Category Archives: Daily Stuff

Number 12

Posted on March 31, 2023 by Solid Body Strong Mind

I went back and counted. Since I began my CrossFit journey, I have created 12 blogs about CrossFit. Counting this one. So clearly, you can see that this one is a CrossFit blog too. This one is all about Community … Continue reading →

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Protein Packed Granola

Posted on February 19, 2023 by Solid Body Strong Mind

I’ve been making my own granola because I haven’t been able to find my favorite protein bars. I have approximate macros if anyone is interested. This is just what I made for a “big batch” 1/2 c pecan chips (I … Continue reading →

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It Changed My Life

Posted on October 26, 2022 by Solid Body Strong Mind

I get pretty passionate about CrossFit. I know it may seem like I’ve been indoctrinated into a cult but I wish I could explain fully what the CrossFit community means to me. It’s great that we work out and do … Continue reading →

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Modification of Crock Pot Dog Food

Posted on September 28, 2022 by Solid Body Strong Mind

I will 100% credit Dr. Ruth Roberts for the basis of this recipe, but I’ve thought multiple times about writing down my bastardization of it and now I am…For a friend. I tended to get everything organic and tend toward … Continue reading →

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When to push UP and when to stay

Posted on July 7, 2022 by Solid Body Strong Mind

How does exercise train you for life? Can you extract lessons from your workouts? Continue reading →

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For the girls (and women) … maybe this is you, too!

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Solid Body Strong Mind

So, this past weekend I had a revelation. It’s actually a big one for me and maybe you too. While watching the Atlas games, I came across the stats of an athlete and what I saw gave me pause. She’s … Continue reading →

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It’s Just a Number

Posted on June 2, 2022 by Solid Body Strong Mind

I’m looking at you. Yeah, you, 59. Just hold your horses cuz I’m not there yet. A great deal of my CrossFit journey has been focused on aging more gracefully. Actually, that’s a lie, it’s focused on not aging at … Continue reading →

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Roasted Plum (Roma) Tomatoes

Posted on March 25, 2022 by Solid Body Strong Mind

Let me just say – if you like tomatoes (and maybe if you don’t) – add this to your arsenal of things to do with tomatoes. The recipe is simple and stolen from someone on Food Network – maybe Val … Continue reading →

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Remember it’s a journey…

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Solid Body Strong Mind

I always knew that there would be a time when my mom and dad weren’t here anymore. I did. Jim would say (and he’s somewhat correct) that I ignored that reality for quite a while. And I did. Because it … Continue reading →

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Raptor Air Bike by FringeSport

Posted on January 27, 2022 by Solid Body Strong Mind

First of all, full disclosure, I received a price break for providing a review of this apparatus. That said, I’ve already published my review, so this is an additional review for those who don’t frequent the FringeSport website. As a … Continue reading →

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