Spring Break and New Personal Best

Hey everyone!

I would like to say my week got better after the pants peeing incident, and so I will. There were two great days - Thursday we spent in Burlington, VT with MKBqMIL and Saturday we spent in Newmarket, NH and Freeport, ME with MKBBF's two neices.

I'll just post pictures instead of narrating the whole week, because aside from those two days, the week was kiiiind of a nightmare. Nothing to do with myself or MKBBF, but his family is having some MEGA drama and, simply put, there was no avoiding it since we were consistently being employed as part of the solution to it.

ANYWAY back to the photographs :D


After the long night in Bumble PA - finally back on the road.

A bear cub statue on Church St outside City Hall. Any resemblance?? MKBBF thinks so :D


Me and MKBBF's nieces waiting for a table at the Big Bean in Newmarket, NH


All of us with our super healthy breakfasts. Yes, mine came with toast. Yes, I had a few bites. Yes, I paid DEARLY. Lesson learned.


MKBBF and his nieces outside of the Big Bean before we got in the car to head to Freeport ME.


Obligatory picture of us in front of the Big Boot at my favorite store.


Finally got to relax one night for about 20 minutes before meeting up with friends in Dover. This photo was taken at a Dunkin Donuts. No, we did not eat donuts. Yes, we did run on Dunkin' (coffee) for the evening.


The bar had chalkboard paint in the stalls. One way to entertain yourself when you don't drink and you're at a bar? Write shit on the chalkboard in the stall while drunk girls pound on the door and scream at you. What I photographed is all I wrote (the heart with my initials and MKBBF's initials) - took maybe 10 seconds. Apparently was enough of a delay to stir up controversy. YAWN to drunk bitches.

So we got back and back to regimented healthy paleo eating which has been a DREAM for my guts. This morning MKBBF and I did Max-Fit workout 24 together which was awesome. Love working out with My Favorite. Then this afternoon I did 100 burpees in the buff - because why the hell not? - obviously, and now I'm getting ready to head over to go tear up some routes with MKBBF at the rock gym.

PERSONAL BEST ANNOUNCEMENT:

I COMPLETED 100 BURPEES IN 8:26!

ROCK!

Scramble Sunday

Hey everyone!

I'm having a killer day so far. The weather is great, so I'm sitting out on my balcony porch swing in a hoodie drinking my piping hot (second cup of) green tea and eating frozen blueberries. I know. I know. Two things may have just stood out for you. 1)That I'm drinking a steaming hot thing and eating a frozen thing. Try it, it makes your mouth feel funny/cool, and I swear the temp change enhances the flavors of the food/bev. 2) Freezing fruit destroys the Vitamin C. I'd be concerned except I already had an orange and half an apple today. "But apples don't have much vitamin C." False. Eat the skin, and you'll get plenty :). Oh, and I LOVE frozen blueberries. They are my favorite treat. Much much more than fresh ones. Little sweet packages of icy goodness. YUM.

Last night MKBBF and I decided to go climbing, so the workout didn't happen since climbing pretty much smokes me out of everything I have. I completed a 5.9, 5.9+ (had to sit in the harness on this one for a few seconds to let my forearms/grip recover), a 5.10- and a 5.10. My last route was a 5.10- I'm pretty sure I could have done on fresh forearms, but it was a really crimpy route so I wasn't able to at the time. Anyhow, I got up all other routes without sitting in the harness or falling off the wall. This was the first true 5.10 I've gotten up without resting, so I was pretty stoked about that.

This morning for breakfast I made a scramble with turnip, spinach and sun dried tomatoes. The recipe will be for the totals, even though I have to split it into two pans to cook it because I don't eat egg yolks, and MKBBF does.

Turnip and Spinach Scramble:

2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium sized turnip (diced)
1/2 large red onion (diced)
3 cups spinach
3 tbsp organic unsulphured sun dried tomatoes (diced)
6 eggs (3 whole eggs for MKBBF, 3 whites for me)
1 tbsp fresh basil or 1/2 tbsp dried basil
Fresh cracked pepper

Heat olive oil for about 30 seconds on medium-high heat. Add turnips (they should sizzle when you add them - if not they will end up greasy) and fry for about 5 minutes until they are brown on all sides. I like mine a bit crunchy so I leave them in longer - if you like yours softer you can add a tbsp of water and put a lid over them. Add onions and sun dried tomatoes and cook until onions are soft and a bit translucent. I buy my sun dried tomatoes without liquid so they are quite hard and require cooking so they aren't so tough to chew. If you are using the ones that come in oil (be careful you are getting JUST tomatoes and organic olive oil and no preservatives!) you can probably skip the step of cooking them and just stir them in at the end. Add spinach, and cook until nearly wilted. Add eggs and scramble until cooked through. Serve topped with basil and pepper to taste.

