So remember my coffee experiment? It didn’t quite go as planned (like anything does). Tayler and I went to visit my sister so I drank coffee still, even though I planned on none for that week. I didn’t overdo it, just still drank it. Got back into bulletproof coffee. Love that stuff! This week I am back to the one cup in the morning and have felt okay. This is the weird part. I have been craving sugar, candy, bread, cheese…ALL THE STUFF I DESPISE. What the hell? How weird is that? I also feel so crappy. The whole experiment has been slightly strange and weird, but very enlightening at the same time. I think I may be back to two cups a day to stave off those bizarre cravings. Off to make a bulletproof coffee and head back to work.

I had the opportunity this past weekend to attend the inaugural Dragon Door Health and Strength Conference in Minneapolis.  It was absolutely incredible.  The best of the best! Unreal! True icons in the business.  I can’t even put it into words.  Just incredible.  Seriously, Marty Gallagher.  Holy Shit!!!  Jen Sinkler.  Holy Shit!! Keira Newton (my mentor). Holy Shit!!  I can’t even name everyone.  The speakers were so great.

I got the chance to finally talk to Jen towards the end of the second day. She was absolutely beautiful in person. So approachable and so nice. If you do not know her, you should. She owns The Movement in Minneapolis and is a big deal in the fitness world.

So, like I said, we can’t deny it.  We really do check each other out.  I met some awesome women this weekend and I admit it, I checked them out. One of them, Shari – had the most amazing back and shoulders. Another one, Lori, was the epitome of health. Absolutely glowing. Another one, Katie, Oh Em Gee – muscles popping and so beautiful. Annie Vo, BEAUTIFUL beyond words. These women are empowering. I learned something from each and every one of them. But most of all, they were all so friendly. We all had the utmost respect for each other. There was no jealousy or envy. It was truly rooting for each other. The women of Dragon Door truly support each other. We want each other to succeed.

Back to Jen Sinkler – I was a little tentative about just walking right up and introducing myself, but hey, why not? She was amazing. Jen, as well as I, are all about empowering women, none of the- let’s be as skinny as we can bullshit. It is all about  being yourself and loving yourself, no matter what you look like. So when I got home I messaged Jen and said this, “Didn’t want to plaster this on your wall, in case you didn’t agree, but you have a huge ass and it is awesome! I mean that in the most complimentary way!”  She later posted a comment on FB, “Peggie Larsen RKC, you just made my day with the butt thing. So great to meet you…”  She truly gets the female fitness stuff and I totally love and respect her.

In reality, she made my day by being normal and wanting to empower women. I love that!

I went to the dentist last week to get a checkup and cleaning.  I’ve been a slacker with my teeth and haven’t been there for a while, possibly years. Now I get to go every three months for cleanings for a while.  Some bone loss.  Sucks.  They also found a filling that had cracked and so that needed to get replaced.  The reason I haven’t been to the dentist for a while (okay years) is because the last time I could feel everything when I was getting a crown.  I didn’t want to feel anything and it slightly pissed me off.

So I go to my appointment. I really wasn’t nervous and my new dentist is awesome.  I think I will keep her. They set me up in the chair and she explained what was going to happen.  I’m cool.  No problem.  She puts a topical number or “numbing jelly” on my upper gum to duh, numb the gum.  It was some green gunk on a q-tip looking thing.  Oh, they also put these “cool” sunglasses on supposedly so you don’t get teeth gunk and water and stuff like that all over your face and in your eyes.  Very nice touch…seriously.  I secretly think it is so you don’t see what is coming next, such as a giant fricking needle that is going to shoot Novocaine or some other sort of numbing medicine into my gum. I caught the contraption out of the corner of my eye.  I think she was hiding it behind her back.  Figures.  Paybacks are a bitch.  I have been killing her with kettlebells for a while, so I guess it is only fair.  I’m sure the needle was HUGE – like this!!

She should have done this.  She sure looks happy.

So, she does everything and I feel nothing, just as planned and just as I wanted!!  I was so happy.  I felt extremely numb.  LIKE I AM SUPPOSED TO FEEL.  In and out in 30 minutes.  Awesome.  The numbness wore off a few hours later and I seriously do not feel like I had anything done at all.  Very happy about that.  I like the dentist again.  Thanks Jamie!