The 5K Ramble Run gang on Saturday in Watertown. Thanks to Sue, Jen, Keri, Becky, Migs, Pam, and David for running in some chilly temps!
Today starts another week on the CrossFit horse — and the first week of the holiday eat-athon. Chances are that lots of parties, tons of food, and gallons of liquor will be offered to you between now and New Year’s Day. Most people in America gain something outrageous like 8-10 pounds during the holidays. That’s insane. Don’t do it. But, that’s easy to say when the eggnog and the Christmas cookies aren’t staring you down. So, how to survive the holiday season and not be a cranky bitch on wheels?
Well, here’s your survival guide for these times. Feel free to write down what I’m about to say on a piece of paper and put it in your pocket. Are you ready? Here it is: Don’t be stupid. Yup, that’s it. I could write all sorts of words and wax eloquently on this subject for 500 or a thousand words, or I could just use 3 words: Don’t be stupid.
You know what to do, so do it. Eat smart. Avoid the carbs. Stick to the meat. (Sorry, Nate! I love vegetarians, but not vegetarianism. But make the choices that you need to, brother! Much love to you and your tribe!) Avoid “low-fat” garbage and remember that fat is not the enemy, but excessive caloric consumption is. If you drink alchohol, keep in mind that you’re trashing your diet and plan accordingly. Don’t eat crap. Don’t buy crap. Don’t take crap when it is handed to you. (That’s in life in general, as well as on a platter at a party.)
Have fun but make smart choices. Remember the words that form part of the CrossFit “World Class Fitness in 100 Words”: Eat meat and vegetables, nuts and seeds, some fruit, little starch and no sugar. Keep intake to levels that will support exercise but not body fat.
Or, don’t be stupid.
November 30th, 2009 at 10:19 am
1st!!!!!
November 30th, 2009 at 10:19 am
5k results can be found here:
http://www.hitekracing.com/results09/water1128.htm
November 30th, 2009 at 10:20 am
I will not be stupid…. anymore than usual that is lol
November 30th, 2009 at 11:40 am
Well- I think the FILTHY 50 made me get a cold!!! I was down all weekend!!
Can’t wait to get back!!
November 30th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
For the few and brave trying to gain weight this holiday season… go forth and conquer that egg nog
November 30th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
How were the 6 chicken legs at lunch, Eric?
November 30th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
T-Day leftovers = yum!
The 25lb bird is offically gone.
This weeks lunch might be a bacon wrapped meat loaf. Lis, if you could get started making that for me I’d really appreciate it. Thanks
November 30th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Why not, Eric! Heck, I’ll even clean your car. I’ll just need somebody to run this pesky CrossFit Affiliate Program for me — oh and write that silly blog. And this one. And can you raise my kids too? Oh, and take care of my elderly mother. There, I think I covered it? I’m working on the meat loaf!
November 30th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
Is the floppy ear puppy given u a hard time Lis?
November 30th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
giving
November 30th, 2009 at 4:19 pm
Shhhhhh. I’m working on the meatloaf.
November 30th, 2009 at 5:07 pm
If Lis won’t do it can I recruit somebody else to make the meatloaf?
December 1st, 2009 at 8:56 am
Don’t be stupid…easier said than done. I was born stupid.