Man. This weekend was tough. All because of one night that involved the airport. My brother-in-law flew into town with his girlfriend and we headed to the airport to pick him up. His flight had already been delayed from an arrival at 7:30pm to 11:45pm. No big deal, it’s a Saturday night, staying up late is easier. So we get there around 11:30pm and parking takes forever because so many flights are delayed. We finally get into the airport and the flight is pushed back to arriving at 12:15am, so we set up shop at a bar in the Westin hotel since everything else in the airport is shut down. Well, even though they landed at 12:15am, they were stuck at the plane which wasn’t moving, for 2 more hours. And then once they got off, we were stuck waiting for their luggage until 4:30am. There were stranded people sleeping everywhere, more stranded luggage than human beings, and while I sat and waited, I noticed there were mice running throughout the baggage claim area. It was awful. We didn’t get home until after 5am and I didn’t fall asleep until 6am. And then work up by 9am.
I wasn’t even flying but I have now vowed to never fly Frontier ever again. I will pay whatever I need to pay, even if it’s only an hour a flight. Never once did the pilot say why they weren’t moving, never once did anyone in baggage claim explain why the bags weren’t moving, and because of that, they have lost many customers. Sh*t gets tough sometimes, especially when it comes to the holiday season, but if you are a business – or just a human being – you have to take responsibility for what is going on, even if it’s not what others what to hear. Honesty goes a long way.
That being said, I let this frustration and lack of sleep get to me for quite a few hours. Hence why I talked about it here as well as on social media. But after talking about it, I had face the fact that the stress wasn’t worth obsessing about. It wasn’t worth ruining my Sunday. So what did I do? I got productive! I pulled my 3 hour sleepless self into the shower, put on some makeup, got to the grocery store, made a new recipe for you guys, walked the dog, cleaned the house, then watched the Food Network. I took that negativity energy and turned it into something positive. Usually I do that by going to the gym, but since I don’t workout on Sundays, being productive with my work was the perfect outlet.
Have you found your outlet yet?!
Oh wait, before you go, I have another podcast question for you guys! This week on the podcast, I’m going to record an episode about getting rid of sugar addiction. I think most of us have struggled with that at some point, or maybe you are at this moment, so I’d love to hear any questions you may have when it comes to sugar, sugar addiction, and whatever else interests you! Thanks so much for leaving your questions, I love hearing from you guys!
Sunday – Rest day
Monday – see video here
Every minute on the minute for 12 min (alternating):
10 calorie air dyne
8/8 pistols or 12/12 jumping Bulgarian split squats
8 strict pull ups or 16 kipping pull ups
Then
3 rounds for time:
10 front rack lunges
10 burpees
10 front squat
8 burpees
10 toes to bar
6 burpees
10 power cleans
4 burpees
10 front rack lunges
2 burpees
Tuesday – Rest day
Wednesday – see video here
Deadlift: 2 x 20, adding. First set at 66%, goal of 71% (12 mins) – I did 145# & 160#
4 Rounds For Time Of: (15 min time cap)
200m Run
75 Double Unders
30 Russian KB Swings (70/55)
I finished in 11:45 rx
Thursday –
For Total Time:
2 Rounds of:
400m run
25 Hang Power Cleans (135/95)
Rest 5 minutes, then…
800m run
25 Hang Power Cleans (185/125)
I finished in 17:53 using 85# and 115#
Friday –
Every 90 sec for 12 mins (9 sets):
Power Clean + Push Jerk + Squat Clean + Split Jerk. First set at 55%, add as you wish. – I worked up to 120#
Then With a 12 min Clock:
10 Push Jerks (135/95)
2-4-6-8-10-12… Muscle Ups / Burpee Pull Ups
I finished my set of 14 burpee pull ups
Saturday –
25 minute AMRAP – In teams of 3 – 1 person working at a time:
100 calorie row – 50 burpees – 40 thrusters (95/65)
100 calorie row – 50 burpees – 40 thrusters (115/75)
100 calorie row – 50 burpees – max thrusters (135/95)
We finished the last row
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20 jumping lunges (weighted, if possible)
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I am loving your podcast, and I am especially looking forward to this next episode about kicking the sugar addiction. I think a lot of people (including myself a couple years ago) think that sugar is just dessert related foods, Many don’t realize that sugar is in lots of the foods they are eating, including breads, carbs, etc. Last June I ate strict Paleo for 30 days straight and felt the best I have ever felt and gained lots of confidence. Then I went back to the 80/20 rule and I find that the 80 part gets higher and higher each week.. and I notice it. I am going back to strict Paleo in January, and I would love to know any hacks you have to trick your mind that you are giving into a craving. I think the mind is our worst enemy sometimes – at least for me. Example would be making sweet potato chips to use for ‘nachos’. Any other hacks you use like that would be great to know! Sorry for the long winded comment, and thank you for all you do!!
What’s the difference between sugars and how do they affect you? Like I like bananas, they’re a fruit, but my god they’re full of sugar (all fruit is). And sweet potatoes…they contain sugar. How do you handle sugar that’s in whole foods/paleo foods? I would love to try to cut back on sugar, but when I eat certain fruits or vegetables, I feel like I “ruin” the goal of cutting out sugar.
Also, have you done a 21DSD? What were your results like (mood, cravings, skin, energy, digestion, etc.)? How can you tell if sugar is something you should try to avoid (similar to cutting out gluten)?
Any good suggestions to keep yourself in check? I will do great for several weeks, but things slowly trickle in and before I know it I feel out of control.
