Clear Your Mind

There's nothing like a good workout to get your mind off of the mishaps of life.  I was reminded of that today after having a long night last night, that made for an even longer day at work.  Work was fine, however, I felt exhausted all day long.  I even considered not going to the gym and just going home and taking a long deserved nap.  But knowing myself, I knew I couldn't do that.  So as usual I went straight to the gym after work.
And like most Mondays I arrived about five minutes late.  When I walked in, my classmates were already warming-up and at that moment I considered waiting for the next class.  But I decided then was as good as time as any to work out.  I completed the warm-up and then continued to class.  You know the statement "Your workout is my warm-up," I truly believe that statement is true for CrossFit Thunder.  Especially, for the past couple of weeks.
The workout began and was over within four and a half minutes.  But after the workout I felt great.  My head was clear of all of its thoughts and my body felt better than it had all day.  Truth be told I probably should have worked out this morning so I could have got moving.  The point is, no matter how tired you are, make some time to workout.  Trust me, you'll feel better. 

CONGRATS TO THE PACKERS ON THEIR SUPERBOWL WIN!!!!!!
Per some request from the party I went to the recipe for the best Paleo Brownies ever will follow.

Today's WOD
4 Rounds
5 Deadlifts (225/315) my weight: 165 (My max is 220 ATM)
10 Burpees
My time: 4:30

Walnut Meal Brownies (recipe from Mark Sisson's The Primal Blueprint Cookbook)
I highly recommend buying The Primal Blueprint Cookbook.  The recipes are great and exploring the cookbook has been a lot of fun.

INGREDIENTS:    
1 3/4 Cup of Walnut meal (I made my own in a food processor: Be careful not to turn it into paste)
3/4 Cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 Teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 Teaspoon baking soda
1/2 Teaspoon sea salt
2 Large eggs (room temp)
1 Cup Coconut milk (room temp)
1/2 Cup honey or maple syrup (I used maple syrup)
2 Teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 Cup melted coconut oil
Chopped walnuts (optional garnish)
Butter to grease the pan

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350.  Butter brownie pan.
In a bowl mix together the dry ingredients until blended well and set aside.
In a separate bowl whisk eggs for one minute, then add coconut milk, honey or maple syrup and whisk again.  Add rest of wet ingredients (coconut oil and vanilla) and whisk until completely blended.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry and whisk well, making sure that all ingredients are blended.
Pour batter into the pan.  If desired add walnuts.
Bake 35-45 minutes.

*Note the recipes bake time was extended in my oven.  It took close to 90 minutes to get my brownies done.  So know that the cooking time may vary.  Check center with a toothpick to ensure brownies are done.

HAPPY BAKING:)