Phoenix CF Main Lev 2 Trainer (Alicia Kowalewski) who blogged her CF pregnancy/WODs, etc and I made a copy of her WODs from 16wks forward. They are pretty stout. I am contemplating working a few in each week in lieu of the CFMom WODs~ I guess we'll see how that goes. For the most part, the CFMom WODs have been all I can handle or want to handle...and hey, you know what? I have to realize also that I am not the biggest CF bad ass there is in town, either!! There was a day where that would have crushed my ego, but alas...a few years later, it just does not seem to matter as much. My higher purpose these days is trumping anything else.
(wow- I am quite the philosopher this morning) ;)

4 eggs, eggplant.
I was way short on protein yesterday. Got to make sure I get it in today. I also realize that fruit and nut fats have been my path to what probably is a few extra pounds of weight gain these first few months~ I am wondering if that will come up in my appointment this morning. There are times when I feel entitled- this is usually the way issues get out of hand! Preggo or not, I am not entitled to anything!! You still have to watch it!

FRUIT REPORT:
He is about the size of an avocado, 4.5" long, about 3.5oz. In the next few weeks, his weight will double and he will add inches to his height. He is growing toenails and his heart is pumping about 25 quarts of blood each day.

lunch with Pauly at Sonny's: beef and salad bar. 2 small wedges of watermelon :)

celery and ab at 230PM

OnRamp today with Natasha

salmon, grilled zucch and asparagus, 90% and ab

Good Morning All~ Happy Monday September 20

2010-09-20T08:11:00.002-04:00

Up at 449 :)

bit of banana and few walnuts (out of eggys this morning- must go to store after class)

WOD: 'Charlotte': Run 200m, 20 lunges, 200m, 20 KTE, 200m, 20 push ups, 200m. A short one today, 8:22. I added an extra 400m and 10 more push ups~ did not really feel like doing much today.

4 eggs, about 1/4c grapes, same of broccoli, piece of banana w/ ab, walnuts. Smorgsabord.

t burg, spinach salad w/ lemon, avocado

egg, nuts

din- evoo roasted bruss sprouts. Did not want any protein tonight for some reason.

Preggo yoga at 7PM :)

home to 90% and ab. shame on me, I did not eat the salmon at din.

So Happy to see Friday~ Game Day Weekend!! September 17

2010-09-17T08:18:00.002-04:00

Up at 530 :) :) :)

about 1/2 block pear-apple

WOD: 9-6-3: thrusters @ 95, pull ups, dips. Wow, like old times! It has been a looong time since I have put 95lbs overhead. I wasn't sure if I still had it in me, but alas, I did. Your strength doesn't just disappear when you put it on a hiatus (good to know)- now, don't get me wrong, they weren't as smooth and lovely as usual, but they got done, unbroken. 8:44. Dips were on the GHD.

Breakfast started with finishing the pear apple, then 4 scrambled eggys with pastured butter, my one cup of coffee.

It is Friday all day long, and I can hardly stand it. Pauly and I are thinking about paddle surfing in the morning :)

t burger, salad, almonds, celery and ab

gf burgers tonight!! :)

UPDATE: OK, so ever since we have discovered gf beef and marinara, I cannot get Pauly to go back to 'just plain ol' gf burgers'....what is a girl to do?

Thursday!! September 16 already.

2010-09-16T08:16:00.003-04:00

Up at 330, then 520AM.

few bites of apple.

Rest day for CFMoms, but I wanted to make up Baby Kelly.

WOD: 'Baby Kelly': 3 rds: run 400m, 20 box jumps @ 20", 20 WBS @ 14. 17:36. Runs felt good, and I felt up to the jumps rather than step ups today, so... all good. I flipped back in my book and checked my old Kelly time, back in February....let's just say that today is a new day!! She took me only 6 minutes more doing it Rxd than today's preggo version. Holy cats!! All good. Like MK and I were joking around this morning: time to move on! No future in the past, that is for sure!! :)

home to eat: 4 scrambled eggs w/ bit of pastured butter, asparagus, few walnuts.

Feel great today, plenty of wonderful things in my life to be so thankful for!! :)

FRUIT REPORT:
Well, little peanut is now the size of an apple! About 4.5" long, weighing in at about 2.5 oz. His (again, our gut feeling, better than saying 'it') ears are locked in place, legs are longer than the arms, and he is doing all kinds of gymnastics in there, although I haven't felt anything yet. That should be kicking in (no pun) pretty soon.... :):):) I get to hear his clippety clop heart beat whenever I want, pretty much every other day. Good stuff.

lunch- t burg, red pepper, avocado. Pauly just came by to say hello and first thing goes for an apple- I know what that means- ab. :) shared an apple and ab with him, still such a treat!

