The winds of change

Been so busy with other things, have neglected the blog a tiny bit.  I've been struggling with the diet, getting to the box, getting adequate sleep... really, getting anything I need to effect this change I'm trying to make.  That's all changing this week.  Monday I... and to sound blasphemous to the religious folks, I rededicated myself to the change, and not just the idea of the change.  Go to the box Monday morning, had a good, solid workout, and ate mostly paleo for the first time in a long time. 

Didn't get to the box on Tuesday like I'd planned, but I did eat well. 

Today, bad breakfast (breakfast pizza) after a solid couple of AMRAP style workouts.  Still working out the kinks.  Need to plan better.  Tweaked my shoulder again with these AMRAPs, BUT, it wasn't as bad as the first time I did them, I anticipated the issue and did a bit of extra, targeted stretching.  Next time it should be a non issue. 

So, back to this rededication.... saw the doc on Monday, and my numbers are off.... and not in the right direction.  My weight plateau remains... actually I've put 5 lbs back on (to be fair I weighed late in the day after lunch), and my blood pressure isn't as good as it should be.  I think the ketones have a little bit to do with it, and they aren't BAD numbers, just higher than normal.  I have my baseline again though, back for bloodwork in 6 weeks, expecting progress like back in the beginning.... working toward progress like back in the beginning, how about that. 

The rest of this is just random thoughts, bear with me as I put it on paper,so I can have it somewhere to reference.  It's not all CrossFit related.   

Started my "work for an hour" initiative after work.  Consists of educational reading for at least 15 minutes (currently a book called the Relaxation Response).  The rest of the time working on things around the house or things that will help me become job optional.  Current projects: rearrange/clean out the basement and storage room, making a cut and paste video game, writing a book.  Big things, and they're all in motion.  

I used to bemoan the fact that I traveled, and it was hard to eat on the road.  It's harder to eat at home.  2 months now at home, and injury aside, it's not all sunshine and roses.  No excuse for eating poorly, I have all the stuff here, just need to buy the right things, and stop being lazy, cook the food and bring it to work.  This IS in progress... see a snake, (problem) kill a snake.  Chasing victory now. 

Ketones.  Ran out.  No withdrawal symptoms.  DID notice inflammation again for the first time in a while, probably since I started.  While I didn't lose weight on them, I did have a large reduction in inflammation which has been nothing short of awesome.  The mental aspect (increased focus, decreased (eliminated) dependency on caffeine, general well being) have been nothing short of phenomenal.  Dropping that 1-2 5hour energy a day habit has been such a blessing.  It was starting to impact me in a negative way, so curbing that AND eliminating my mid afternoon drowsiness we're awesome, unforeseen consequences.  If you're tired of being tired, want some better focus, and some inflammation control, all in one easy to mix/drink powder, this stuff is nothing short of amazing.  There are several other testimonials with different positive experiences as well.  I highly recommend you at least checking this stuff out.  http://4ebr54.pruvitnow.com/

Calf is feel better.   I'm doing more with it daily, but still trying not to push it very fast, very far.  Don't want anymore pulls or pops.  Did a powerclean today at 115, just to get it up on the rack, and it was awesome.  I can't wait to get back into all the other lifts.  Soon. 

Back on the ketones for a second, took last week off work, didn't take any Keto//OS that week.  Knee that has been taking the brunt of not using the other leg so much... super inflamed, irritated, hurt all the time.  Past three days, been back on the ketones.... pain and inflammation are very much reduced.  No NSAIDs needed. 

Water intake has been poor, getting that back up.  I think getting back in the box will help me improve this. 

Morning workouts still suck, I miss my pm people, and the morning music sucks too.  I miss Unlocked and some of my favorite WOD playlists.  I rather much rather workout with Jeff Peets country music, than the stuff I have to listen too... and I don't think country makes very good workout music, if that gives you an idea. 

I feel like I'm missing some stuff, but this works for now.  The winds of change are blowing again.  Can't wait.