Day 11 - Weight 308.6 lbs. - All About Tomorrow

I make a point on certain days, like today, to do as little exercise as possible and avoid stress. Sometimes that means a lot of hard work, sometimes it means putting work down. I've been productive today but my brain isn't burnt. I hope I can chill out tonight.

This CrossFit challenge is a major priority for me, but I'd hate readers to think it's my top priority. The truth is that I'm learning to tackle different things in my life with the attitude required for success, in search of a healthy balance which maximizes my productivity without sacrificing my well-being too much. Achieving balance in my life requires me to push hard on all fronts, letting God guide me, finding my limits as well as a good groove. The difference between a rut and a groove is perspective!

I don't feel too much anxiety about Friday because I think I have a good plan, but I'd be lying if I didn't admit to a little fear. I know I have good support. My struggle isn't a secret. I do, however, feel like I will have conquered a powerful demon when I get over this recovery hurdle. Facing a tough WOD is one thing, being afraid for your well-being is another. And when I'm through the valley, it'll be because I had a lot of help.

My wonderful wife got a great idea tonight, so we took her chicken pot pie recipie and modified it for paleo eating (no crust!) without consulting a cookbook or other source. It tasted yummy but the fat blocks were sky high, almost uncountable. We mistook tablespoons for teaspoons, which is a rather grievous (but delicious!) error when butter is involved. On the plus side, extra fat in paleo eating isn't a horrible thing. Eating a brownie fresh from a box off the grocer's shelf--that's an issue, because of how it spikes your blood sugar. We'll try to refine things and when we do, we'll share the recipie.

Menu:

Breakfast (4 blocks)

- 3 eggs, 1 string cheese, 1 cup cooked onions & peppers, 1 grapefruit, 1-1/2 tsp.butter

Snack (2 blocks)

- 110g sweet potatoes, 2 oz. chicken, 1 tsp. butter

Snack (2 blocks)
- 3 oz. ground beef, 1/2 cup blackberries, 1 small apple, 10g chopped nuts

Lunch (5 blocks)

- 3-3/4 cups fry mix, 1 tbsp. c-raisins, 1/2 cup cooked onion, 1-1/2 tsp. butter, 10g chopped nuts, 3 oz. chicken, 1 egg

Snack (2 blocks)

- 1 apple, 2 oz. cheddar cheese, 6 nuts

Dinner (4 blocks +fat)

- failed paleo pot pie
Total water consumption: 8+ quarts throughout the day, including coffee

I did my best to rest and relax today. I needed it. Based on the rules and all that, my total points for the day: 0


Total points so far: 0