Day 46 - Weight 297.2 lbs. - Go Dog, Go

I've been thinking about John at CrossFit today, who underwent rotator cuff surgery (successful, he's doing fine), and how I am blessed by the people in my life. Several have come in the door through CrossFit.

The word "blessed" is often defined as "happy," but that isn't quite right. It's more like, "contentedly confident and effusively grateful because of bestowed provision." Or something like that. There is no time in life where it is inappropriate to be grateful for one's blessings, shared and received. A grateful heart has no room for conceit.

I did not get things done today like I wanted, but I got other things done, and it was somewhat relaxing. CrossFit is the focus of my life right now, and as the challenge winds down I'm working on changing that. I may not be able to do some of this the way I want to, but this challenge may have dramatically and permanently changed my life. It has given me a much-needed glimpse into my potential, as well as growing relationships with people who can show me the way. My Christian walk has been like that as well. And it's never as one-sided as it seems. Giving honors all parties involved, and receiving is just one way of looking at the equation.

I have been given so much. God, I ask you to guide me as I try to wisely use what I've been given, to help me give it to others, and to remember where I got it from. It made me wonder how one attains level 1 CrossFit certification, and in response to that musing I checked it out. Since I enjoy the distinction of having a lapsed personal trainer certification, perhaps one day in the not-too-distant future I will have a non-lapsed CrossFit level 1. As they say on the various websites, that kind of thing is good for serious CrossFit people regardless of the intention to train others or become owners.

Menu

Breakfast (4 blocks)
- 1/2 cantaloupe, 1/2 cup greek yogurt, 1/4 cup cottage cheese, 1 oz. chicken

- 20g chopped nuts, 2/3 tbsp. agave nectar

Snack (4 blocks)

- 2 cups Chan chili, 1-2/3 cup spaghetti squash

Lunch (5 blocks)

- 3 cups fry mix, 1 tbsp. c-raisins, 1/3 cup peas, 10g chopped nuts, 1 tsp. butter

- 4 blocks shrimp, chicken & pork, 1 egg

Dinner (5 blocks)

- 2 cups spaghetti squash, 1+ cups Chan chili, 2 oz. chicken, 1 Tara chocolate
- 4 nuts, 1 oz. natural deli meat
night tea! Woohoo!

Total water consumption: 9+ quarts throughout the day, including coffee and tea

I didn't get to the writing at all so I'm writing tomorrow. A lot. Yay. Based on the rules and all that, my total points for the day: 0

Total points so far: 25