You guys…I’m having an off week. I’m a person that is incredibly happy on a regular basis. I love what I do, I love where I live, I love the people around me. But I still had a really off week. I needed some time off from the gym, but that time off led me to eat more sugar than usual and really threw off my hormones. I spent most of my weekend crying, for really no reason.
Last week sucked in the gym and it sucked for my diet. I still ate gluten free but I ate more sugar than usual and you know what? Sugar is literally the devil. It f*cks a body up. It not only messes with your gut, but it messes with your hormones. And it REALLY messed my brain up. But you know what? It’s Monday. Just because I had an off week doesn’t mean I throw in the towel or beat myself up or talk negative to myself. That’s not what long term health is about. Long term health is about those rest days, it’s about having some sugar sometimes, and it’s about getting back to it. Life gets in the way, hormones get in the way, illness gets in the way. But overall health is how we push through those challenging times and come out stronger.
Did you eat sh*tty this weekend? Did you drink too much? Did you not workout? Stop feeling frustrated, stop feeling like you’ll never reach your goal, and stop feeling sorry for yourself. The world is here to push you down and you’re here to stand back up again. YOU have control, YOU have the ability, and YOU have the knowledge to stand up, hit the gym, choose your meals wisely, and enjoy your life. I’m saying all this because I need a reminder. I need to check myself before I wreck myself. Naaaaahmean? Ok, that’s enough for today. Time to smile and enjoy today, ok? Ok!
Sunday –
4 rounds of:
30 wall ball
20 burpees
15 pull ups
Finished under 17 minutes, but not sure of my exact time!
Monday – Rest day
Tuesday –
Back Squats: 5 x 4. All sets at 83% (16 mins) – I used 145#
Then 3 Rounds For Time Of: (14 min time cap)
30 Cal Row
20 Burpees
10 Strict HSPU / 15 Pikes
I finished in 12:14 using 1 ab mat for handstand push ups
Wednesday –
Every 30 sec for 10 mins: 1 x Snatch @ 75%. All reps must have a 3 sec pause at knee. (5-10# more than last time) – I used 85#
Then @ 0:00 – 800m For Time – I got 3:29
@ 7:00 – 8min Ladder Of: (1-2-3-4-5…)
Power Snatch (135/95)
Burpee Box Jump (30/24)
I finished the round of 7 reps of each using 75#
Thursday – Rest day
Friday – Lagree workout at Fierce45
Saturday –
25 minute AMRAP with a partner (one person working at a time):
100 calorie row
80 front squats (185/125)
60 box jumps (30/24)
40 toes to bar
20 bar muscle ups (or 40 burpee pull ups
We got 1 round + 64 calories
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At Home or Hotel Gym Workout:
20 minute AMRAP:
400m run
20 dumbell push press
20 burpees
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How did you like Legree? I have been dying to try it and hear great things, I just love my high intensity workouts.
i liked it, i just would never do that as my only workout since i like the high intensity too. my legs were super tired and heavy afterwards, but i left craving another workout which i didn’t love. i thought it was a great compliment to crossfit though since we don’t do anything slow or use those slow twitch muscles much
Bad weeks are such a bummer! I love your attitude though. It’s a new week and a time to start fresh. Go get it girl!
This post was exactly what I needed. It was my college reunion this week and I abandoned my paleo life (not my gf life I am allergic) and drank my face off and today I am feeling yucky and my brain literally hurts. Thank you for your post. Now I am ready to crossfit after work.
Thank you for always being so real <3
I found your website about 3 years ago and you're still my go to paleo website. I know for a fact that I'll like no matter what I make off your site 🙂
Your website has changed my life. Thank you for all the hard work you put in, in making these incredible recipes!
that’s so amazing, diane! thanks so much for leaving a comment, it really means so much!
Bad weeks are just the worst. Hoping this week is better for you!
I am having one of those Mondays too. My spring weekends are packed right now with weddings, parties and travel (aka drinking and eating junky GF food). Can you do a blog on how to stay on track during all the summer activities? Eating out at restaurants is one thing, but how do I stay away from the bad (like buffalo chicken dip) stuff when I’m looking at an array of picnic food?
i’ll try to talk bout that next week!!
Great post! I think most of us women can relate completely. I ate everything that wasn’t nailed down this weekend, even after I was full. I tend to eat when I’m happy/sad/bored, which covers about 98% of my life 🙂
But, I am proud to say, I stood at my kitchen sink this morning getting ready to have my post-workout smoothie, and I thought to myself, today is a new day! This weekend is in the past, and just start fresh and make good choices today. You work hard and eat well 90% of the time, so one lousy weekend isn’t going to undo all the good things you’ve accomplished with and for your body. As someone who is in recovery from anorexia, orthorexia, and bulimia, I am proud that I didn’t let this weekend bring me down or trigger negative thoughts. You’re doing the same thing today, and I’m proud of you too, Juli! Sometimes we all really need to give ourselves a pep talk so we keep looking forward and stop looking backward.
Juli, as always, I really enjoyed reading your post and hearing your personal experience. You are a consistent source of positivity and continue to inspire me and keep things in perspective. I cannot thank you enough for being you (too cheesy?)!
To Bethany, the poster above me, I wanted to thank you for taking the time to write your comment. I too went a little off the rails this weekend, and your comment was just what I needed — “it’s a new day”. Congratulations on your recovery x
That is exactly what I did on Saturday. Just sat around on the couch and cried all day. Ugh it was the worst!
Great post and for being so honest! Keep up the great work Juli and I love reading your posts.
I think sugar is something I need to cut back on as well. What do you do in terms of helping limit this? Is there a certain amount you make sure to cap it at?
no, i just try to not eat much of it or eat it when i’m craving it. like last night i wanted something because i’ve made a routine of it, so i didn’t have anything. i don’t cap it at a certain amount, just try to be aware of not consuming much. hope that makes sense!