"Fake Life" Good News!

What's up everyone?

I rented a 1500sq ft. space in Hampstead, NH! The Fort will be moving soon, but there is much work to be done first. Here are some pictures of the new arena. It even comes with a loft!

Check out some WOD ninjas taking on "Melissa's Request"...

I am spending a lot of time at the new space. If anyone wants to come by feel free. It's going to be epic!





Life

When life tosses trying situations my way, I am grateful to have my C2, bumper plates, barbells and a community of people ready to do work. Lifting, rowing, training and sweating has made me stronger not only physically, but mentally. I know I can get through "life," no matter how hard it is. I can do it. We all can, together.

Here are some epic pictures from the last week or so!

My typical breakfast...

Jen looking solid doing bear crawls...

Jim and Mike back in action. Jim, congrats buddy! Do work!

Will the Prowler Sled replace the C2 as most feared machine? Only time will tell...

Review of The Anti-Inflammatory Diet and Lifestyle Seminar

I was so excited to sign Dr. Mike Molloy up for a seminar at The Fort. I knew people would gain knowledge and know-how by attending his presentation. I had seen him speak at Vagabond CrossFit and was very impressed. I read lots of books, do my research and have learned a lot on my own. However, Dr. Molloy taught me many new things; specifically how to train certain types of people and how those people should eat. Also, he did not force his knowledge on anyone. He merely made suggestions and opened the door to us all, because he knows it works.

I have been doing CrossFit for about 2 years and eating Paleo for about 8 months. I met Mike early in my CF career and have been looking up to him as a mentor ever since. He knows his stuff! Everytime a personal issue (tight and grody hips, shoulders, Paleo information, inflammation) has come up, Mike has given me an answer that works!

I made getting him to The Fort a priority. I wanted my people to hear what he had to say. He explained why we are so fat due to the chronic over consumption of carbohydrate and how that destroys our hormones communicating with each other.

Mike went over how fat became the villain over the years and how wrong this is. We need Omega 6 and 3 to flourish; however we need it in the correct ratios.

I giggle everytime I read the title "Damn Dirty Grains (and legumes and dairy)".  The title is funny, but it is very true. Mike went in depth explaining why grains are so detrimental to health because of the pro-inflammatory properties. One of the biggest points Mike made to me and my clients was inflammation. There is just too much inflammation because of grains, lack of sleep and too much stress.

Dr. Molloy did a great job explaining why this lifestyle works, but he did a better job of making it clear how to make it work. He went over establishing what one's goals are, then how to use this lifestyle to reach those goals.  Mike made examples of certain people; the mom who wants to look better naked or the young dude who wants to win the CrossFit games.

My clients who attended the seminar were all extremely impressed. They had their questions answered and learned a lot. I had people come from all over New England for Mike's talk. It was absolutely worth giving up a Sunday to hear him speak and I would do it again in a second!

Members of The Fort, please post your thoughts about Mike's seminar to comments please!

Glorious

Sunday was a phenomenal day! I was just sitting in the back grinning, surrounded by a community of fit, confident people. People who were willing to give up their only day off, a day with their family, just to learn how to be better. I was truly speechless.

Since Christmas, The Fort has evolved into something special. It is filled with effort, sweat, courage and potential.  It takes big cajones to try something new and embrace it, as many of you have.  It takes mental strength to face your fears (burpees, box jumps, rowing, hang cleans) and laugh and sweat on them.  This ability will make life outside The Fort much more manageable.  That crusty boss at work isn't as bad as 50 burpees for time, that dbag customer can never make you feel as wasted as a 1,000m row for time.

I would like to thank everyone who showed up, especially those who drove from afar to attend the seminar! I am so happy you learned a lot!

I would also like to thank Mike for putting on a great presentation. You are the man!

Keep up the great work everyone!

PS-Day 1 of the Paleo Challenge is nearly complete! You should be sleeping!

One Week!

One week from today Dr. Mike Molloy will be at The Fort talking about the Paleo lifestyle. Here is a small portion of what Mike will be talking about...Please read!

http://mikesxfit.blogspot.com/2011/03/three-hs.html

I would like to do a Paleo Potluck lunch. Please bring a Paleo dish of your choice. Meat, veggies, fruit, nuts. Get creative! Have some fun cooking!

At the conclusion of Mike's talk I will be passing out and explaining the guidelines for our 30 day Paleo Challenge beginning on Monday, April 4th.

Also, it would be fun to do a WOD after the talk as well.

Here are a few pictures of the past week!

Choices

1. Sunday, April 3rd Dr. Mike Molloy will be giving an excellent presentation on how to become a better human, athlete and mom based on Paleolithic Nutrition. Come ready to learn and ask lots of questions.  This seminar is from 9-3pm and costs 40$. This is a very valuable resource. Please do not miss this!

2. Think about the choices you make in all aspects of your life. Are you happy with what is going on? Are you getting results, making progress, becoming better? If you are, hell yeah! Keep it up! If not, what can you do better? Sleep more, eat better, work harder. Turn that TV off 10 minutes earlier every night. Do one more rep before putting the bar down, every time.

The weather and the WODs have been heating up...Proof below!

Mike after "Fetal Position..."

Anthony making the slamball float...



Basketball and VB bros have been getting after it....

Community

Hey everyone, it's been a busy busy week!

1. I made a Facebook group for The Fort. Most of you are probably members, but if not, friend me or search "Fort Gym." It is a place where anyone can post thoughts, comments, recipes and discuss how sore we all are.

2. Nutrition and Lifestyle Seminar by Dr. Mike Molloy is Sunday April 3rd! You will learn how to be a better athlete, feel better and look better in a bathing suit. Sign up NOW!

3. I have been traveling to CrossFit New England quite a bit lately to learn and WOD with some absolute monsters.  "Game Day 5" was an absolute burner. Felt like Fran but with rowing.  Woof!

CFNE held a one hour talk about Mobility and the importance of proper movement.  Realize that the area that suffers is the area that you steal movement from.  For example, you are sitting at your computer right now reading this and your butt and hamstrings and hip flexors are getting jammed up from sitting. Your upper back is probably rounded forward. So, your poor lower back takes the blame for tight shoulders and mashed hamstrings. Rough deal.

So on that note...here is Anthony and Jen doing some foam rolling and trying not to cry! Nice work guys! They both have been working their asses off, and it really shows!

4. Paleo 80% of the time and hard work in The Fort goes a long way. Pounds lost, more weight moved, going shopping for clothes that fit, the ability to do push-ups are all goals we're working on.  Realize that we are a FAMILY all pursuing similar goals relentlessly. Act like it! Cheer on your teammates and celebrate their successes and failures, because both will happen. Guar-an-teed!