I’ll be participating in the 2011 Courage Games Winter edition. It’ll take place at Coyote Point Park in San Mateo, CA. They haven’t made any announcements as to what the workouts are going to be so it should be exciting when its all dumped on us. I look forward to being pushed in the heat of competition. I have sort of flat-lined recently with my training. partly because I have been sick, and partly because I have become bored. This challenge will boost my interest and remind me why I have been training so hard. Or so I hope. It will open up new doors as the 2011 CrossFit Games approach ever nearer.
Aside from training I am going to Zone in on my diet. Although I have been eating well, I have been over indulging and eating too much. For example, today I engorged myself with some delectable meat, but I filled myself to the top. Basically I have felt sick all day. Not the best feeling to accompany my sinus and ear infection. Boo!
Last thing, Valentines is almost here and I have some awesome things planned and I have been careful to keep my planning a secret. I’ll post photos some time next week. They should be pretty spiffy.
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Meet: Clair Guzman
Occupation: Dental Hygenist (likes to be up in your grill)
Panties: Blue Thong with Yellow Polka Dots
Biggest Secret: Is in love with her sister’s fiance’s ex girlfriend’s husband. Listens to Posion and thinks she is Bret Michaels’ Rock of Love. Hates Tila Tequila and doing dishes.
Today I had an outing with Sexy Sandra and Krazy Kirk. Kicked it off with Breakfast at the Cabrilla Cafe then walked it off at the Great Mall. Many laughs, a lot of BSing, and big shiny black things. Good Times!
After a morning of eating Zone, then not Zone, I have decided that I want to do more Zone. Hahaha, This weekend is camping at Lake Tulac and I’m thinking there will be some really good and interesting times.
What is up with the weather. First it’s really hot, then it get’s cold, and supposedly it’s supposed to get warm again. I’m thinking it better for this camping trip! Or ELSE!!!
Here is some Styx…I was feeling groovy early and thought I would share this awesome video with you!!!
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Good news, I have finally signed up for my summer math course, a course that will determine my academic future. Should I fail this class, I will be kicked out of East Bay and will have to go to Ohlone…Math 900…an algebra course that is considered elementary…a course that I find very difficult. Quote from me ” I suck at math”. I guess I need to take in the CrossFit philosophy of “practicing what you suck at”…which for me is math…trust me, I’d rather do Fran…So on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10am till 11:50am I will be learning algebra…again…hopefully…
On another note I cam in third for the CrossFit One World tryouts. Congrats to Cheryl and Jaime who killed all of the workouts! It was a two day killer with a mix of a full squat Grace, a 5k Row (disgusting), and Helen. I think I speak for everyone who participated when I say, “it was a blast!”
The Zone: I have been Zoning on and off for the past week or so. When I am on it, I feel fabulous, when I’m not, I feel…okay. Lesson here, I should start Zoning again. So should you!
A job…I need to find a job soon. I’m thinking Monday I’ll walk into Sports Authority and ask for an application, and perhaps see about getting an early morning job at Starbucks or something. Wish me luck!
Strength comes in many forms. It can be born or it can be learned, just as it can be of the body or of the mind. The choices that we make shape our strengths, test our limits, and determine our boundaries, and they change and develope all the time. We choose when to thrive, and we choose the moments that will change us. I have watched men wander into dark places, only to then see them return with humble resolve and accomplishment. I have seen women who decided to no longer be the victim, and in their life, they have become heros. I am privilaged to walk among such people.
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The Nor Cal Quals were an amazing spectacle. If you weren’t there, you missed out. A lot of people showed up and brought a bunch of heart to Aromas. A wonderful handful of those people will be representing us at the games. All I can say is that I am proud to be a Nor Caler.
