First off, I spent money on skin compression tights instead of my halloween costume.  I’ll whip something up or just rock a wig to the halloween party.  Yes, I’ll be that lame guy that didn’t put any thought into his costume.  I’ll be that lame guy, with skin tights bitch.

Our box signed up for beyond the whiteboard and yeah, I love it. How often will I post here?  Every now and then really.  I don’t plan on posting any WODs or anything, but I will post other random CrossFit / Fitness / Health. 

Like Camille doing this crazy move.

I went to UNLV the other day and did my BodPod test.  Interesting.  Here are my results.

% Fat: 15.6%
% Fat Free Mass: 84.4%
Fat Mass: 31.6lbs
Fat Free Mass: 170.332lbs.  (This means my muscle, organs, etc.)
Body Mass: 201.932lbs.

Energy Expenditure Results: 2051 (Calories I burn throughout the day w/ no Activity)
Sedentary: 2625
Low Active: 3097
Active: 3569 <— this is me mostly on days I CrossFit
Very Active: 4266 <— I was told if you’re not an NFL athlete, you don’t have to worry about this #.
My understanding is that on a WOD day, I’ll burn 3569 calories, which means I need to replace those calories.

I’m considered “Moderately Lean” and fit the 13%-20% Body Fat rating. 
Explanation:  Fat level is generally acceptable for good health.

My goal for the Paleo challenge is to get to Lean (9-12% body fat).  “Lower body fat levels than many people.  This range is generally excellent for health and longevity.”

I don’t care much about where my weight is.  The goal is to bring that 31.6lbs. of Fat Mass down and bring the 170.332lbs. of Fat Free Mass up.  In other words, trimming fat and putting more muscle on.

I’d like to reach Ultra Lean status eventually.  5-8% body fat.  “Fat levels often found in elite athletes.”  I’ll get to this ninja status by doing Paleo/Zone.

Some definitions:

Body Fat:  A certain amount of fat is absolutely necessary for good health.  Fat plays an important role in protecting internal organs, providing energy, and regulating hormones.  The minimal amount of “essential fat” is approximately 3-5% for men, and 12-15% for women.  If too much fat accumulates over time, health may be compromised.

Fat Free Mass:  Fat free mass is everything except fat.  It includes muscle, water, bone, and internal organs.  Muscle is the “metabolic engine” of the body that burns calories (fat) and plays an important role in maintaining strength and energy.  Healthy levels of fat-free mass contribute to physical fitness and may prevent conditions such as osteoporosis.

Mechanically Separated Chicken aka Chicken Nugget Chicken

Basically, the entire chicken is smashed and pressed through a sieve—bones, eyes, guts, and all. it comes out looking like this. There’s more: because it’s crawling with bacteria, it will be washed with ammonia, soaked in it, actually. Then, because it tastes gross, it will be reflavored artificially. Then, because it is weirdly pink, it will be dyed with artificial color.

Not Paleo.

5 Disgusting Nutrition Facts (source: USAdietplans.com)

5. Coffee stains your liver and spleen the same color as the bottom of the coffee cup. (Zach and I are both doomed)
4. The phosphoric acid found in cola is so acidic that it can dissolve a nail in 4 days and that’s why trucks that carry concentrated cola have to display the highly corrosive materials sign.
3. More than 90% of the salmon available to us is farm-raised and contain 16X more pollutants than wild salmon. Since farm raised salmon are not fed their natural food source, they need to be given coloring agents to make them pink. Otherwise farm-raised salmon would be gray.
2. Partially hydrogenated (Trans) fats, the kind ya find in donuts, cakes, chips and cereals are so gooey…they stay in your body for at least 51 days after you eat them….and traces of it can be found in your body a year from the time you ate them.
1. Cochineal extract or “carmine” is a red dye made from the dried bodies of female cochineal beetles which turn a bright red color when they,re pregnant. Cochineal extract is used to give a pink, red, or purple color to foods like ice cream, yogurt, and fruit drinks.

So, if I drink the Lemon-Lime Endorush which has a green tint, it should be free of this so called Cochineal extract…..right? (cf702)

Hey CrossFitters and other Fitblrs,

I’m participating in Fight Gone Bad V this year and my goal is to raise $150.  This is my first, of many future community events, that I’m participating in.  So if you’d like to be a part of my journey to save a life or two, please feel free to donate by clicking the picture above.  Thanks!

Jared found this and what amazes me is the 29lbs of french fries.  French fries are EVIL!  Fries with a softee from Wendy’s are EVILER!

Jared found this article via FormerFatGuy.  I thought this was good read!

First and foremost, alcohol is a poison and your body must fight to get it out of your system. It directly impairs liver function thus severely hampering your metabolism of fat. If fat loss is your main goal moderation is a key. I have trained many adults who like there nightly beverage, but they never or rarely lose body fat. I would suggest limiting alcohol consumption to once a week if fat loss is your goal.

When your liver is processing alcohol it will stop all other metabolic functions. It will do so until it rids your body of ethanol toxicity which is the by product of alcoholic consumption. This process leads many times to stubborn fat, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and syndrome X. (full article)

There’s also a list of alcohol from good to bad:

Alcohol – Good to Bad

1. Red wine – Best
2. White wine
3. Champagne
4. Vodka
5. Gin
6. Rum
7. Whiskey
8. Cognac
9. Sweet wines
10. Sweet mixed drinks
11. Liqueurs
12. BEER! Worst

I was introduced to India Pale Ales (IPA) recently and love it.  Why?  It has an appealing after taste on my taste buds and after 3 glasses, I’m donesky.  But hey, no more drinky drinky for me until Oktoberfest!

It’s hot here and dry here in Vegas and if you work out a lot, the best natural drink to replenish all the nutrients you sweat out is coconut water.  O.N.E. is a pretty good brand that can be found at Whole Foods for $4.99 for 1 liter.  It’s better than drinking sports drink and is a great source of Electrolytes.  Ingredient: 100% natural coconut water.

I didn’t know some people can smell asparagus stench and others can’t.  It still remains a mystery.

What’s the deal with the smell in my urine after eating asparagus? Nothing else seems to have this effect. My best friend swears it’s a myth and all in my head. What’s the truth? — D. Ross, Massapequa, NY

It’s very strange, because “Asparagus Piss” is just one of those medical subjects that has no impact on human health whatsoever, but has been controversial since people first started paying attention to stuff like that. The reason for this is that not everyone can smell the urinary byproducts of asparagus; those who can smell them assume everyone else can too, and those who can’t smell them think those who can are crazy. (full article)

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