Hi Juli – first of all, love you and your blog! Keep rocking it 🙂
Like many people, my sugar dragon tends to come out at night after I’ve eaten dinner. Even though I’m satisfied from my dinner (which during the week is typically paleo and consists of a healthy protein, fat and veggies) I always crave something sweet. I’ve heard before this can be out of habit and/or boredom, and that some ways to combat it is to brush your teeth, go for a walk, etc. Problem is, since I live by myself, it can often be difficult to find something to distract me from these unhealthy sugar cravings during the week.
Any suggestions!? Thanks again for all you do 🙂
I have time and time again heard friends say. “Going on a cleanse, cleaning it up, only real foods” and eat meals that consist largely of salad/fruit (and tell tale diet soda of choice). Usually due to some godawful Pinterest “Fitspo” board with stock image women holding fruit and smiling with some sort of yoga attire on. I even had one friend try the “banana diet” where you APPARENTLY just eat a banana every time you feel hunger. These are not people who workout regularly, just looking to “eat clean”. How would you phrase that this is a bad/not sustainable idea? I mean, I would obviously take a salad or fruit diet over a solely McDonald’s diet….but neither one is balanced.
Sounds like a nice way to end your Saturday, especially after the “fun” run. How did that go?
i didn’t end up going! it was -1 out and the temperatures kept dropping! so i just met for brunch and drinks afterwards! i’m no dummy
Hey hey! Any good suggestions for getting your mind right to convince yourself, no, you don’t need another piece of candy on top of the 400 pieces you already ate. You got baby weight to lose! (talking to myself, not you of course 🙂 ) Any good diversions or replacements until the redic cravings die down, or rather, how to GET them under control?
Hi Juli! I know you have discussed this in earlier posts/podcasts, but I wanted to bring up sugar/alcohol/junk food and the holidays, especially regarding friends and family that don’t share the same eating habits. I find that now more than ever, people really push sweets, drinks, etc. and get offended when I politely decline. I have been having stomach issues lately and I am even more hesitant to eat things that I know will cause problems. When I try to explain this, it’s either brushed off or not taken seriously. I am all for indulging a bit during the holidays, but not when I know certain things will upset my stomach. I’m having a hard time enjoying myself because I either feel judged or isolated. Any advice is appreciated!!
I’ve done a sugar detox before. Sadly, I went right back to sugar after that. It was insane! By week three, green apples tasted like glazed doughnuts!! I hope to find the willpower to do it again.
My question is this: A lot of “eating to perform” diets call for consumption of simple sugars during and post workout because the quick digesting high glycemic carbs are supposed to help a lot with recovery. (Source: https://renaissanceperiodization.com/sugar-the-good-bad-and-the-ugly/ ) Do you think aiming to replenish glycogen with high GI carbs is a good strategy for recovery, even when avoiding sugar?
I think a post-holiday sugar detox might be on the docket for me.
For the past year I’ve been trying to switch over to become more Paleo. But often when I’m researching or looking for recipes, I find other things that show people against it. I’ve even dealt with it in my personal life. The people against it argue that you need whole grains and gluten in your diet. Is this true? I’m just curious how you would respond to someone arguing with you saying that Paleo is just a fade.
I’m not Juli but I would like to share my opinion. First of all, there is no right or wrong way to approach nutrition. Everyone is different and their bodies respond to food differently. I don’t eat strict Paleo but what I like about Paleo is the heavy emphasis on QUALITY food. For me, my nutritional approach is a mix of Paleo with a mix of Clean Eating and leaving some room my favorite indulgences now and then (like around my time of the month). The thing to remember about eating is this, your body needs the “Big 3 Macronutrients”: Healthy Fats, Proteins, and Carbohydrates. You have to consume them because our bodies are made up of fats (cell membranes and hormones), proteins (which is in the form of skeletal, cardio, smooth muscle, DNA, enzymes, and neurotransmitters), and carbohydrates (your brain is a glucose whore and it’s the only macronutrient it uses for energy).
Keep in mind that if you eliminate certain foods like dairy and grain for an extended period of time, your body is “efficiently lazy” meaning that it will not expend the energy to produce the enzymes that help it digest those foods. The primary carbs of milk is lactose and grain is maltose so your body will stop making lactase and maltase. You DON’T NEED grains or gluten and you DON’T NEED dairy. What you need are the macronutrients those foods provide which you can get from other sources. For me, eliminating grains did not work. I found it inhibiting to my performance in the gym and I felt very sluggish so I still eat brown rice, quinoa, farro, barely, etc…. However, I can’t eat oatmeal even though it’s gluten free product because it gives me the most unflattering lower G.I. “issues” so I avoid it. What is the devil is processed refined flour/sugar, trans fats, and fast food/low quality snacks. Also alternative milks didn’t work for me so I stick with organic grass fed milk products.
Bottom line is you have to play around and find what works for you. If you want to be grain free do it! Just make sure your consuming enough carbs in the form of veggies and fruits to meet your body’s carbohydrate needs. If you want to be dairy free do it! Make sure that again your eating enough quality foods to get in the minerals and vitamins your body needs. The people sharing their opinions sound misinformed about nutrition. It’s your life and you need to eat in the way that works for you. Find what doesn’t work for your body/performance and leave those foods behind and eat more of what makes you feel good. If you feel strict Paleo is for you then do it! Sometimes you just have to give people the middle finger and say, “I respect your opinion but I’m going to do what’s best for me.” Ultimately, it’s your body, your life and the person that you need to make the happiest is you.