• Day 909. 218 lbs. Lost (as of 6-14). Lots of you follow my stories, so I figured it was time to clarify. Heck yes, I still love Zone. I’m afraid that’s never going to change. So what the heck is up with all these different meal company posts. Here’s the deal. The simplicity of it is this: I don’t want to get off plan again on the next surgery. The truth of it is that cooking is very difficult, so I need an easy solution for the first 4-6 weeks so that I don’t risk putting on weight. Recovery is very sedentary, and it’s not like I’m getting in 5 workouts a week at the box. Feel me? And yes, I talk about surgery a lot these days but again, that’s the season  I am in right now. We have all different seasons in our CrossFit stories, and this is mine. The second reason I’m doing this experiment is this: my initial curiosity about sticking to plan on the next slice and dice turned into something bigger. 🙈😜 There are tons of meal companies out there all within the CrossFit space and they do target the athletes but also the scaled community; “get back on track, reboot, loose weight.” There’s nothing wrong with this, but how good are they? Inquiring minds want to know. I don’t want to do something because some elite put their name on it. Are they sponsored? Are they getting paid? Who knows. But I want a no sh*t breakdown on delivery, costs, meal breakdowns, macro breakdowns, the works. As I am getting more into this, turns out for a family of four, it might actually be cheaper for you to hire a personal chef. Let that sink in. First episode of #ScaledNation Podcast coming very soon.  We will breakdown Ice Age Meals, Origin Meals, Paleo Power Meals, Trifecta, and Kettlebell Kitchen. Oh yes… we will also talk about that personal chef. . . . . . #crossfit #crossfitlife #crossfitnutrition #crossfitdiet #originmeals #paleopowermeals #trifecta, #iceagemeals, #crossfitcommunity #crossfitfamily #fitspo #fitnessinspiration #healthyeating #healthyfood #healthymeals
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    Day 909. 218 lbs. Lost (as of 6-14). Lots of you follow my stories, so I figured it was time to clarify. Heck yes, I still love Zone. I’m afraid that’s never going to change. So what the heck is up with all these different meal company posts. Here’s the deal. The simplicity of it is this: I don’t want to get off plan again on the next surgery. The truth of it is that cooking is very difficult, so I need an easy solution for the first 4-6 weeks so that I don’t risk putting on weight. Recovery is very sedentary, and it’s not like I’m getting in 5 workouts a week at the box. Feel me? And yes, I talk about surgery a lot these days but again, that’s the season  I am in right now. We have all different seasons in our CrossFit stories, and this is mine. The second reason I’m doing this experiment is this: my initial curiosity about sticking to plan on the next slice and dice turned into something bigger. 🙈😜 There are tons of meal companies out there all within the CrossFit space and they do target the athletes but also the scaled community; “get back on track, reboot, loose weight.” There’s nothing wrong with this, but how good are they? Inquiring minds want to know. I don’t want to do something because some elite put their name on it. Are they sponsored? Are they getting paid? Who knows. But I want a no sh*t breakdown on delivery, costs, meal breakdowns, macro breakdowns, the works. As I am getting more into this, turns out for a family of four, it might actually be cheaper for you to hire a personal chef. Let that sink in. First episode of #ScaledNation Podcast coming very soon.  We will breakdown Ice Age Meals, Origin Meals, Paleo Power Meals, Trifecta, and Kettlebell Kitchen. Oh yes… we will also talk about that personal chef. . . . . . #crossfit #crossfitlife #crossfitnutrition #crossfitdiet #originmeals #paleopowermeals #trifecta, #iceagemeals, #crossfitcommunity #crossfitfamily #fitspo #fitnessinspiration #healthyeating #healthyfood #healthymeals
  • Day 908. 218 lbs lost (as of 6-14). I get a lot of people that ask me about my macro numbers, especially today. For those of you who don't know, I follow the Zone. It recommends a macronutrient breakdown of 40% carbs, 30% proteins, 30% fats. In reality, this combination (when followed) worked the best and I saw my greatest strides. It amazes me though how many people ask me, Aren't you afraid of carbs? Isn't that too many a day? My response is usually... Are you asking me if I am afraid of fruits and vegetables?. No, I am never going to be afraid of eating all my favorites; sweet potatoes, strawberries, blueberries, apples...... {{laughing}}. Is that macro breakdown for everyone? Nope. That's something you have to play around with and fine tune for you. No. I'm not afraid of carbs. . . . . . #zone #zonediet #thezonediet #trusttyson #liftingthewait #crossfit #crossfitnutrition #crossfitdiet #crossfitfamily #crossfitcommunity #crossfitlife #weightloss #fitness #health #healthyfood #healthyfoods #inspired #lunch #dinner #love #flavor #veggies #fruits #meals #fitspo #hwpo #obesetobeast
