Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Monday, March 30, 2015

monday 3/30/15... HPC, STOH, Box jump



Skill
EMOM14
Odd- 30 Double Unders
Even- 15 shoulder press

WOD
5 Minute AMRAP
7 Hang Power Cleans (155,105)
7 Shoulder to Overhead
7 Box Jump Overs

Rest 3 Minutes

5 Minute AMRAP
7 Hang Power Cleans (175,115)
7 Shoulder to Overhead
7 Box Jump Overs

Rest 3 Minutes

5 Minute AMRAP
7 Hang Power Cleans (195,125)
7 Shoulder to Overhead
7 Box Jump Overs

Regional- 135/155/175, 95/105/115
Open- 115/135/155, 85/95/105

Natural Alternatives to Diet Pills

Weight loss is no easy task and it never has been. Perhaps that’s why the diet pill industry is such a booming enterprise. Every year a new diet pill comes out claiming to be the miracle pill that will solve all your overweight woes. However, each of these pills also comes with a series of side effects and health risks. Some are FDA approved, and others are unhealthy scams. If you aren’t ready to take the risk of diet pills, talk with your doctor about using these natural herbs that will deliver similar results in a healthier way.
  1. Milk Thistle
The medicinal benefits of milk thistle have been utilized for the last 2,000 years, and it has recently been revealed as an effective weight loss agent as well. It is used to detoxify and repair the liver, which in turn improves your metabolic function.
  1. Green Coffee
Green coffee beans are coffee beans in their most natural form: before they’re roasted. They’re loaded with antioxidants, caffeine, and chlorogenic acid. These ingredients are very helpful in boosting the metabolism, reducing cravings, and reducing fat storage. However the weight loss agents are cooked out after the roasting process, so regular coffee won’t do it for you.
  1. Calcium
Calcium is most commonly found in dairy products and it could be the secret to weight loss for women.According to WebMD, women who get their daily dose of dairy and don’t exceed their daily calorie limit don’t gain any weight associated with age. This is attributed to the high calcium content in dairy, which can also be found in leafy greens, seafood, legumes, and fruit.
  1. Fish Oil
Fish oil supplements help convert calories that contribute to reduced fat storage. The Omega 3 fatty acids in fish help to boost muscle growth, effectively cutting off fat conversions. The oil is also great for decreasing your appetite so that you snack less often between meals.
  1. Guggul
An herb native to India, guggul is known for its lipid-lowering properties. It not only lowers cholesterol levels for many users; it also helps to reduce body fat. It is full of antioxidants that help to reduce the oxidation of lipids, and thus help to cut fat storage.
  1. Natural Supplements
There are several natural weight loss supplements that have shown positive results. Unlike traditional diet pills, these supplements don’t use chemicals or man-made ingredients to advance weight loss. They are more like a multivitamin with specific vitamins that target increased metabolism, reduced fat conversions, and a healthier body overall. Before subscribing to these supplements, be sure that the ingredients are, indeed, all natural and that your doctor approves your use of them.
  1. Hibiscus Tea
This tart herbal tea is made with all natural ingredients, the key ingredient being an extract from the hibiscus flower. This tea has shown positive results in weight loss for two reasons: 1) Replacing coffee, soda, and other sugary beverages with this tea reduces your calorie and sugar intake, and 2) it helps you feel fuller longer without the extra calories.
  1. Reishi Mushrooms
This fungi native to Asia is often used to help the immune system, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart issues, and numerous other health conditions. However, it can also help you lose weight. The mushroom can increase your metabolism and burn more calories.
Each of these natural remedies have shown positive results in the past regarding weight loss. However, most are not without their side effects. Though many people don’t experience any adverse reactions to these natural remedies, others can have dangerous allergic reactions. Consult your doctor to ensure that you’re in optimal health before trying any natural remedy to lose weight.

