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10 rounds for reps:
30 seconds of burpees
Rest 30 seconds
30 seconds of dumbbell thrusters
Rest 30 seconds
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3-2-1 minutes of each:
Max rep strict handstand push-up
Rest
Max rep bodyweight power clean
Rest
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Complete as many rounds as possible in 10 minutes of:
2 legless rope climbs
50 double-unders
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4 rounds for time:
20 L pull-ups
40 push-ups
60 lunge steps
The L pull-ups will likely slow you down. Go as fast as possible on the other exercises.
See more →Rest
Rest day
Happy Thanksgiving!
Enjoy the recovery time, or make-up anything you missed from last week.
See more →5 rounds for time:
1-minute handstand hold
400-meter run
Each round, the handstand hold does not need to be unbroken. Accumulate a total of 60 seconds before running again.
See more →For load:
Deadlift 5-5-5-5-5 reps
Also, spend 20 minutes practicing the back roll to support on the rings.
See more →10 rounds for reps:
30 seconds of burpees
Rest 30 seconds
30 seconds of dumbbell thrusters
Rest 30 seconds
Men use 45-lb dumbbells.
Women use 30-lb dumbbells.
Rest
Rest day
Enjoy the recovery time, or make-up anything you missed from last week.
See more →3-2-1 minutes of each:
Max rep strict handstand push-up
Rest
Max rep bodyweight power clean
Rest
This workout is 23 minutes — 3 minutes of HSPUs, rest 3 minutes, 3 minutes of cleans, rest 3 minutes; 2 minutes of HSPUs, rest 2 minutes, 2 minutes of cleans, rest 2 minutes; 1 minute of HSPUs, rest 1 minute, 1 minute of cleans.
Score is total reps of handstand push-ups multiplied by total reps of cleans.
See more →10-minute AMRAP
Complete as many rounds as possible in 10 minutes of:
2 legless rope climbs
50 double-unders
Climb a 15-ft. rope
See more →For time:
9 muscle-ups
21 jerks
7 muscle-ups
15 jerks
5 muscle-ups
9 jerks
Use ⅔ bodyweight on the jerks.
See more →Rest
Rest day
Enjoy the recovery time, or make-up anything you missed from last week.
See more →Crab-Stuffed Avocados
Creamy avocados filled with a rich crab salad flavored with lemon, Dijon, and herbs. See more →Ingredients
2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
4 oz lump crab meat (drained and shell-free)
2 Tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp lemon juice
½ tsp lemon zest
1 Tbsp chopped celery
1 Tbsp finely chopped red onion
1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: 1 tsp olive oil (cold drizzle)
Optional garnish: extra parsley, paprika, or a lemon wedge
Macronutrients
(per avo, makes 2)
Protein: 28g
Fat: 48g
Carbs: 6g
The Thanksgiving Sides
Pork rind stuffing, bacon chive rolls, and mini pumpkin pies See more →Ingredients
Pork Rind Stuffing
Ingredients
6 Tbsp butter or ghee
½ medium onion, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
3.5–4 oz pork rinds, broken into crouton-sized pieces
1 large egg, beaten
1 egg yolk
½ cup chicken bone broth
¼ cup heavy cream
½ tsp rubbed sage or poultry seasoning
½ tsp dried thyme
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: 2 Tbsp melted butter for drizzling before baking
Macronutrients
(per serving, makes 2)
Protein: 10g
Fat: 50g
Carbs: 3g
Bacon Chive Rolls
Ingredients
3 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 eggs
1 cup heavy cream powder
1.5 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
¼ cup heavy cream (liquid) or 2–3 tbsp water if the dough becomes too thick
1 tbsp melted butter
1 cup cooked chopped bacon
2 tbsp chopped chives
Macronutrients
(per serving, makes 6)
Protein: 12g
Fat: 33g
Carbs: 2g
Mini Pumpkin Pies
Ingredients
Pork Rind Crust + Lattice:
3 cups finely crushed pork rinds
⅓ cup melted butter
2 eggs(1 for crust, 1 for lattice)
Optional:* 1–2 tbsp sweetener for a slightly sweet crust
Pumpkin Pie Filling:
1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
2 eggs
½ cup heavy cream
¼–½ cup allulose or monk fruit
1 tsp vanilla
1–1½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
(Or use 1 tsp cinnamon + ¼ tsp nutmeg + ⅛ tsp ginger + ⅛ tsp cloves)
Pinch salt
Macronutrients
(per serving, makes 6)
Protein: 13g
Fat: 26g
Carbs: 3g
Roasted Turkey Thighs with Herb Cauliflower mash
Deep flavored thighs with crispy skin and rich herb butter over a garlic-rosemary cauliflower mash See more →Ingredients
For the Herb Butter Turkey Thighs:
2 bone-in, skin-on turkey thighs (approx. 1.5–2 lbs total)
3 Tbsp butter, softened
2 tsp fresh rosemary, minced
2 tsp fresh thyme, minced
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 lemon, zested
1 Tbsp olive oil (for drizzling after cooking)
For the Garlic-Rosemary Cauliflower Mash:
1 medium head cauliflower, chopped into florets
2 cloves garlic, peeled
2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp full-fat coconut cream (or heavy cream)
1 tsp fresh rosemary
minced Salt and pepper, to taste
Macronutrients