I'll be doing yesterdays workout a bit later on and will post my scores when I finish.

Then it's off to Buckhead for church with MKBBF and our Sunday routine of dinner at Whole Foods and conversation :). Usually we get dinner before church, but since MKBBF has board review until nearly right before it starts, we've been getting dinner afterward lately. It's nice because we're able to talk about the topic of the service and how to apply it to our lives and futures. Before you go off thinking "boy has SHE changed from the F bomb dropping rebel I used to know", understand that I haven't :) (I just wear different clothes hah). The church we go to is billed as "the church for non-church people", so it's pretty laid back. The messages, while biblically based, are presented in terms of practical application, instead of thee's and thine's and judgement and exclusion and hatred. Pretty awesome.

Hope you all have an awesome day!!

ROCK!

*******UPDATE*******
I don't have any scores to share other than that my avg skipping during the intervals was 35 skips per 20 seconds because I did the 5 pulse pistol challenge and the rope skipping first. I need to get ready for church and head to the grocery store now, so I didn't have time to do the 12 minute Halo of Sweat. I will do it tonight after church while MKBBF studies for boards. Also, I changed up the second half a bit.

I was feeling really good after the first 4 minutes of interval skipping (which was surprising since it is notoriously my least favorite part of any workout), so I did another 4 minutes. I was still feeling great so I did 4 more. 12 minutes of high intensity interval jump roping is a HELL of a lot harder than it sounds hah. Then I did 10 reps of 5 pulse half pistols on each leg, 4 minutes of interval skipping, 10 reps of the half pistols, 4 minutes of interval skipping, and then the last 10 reps of half pistols on each leg. I can't even describe how much sweat is going on right now. I am actually going to have to invest in one of those cheesy sweat bands for my head if I continue with this interval skipping. There was sweat in my eyes, and let me tell you, jumping rope with your eyes closed to finish up the work interval is NOT fun, and is surprisingly disorienting.

Anyway, look for update 2 later :).

*******UPDATE 2*******
Just finished revisiting the Halo of Sweat workout. All in all I improved a lot, although there was one section in particular that I just didn't do nearly as many reps of as last time. I'm attributing it to two things: 1) my form this time was a lot better - the exercise was much much more difficult when the knee raise was completed with the supporting leg in a deep squat as prescribed and 2) I did 30 5pulse half pistols on each leg already today so maybe my thighs were just shot.

Anyway, here were my scores (old scores in parentheses)
Sumo Jump Knee Up 12/10/9 = 31 (12/13/11 = 35)
Sumo Pulse Calve Raise 22/22/20 = 64 (16/20/17 = 53)
Reptile on the run 43/26/25 = 94 (35/30/30 = 95)
Reptile Push Up 6/5/6 = 17 (6/5/6 = 17) **These are supposed to be SUPER slow, so number of reps kind of irrelevant
Knee Hugs 27/21/21 = 69 (18/13/15 = 46)
Ab Burn Out 38/42/42 = 122 (32/32/32 = 96)

I'm not dead. I'm not dying! Kick. Ass.

Hey everyone!

This past week has been really really stressful. In my last post I told you all about some abnormally dividing cells, and that I had had a biopsy done. For whatever reason, my biopsy site has taken a week to heal enough so that I can get a solid pump with out turning back into weepy bloodiness. I wrote a few days ago that I was going to do a short non bouncy workout. Once I realized the state of affairs of the site, I knew that wasn't going to happen.

I switched my focus to just trying to do SOMETHING every day. Tuesday afternoon MKBBF and Seamus (my chocolate lab) and Sully (MKBBFs half pint great dane mix) went for a 5 mile hike around Kennesaw Mountain. Honestly, I knew better than to go because I thought the impact of the downhills would be . . . bad and burny for my wound. Anyway, miles 1-3 easy peasy - no pain - no sweat - all gravy. Mile 4 - my wound hurts. Mile 5 - get me off of this God forsaken trail I need to SIT DOWN in the car already!

