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White Chicken Chili
Sleep disorders and the development of insulin resistance and obesity
10 push jerks
10 pull-ups
A creamy, hearty white chili made with chicken, green chiles, and spices and no beans.
How short sleep and obstructive sleep apnea impair glucose metabolism
Pick a load for the jerks that allows you to complete all 10 reps unbroken in the early rounds, but maybe not near the end.
Post push jerk load and time to complete to comments. Divide the load (pounds) by the time (seconds) for a final score.
Compare to 250428.
Ingredients
For the Chili:
2 Tbsp butter or beef tallow
1 ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cubed or shredded after cooking)
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups chicken broth (unsalted)
1 cup heavy cream
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 cans (4 oz each) diced green chiles
1 cup diced zucchini (as a bean substitute for texture)
1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional, for heat)
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste
For Topping:
½ cup shredded Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack cheese
¼ cup sour cream
1 avocado, diced
Fresh cilantro, chopped
Lime wedges
Macronutrients
(per serving, makes 6)
Protein: 35g
Fat: 38g
Carbs: 7g
Preparation
In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt butter or tallow over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear 4–5 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
In the same pot, add onion, garlic, zucchini, and jalapeño (if using). Cook 4–5 minutes until softened.
Stir in chicken broth, green chiles, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Return chicken to the pot. Simmer 15–20 minutes until chicken is tender.
Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream and cream cheese until smooth and thickened. Simmer another 5 minutes.
Ladle into bowls, top with shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
This paper explains that sleep is not just “rest,” but an active metabolic state in which the body shifts into energy-conservation and repair mode. During normal deep (NREM) sleep, brain glucose use falls, overall metabolic rate drops, stress hormones decline, and growth hormone rises—helping preserve muscle, regulate fuel use, and support cellular repair. The liver reduces glucose output, tissues become more metabolically efficient, and hormonal rhythms reset in coordination with the circadian clock. When sleep is shortened, fragmented, or disrupted—especially in conditions like obstructive sleep apnea—these coordinated shifts break down. Cortisol and sympathetic nervous system activity rise, insulin sensitivity falls, glucose control worsens, appetite-regulating hormones become dysregulated, and the body begins to favor fat storage. Over time, this repeated metabolic disruption may contribute to insulin resistance, weight gain, and type 2 diabetes.
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7 rounds :
10 renagade row (2x15kg)
10 macebell 360
Then,
Tabata ballistic curls
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