Monday, October 29, 2012
B.O.
People that CrossFit sweat, a lot, (living in Houston TX is a double whammy) so they should also practice good/great hygiene habits (most do). We try to be a healthy community, exercise, eat right and take care of ourselves so why is it some people seem absolutely oblivious that they smell? I know anyone can be odiferous at times based on what you eat, onions, garlic, or get that coffee sweat working for you where it comes out of your pores, but what about the ones that have the consistent body odor? It may be a medical condition and that sucks, they could be allergic to types of soap/antiperspirants and it can also be that no one has ever said anything to them because it is embarrassing. I shower two or three times a day and I still don't always smell like a rose. My son is nine and is going to become introduced to deodorant in November (once I do a little research on kids and antiperspirant). Just a general FYI out there.....Use antiperspirant, not just deodorant, take a shower after workouts and again that evening/morning, if in doubt do it again, wash your clothes in hot water with a little bleach to kill germs and do the same to your shoes, everyone will appreciate it and it is good for you :)
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Oktoberfest Obliteration!
CrossFit Champions put on their annual Oktoberfest Obliteration competition last weekend and I was able to be a part of it. I had no idea how it was all going to come together 2 days away. Prep work had been done but there was a whole lot of stuff to be accomplished. Friday rolls around and the volunteers showed up, people from our gym and others, tons of them and the magic started to happen. I am truly amazed at what all of the volunteers accomplished, the hours they worked in those two days. The work ethic was amazing. If I owned a company and had employees that worked like that everyday, we all would be able to retire in 5 years....any takers? - joking.
I ended up being a judge for the first time and they had me on the Teams judging. The athletes, crowd and energy they put out was great. I remember one female athlete that couldn't get a 95# snatch for her team to move on, she tried for 5-7 minutes exhausting herself, tears running down her face, but she never gave up, she didn't want to let her team down. I was impressed with her perseverance.
The WOD's that they had to do like "Mathletes" were created by an evil genius (Matt Munson and others), it was absolutely crazy fun. Check out more at http://www.oktoberfestobliteration.com/
All in all it was a fun, chaotic, amazing long day filled with great people in the best community (CrossFit) you can be a part of.
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I ended up being a judge for the first time and they had me on the Teams judging. The athletes, crowd and energy they put out was great. I remember one female athlete that couldn't get a 95# snatch for her team to move on, she tried for 5-7 minutes exhausting herself, tears running down her face, but she never gave up, she didn't want to let her team down. I was impressed with her perseverance.
The WOD's that they had to do like "Mathletes" were created by an evil genius (Matt Munson and others), it was absolutely crazy fun. Check out more at http://www.oktoberfestobliteration.com/
All in all it was a fun, chaotic, amazing long day filled with great people in the best community (CrossFit) you can be a part of.
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Thursday, October 11, 2012
Beer review!
Since the blog is called Beer and Burpees I figured it was beer review time. I like tasty beers but by no means am I a connoisseur, that's my buddy Anthony who you saw in an earlier post.
A few things I have figured out over the years is that I prefer it ice cold even though it mutes the true flavor. In the U.K. certain beers are sold at cellar temperature and room temperature to bring out the tasting notes just like a red wine. Beer can be paired with foods just like we do with our wines. I like hoppy (bitter) beers with spicy foods, such as Saint Arnold's Amber goes well with spicy Chinese food, Newcastle Ale (or any dark ale) goes well with red meat or heavy foods, etc.
Some recent beer's I have tried and what I thought of them...
1. Aloha Series Pipline by Kona Brewing Co. Made with Hawaiian Kona Coffe, it is a coffee porter. If you like coffee go buy it, I don't and still loved it. It has a rich malty flavor with hints of a dark roasted coffee without any bitterness.
2. Saint. Arnold's Divine Reserve #12 by Saint Arnold's. This was a limited release that was made "Old Ale style". You are supposed to let it age in the bottle for at least six months. Yeah, couldn't wait that long. I tried it when it first came out in July. Heavy alcohol taste with lots hops. I let it age a few months and it became smoother, less of an alcohol bite with a sweet fruit flavor. I will try it again in six more months and see how much more the ale changes.
3. Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA, Imperial India Pale Ale by Dogfish Head Craft Brewery. This is another limited release ale that should be aged as well. If it is sampled now you mostly get a strong grapefruit flavor mixed with a strong alcohol bite. As it ages it will lose the alcohol flavor and smooth out to become sweeter most likely.
4. Rogue Hazelnut Brown Nectar by Rogue Ales. OMG! This is my favorite. A full bodied nutty brown ale that is slightly sweet and a smooth finish. It only comes in a bomber (22 oz) bottle so you can share it with someone if you want (thankfully my wife prefers the coffee porter mentioned earlier so I don't have to share). Rogue does not add any chemicals, preservatives or additives to their ales, this one only has 12 ingredients - different types of hops, malts, yeast and water.
5. Dogfish Head Punkin Ale by Dogfish Head. My mother and wife liked this one better than I did. I expected more pumpkin flavored sweetness, instead it is spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice with hints of brown sugar and pumpkin. It wasn't bad, I should have gone into it without any expectations (like we should with anything in life).
6. Belhaven Scottish Stout by Belhaven Brewery. A dark stout with hints of nut, chocolate and hops. Tasty. This is the current drink of choice by my lovely wife Jane.
A few more not pictured.
If I am trying to stay low carb I like Michelob Ultra Amber. There is a little flavor and it only had around 3 or 4 carbs.
Landshark Lager by Margaritaville Brewing Co. is a nice light lager that is refreshing and goes down easy with seafood on a hot day.