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    Day 908. 218 lbs lost (as of 6-14). I get a lot of people that ask me about my macro numbers, especially today. For those of you who don't know, I follow the Zone. It recommends a macronutrient breakdown of 40% carbs, 30% proteins, 30% fats. In reality, this combination (when followed) worked the best and I saw my greatest strides. It amazes me though how many people ask me, Aren't you afraid of carbs? Isn't that too many a day? My response is usually... Are you asking me if I am afraid of fruits and vegetables?. No, I am never going to be afraid of eating all my favorites; sweet potatoes, strawberries, blueberries, apples...... {{laughing}}. Is that macro breakdown for everyone? Nope. That's something you have to play around with and fine tune for you. No. I'm not afraid of carbs. . . . . . #zone #zonediet #thezonediet #trusttyson #liftingthewait #crossfit #crossfitnutrition #crossfitdiet #crossfitfamily #crossfitcommunity #crossfitlife #weightloss #fitness #health #healthyfood #healthyfoods #inspired #lunch #dinner #love #flavor #veggies #fruits #meals #fitspo #hwpo #obesetobeast
  • Day 905. 218 lbs lost (as of 6-14). Its been a long 11 weeks, but Its healing beautifully. The right knee doesn't face outward anymore and I can't believe how straight it is sometimes. It has taken much effort to learn how to walk again but I'm moving freely off the cane now. Some days are stiff and if I'm going to be doing a lot of walking I still have it, but I can move without it and that is something I couldn't be happier about. I'm off all pain medication (even tylenol!) and my head finally feels clear. I'm sleeping better at night, for the most part I'm finally feeling myself. I'm going to work very hard over the next seven weeks to get as strong as I possibly can with good nutrition and as much CrossFit as my leg will allow to be in the absolute best condition I can be. . . . . . #crossfit #crossfitlife #crossfitlove #weightlossstory #weightlosstransformation #poweredbyjesus #crossfitfamily #crossfitcommunity #kneereplacement #kneesurgery #jointreplacement #blountsdisease #obesity #obesetobeast #fitspiration #hwpo
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    Day 905. 218 lbs lost (as of 6-14). Its been a long 11 weeks, but Its healing beautifully. The right knee doesn't face outward anymore and I can't believe how straight it is sometimes. It has taken much effort to learn how to walk again but I'm moving freely off the cane now. Some days are stiff and if I'm going to be doing a lot of walking I still have it, but I can move without it and that is something I couldn't be happier about. I'm off all pain medication (even tylenol!) and my head finally feels clear. I'm sleeping better at night, for the most part I'm finally feeling myself. I'm going to work very hard over the next seven weeks to get as strong as I possibly can with good nutrition and as much CrossFit as my leg will allow to be in the absolute best condition I can be. . . . . . #crossfit #crossfitlife #crossfitlove #weightlossstory #weightlosstransformation #poweredbyjesus #crossfitfamily #crossfitcommunity #kneereplacement #kneesurgery #jointreplacement #blountsdisease #obesity #obesetobeast #fitspiration #hwpo
  • Day 897. 218 lbs lost (as of 6-14). Some days are just damn hard. There are times when I sincerely feel like my body's been put through a meat grinder. By 6 p.m. I'm ready for bed. Days like today Im stiff as board, the leg doesn't want to bend, and I'm frustrated that I cant carry a laundry pile up from my bottom floor; fearful of not being able to hold both sides of the stairwell for support as these still very wobbly legs struggle to do their best. I share these days too. Mostly because I know the right person needs to hear it. If you can start making positive changes with your body now, you may be able to spare yourself from a bit of this. Dont forget about the damage you could be doing to your joints while another day passes by and you're still wondering if today is the day to get started. Let this be a no brainer decision. Love & courage.❤🙏 . . . . . #crossfit #crossfitlevel1 #crossfitlife #obesetobeast #weightlossjourney #poweredbyjesus #crossfitfamily #crossfitcommunity #weightlossstory #WOD #kneereplacement #kneesurgery #jointreplacement #blountsdisease #obesity
