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Fitness Advice From A Primal Elder to Younger Groks: What To Focus On and What To Let Go Of

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I’ve been around the block. I’ve spent thousands upon thousands of hours in the gym, on the track, on the bike, in the water. I’ve tasted glory and defeat. I’ve been sidelined with injuries, I’ve gone stretches where I felt invincible. I’ve trained with, and trained, some of the best to ever do it. And along the way, I learned a lot: what to do, what not to do, what matters, what doesn’t. Last week a comment from a reader gave me a great idea for a post: Give fitness advice to younger Groks. Help them avoid the mistakes I made and capitalize on the wins. Let’s get right to it. “Gain As Much Muscle As You Can Through Natural Means.” Lean mass, which primarily includes muscle mass but also connective tissue and organ reserve , is in my opinion the single most important variable for overall health, wellness, physical capacity, and performance. The more muscle you have, the better you’ll age. The younger people will assume you are. The more capable you’ll be. The less frail. The har...

Rx Workouts, Daiya Cheese & New Uses for My Chopper + Fitbit Versa

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Hi guys! This post is a random mix of what’s been happening in my life lately. It’s not quite a “day in the life” post, but a good glimpse into CNC land! 😉 The most exciting happening from the week so far: Quinn learned how to ride his bike!!  It was SO COOL! We practiced coasting down our driveway without the training wheels on his bike, just a few times, and, boom, he was riding it the next day. He said “it just clicked!” 🙂 I made this  crazy-easy pumpkin spice granola  the other day. It’s an old CNC recipe, but, holy cow, it’s delicious. If you’re looking for a quickie fall-inspired granola, this is your recipe . I made a batch on Sunday, and it was gone by Tuesday afternoon! I completed “Kelly” at CrossFit on Tuesday (5 rounds: 400 meter run, 30 Box Jumps, 30 Wallballs), and it was a beast of workout. It’s one of the “girls” workouts, and it’s one of the first Rx “girls” workouts I’ve done in a longgggg time. I’m not the same athlete that I was when I first...

Fall Fashion Shoot…and A Happy Pup!

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Me: Twilight Time Reading Mazen got this book as a birthday gift from his cousin, and we’ve been enjoying reading a few chapters a night. I’m really enjoying the chapter books because there isn’t a big transition from one book to another like if you’re reading several picture books at a time. It’s nice that the chapters flow together! Speaking of dogs, look who was released from jail!!!! He’s one happy pup! His leg seems to be doing fine, and he’s doing well on his walks. From My Stitch Fix Box I recently got a Stitch Fix box and wanted to share my keeps! To document them, I asked Thomas to take some photos of me on our deck. It was sooo bright I could barely open my eyes and we just weren’t that successful at the photo shoot *you shouldda been there* … *laughing crying face* When I saw the pics I almost scrapped the post altogether, but then I thought “What the heck” and so I’m sharing them anyways! Laugh with me. Leeah Lace Knit Dress by Wisp Classic, navy, lace. I reall...