What I’ve learned: The 30-45 minutes post-workout is NOT the time to eat veggies. Or drink green juice. Get that protein. Don’t be lazy.
Another thing I’ve learned: Sitting in your sweaty clothes for an hour after you’re done working out is gross. Like really gross. And cold. This is the epitome of sweating dirty. Just shower, people. I should take my own advice.
Today I got my ass kicked. Not the first time, and definitely not the last. This makes me feel awesome. We did a birthday workout for Dave, one of the Brahs at our box, and he decided to give us a really sadistic and messed up version of The Bear. For you CrossFitters, I can see you cringing right now. It’s okay. We’ll get through it together. It was a ladder of sorts starting with dead lifts, hang cleans, push presses, front squats, push presses again, back squats, and hang cleans… again. Up and down, 1 rep up to 33. It looked a little bit like this:
I made it through 24 reps of the 26th set. Holy crap. I ALMOST made it, and it took a lot of grunting.
Today I got a question about whether I’ve been eating Paleo since starting CrossFit. The mostly-true answer is yes. The actually-true answer is 90% of the time. The other 10% consist of my protein powder, which is vegan and pea // brown rice based, as well as froyo. Which I haven’t had in a whole three weeks. BIG DEAL, PEOPLE.
One small step for Katelyn, one giant leap for jacking up my muscles.
We’ll go more in-depth about my everyday (and every-second-of-the-day) eats another time. Until then, you can satisfy your paleo food cravings with my post from earlier today on snacks. Snacks on snacks on snacks.
Do you eat Paleo?
What do you eat/drink immediately after working out?
Do you like to grunt?
P.S. Check out my guest post over at Janetha’s! She rocks and so do my three tips. Take my advice and go eat some chocolate. Right now.
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Yay for eating clean and sweating dirty! you go girl. I have yet to try crossfit…it looks sooo intense!
I do Paleo in 30 day chunks because i don’t like rules… but i shift to zone when off paleo.
It’s been shown that Protein consumption immediately following your workout is best for absorption. So usually take it then.
If your NOT grunting while lifting heavy weight (relative to you) then your not working out! It’s too easy! YES! i grunt! haha
Rules are dumb.
Not a fan of the whole Paleo thang. After reading The China Study and my own personal love of whole grains…I wouldn’t want to cut them out. I think cutting how whole food groups in general is not the greatest…eating a little bit from each of the food groups is what works for me…moderation is key.
And that’s totally fine! To each their own. I personally eat a mix of a bunch of different “diets”. It’s whatever works for YOU.
So I just found your blog, and I’m sitting here reading some of your blog posts in my sweaty workout clothes freezing to death while eating my Paleo meal of carnitas with peppers and sauteed kale because I’m still soaked from my 7pm Crossfit class. Basically, you just read my mind IN SO MANY WAYS. I won’t hold it against you that you go to Syracuse (I’m a Georgetown student). Bottom line, love your blog and love that you’re a college student girl who Crossfits (obviously I can relate!)!!
STOP OMG WHY ARE WE TWINS. But actually.
But actually… I have a real twin, so that’s awkward. BUT you are most definitely my twin in the Crossfit/Paleo way! And also the fact that you eat totally Paleo but still eat protein powder and froyo! That’s literally exactly what I do! Freaky. Anyways, totally will be following along from now on, and your #eatcleansweatdirty hashtag is utter GENIUS.
I am on a MAJOR smoothie kick lately!!! My favorite is:
-PB
-Banana
-Maca Powder
-Vanilla protein powder
-ice
-greek yogurt
-CHIA SEEDS
SO YUM!
LOVE maca! It’s a great substitute for coffee if you use a heapinggg tablespoon.
I’ve been doing lots of cooling smoothies in the AM this summer!
Yes…tell em girlfriend! Protein post workout is right!!!
I don’t eat “Paleo” but recently went grain-free, and now introducing more meats back in, organic, occasionally so my diet doesn’t get too restrictive! Grain-free has eliminated my sugar cravings, so I am sticking with it for a little. I may do some on occasion, no big deal. Whatever makes me feel good!
Loving going grain-free. My stomach is really happy.
I am definitely not paleo and I honestly think different things work for different people. Veganism works for me because meat and dairy just gross me out and I feel so much more vibrant eating things like beans, edamame and quinoa, which all kinda go against paleo. I’d rather eat the healthy stuff I love which happen to be vegan than try to fit in with the food trends, you know? But that’s just me!
