The Proof Is In The Paleo…
Jen Before…
Jen After…
“Be a warrior and kill desire, the powerful enemy of the soul.”
Recovering alcoholics are always rambling on about “working the program” meaning no matter where they are in recovery, they still have to keep at it. Once they do, it works. Paleo-holoic’s are no different. No matter what you want from Paleo, it’s there for the taking if you work the program.
This past weekend a valued athlete and trainer at PCF took the physique stage like many have before her. It’s likely she was the only one on that physique stage to ever hear of CrossFit or Paleo much less use them both exclusively to earn a very high placing in her first show ever.
The Hot Body Process
I never want this blog to sound like a broken record, and sometimes I feel as though I try to say the same things differently, but damn some poeople are good at hearing what they want and missing what they don’t. And let us not forget the others who have, actually, lived a lie so long that they actually believe it.
If your goal is a rocking physique, or just a better one for that matter, then you need to realize everything matters. Yes, that one cookie matters. That single slice matters. Those handfuls of extra almonds matter. No, you are not doing really well. You are cheating and comparing yourself to overweight friends or unhealthy strangers and then exclaiming “Well I am way better than them, so this shouldn’t hurt”. That isn’t progress, it’s justification.
Jen had to give up all of those things that Paleo excuse-makers cloud my email with everyday. The proof is Jen, and all the other athletes who just set a goal and worked a program. Paleo produces killer athletes, unrivaled health, and if geared appropriately, a trophy-worthy physique if the user works the program rather than fakes it.
The Paleo physique program is not slathering almond butter all over your 12th paleo pancake and thinking that just because you tagged Paleo in front of it’s magically fat burning.
Paleo results may be easier and healthier than any other program but it sure as shit isn’t playing chemist in your kitchen making weird food-ish treats and then naming them Paleo so you feel better about it.
Everything counts, so count on looking nothing like Jen until that bite you just have to have everyday is gone, and those justifications are a memory.
Experiments Don’t Talk Back
For the most part Jen was a great Paleo patient. She did what she was told after recruiting the help of nutrition and stage coaches, and it worked. Some things seemed radical, some odd, some trivial.
Personally, I played Scientist and experimented on myself and still do, but I’ve gotta say, you must be one detached, lifeless soul on occasion to coldly look at yourself and edit your program. Most folks do well by turing the reigns over to someone else and sitting back, taking the needles rather than deciding what’s in the syringe and giving their own injection.
Experiments mean doing whats on the list, nothing more nothing less. It’s very simple; do what your told, get what you want.
Become a Buddhist
I doubt Jen’s secret to Paleo success was chanting “The Jewel is in the Lotus” while meditating, but Buddhists have some insight into this whole thing we call life. The first noble truth is “Life is suffering”.
I don’t mean suffering in the crucified way or anything more severe than just “change”. And for some of us change is more frightening than anything else in our lives.
You may very well suffer your family questioning your motives. You may suffer your fatass Doctor telling you a healthy diet is “balanced”. You may suffer your friends getting pissed because your ass looks better than theirs. You may suffer all this in the name of health, longevity, fitness. If you’re not ready to suffer such trivial, bullshit change, then you’re not ready for the rewards of Paleo.
Jen was ready. I asked Jen what her feelings were about the program. Jen said “All I had to do was remember I started this all for me, and no matter how difficult it got I can’t feel sorry for myself for trying to make myself better and reach my goals. Soon after that I started to feel there might be someone watching, and that my discipline may be an example they needed.”
Strength:
Rest
For Score and Time:
“The End 1,2,3 (CF Games 2011 with modification)”
20-Double Unders
30-Wall ball
20-Toe 2 Bar
30-Box Jumps 24″
20-Sumo Deadlift High pull 75/105
30-Burpees
20-Shoulder to Overhead 95/135
5-Rope Climbs
A. In three minutes go as far through chipper as possible. Log last number and station.
rest 2 minutes
B. In six minutes go as far through chipper as possible. Log last number and station.
rest 2 minutes
C. Complete Chipper For Time.
Post all three WODs to comments scored separately.