If you want to mix it up a little try Hornsby's Crisp Apple Cider in a glass and layer (by bending a spoon and pouring on top of it to keep the two separate) Guinness Extra Stout. Initially you get a heavy stout bitterness that gradually sweetens as it mixes with the cider. Yummy.
That's it. If you would like me to review any more by all means buy me some beer and I will taste it for you :)
We all want to stay healthy and fit but I think we should also be able to enjoy things we like in life as long as it is in moderation.
Cheers
For your viewing pleasure... http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/81536704/
A few things I have figured out over the years is that I prefer it ice cold even though it mutes the true flavor. In the U.K. certain beers are sold at cellar temperature and room temperature to bring out the tasting notes just like a red wine. Beer can be paired with foods just like we do with our wines. I like hoppy (bitter) beers with spicy foods, such as Saint Arnold's Amber goes well with spicy Chinese food, Newcastle Ale (or any dark ale) goes well with red meat or heavy foods, etc.
Some recent beer's I have tried and what I thought of them...
1. Aloha Series Pipline by Kona Brewing Co. Made with Hawaiian Kona Coffe, it is a coffee porter. If you like coffee go buy it, I don't and still loved it. It has a rich malty flavor with hints of a dark roasted coffee without any bitterness.
2. Saint. Arnold's Divine Reserve #12 by Saint Arnold's. This was a limited release that was made "Old Ale style". You are supposed to let it age in the bottle for at least six months. Yeah, couldn't wait that long. I tried it when it first came out in July. Heavy alcohol taste with lots hops. I let it age a few months and it became smoother, less of an alcohol bite with a sweet fruit flavor. I will try it again in six more months and see how much more the ale changes.
3. Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA, Imperial India Pale Ale by Dogfish Head Craft Brewery. This is another limited release ale that should be aged as well. If it is sampled now you mostly get a strong grapefruit flavor mixed with a strong alcohol bite. As it ages it will lose the alcohol flavor and smooth out to become sweeter most likely.
4. Rogue Hazelnut Brown Nectar by Rogue Ales. OMG! This is my favorite. A full bodied nutty brown ale that is slightly sweet and a smooth finish. It only comes in a bomber (22 oz) bottle so you can share it with someone if you want (thankfully my wife prefers the coffee porter mentioned earlier so I don't have to share). Rogue does not add any chemicals, preservatives or additives to their ales, this one only has 12 ingredients - different types of hops, malts, yeast and water.
5. Dogfish Head Punkin Ale by Dogfish Head. My mother and wife liked this one better than I did. I expected more pumpkin flavored sweetness, instead it is spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice with hints of brown sugar and pumpkin. It wasn't bad, I should have gone into it without any expectations (like we should with anything in life).
6. Belhaven Scottish Stout by Belhaven Brewery. A dark stout with hints of nut, chocolate and hops. Tasty. This is the current drink of choice by my lovely wife Jane.
A few more not pictured.
If I am trying to stay low carb I like Michelob Ultra Amber. There is a little flavor and it only had around 3 or 4 carbs.
Landshark Lager by Margaritaville Brewing Co. is a nice light lager that is refreshing and goes down easy with seafood on a hot day.
If you want to mix it up a little try Hornsby's Crisp Apple Cider in a glass and layer (by bending a spoon and pouring on top of it to keep the two separate) Guinness Extra Stout. Initially you get a heavy stout bitterness that gradually sweetens as it mixes with the cider. Yummy.
That's it. If you would like me to review any more by all means buy me some beer and I will taste it for you :)
We all want to stay healthy and fit but I think we should also be able to enjoy things we like in life as long as it is in moderation.
Cheers
For your viewing pleasure... http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/81536704/
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Get Unplugged!
I saw this spoken word video last night and it rang true to me.
I used to be in sales management, my phone would go off from 6 am till about 10:30-11 pm as well as on the weekends. My son would be talking to me or we would be having dinner and I would put my family (the most important thing in the world) on hold for a stupid call. I am so grateful that I was laid off since I would never have quit on my own. It has allowed us to have a better quality of life together. I still get to many emails and check them to often or jump on Facebook to much. Jane is much better at it than me, she might check her emails once or twice a day and hardly ever gets on Facebook, her only electronic habit is the TV. Liam would watch cartoons or play games all weekend if we let him.
Our society spends more time looking at some sort of screen than at our loved ones faces. I have a challenge for anyone who reads this....unplug for one weekend. If it has a screen you can't use it and only use the phone if someone calls you- no out going calls. Can you, will you do it? Spend the time outside or reading, play some board games together. We have done this before and you would be amazed what a great weekend you will have. I think your family/friends are worth it, do you?
I used to be in sales management, my phone would go off from 6 am till about 10:30-11 pm as well as on the weekends. My son would be talking to me or we would be having dinner and I would put my family (the most important thing in the world) on hold for a stupid call. I am so grateful that I was laid off since I would never have quit on my own. It has allowed us to have a better quality of life together. I still get to many emails and check them to often or jump on Facebook to much. Jane is much better at it than me, she might check her emails once or twice a day and hardly ever gets on Facebook, her only electronic habit is the TV. Liam would watch cartoons or play games all weekend if we let him.
Our society spends more time looking at some sort of screen than at our loved ones faces. I have a challenge for anyone who reads this....unplug for one weekend. If it has a screen you can't use it and only use the phone if someone calls you- no out going calls. Can you, will you do it? Spend the time outside or reading, play some board games together. We have done this before and you would be amazed what a great weekend you will have. I think your family/friends are worth it, do you?
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