Then yesterday we headed to Stone Summit, which was amazing. I did 9 climbs - the highest I attempted was a 5.10 and the highest I completed was a 5.9+. I was proud of myself for being able to negotiate upside down overhang type of stuff, and progress beyond it to the rest of the climb. Rock climbing: does it get MORE paleo than that?? Talk about building functional strength! I am seriously considering joining the gym, because I could see it being something that I become very very passionate about, and would be a good way to mix up my workout style.

Anyway, apologies for not blogging. I know you all wait with baited breath for each installment of my wellness drivel :). I haven't had much desire to sit down in front of my computer and get into sharing mode. I haven't been able to exercise intensely, and have been kind of a swirling black hole of negativity and shitty moods without it. Have I mentioned for the five thousandth time my main perk of exercising like a madwoman is the mood boost and concomitant anxiety relief? The 6 pack and the tighter tush are just a nice side effect. But seriously, I depend on movement for my happiness. DEPEND.

So that's what's been going on around here. I got the results of my biopsy yesterday and they were:

BENIGN!

WOOOOOHOOOOOOO! Thank you preservative free living :).

Alright so, now that I've explained my absence, onward with the workout of the day!

You Push Me Workout
Counter Strike Fat Workout

A quick note on my progress with my latest batch of wellness optimizing dietary restrictions: I am still completely salt free. I did have a bit of chocolate with my Biopsy Negative celebration small decaf coffee, and I had one banana on Sunday. Those have been my only transgressions, so I think it's coming along nicely :). I have been HOUSING green tea - triple brewed to make it taste like anything - because it's a warm liquid and staves off my coffee cravings on a regular basis.

I have also eaten kale or spinach for lunch everyday for a week and a half. Usually I sauté half an onion and a clove of garlic in a little water, wilt 4-5 cups of spinach or kale into it, add a little coconut milk and some organic no salt tikka masala spice. I like it really spicy, so I pretty much dump the spice right on there, but for a more mellow palate I'd suggest adding it half a teaspoon at a time to taste.

Today I made my kale with a more southwestern flair. Started out the same way with the garlic and onion being sauteed then wilting the kale. Then I added a diced tomato, and cooked for about 2 more minutes. Then I added 2 tsp of lime juice, half of a diced avocado, 1 tbsp chili powder (again, I like mine REALLY smoky) and 1/4 tsp cumin. For desert I had a small grapefruit and a few frozen blueberries. YUM!

Okay, I need to get ready to go to Biochem now. By that I mean, brew tea, floss, put on pants. The basics :). I'll do the workout when I get back and post my scores.

ROCK!

Oh, and here's a ridiculous and inappropriate video one of my friends from college made. Yes, he's actually this funny in real life too. But if you're ultra PC and can't take a joke, probably shouldn't watch it. As we all know, I'm pretty offensive, so I loved it.



*******UPDATE*******
You Push Me Workout Scores:
Kick Over and Knee Raise: 14/13/12
Side Lunge Jump: 41/38/38 (these are NOT my favorite)
Reptile Push Ups: 23/21/20
35 lb bar Clean and Squat: 9/8/8
High Knees: 100/110/125 (tried these with the rope in the first set but after tripping twice I did the rest without the rope to keep up the intensity.)

Counter Strike Fat Exercise Challenge:
39.

Old score? 36.

So I did 6 more side lunges, 6 more sideways jumps, and 9 more walking pushups in the same amount of time as my last attempt at this challenge. AND I did it straight after another workout! SWEET!

Pitiful blogging week!

Hey everyone!

Sorry for being MIA for the last few days, life has thrown me kind of a huge curveball. I'll just say I have a very small highly localized cluster of abnormally dividing cells. The doctor said in 90% of cases it's totally reversable and the immune system squashes it. But I'm not messing around with it. I'm going to kill it mother fucking DEAD. So I'm having to really turn my life on it's head by sleeping A LOT. RELAXING. And last but certainly not least, super alkalizing my diet and upping my intake of anti-oxidants. Abnormally dividing cells can't survive in a pH above 8, so the goal is to eat foods that have a net alkaline effect on the blood and cut those which have a net acidic effect.

Basically, I am having to go to an end point on the continuum of healthy eating and cut out all of my favorite treats. Things that are alkaline are raw fruits and veggies, some cooked fruits and veggies, coconut milk and oil, flax seed and flaxseed oil, and almonds. Meats, any other high fat food (nuts/oils) besides the ones I just listed, fish, and COFFEE all cause the blood to be more acidic. Egg whites and shellfish are the least acid causing sources of protein so I'll have my three egg whites every day, and maybe a few scallops or shrimp here and there.

