Need more sleep!

So last night I settled down on the couch around 11pm, in an attempt to stay up and watch an episode of The Wire with the BF... well, really just to spend more time with the BF.  Didn't last too long - I was asleep within 5 minutes of the episode!  And while I love sleeping on the couch (I do! I do!) being woken up 45 minutes later, having to go through the bedtime routine, and then fall back asleep is not a pleasant experience - for me or the BF.  That being said, I don't feel like I got enough sleep, was cranky when I woke up this morning ... and well, ok maybe some of this is my Paleo transition sooo.... yeah.

I was proud of myself this morning - I ate non-breakfast food for breakfast!  It felt like brunch food actually - leftover grilled salmon on a bed of arugula with balsamic, olive oil, and salt and pepper seasoning.  Tasty and filling.  I opted for this this morning after I realized I had no eggs (and had already cracked open two bananas for pancakes!).  Pancake review coming down tomorrow morning I promise!

WOD

5 Rounds:

Run 400 meters

30 air squats

RESULTS

17:48 (I think. It might have been 17:58)

ANALYSIS

So, I was dreading this WOD all day.  While I love me some LONG distance running, 400 meter runs, after 30 air squats, doesn't get me going.  But crossfit, after all, is about punishing your weakness - so the running WODs, those are the ones I absolutely have to do.  I wanted to finish around 15 minutes, so two+ minutes off isn't too bad.  My goal, post-Paleo Challenge, is to complete this WOD in sub 15.  Andrew thinks I can do it - he always believes in me a little bit more than I do with these workouts!  And that's very encouraging :)

Something to note, I commented to Kristin that my lower back was sore from the deadlifts yesterday BUT not as sore as the last time I deadlifted 200+.  I think the fish oil might be working - or my mind is playing nice tricks on me :)  Either way, I like it. Looking forward to my last workout before a rest day (yeah Friday = rest day AND Paleo potluck!) - pull-ups and push-ups I think.  I love those WODs but for maximum performance need a relaxed lower back.  I will attempt to achieve this by going to bed in the next 15 minutes!  Sweet dreams...

Feeling inspired .. or hungry!

After a delicious email exchange with my crossfittin' friend Julia R. I feel inspired to post my FAVORITE guacamole recipe.  Its easy, and super delicious.  The mango may sound out-of-place but its a delicious compliment to the avocado and spicy peppers.


I spread guac on everything - its a great sub for dressings and mayo, delicious on burgers and chicken and fish, and obvi delicious by itself!  ENJOY


4 avocado
1 mango

fresh garlic to taste (I process between 4-5 garlic numbs but I LOVE fresh garlic)

one small/medium onion (do not process, it will create too much liquid; just dice)

one Jalapeño or Serrano pepper (cut very small or processed)

fresh cilantro

two limes for juice

Mash avocado but leave chunky. Add diced onion, garlic and pepper and mix - but do not over mix.  Cut up mango and add to avocado mixture.  Squeeze two limes into avocado and mix.  Add gratuitous amounts of cilantro to guacamole.  EAT.