Considering my new living situation the Zone is super difficult to stay on. Also, with a change of enviorment and weather I have decided to change my diet. My primary focus has been proteins and fats with a little bit of carbs. So far it has been great. I’m hoping it stays that way. In a way this is quantine too. I’m avoiding sweets and such with hopes of making the One World affiliate team. I’m also going to follow the “be good all week and spoil yourself on the weekends” method. Reason being my sweet tooth is a beast and it needs to be concured. Also, sushi night is this friday and the breakfast club meets on Sunday. These things are important.
By the way, I have been having some major issues with YouTube and copyright junk as well as windows movie maker. They are giving me hell and keeping me from sleeping at night. Any experts are welcome!
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I’m excited, I’m excited, I’m excited, weeeeeeeeeeeeee….Ok I’m lame. But seriously, tommorrow will be intense at the Nor Cal Qualifiers. I mean have yo seen the workouts. Now that’s a challenge. The five men and five women who make the cut will have certaintly earned it. Not to be rude, but some of the Quals so far have been lame in comparison. Granted, those easy workouts that anyone could do become so much more challenge with the added pressure of trying to make it to the Games sets in. Regardless, and with all bias set aside, I am so excited to see how all of the CrossFitters from around the world will come together and compete to be the CrossFit King and Queen. The anticipation is enough to make me a little crazy! Weeeeeeee!
I am going to get so much video!
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Thanks to Jeff, I now have a working video converter which works just fine! Also I have been about 80% with the Zone. Today was Chris’s birthday so when his parents took us out to dinner I just went all out with binge foods even thought healthy choices were present. It was awesome, I had a huge burger and Shannon and I just about devoured an entire six layer cake at Claim Jumpers. It was a very eventful evening and I hope to be posting more often again and getting videos out! Back on the Zone again in the morning. I’m thinking a one block breakfast! Bleh…so much food…
This weekend is the Nor Cal Qualifiers and I am thinking the heat is definitely going to be on. I know I’m excited. If you happen to be there you better say hello or I’ll kick your butt!
It is good to be back home. One World is my salvation! (It’s really just the crazy people that I love..Cheryl)
Amanda, Lisa, and Jess, I miss you girls! Come to Cali, the sun is shinning!
Thanks to everyone who cheers me on and reads my page I will be getting back on the Zone. Believe me I have been getting up in the morning with good intentions however someone always has to have pancakes laying around and I am horrible at resisting yummy pancakes. But my Goal starting today is to be at least 85% everyday. So for now not as much weighting and measuring, but everything will be well rounded.
I really need to go grocery shopping. I’m thinking cheesesticks, apples, deli meat, peanut butter, avacados, chicken, and whatever works well. Right now all we have is eggs, milk, and some random things I don’t want to get into.
Root for me and I hope to get some videos up here soon. I just need to converting software. So if any one knows a good free mov. to avi. converter, shoot it my way. Otherwise I need to buy a program and I am poor right now!
Yikes, my computer is suffering from a virus. I’m hoping I got rid of it…but you know how virus’s can be. But at least my meals have been 100% Zone. Oh, and I cut my finger on a broken coffee cup. Ouchies.
Update, virus is still there. To entertain you, I have added this photo of my sweat angel! Enjoy.
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I know some people look forward to some of the videos that go up this site. Unfortunately I keep having issues with converting software, therefore, I can not put the videos together. This is a really frustrating process especially
when people start wondering where the post it. I had planned on putting a video up of some of the events that occurred yesterday at the gym, but to no avail my software is not behaving.
Otherwise, I have had three cups of coffee and one block so far today, as of 12:00pm.
So, either a video will be posted later, or you just get to look at some picture that I put up…exciting I know…
Me, putting things together….or trying…
The Zone Challenge
Realization: I noticed that the bulk of my cravings for bad things happens when I get frustrated, angry, or upset. I really want a doughnut, some cake, or some chocolate right now.
Feelings: I feel clean, usually overall happy with a great sense of awareness. My body feels ready for anything even though my feet keep turning purple, the Zone hasn’t fixed that!