The thing that sucks the most is the coffee and the lack of bananas. Switching from yummy flavorful organic super dark roast black coffee to plain GREEN TEA is just not okay. I have to use three tea bags and let them steep for 5 minutes to make it taste like anything at all! BLECH. But it's full of anti-oxidants so I'll be choking that down once a day indefinitely. Bananas are indeed a fruit I'd eat raw and they are alkalizing, but they are also SUPER high on the glycemic index scale. Seems like it'd be a net of zero by contributing a good thing to the blood alkalinity, but giving the bad cells the sugar they feed on. So I'm skipping them for now.

Okay, so onto the workouts I've been doing. I got the news Wednesday, and had already done my workout, but I spent the better part of the day off and on sobbing.

Thursday I woke up and EVERYTHING hurt. Especially my head. And knees. And chest. And stomach. And eyes. Okay, so everything especially hurt hah. That is what acute stress will do. MKBBF ordered me to relax and drink some tea and take the day off from exercise since I had pretty clearly already put my body through the ringer. I obliged, guiltily.

The thing is, the guilt of not working out did not outweigh the potential injury I faced if I had half- assed it and done the exercises with poor form. Also, it was a good opportunity to allow my knees to right themselves. Going on Injured Reserve and being out for two weeks would have put a much greater damper on my training than allowing myself the rest day.

For the next couple of weeks I'm going to take it easy, and get back to the first workout strategy I used when I started to get in really good shape and see excellent results.

Short. SUPER Intense. Interval. Workouts. Did I mention short? They're short.

Here's what I did yesterday:
Survivor Workout
20 rounds of 10 seconds rest 20 seconds maximum effort jump roping.
Total time: 25 minutes

Survivor Workout Score:
Backward Lunge and Kick Up
L) 27/25
R) 25/25
1 Arm Press Up
11/12
2 Kick Ups and Breakdance Push Up
7/7
Pike Jump and Squat Jump
9/9
One Leg Squat and Jump Tuck Max Reps in 5 minutes:
40

Today I did:
10 rounds of 10 seconds rest 20 seconds max effort jump roping
On The Floor Abs Challenge
10 rounds of 10 seconds rest 20 seconds max effort jump roping
20 In Outs, 20 Squats, 20 Lunge Pulses (each leg) x5 rounds for time.

Scores:
On the Floor Abs Challenge: 8 sets - 160 mountain climbers 160 leg raise to toe touch
Time Challenge: 8:24

Total Workout Time: 26:24

Okay, hope you guys are all doing well, I'll be back on the daily wagon tomorrow.

ROCK!

Work it out Wednesday

Hey everybody!

Woke up this morning stoked on yesterday's victory and ready to push it for an intense workout.

My Scores:
Quantum of Sweat Workout (old scores in parentheses)
1 leg skipping L - 49/34 (39/26)
Roll Over Commando Push Up - 8/9 (7/8)
1 leg skipping R - 55/41 (39/34)
Low Rope Jack - 26/26 (23/25)
Reverse Push Up and Kick Up - 16/16 (17/16)
Low Rope Jack - 27/28 (21/25)
Reverse Push Up and Kick Up - 16/14 (15/12)

No Fear Exercise Challenge Score:
46

Then I did 8 minute abs.

Then MKBBF and I headed to J. Christopher's for some omelette action :).

I have a biochem test that gets out at 4:30 so I'll be doing one workout and cramming for that beast.

Workout of the Day:
Quantum of Sweat Workout
No Fear Exercise Challenge
Ab Annihilator

Also, I am on day 16 of being totally sugar free (of natural sweeteners no honey no maple syrup etc. - still eat all the fresh organic fruit and veggies I want) and table salt free. By that I mean I haven't added salt to food for cooking or after it's been prepared as a seasoning - for over two weeks! This may not seem like a big deal, but I'm from Texas, remember that.

I started to realize I was plateauing in my efforts to clean up my diet, and was missing two HUGE parts - natural sugar is STILL sugar, and salt which everyone knows will kill you where you stand. Then about a week into the sugar free thing I realized I was cracking out on raisins because they were filling that sweet void. So I cut them out too. No big deal, I just stopped buying them. Now I'm on day 8 of being dried fruit free as well. Pretty awesome.

I'm not sure I can say I have tons more energy like I could when I cut out the grains and dairy, but maybe my body hasn't acclimated yet. Either way, I'm not MORE tired, and I'm doing myself a great service in the long run, so I'm going to stick with it.

