TESTING- Day 1

Workouts:

A1: Strict Press 1RM - #60
A2: Weighted Chin Up 1RM - #5

WOD - 18:17
7 PS #55
7 HSPU 2 ABMAT
14 Pistol

*Jess recorded this, but is having trouble uploading / sending the video. Hopefully this will be worked out ASAP.

How I felt:

I was a little fatigued from the start. I am not quite accustomed to working out at 6:30am and still need some time for my body to adjust. During the strict press and chin up, I felt a little "stuck" during my heavier, failed attempts. During the wod, I began with 60# and 1 ABMAT, but instantly felt a little light headed and "off"-- I have a feeling this was due to my body not being used to this early of a workout and also to too little fuel beforehand. I debated stopping the wod and trying again later, but instead took some weight off, added an ABMAT, and started over. I was a bit frustrated after todays performance, but after some reflecting, I realized I have nothing to be frustrated about. I gave it everything I have, and as long as I am giving it my all, that's all I can ask of myself. I have to remember that I am still very new to this and am still building strength and technique -- and this week of testing is to help me see what my starting point is, because it will only go up from here. I cannot get caught up in how much weight other people are doing, because they are not me. They have different body compositions than I do, different strengths than I do, and have been CF-ing for different amounts of time than I have. I am doing this programming for a reason, and it is to better myself, and the only way I can reach my true potential is by being honest with myself and leaving my ego at the door.

Nutrition:

Pre-wod- Nothing
Post-wod- Progenex (1/2 more muscle, 1/2 recovery)
Breakfast- 2 eggs, 1.5oz flank steak, 1c spinach, 2T salsa, 1/2c strawberries, 1/4c red quinoa
Lunch- 4oz turkey, 1/4 avocado, 1c broccoli, 4oz sweet potato, dijon mustard
Snack- 1.5oz beef jerky, 3T hummus, 2T salsa, 4oz baby carrots, 1/2c cucumber, .25oz mixed nuts
Dinner- 1c kale, 1.5c spring mix, 1/2c chopped brussel sprouts (all sauteed in 1/4T olive oil), 1/4c red quinoa, 1/4c cucumber, 4oz grilled chicken, balsamic vinegar
Pre-bed Snack- Shake w/ 1/2scoop casein protein, 1med banana, 1T almond butter, 3/4c unsweetened almond milk, 1t cinnamon

Fluids- H2O: ~120oz, brewed coffee: 12oz, sparkling water 16oz

Sleep- 8hrs