Wednesday Sept 15- Chris Rainey, you are an idiot.

2010-09-15T16:17:00.003-04:00

Slept till 5AM.

Got up, did not feel like a WOD. So, I didn't. What a concept.

breakfast with Pauly: 4 scrambled eggys, asparagus, few walnuts

off to work a bit early today, the last day with my boss in town. Meetings in Immokalee.

lunch- salad w/ beef, no cheese. fresh lime, guac, salsa. Drop boss off :) Love him, but it's always great when it's over!

home to celery and ab.

Facial at 230 today. Treat to myself (don't misunderstand, this treat happens about every 10-14 days!).

Will likely catch the 9x 1:1 CFE with Pauly this evening

1/2 apple, bit of ab and coconut..

Nice din at home with my mister. Date 'at home' night!! :) :)

Did the CFE. Pauly got 1.5mi, I was behind him, basically walking to catch up to him on my minute rest. Not as bad as I thought-

din- mahi, cauli, avocado. 90% and ab.

Tuesday Sept 14.

2010-09-14T07:44:00.003-04:00

Up quite a bit through the night since someone decided to have pizza at the weekly poker game.

egg, walnuts

WOD: 'Yonatan': 3 rds: 15 lunges (both), 200m farmers' walk @ 20's, 15 WBS @ 14lbs. 13:39. Not too bad today. Added presses: 5 @ 33, 5 @ 53, 2x5 @ 63, 3x5 @ 68.

My boss is in town today and tomorrow......that's like, 'YAY!! Burpees!!'

4 eggs, raspberries, walnuts.

lunch- salad with chicken, fresh lime, guac.

home to eggy and nuts

din at Changs with my boss and Pauly: ginger chicken, easy sauce. delish.

home to 90% and ab, more than my fair share.

Hello Monday! Sept 13

2010-09-13T12:03:00.002-04:00

Up at 330AM then 5AM. I'll take it I guess.

few grapes and ab

WOD: Mackenzie': 5 rds: 10 med Ball Power Cleans @ 14lbs, row 250m, 10 push ups. Did curbs, best I could on the mats in the back room. 17:07. Of all dang things, this was a repeat WOD and I did it back on July 17- did not write my time down the first time. Oh well- another reminder that time shouldn't matter these days.

home to eat- 3 eggs, spinach salad w/ lemon, raspberries, walnuts. Bit of apple and ab.

WebEx Call today. Ugh. But the last one for a while.

lunch with Pauly today. :) :) :) t burg, sourkraut (sp) w/ Crystal, avocado

2 eggs for snack, macs

Gator Club meeting, then was supposed to go to preggo yoga. Gator Club went into 730PM, so skipped yoga and came home to eat din. Managed to have some EVIL EVIL peanuts at the meeting. Perfect.

din- salmon, spinach w/ lemon, sea salt, nutmeg, Crystal~ a thing of beauty.

Watched the first half of the Ravens game before turning it off and starting a new book.

Friday!! September 10. Remember our Heroes :)

2010-09-10T08:22:00.001-04:00

Up at 5AM :)

Some great football last night. It is truly the most wonderful time of the year!

had the balance of the coconut pudding as some Pre WOD nutrition.

U.S. Air Force Security Forces 1st Lt. Joseph D. Helton, 24, of Monroe, Ga., assigned to the 6th Security Forces Squadron at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Fla., was killed September 8th, 2009, while on a mission near Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. Helton is survived by his mother, Jiffy Helton.

WOD: 'Baby Helton': 3 rds: run 400m, 20 DB HPCs @ 20lbs, 20 burpees. 20:16. Here's a tidbit for you: I cannot even run a 400m without stopping for a few secs to catch my breath! My....how times have changed. It is amazing how another little life growing inside of you can impact your body :) :) :)

Shout out to my girl MK for PRing on Fran this am- NICE WORK GIRL! :) Like old times, yes?

breakfast on this glorious Friday: 4 eggs scrambled, spinach salad w/ lemon, nutmeg, bit of sea salt, raspberries, a FEW green grapes, and walnuts. Fantastic.

Thursday already September 9. I hope Favre gets crushed tonight.