Also, I've noticed I'm much more able to taste the natural and subtle nuances of food when I'm not blanketing it with salt. Real Food. All by itself. Tastes GOOD! Who knew?!

ROCK!

*******UPDATE*******

My biochem test screamed for mercy. I destroyed it anyway.

:D

Short Workout Saturday!

Hey everyone!

Last night MKBBF and I went to a shindig in Buckhead, which was a lot of fun. Saw a lot of my favorite characters from school, and there were LOTS of fresh fruits and veggies to be had scattered around. Pretty awesome to be able to snack like a normal person at a party instead of awkwardly saying "no" to everything knowing it will make me feel less than optimal later. Usually I have to eat before hand, so I'm not tempted to make unhealthy choices. Last night I ate a bowl of curried kale and a big handful of pecans before the event. Also, I'm really proud of myself and MKBBF because we are on day 50 of doing 2011 totally sober! I haven't really even had the urge to have an adult bevvie, but last night did feel a little odd without a glass of wine in hand, although my water bottle was a good enough substitute :).

Today's workout is going to be pretty short because MKBBF and I are going indoor rock climbing this evening. So excited to see exactly how functional the strength I've gained is :).

Workout of the Day:
Sumo Squat Step Up Exercise Challenge
(Optional 5 minute jumping - alternate 1 min shadow roping with 1 min wide leg jumping)
8 minute abs
(Optional 5 minute jumping - alternate 1 min shadow roping with 1 min wide leg jumping)
200 In Outs for time(start in push up position with straight arms - jump both feet in toward your hands and then back out to starting position - that's 1 rep - KEEP YOUR ABS TIGHT and don't let your hips/arse sag)

FYI, I'm not doing the jumping - just wanted to put that in there for those of you who want to keep your heart rate up a little longer and integrate some huffing and puffing :).

For now though I need to get on the ball with all of this. MKBBF is in school all day and is going to fall asleep in class if I don't get my workout done and take him some coffee.

ROCK!

*******UPDATE*******
Sumo Squat Step Up Exercise Challenge Time: 17:58 (Zuzie's time: 18:26) YEAH!
200 In Out Challenge Time: 6:16

Total workout time: 32:14

Now I'm going to go for that coffee :) and to Harry's to grocery shop.

Friday is everyone else's Friday

Hey everyone!

Today I am going to take it easy-ish on the working out. My knees are doing a little more clicking and popping than I'm really okay with, and going on the IR would be a damper on my training.

Workout of the Day:
1) 500 Mountain climbers for time
2) 1 minute jack to mini straddle
1 minute jumping jack
for 5 minutes - so you'll do 3 intervals of jack to mini straddles and 2 intervals of jumping jacks - count these today. Again - moderate pace - you should be able to talk comfortably but not in complete sentences.
3) 8 min abs
-----cut here for 2 workouts-----
4) 500 swimmers for time
5) part 2 again
6) 8 minute buns
7) part 2 one more time

Anyhow, MKBBF took me to Meehans last night where I got a scrumptious grass fed beef burger with lettuce and tomato. YUM! I love our date nights :D.

This morning got some off news. So in order to get out of my funk, I took myself, MKBBF and MKBDad to J. Christophers for breakfast. Got an egg white omelette with chicken tomato and mushrooms and drank 3 cups of coffee. MMMmmmmm.

Anyway, hope everyone is getting jazzed for the weekend and today's work doesn't last longer than it has to :).

ROCK!

*******UPDATE*******
500 Mountain Climber Challenge Time: 6:27
Jumping Jack to Mini Straddle
1) 37/35/34
2) 41/36/36
3) 41/36/36
Total: 332
Jumping Jacks
1) 62/58
2) 59/58
3) 59/57
Total: 353
500 Swimmers Challenge: 3:02

Stepford Wednesday

Hey everybody!

I was having kind of a cynical day yesterday, so I'm whipping myself back into a good mood with one really long workout. If you want to split it into two shorter ones feel free, I'll show you where I'd make the cut :).

