Well gooooooood morning!! I’m feeling a little brain dead today. Not totally sure why, but it could have to do with having the laziest Sunday ever yesterday. Well, I did cook two separate meals, one of those meals being for 4 people. So that’s not totally lazy, right?! Right. The rest of the Sunday was spent on the couch with some sort of ball sport on or watching Dave Chappelle in his new Netflix standup series. So today I’m ready to get outside and get after it! Time to run, jump and feel back to myself again! It’s crazy how the weekend can throw you off your roll!
I had a tough couple of days last week after an obviously very angry person let out there anger on me and told me in a blog post that, “wow your legs are so gross.” Here’s the thing – I hear this kind of stuff all.the.time. I sometimes erase, I sometimes leave it, I sometimes respond, I sometimes don’t. But no matter what, it always eats me up a little bit inside. Because you know what? I’m striving to be my best self every day and to be a more confident person, but hearing something like that really hurts. It stings. And for a little bit, it opens the door to self doubt and self destruction.
This past week, that comment did exactly that. It made me question myself and the anger built up for days. And I know those feelings are pointless and mean nothing, but I’m human and as humans, we never like being put down for who we are, especially when it comes to something we work hard at.
The point of all of this is – someone will always want to put you down or hold you back or tell you your progress isn’t good enough. But it means nothing unless you believe it. You can let negativity take over and eat you alive, or you can create your own destiny, filled with endless opportunities. The world is filled with negativity and hateful words, but their negativity changes nothing. Those people aren’t motivating or lifting others up or making a difference. But you can! You can make a difference, even if it starts simply by believing in yourself. Never let someone steer you off your course or slow your excitement for life. Stay positive, stay motivated, and stay on course for an amazing life that YOU have built.
Sunday – Kayaking in La Jolla + Walking 5+ miles
Monday – Surfing in La Jolla + Walking 5+ miles
Tuesday – Hotel Workout in San Diego
800m run at 0% grade – 21 DB thrusters – 21 burpees
600m run at 3% grade – 18 – 18
400m run at 6% grade – 15 – 15
200m run at 9% grade – 12 – 12
100m sprint at 12% grade – 9 – 9
*Try to keep your run pace faster than just a jog and keep it the same pace even as the grade increase. I ran mine at 7.5 pace until the last one, then I went to an all out sprint. And I used 15# dumbbells for my workout!
Wednesday – Hotel Workout in San Diego
5 rounds for time:
10 DB front squats
20 DB deadlifts
25 mountain climbers (per leg)
30 total alternating toe touches
*I used 20# dumbbells
Thursday – Orange Theory Class
Friday – CrossFit Broadway Class – CrossFit Open 17.5
10 rounds for time of: (40 min time cap)
9 thrusters, 95/65 lb.
35 double-unders
I got 10:14 rx
Saturday – CrossFit Broadway Class
20 minute partner workout:
12 calories on rower
9 power snatch (75/55)
6 toes to bar
*1 partner working at a time – 1 partner does the 12-9-6 while the partner rests then they switch
We got 13 rounds + 14 reps
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I’m so glad you posted this because I think a lot of us do this: someone can say something critical and I can hold onto that for DAYS, but someone says something complimentary and it’s easy to forget. Why do we as women do this to each other? I believe you get back what you put out there…ever notice if you hold the door for someone, they’ll hold it for the next person? #kindness
it’s so true. the compliments just breeze by and the negativity is like dead weight. so dumb.need to work on that big time!
Pause..
Breathe..
Let it go.
Don’t let anyone know the hater dingdongs got to you. That’s all they want in the first place! You just be awesome YOU!
Just remember that for every one dbag that hates on you, there’s like 10 people that think you’re awesome! I’m having heart surgery tomorrow (gulp) and I’ve been re-reading all your stuff regarding motivation and I’m ready to kick rehabs ass and get back to CF 🙂 stocked up on lots of healthy snacks (no excuses!) and am gonna re-listen to some of your podcasts while I’m on “long walk only” restrictions. So THANKS!! 🙂
I am also a long time reader, first time commenter. As I read your post this morning, I became very angry that you have been subjected to such rudeness! Your cookbooks/website have changed my families life! For the better! Seven years ago my husband was diagnosed with Crohn’s. After 3 years of 20 pills per day, we thought “there has to be a better way…” We discovered the paleo lifestyle after lots of research and decided to give it a go. After 2 weeks of very bland, repetitive food we did not think we could continue. Then I found your cookbook. Our lives have been filled with delicious food and I am thrilled that my husband has been off all pharmaceuticals for 2 years!! My 2 kids also follow a modified paleo and they don’t even realize all the vegetables that I am sneaking into them!
You really are changing lives, helping many of us to set new goals, try new things. Please don’t let the ugliness distract you from your mission!
that is absolutely amazing, megan! thanks for leaving a comment and sharing your experience. it really does make a difference in my day hearing these types of comments.
I can’t imagine having to deal with negative comments from strangers. That would be really difficult. Especially since you’re used to being your own worst critic, and someone else is dropping bombs on you. You just have to remind yourself that you don’t know this person’s life. These comments are most likely coming from this person’s own problems. It’s hard to remember that all the time, but hopefully you can step back and realise you should feel good about yourself.
Your legs are GOALS, woman!!!
P.S. WE GOT THE EXACT SAME TIME ON 17.5! -To me that is a huge compliment! Very happy with that score!
Hey Juli. Wow – what a horrible person to say that! I’m sure they have big issues. You are amazing, beautiful and making a big difference in people’s lives. Thank you again for putting your heart into this blog. Keep being awesome.
For goodness sake – some people are just so nasty. Most [well-adjusted] people learn in kindergarten to keep their mouth shut if they didn’t have something positive to say. I’m sorry this guy was/is such a Tool. You’re Beautiful, Funny, Smart and Strong! Oh, and a great cook, too. =))
I’ve been following you and reading your blog for 3 or 4 years now. I absolute love reading what you post. People can be so awful, but know for every one person who posts something so negative, there are hundreds of people who look up to you and admire you. Keep being you, Juli and thanks for putting your heart and soul into what you’re so good at!
Hi Juli! Big fan of your blog, Instagram, and podcast. I can’t remember where I heard this but theres this saying that goes “You could be the best, juiciest peach in the whole damn world and someone is still going to hate peaches.” Point is, I think you’re a bomb ass girl boss and your fitness is incredibly inspiring. I wish my legs looked as “gross” as yours 🙂 Big love from Canada!
love this. so true. my husband hates peaches lol! thanks for the love!
JULI! I have been reading your blog for over three years now and I have your most recent cookbook (it’s the BEST). My point is, I think you’re fantastic! You do such an amazing job of encouraging others to be their best selves and live their best life, and your legs are straight FIRE. That dude obviously has nothing better to do with his time. Keep doing you, boo! Thanks for being so great and providing such uplifting, informative, and often times hilarious content.
i think YOU are fantastic!! xoxoxo
Hi Juli!! I’ve been listening to your Podcast from the start since Friday and I can’t stop! My husband is like..who are you listening to?!? I’m like…you know, the girl with the frenchie?! Then he gets it. LOL. Sorry for the mean shit people say…I’m glad you were able to process it and work on not letting it affect you because that’s total bull shit and that person is so mean spirited and ugly inside and out! You’re amazing so keep doing you!!!
Hope you have a great week!!
XO
Lauren
@stylemelauren
http://www.stylemelauren.com
thanks for the support, lauren!