Slow Down…There are Goats in the Road

In Rick Warren’s book, The Purpose Driven Life, his ‘point to ponder’ for today was “it is never too late to start growing.”  That is a powerful call to action!  It is definitely never to late to start growing spiritually, physically, mentally, and emotionally.  Changing how we see ourselves is the first step in the journey and the building (or more often rebuilding) of relationships is the next.  We are social creatures that draw strength from one another.  The path travelled is often better with those around we are close with.  I personally feel stronger with my wife next to me...we have decided that it is never too late for us to start growing and have started on a path to just be better.

My ultimate mission statement (inspired by Jim Loehr’s The Only Way to Win) starts….

In all that I do, the welfare of my family is first and foremost

            It is my goal to be a loving husband to my wife and father to my 

            children

I continuously strive for humility, patience and generosity

            My behavior demonstrates my belief in strong and ethical decisions

It ends with…. 

            If knocked down I will ALWAYS get back up…no matter what.

The fitness plan has really kicked in this week.  My goal is to hit all the CrossFit workouts  during the week and add in a variety of cardio work.  It is Wednesday and I am tired but feeling really good.  The local CrossFit Box has also started a very strict paleo challenge modeled after The Whole30 from http://whole9life.com…if you have not tried it I highly recommend you do.  It is the only way I know of to get your life back on track and take back control of your health.  Yes…it is a challenge at first but after 3 weeks you will feel the best you have felt in years.  

Monday (31 March)

2:00 Sumo Deadlift High Pulls

2:00 Abmat situps

2:00 Air Squats

2:00 Hand release push ups

X3

Finished with 10X 50 meter sprints

Tuesday (1 April)

Burpees to the Song Roxeane….

300 Med Ball Cleans with a Partner-150 each

1000 meter Swim

Wednesday (2 April)

10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1 Deadlifts

1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 Ring Push Ups