First let's hash out what the jumping intervals are for today:
1 round is:
1 min jacks with mini straddle jump (the ones I described yesterday)
1 min get ups
1 min wide leg jumping
1 min get ups
1 min shadow roping

Workout of the Day: Dive Bombers Exercise Challenge
1 round of jumping intervals
Tabata Squats (10 seconds rest 20 seconds MAXIMUM EFFORT - 8 rounds)
------if you want to do two workouts this is the end of workout 1------
1 round of jumping intervals
Tabata Lunges (10 seconds rest 20 seconds MAXIMUM EFFORT - 5 rounds each leg - plant your feet and lower into the full lunge - back knee should LIGHTLY touch the floor, front knee NEVER goes over your front toes - and all the way back up to two straight legs)
1 round of jumping intervals
8 minute abs

Alright. Now for the Stepford commentary. One afternoon when I was tutoring a couple of girls in Gen Chem one of them made a crack at me for being a Stepford. When I asked her for clarification she said I do what I'm supposed to do, make good grades, help other people etc. Basically, I don't fall out of line and I do it with a smile.

So here's my own assessment of the situation. The list of reasons that make me Stepford-y:
1) Unless it's above 90 degrees - I never go to school in a shirt sans some kind of collar
2) I am an academic perfectionist. I never strive to make an A, I always strive to make a 100 or get whatever the maximum amount of points is and all bonus on top.
3) I don't "accessorize". Cheap crappy accessory beaded necklaces and earrings or those made with huge nickel wire loops or enormous rhinestones may be de rigueur in night time situations, but I refuse. I only buy real jewelry, and the only things that ever change when I go "out" are my rings. Specifically I have a killer vintage 1960's yellow gold ring with a 10x13mm opal on it that I absolutely love. It was appropriate then, and I get tons of compliments on it 50 years later - so it fits my requirements.
4) My favorite drinks are: dirty martini, gin and tonic, Guinness
5) I have the same Ralph Lauren cable knit sweater in 5 colors.
6) I have a Chocolate Lab.
7) My go to hair style is a straight side parted low bun. I wear it this way everyday.
8) I bake our dog treats from scratch using organic ingredients. Don't want to kill the pups with preservative laden garbage.
9) My favorite look on a guy is: well fitting jeans, a white button down (cuffs sloppily rolled up), new balances and a shitty old ball cap.
10) You'll see me in a headband, but never in a hat. Seriously. Girls in fedoras or other weird hats is just . . . no. Menswear inspired shoes: good. Menswear inspired headwear: bad. Exception: post workout hair ball capping is necessary sometimes.

Reasons I am not a Stepford.
1) I have a huge problem with authority. Primarily because the "authority" is usually a total moron.
2) I bite my nails.
3) I say fuck. A lot. Not around kids or in an environment that could affect me professionally - but in my comfort zone, it flies.
4) I have some pretty unpopular opinions about schoolteachers (as in high school and younger - NOT professors) and police officers.
a) "Those who can't do, teach." Applies to school teachers more recently than historically. Back in the day when teaching was one of the only jobs women could routinely get, the quality of teachers was much better, I think. God knows I learned a lot from all of my teachers who were older - but the younger ones we're noticeably less bright. Glaring exception: my old roommate Teresa who is one of the smartest people I know.
b) Police officers? Can pass a polygraph, and that's about all.
**These are generalizations - OBVIOUSLY - so no anecdotal retorts**
5) I don't bake for people. Because free radicals and cancer cells feed on sugar, and I don't want to kill my friends :).
6) I don't drink (anymore).
7) I dabble with tennis, but I really prefer to lift weights.
8) I never straighten my hair.
9) I don't wear make up about half of the time, in public or otherwise.
10) I have had about a billion piercings in the past - now I just have one in each ear, and two in my belly button (top and bottom) *gasp*. And I have a (small) tattoo on my foot *double gasp*.

All in all, I'd agree that I look the part (you can't see the piercings or tattoos because of clothes and shoes) and have some traditional leanings that would put me in the "Stepford" category. However, I tend to think the defining characteristic is willing subservience and mindless adherence to social norms. Because I neither have an "assistant" brain/mindset, nor am I prone to espouse any particular opinion because the contrary is unpopular, I'm quite certain I do not fit the mold of a Stepford.

But maybe that's just because being a Stepford isn't socially acceptable :P.

ROCK!

*******UPDATE*******

Dive Bomber Challenge: 65 (One behind Zuzana - DAMN.)
Tabata Squats: 17/16/15/14/14/14/14/12
Tabata Lunges L: 18/18/16/15/14
Tabata Lunges R: 19/18/16/15/15

Total Squats: 116
Total Lunges L: 81
Total Lunges R: 83

I didn't write down the reps of the get ups during the jumping because there was no break between the intervals.

Now to Biochem 2 for an hour. The only thing that makes going to school on a day like today palatable is organic decaf with a splash of coconut milk in my travel French press.