(per serving, makes 2)
Protein: 66g
Fat: 60g
Carbs: 4g
Spaghetti Squash Carbonara with Crispy Bacon and Parmesan
A creamy, rich carbonara made with roasted spaghetti squash, crisp bacon, and a silky egg-based sauce. See more →Ingredients
1 medium spaghetti squash (yields ~3 cups cooked strands)
1 Tbsp butter or tallow (for cooking)
4 slices sugar-free bacon, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 large egg yolks
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional: 1 tsp olive oil (cold drizzle for finishing)
Optional garnish: chopped parsley or extra Parmesan
Macronutrients
(per serving, makes 2)
Protein: 23g
Fat: 28g
Carbs: 7g
Pork Rind Scotch Eggs with Dijon Cream Dipping Sauce
Hard-boiled eggs wrapped in seasoned sausage and coated in crispy pork rinds then baked or fried. See more →Ingredients
4 large eggs (hard-boiled and peeled)
¾ lb ground pork sausage (sugar-free, breakfast-style or Italian)
Salt and pepper, to taste
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ cup crushed pork rinds (finely ground)
1 raw egg (for coating)
1½ Tbsp butter or tallow (for frying or baking prep)
1 tsp olive oil (cold drizzle for finishing, optional)
2 Tbsp sour cream
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp lemon juice
Pinch of salt and pepper
Macronutrients
(per egg, makes 4)
Protein: 29g
Fat: 26g
Carbs: 2g
Pork-Rind Chicken Cordon Bleu
Chicken breast stuffed with smoky ham and Swiss cheese, coated in a crispy pork-rind crust and finished with a rich Dijon cream sauce. See more →Ingredients
2 (6 oz) chicken breasts, pounded thin
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 slices deli ham (sugar-free, nitrate-free)
2 slices Swiss cheese (or Gruyère)
½ cup crushed pork rinds (fine texture)
1 egg, beaten
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
1 Tbsp butter or tallow (for searing)
Optional: 1 tsp olive oil (for finishing)
1 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp heavy cream
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper, to taste
Macronutrients
(per serving, makes 2)
Protein: 47g
Fat: 33g
Carbs: 3g
Fish Taco Bowls with Cauliflower Rice
Flaky seasoned white fish served over buttery cauliflower rice with a tangy, crunchy slaw. See more →Ingredients
¾ lb white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or halibut)
Salt and pepper, to taste
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp chili powder
¼ tsp garlic powder
1½ Tbsp butter or tallow (for searing)
1½ cups riced cauliflower (fresh or thawed from frozen)
1 Tbsp butter or tallow
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup shredded green cabbage
¼ cup shredded red cabbage (optional)
2 Tbsp mayonnaise
1 Tbsp sour cream
1 Tbsp lime juice
½ tsp lime zest
½ tsp cumin
Salt and pepper, to taste
¼ avocado, sliced
Chopped cilantro
Fresh jalapeño slices
1 tsp olive oil (cold drizzle)
Macronutrients
(makes 2 servings)
Protein: 32g
Fat: 28g
Carbs: 6g
Spicy Chicken Soup
A hearty, high-protein chicken soup packed with spicy jalapeño, bright tomatoes, carrots, turnips, and zucchini. See more →Ingredients
6 oz chicken thigh, boneless & skinless
1 Tbsp butter
1 cup chicken bone broth
½ cup tomatoes, finely diced
1 small jalapeño, finely chopped (remove seeds for less heat)
¼ cup white onion, chopped
¼ cup carrots, chopped
¼ cup turnips, peeled and diced
¼ cup zucchini, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp smoked paprika
1 Tbsp lime juice
1 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Macronutrients
Protein: 41g
Fat: 23g
Carbs: 9g
Italian Sausage Zoodle Bake
A hearty, cheesy casserole of Italian sausage, garlicky tomato sauce, and tender zucchini noodles baked under a golden layer of mozzarella. See more →Ingredients
1 Tbsp butter or tallow (for sautéing)
1 lb Italian sausage (pork or chicken, sugar-free)
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup chopped onion
¾ cup no-sugar-added marinara sauce
½ tsp dried basil
½ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
3 cups zucchini noodles (zoodles), lightly salted and drained
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Optional: 1 tsp olive oil (cold drizzle for finishing)
Optional garnish: fresh basil or parsley
Macronutrients
(per serving, makes 4 servings)
Protein: 32g
Fat: 30g
Carbs: 6g
Chicken Nuggets (Parmesan-Pork Rind Crust)
Crispy, savory nuggets made from a juicy mix of ground chicken and pork, coated in a golden crust of Parmesan and pork rinds. See more →Ingredients
½ lb ground chicken
½ lb ground pork
1 egg
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
¾ cup crushed pork rinds
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ tsp Italian seasoning
2 Tbsp butter or tallow (for pan-frying)
Sugar-free ketchup or mustard
1 tsp olive oil (cold drizzle, optional)
Chopped parsley for garnish
Macronutrients
(per 4–5 nuggets, makes 4 servings)
Protein: 28g
Fat: 29g
Carbs: 2g
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