2010-09-09T08:08:00.004-04:00

Why the hate? I don't know, really....I am just OVER him. Go Saints! A buddy of mine named his fantasy team 'Do Me a Favre and Retire'....I love that!! College ball tonight, I hope/think... :) Getting pumped to head up to G'ville for the game and to see my mama. Let's hope the Gators have got their shit together this time.

Up at 5AM after being up several times....I would almost kill for 8-9 SOLID hours of sleep.

few bites of a Larabar that Pauly left for me in the fridge :)

WOD: 'Baby Fran': 21-15-9 thrusters @ 45 and pull ups. Sooo....today took me 3:17 longer than my last Fran time, and today was also 20lbs lighter...coincidentally, my bw has gone up almost that much since the last time I did Fran...my more fire breather days....took me 8:00. THAT is what Fran is like preggo. Coach asked me if I was going to do it Rxd @ 65...um, NO. I got no issues with that these days. Added 50 air squats.

3 eggs, some coconut pudding.

t burg, spinach, a red pepper. celery and ab :)

If I had to say I was craving anything, it is vinegary and spicy stuff. Pepperocini and Crystal sauce seem to be taking the lead so far. Crystal sauce on my veggies. Today I had lemon, sea salt, nutmeg and pepper sauce on my spinach. So good.

Pizza Fusion tonight after BStudy :) One large gluten free Farmers' Market w. chicken, coming up. Will add a salad from home. FOOTBALL!!!! SEC and NFL...aaahhhhhhh, life is so good.

They call it....Placenta Head.

2010-09-08T06:11:00.002-04:00

AGAIN I needed to train at 5AM for an early work day and AGAIN I drove to the gym to see darkness. So AGAIN I did my WOD on the pavers. :) They call it placenta head.

WOD: 'Cam': 30-20-10: ring rows, push ups, GM's @ 45 bar. I subbed KB SDLHP's (45lb) for the rows. Took me 15:45.

I made some coconut pudding last night, may have to try that as a bit of PWOD nutrition today. I have a 7:45 at the Cracker Barrel then it's off to the Ritz for the Tomato Meeting. I get 3 poached eggs, turkey sausage, and sliced tomatoes at CB. Pretty dang good.

Lunch at Changs: ginger chicken with brocc. Easy on the sauce- chef tends to overdo it.

Home to 2 eggs, celery and ab, macs.

Did CFE with Pauly. 9 minute effort all out. My all out is not what is used to be.

Din: GF lamb chops, brocc. 90% and ab.

Early to bed.

DINING ROOM TABLE FOR SALE

2010-09-07T15:39:00.000-04:00

Talk to me or Pauly if interested. Willing to deal.

September 7...What a great weekend

2010-09-07T08:24:00.006-04:00

Up at 5AM.

egg, walnuts

WOD: 4 rds: row 250m, 10 front squats @ 65, 15 KTE, 20 step ups @ 20". Took me 24:22. Good one. Felt good to squat- even at only 65lbs, it was all I wanted.

3 eggs, a red pepper and few bites of veggies, walnuts

We had a great weekend- dinner at Chang's Friday, CFE Sat AM- 16x 20:10, football all day and night. Gator game sucked....and I was completely sober for it- try THAT. Sunday, the sun still came up, amazing...the wonderful usual- church and rest, plus we got to see Kate's new digs (beautiful) and we hosted a birthday party with friends, good times...Monday, went to the pool for CFE- 20x25m with 1:00 rest; then treated ourselves to plates from Play it Again Sports....a bit more football, bought a dining table off Craigslist locally, got to see MK's new digs (GREAT pad) and then some bar work on the patio: Paul did the daily WOD from 70s Big and I made one up- 10 min AMRAP of 3 Press, PP, PJ @ 65 and 10 squats....not to mention we tried several new recipes this weekend, they were all fantastic. I am loving Everyday Paleo!!! Great food, football, and my mister :) ...and the best part, a little peanut bouncing around in there! BIG :) I'll give the 14wk update in a bit for those of you sitting on the edge of your seats.

Fruit report:

He is about he size of a lemon~ 3.5" long, weighs about 1.5 oz. He is making facial expressions, is peeing, and possibly (?) sucking his thumb (of course he IS sucking his thumb, this child is going to be highly evolved, I have been told ;)) His little hands and feet are about a 1/2" long now! If we end up being correct on the sex of this child, I will have a story to tell. If we are mistaken (50% chance, yes?), then God definitely has a sense of humor!!!...and we will love love love a little girl.

lunch- salmon, eggplant, avocado.