Sunday, March 29, 2015

Crossfit South Shore's Throwdown


Jon and his partner Rich at saturday's throwdown

WOD#1 - Open 15.5
WOD #2 - Angie








Sunday 3/29/15....2015 OPEN WOD



2015 OPEN ATHLETES

1. Conditioning
1 RFT:
30 Pull ups
50 Sit ups

70 Double unders

immediately into

2 RFT:
20 Pull ups
40 Sit ups
60 Double unders

immediately into

3 RFT:
10 Pull ups
20 Sit ups
40 Double unders

Saturday, March 28, 2015

Saturday 3/28/15.... Open WOD 15.5



Open WOD 15.5 
Rx’d
27-21-15-9 reps for time of:
Row (calories)
Thrusters
Men use 95 lb.
Women use 65 lb.

Scaled/Master 55+
27-21-15-9 reps for time of:
Row (calories)
Thrusters
Men use 65 lb.
Women use 45 lb.


Liquid Gold..... Honey could heal your whole body


Honey has numerous health benefits and it would take a long time to list them all. However, there are a few benefits we should consider to improve the quality and the duration of our lives.
Honey also has some amazing antiseptic and skin healing properties. It contains antimicrobial agents that prevent infections by killing bacteria in and around wounds.
Many types of bacteria cannot survive in honey so wounds heal, swelling eases, and tissue can grow back. Medical journals cite more than 600 cases in which honey was used to treat wounds. It appears that a lot more research is being done on using honey for burn victims. Honey is being used in Iraq to treat burn wounds in children. Honey also has a wonderful ability to attract water, which makes it great for re-hydrating dry skin. Most individuals know how bad a sun burn hurts. Honey can ease that pain and speed the healing process.
10 Remarkable Facts Honey Could Heal Your Whole Body
Prevent cancer and heart disease
Honey contains flavonoids, antioxidants which help reduce the risk of some cancers and heart disease.
Reduce ulcers and other gastrointestinal disorders
Recent research shows that honey treatment may help disorders such as ulcers and bacterial gastroenteritis. This may be related to the 3rd benefit…
Anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-fungal
“All honey is antibacterial, because the bees add an enzyme that makes hydrogen peroxide,” said Peter Molan, director of the Honey Research Unit at the University of Waikato in New Zealand.
Increase athletic performance
Ancient Olympic athletes would eat honey and dried figs to enhance their performance. This has now been verified with modern studies, showing that it is superior in maintaining glycogen levels and improving recovery time than other sweeteners.
Reduce cough and throat irritation
Honey helps with coughs, particularly buckwheat honey. In a study of 110 children, a single dose of buckwheat honey was just as effective as a single dose of dextromethorphan in relieving nocturnal cough and allowing proper sleep.
Balance the 5 elements
Honey has been used in ayurvedic medicine in India for at least 4000 years and is considered to affect all three of the body’s primitive material imbalances positively. It is also said to be useful useful in improving eyesight, weight loss, curing impotence and premature ejaculation, urinary tract disorders, bronchial asthma, diarrhea, and nausea.
Blood sugar regulation
Even though honey contains simple sugars, it is NOT the same as white sugar or artificial sweeteners. Its exact combination of fructose and glucose actually helps the body regulate blood sugar levels. Some honeys have a low hypoglycemic index, so they don’t jolt your blood sugar.  Watch this video Sweetener Comparison where I compare stevia, brown rice syrup, honey, molasses and agave, and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each.)
Heal wounds and burns
External application of honey has been shown to be as effective as conventional treatment with silver sulfadiazine. It is speculated that the drying effect of the simple sugars and honey’s antibacterial nature combine to create this effect.
Probiotic
Some varieties of honey possess large amounts of friendly bacteria. This includes up to 6 species of lactobacilli and 4 species of bifidobacteria. This may explain many of the “mysterious therapeutic properties of honey.”
Beautiful skin
Its anti-bacterial qualities are particularly useful for the skin, and, when used with the other ingredients, can also be moisturizing and nourishing! For a powerful home beauty treatment for which you probably have all the ingredients in your kitchen already, read Carrot Face Mask.