Monday 02.18.13

Paleo Challenge v3.0: Week 2 Standings. Please note revised points for Jan who tried to Lance Armstrong the system last week by giving herself full extra credit points on days she did not eat 100% clean. FOR SHAME. ;)

Uh oh. As usual, we're losing some peeps here as we head into Week 3 of our 30-day Paleo Challenge. I think it's time for a pep talk. We know how hard this challenge is, especially if it is your first time through. The point is to think about what your body is really craving when a craving strikes. First take a big drink of water. Thirst often disguises itself as hunger. Then, check the time. If it is late at night, your body is telling you "I'm tired and it's time for night night." For real. Go to bed. Get those 7 hours of sleep.

If neither of those satisfies, then move on to identifying what your body really needs. If you want chocolate, perhaps you didn't get enough fat in your meal. Eat an avocado or some nuts. If you want something salty, perhaps a serving of olives will satisfy that craving. If you need something sweet, apples and grapes are very high in sugar content. Slather on some nut butter, too. Ideally, you will train yourself to go for the healthier choice by consciously recognizing what your body really needs in that moment.

Don't lose heart here in Week 3. Use what you learned, either good or bad, in these first two weeks of the challenge and forge ahead. Plan your meals. Pack your lunch bag and snacks appropriately for those times when you'll be out and about. This is about more than just a scoresheet. As always, and as it is for everything, it is about PROGRESS.

WOD

3 min AMRAP:

3 power cleans (135/95)

6 pushups

9 squats

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PARTNER WOD

50 SBGU (80/60)

50 KB thrusters (53/35)

50 KB Swings (53/35)

Using one sandbag and one kettlebell, partners work together to complete the reps. 

Both partners may work at the same time.