Jen absolutely rocked the competition this weekend! Jen is also an awesome athlete and excellent friend, and very inspiring — you can’t help but want to be better and get better around her!! Love you, Jen – thank you for letting me participate in your journey!!!
Great article, amazing pictures. Jen- love your quote at the end and you’re absolutely right about being an example. I hope you got everything you wanted out of this experience. I’m so proud of ya!
Jen you did great, and you look awesome… great quote there by the way
Jen, you’re an absolute rock star!! i knew that you would get up on that stage at totally shine, and you obviously did just that!! I’m so happy for you and even though I’m all the way over the other side of the world, and we’ve never actually met, I still feel so incredibly proud of you and all your hard work – you look amazing!! And totally deserve all the success in the world!!! Congrats gorgeous girl!! xx
Josh, once again another amazing post, extremely true.without all the bullshit that everyone else puts in when taking about diet and training. God knows the diet you have me going through is hell, but I look awesome and am getting the.results I want. Can’t wait to be preping for the cf games next year!!
Jen, you have had such an amazing result, you look fantastic and have had such an amazing change. Congrats!!
Jen, the dedication and commitment you made is inspiring. Your results are amazing and make us all proud! We’ll miss seein ya drag in at 5am half awake for cardio
Your disipline is a great example for us all and we are blessed with great trainers to guide us! Congrats lady!
78/110/17:40
14#wb 24″bx
Jen,
Congratulations on your success. You look totally amazing, but beyond that you are amazing. Thanks for being such an inspiration.
Jen…your dedication and discipline are so inspiring! Congrats on your journey and success!!
62(m)/90(m)/17:53(m)
DU’s(m)
SDHP @ 65#
Overhead @ 65#
Rope Climb- 2x’s
Awesome job Jen. You did great! I know you will keep hitting it hard.
71/104/ 19:25(or close to it) M
Yay jen! U look great and congrats on achieving something u dreamt of!
Josh and Chas- I started at CFParagon here in atlanta on Thursday and did this wod on Friday…no ropes climbs but finished w a 200m walk w wt. On Thursday I did a partner wod with steve Anderson who won the 55-59 age division at the games. Cool!
14#wb 53#sdhp 73# press 20″ box — I’ll get there w the loads!
18:09
Jen, you are one hot Mama! Way to go, I’m sure that was an experience you’ll never forget.
Jen so proud of you. What an experience! Your dedication is something to be very proud of. Good luck on the new job too!!
62/92/19:50 stopped with 3 ropes to go and m for overhead at 85#
72
108
16:10
5:30 class- super proud of your effort. nice job!
Jen you look fantastic!!! Such an inspiration!
60m/108m/18:30m
10#wb
20″ box
75# sdhp
95# overhead
80
115
17:14
66
92
22:00 (m) – 65# SDHP, 65# rack-to-OH, and combo of knotted rope + wall climbs instead of rope climbs
58/75/23?
M- 75# SDHP and rack to overhead
2 rope climbs
Jen D, jacked and tan, nice work!!!
67(m)/103/(m)/19:28(m)
Thank you everyone for all of your kind words now and throughout the whole process, it’s an honor to be part of the PCF family, as everyone has always been so encouraging and supportive. Whatever your goals and dreams may be you can do whatever you set your mind to, just commit to it!!
As great as the experience was, oh how it feels so great to be back with the class wodn again. Did it rx and w/a 14# wall ball, I’M BACK!!!! Momma I enjoyed battling it out with you, thanks for pushing me!
63
87 (do I get a + for doing 30 T2B? haha, oops, messed that one up)
19:42
78
115
15:10
Jen, you look great!! Congrats on your accomplishment!! You have so much to be proud of!
45m/73m/19:30m @ 45lbs, with some k2e, and 2 failed attempts at rope climbs. My arms were completely spent!
awesome to share the experience w u, beast. now let’s get back to some fun.
66/102/20:08 (14#wb)
some damn impressive unmod times on the board tonite. the rope climbs were indeed horrible.
65/82/20:45 (m)
baby box, sit ups, 75# for SDHP and shoulder to OH.
Thanks Kara for the push @ the end!
Jen you are awesome! Congrats again xoxo
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