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    Day 897. 218 lbs lost (as of 6-14). Some days are just damn hard. There are times when I sincerely feel like my body's been put through a meat grinder. By 6 p.m. I'm ready for bed. Days like today Im stiff as board, the leg doesn't want to bend, and I'm frustrated that I cant carry a laundry pile up from my bottom floor; fearful of not being able to hold both sides of the stairwell for support as these still very wobbly legs struggle to do their best. I share these days too. Mostly because I know the right person needs to hear it. If you can start making positive changes with your body now, you may be able to spare yourself from a bit of this. Dont forget about the damage you could be doing to your joints while another day passes by and you're still wondering if today is the day to get started. Let this be a no brainer decision. Love & courage.❤🙏 . . . . . #crossfit #crossfitlevel1 #crossfitlife #obesetobeast #weightlossjourney #poweredbyjesus #crossfitfamily #crossfitcommunity #weightlossstory #WOD #kneereplacement #kneesurgery #jointreplacement #blountsdisease #obesity
  • Day 892. 218 lbs lost ( as of 6-14). 8 weeks post-surgery and I'm back on the rower today. In all honesty, I wasn't sure I was going to be able to do it. Just to sit down on the rower, you don't realize the angle bend on your knees that you need to have to get your butt below parallel. Situations like this call for creative solutions. There was a pillar right next to the rower and low behold, there was a very long ring row rope. So, I double wrapped that thing around my wrist and used it to get up and down. It worked perfect. I did discover that I can still keep a 1:50 500 meter row stride. I didn't lose it and I couldn't be more proud. I did kettlebell swings with one hand while I held my cane for stability in the other, and back squats at the rig to a box. It's only my second work out back, but I'm more convinced everyday that my Mobility is going to come back quicker at the gym versus not being at the gym. Cheers to the doctors that wouldn't give me a green light to come back. I'm making my own. . . . . . #crossfit #crossfitlevel1 #kneesurgery #jointreplacement #blountsdisease #kneereplacement #8weeks #rowing #concept2rower #wod #mobility #fullkneereplacement #weightlossjourney #poweredbyjesus #crossfitfamily #crossfitcommunity #weightlossstory #crossfitlife
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    Day 892. 218 lbs lost ( as of 6-14). 8 weeks post-surgery and I'm back on the rower today. In all honesty, I wasn't sure I was going to be able to do it. Just to sit down on the rower, you don't realize the angle bend on your knees that you need to have to get your butt below parallel. Situations like this call for creative solutions. There was a pillar right next to the rower and low behold, there was a very long ring row rope. So, I double wrapped that thing around my wrist and used it to get up and down. It worked perfect. I did discover that I can still keep a 1:50 500 meter row stride. I didn't lose it and I couldn't be more proud. I did kettlebell swings with one hand while I held my cane for stability in the other, and back squats at the rig to a box. It's only my second work out back, but I'm more convinced everyday that my Mobility is going to come back quicker at the gym versus not being at the gym. Cheers to the doctors that wouldn't give me a green light to come back. I'm making my own. . . . . . #crossfit #crossfitlevel1 #kneesurgery #jointreplacement #blountsdisease #kneereplacement #8weeks #rowing #concept2rower #wod #mobility #fullkneereplacement #weightlossjourney #poweredbyjesus #crossfitfamily #crossfitcommunity #weightlossstory #crossfitlife
  • Zoned! Four block dinner on deck. Holy haides it feels good to be back. The very best place to start is right back to what you KNOW works. How about some Beef Chuck & Sweet Potato Brushetta? 4oz beef chuck 80% lean cooked 118g red onion 1 cucumber 166g tomatoes 1c spring arugula mix 40g avocado 108g sweet potatoes Salt, pepper, lemon juice, basil, garlic 462 calories. 41% carbs, 28%fat, 31% protein. . . . . . #crossfit #crossfitlevel1 #crossfitlife #zone #zonediet #crossfitdiet #thezone #trusttyson #macros #nutrition #crossfitlove #weightlossstory #weightlossjourney
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    Zoned! Four block dinner on deck. Holy haides it feels good to be back. The very best place to start is right back to what you KNOW works. How about some Beef Chuck & Sweet Potato Brushetta? 4oz beef chuck 80% lean cooked 118g red onion 1 cucumber 166g tomatoes 1c spring arugula mix 40g avocado 108g sweet potatoes Salt, pepper, lemon juice, basil, garlic 462 calories. 41% carbs, 28%fat, 31% protein. . . . . . #crossfit #crossfitlevel1 #crossfitlife #zone #zonediet #crossfitdiet #thezone #trusttyson #macros #nutrition #crossfitlove #weightlossstory #weightlossjourney