Complete as many rounds as possible in 10 minutes of:
50 double-unders (single X4)
10 back squats, 30-40 lbs
Post rounds completed to comments.
5 Ways Alcohol Hinders Fat Loss
1. ALCOHOL SUPPLIES ALMOST TWICE AS MANY CALORIES AS PROTEIN & CARBOHYDRATES
At seven calories per gram, alcohol supplies almost twice as many as protein and carbohydrates. In fact, alcohol has only two fewer calories than fat, which has nine per gram. It must also be remembered that the calories in alcohol lack the nutrients beneficial for a healthy metabolism and will therefore hasten fat storage. The calories found in the average alcoholic drink are quite concentrated compared to many foods, and this actually causes one to inadvertently take in many more calories than would otherwise be consumed. Alcohol is quite deceptive in that it passes through the system rapidly, often before the drinker is aware of the number of drinks they have had. Alcoholic drinks also contain calories from other sources, which add to overall caloric intake. Certain cocktails, for example, contain fats. Wine and beer both have high carbohydrate content. Although the affects these various calorie types have on the body are different – carbohydrates release insulin, which can hasten fat storage, while fats will be stored directly in the fat cells – the overall result is added body fat. An example of how many calories can be easily consumed can be seen with a small glass of wine: a 5-ounce glass of wine will typically contain 110 calories, 91 of which come from the alcohol itself (13 grams), with the remaining five grams coming from carbohydrates.
2. ALCOHOL DAMAGES THE STOMACH, KIDNEYS, AND LIVER
Given alcohol is a by-product of yeast digestion; it has an irritating effect on the lining of the stomach and gradually weakens the kidneys and liver, leading to serious health problems – even death in certain instances. Any weakening of the stomach will lessen the rate and efficiency at which food is digested, which ultimately interferes with a healthy metabolism and the weight loss process. The liver – which processes toxins and breaks down fats for fuel – is crucial when it comes to maintaining a healthy body composition. Alcohol is at its most destructive during the liver’s detoxification process.
3. ALCOHOL LOOSENS THE INHIBITIONS
While drinking, people usually will not stop to consider the impact alcohol is having on their bodies; such is alcohol’s affect on loosening the inhibitions. The result of this relaxed thinking could mean more calories consumed and extra body fat gains. Those drinking might also eat more of the wrong kinds of food, without thinking of the consequences.
Alcohol tends to have an appetite stimulating effect as it provides little in the way of nutrition, leaving a craving for other foods at the time of consumption. Add this to the fact that fatty and salty foods tend to accompany most occasions featuring alcohol (as well as alcohol actually stimulating one’s appetite for these kinds of foods), and the general loosening of resolve that goes with an inebriated mindset, and you have a recipe for excess fat gain. Alcohol has also been shown to affect motivation, making a healthy diet harder to stay on while it is being used.
4. ALCOHOL LOWERS TESTOSTERONE
5. ALCOHOL INCREASES APPETITE
5 squats short of 4 rounds
(Finished after timer)
Singles
45# back squats
6 rounds plus 30 singles
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100 singles
20# back squats
Did this Tuesday. 1 squat short of 4 rounds
200 SJR
70# back squat
Did 3 Rds of:
10 HSPU (pike)
15 dips (straight leg)
20 BFSU
25 pull ups (self assisted)
10:09
Vs 11:50 on 4/15/15
HSPU with knees on bench
Reverse pull ups
Also did as many reps as possible in 5 mins of:
Step ups with 30# on shoulders
96. Did four more after timer.
Happy Mother's Day, Mamas!!
5 rounds
Single jumps
20 lbs.