And you know what girl, that’s totally fine! Eat what you want to eat. YOU DO YOU. <3
Do you eat Paleo? —– No, I eat entirely plant based, even when I’m doing Crossfit
What do you eat/drink immediately after working out? —– My Plant Fusion Protein Powder mixed with Hammer Heed for some healthy carbs
Do you like to grunt? ——- It depends on the lift
Paleo is good but not for me. There’s too much that I’d have to give up since I mostly eat plant based food.
I’m getting better about refueling immediately post workout. Usually I’m in a hurry so I shower first, followed by eat and then stretch. Very bad!
Since I workout during most of my lunch hour, I make sure that my lunch is protein packed. Tuna or salmon “salads” made with greek yogurt, etc.
I agree with the sitting in sweaty clothes thing. It’s gross. It’s more than that, actually. I can’t sit down until I am showered and clean.
As for the Paleo thing, I do not eat Paleo as I am a big lover of oatmeal. And peanut butter. :/ But I am planning on doing a Paleo challenge where I eat that way for a week and monitor how I feel and how easy it is to stick to the foods! I drink a protein shake made up of whey and a banana immediately post workout. 
It’s always a great idea to try something out for a short time! Experimentation is fun.
I make faces more than I ‘grunt’! lol
I learned NOT to eat broccoli before a workout the hard way
#itwasntme
That workout looks brutal but I think I would actually love it
I love any kind of barbell workout! I love that you are trying out Paleo too! I am on and off Paleo and right now in an off phase but have been thinking about going back to it for a while now! Just a question but any reason why you don’t use whey protein post workout? I found that when I switched back to whey from rice/plant based proteins post workout it made a big difference in my strength gains. I still will use Vega at night or when I want protein and it’s not after a workout. Just a thought! I can’t stomach a lot before a workout either, I usually stick to something small like a hard boiled egg, a couple slices of turkey, or a piece of fruit…plus aminos before my WOD’s!
I’m really not a dairy kind of girl. I’d be totally down for egg white protein, but whey…. no way. (punny)
That workout looks HARD!!! I want to try crossfit but seeing all these intense workouts scares me lol! I like to drink chocolate milk after a workout but recently I’ve been looking into protein shakes.
Hello sweat pink sis!
First, I totally do the sit in my own sweat thing. I try not to, but sometimes I get caught up in the post workout smoothie making and leg icing that it takes a bit for me to hit the showers. Gross, but it happens!
Second, I dont think I could ever do paleo, simply because I love my bread and I adore my cheese. Like really. A lot. But I do give major props to whoever does it!
Oh hey girl!
Um, same. It’s such a bad habit. But true story, on my “cheat” days (hate that word but whatever), I eat sooo much bread and cheese. The rest of the week I eat as strictly as possible.
Well what awesome person asked you if you’re eating paleo?!
Yesss, I do eat Paleo, as of the past few weeks. Haven’t “cheated” at all, and haven’t really had cravings either. It’s amazingggg. I think sticking with it is much easier because I have a great reason behind why I’m doing it. (To be badass at crossfit, not to be skinny!)
It’s true! And hehe. You did.
I love Bear Complex! I was just thinking the other day what my “ultimate” WOD would be (and coincidentally, what I will request on my birthday) and was considereing bear complex. But holy batman, that’s not a “messed up version” it’s a totally crazy bear complex on steroids! Congrats on tackling another brutal WOD!
RIGHT? We almost cried. 5 burpee penalty on-the-spot for complaining, 10 burpees for wishing ill-will on Dave. Haha.
I eat a paleo-esque diet! not 100% but most of the time and I feel and look my best
Love the workout layout- such a cute format and way to put it together 
Thank you! PhotoShop reppin.
That workout looks intense even written in bright colors. I’ve never tried Crossfit and I really am missing out here.
You must. try it.
That workout looks TOUGH. Love it!
Nope, don’t eat paleo. I love my oat bran and greek yogurt too much to give up:)
I think whatever works for you is awesome though, might as well try mixing it up to see if that’s the best diet for you.
It’s true! Mixing it up is important.
I tried paleo to a certain extent, but I don’t think it really works for me. You should read Paleo for Athletes. It’s a great book.
I’m about to order it! I’ve heard so many good things.
Love the B-day WOD! What was the RX weight for women? Just curious so I might be able to try it!
Sorry didn’t see this until now! But you got the RX weight
45!
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