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Cryofreeze: My Real-Life Frozen + WIAW

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Who’s singing the Frozen song?

I refuse to see that movie.

you’d think I’d rather see a movie than actually be frozen.  But no.  I got frozen.  My friend, Tori, heard me complaining about all my injuries (shit falls apart when you get older, y’all!), and offered to hook me up with a trial for Icebox Cryotherapy.  Basically, they freeze you with gasified liquid nitrogen.  It looked like I was standing in a cylinder of dry ice – but it’s not as dangerous.

In Tori’s words: “You know how when you bang your thumb, blood rushes to it and it gets really hot because your body is trying to fix it? Basically same body response when you do cryo. Your body thinks you’re freezing to death, so it sends signals all over and sees what’s ‘broken’ or hurt and focuses on it.”  Sounds great, right?! It really is great for recovery; in fact, many professional athletes have been using if for years!

Cryptherapy

Recovery aside, Cryotherapy has multiple other benefits:

  • Increased circulation
  • Reduction in pain & inflammation
  • Assists in a quicker surgical recovery
  • Aids in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis and osteoarthritis
  • Boost immune system
  • Decreased fatigue
  • Tighter skin (cellulite, say what?!)
  • Increased libido (woot!)
  • Weight loss assistance

So was it that bad?  It was 3 minutes at negative 130 degrees Celsius (-266 Fahrenheit). It wasn’t a cake walk… but honestly, I didn’t ever think I’d never make it out alive.  I had gloves and booties on (I have Raynaud’s, which the owner made sure she looked out for).  The parts that hurt the worst were my legs (which are sore and injured) and my nipples (apparently common), but I recovered right after.  Your core temp doesn’t actually change, so you don’t freeze to death.

After wards, my body felt SO relaxed, I slept like a little baby that night, and hit a couple PRs in the gym the next day.  I’d like to do it a few more times for my injuries, but it definitely helped with the general soreness and recovery!  If you’re in Atlanta or have a facility in your city, I definitely recommend it!

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This WIAW was de-lic-ious!!  Food game is on.

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Read on for my eats, and then check out Jenn’s blog for everyone else’s delicious creations!

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Breakfast:

After my morning cocktail, I mixed up my morning sludge while I working a new waffle experiment.  It’s not quite perfect yet, but I think one more and it’ll be ready to share!

Red Velvet Waffle

Mid-Morning Snack:

Then I ate the rest of my wine-soaked cedar plank Sizzlefish Salmon with roasted veggies.  So.  Good. 

Sizzlefish Salmon

Lunch:

More Sizzlefish, this time it was sautéed scallops with roasted onions and bell peppers over a tortilla.  I’m obsessed with the Sizzlefish.

Sizzlefish scallops

Mid-Afternoon Snack(s):

Unpictured Cinnamon Roll Quest Bar and a Ghirardelli dark chocolate.

Dinner:

This dinner was another Garnish & Gather recipe!  I pick these every Monday to cook on Tuesday nights.  It’s so convenient to have all the local ingredients all packaged up for a fresh, quick meal I can cook at home.

Tonight may have been the best yet!  It was Banh Mi Burgers with Pickled Veggie Salad and Rooster (Sriracha) Mayo. On a local baguette from H&F Bread Co. Dying of happiness. I fed my baby sis… and for er part she showed up with wine.  That kid was taught well! 😉

Bahn Mi Burger

Dessert:

For dessert, I had the delicious chocolate chip cookie from Little Tart Bakeshop.  Garnish & Gather sent with my bag in honor of our “anniversary” (my 4th meal with them).  It was delicious… just a hint of salt in with the dark chunks of chocolate.  #twss

Little Tart Cookie

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I’m so ready for the weekend.  I’ve been a damn squirrel this week!  I’m blaming the fall air.

Have you ever heard of Cryotherapy?  Do you think I’m nuts?

Have you ever had Bahn Mi sandwiches?  I love getting them in ATL’s Asian ‘hood!

Comments

  1. Omg what is in that burger- it looks amazing! I’ve had a Bahn Mi noodle dish which tasted heavenly…so if this burger is anything like that, I want in!

  2. Wow I have not heard of cryo-something or other. Looks like an 80’s music video! Need to see if they’re a thing over here too.

    Ban Mi’s I have heard of however! I’m not a fan of the white roll part, but the pork and kimchi I can get behind.

  4. Cryo therapy, what?! I have the try that! I can’t believe you managed in negative degree weather and i don’t know how on earth it’s supposed to feel relaxing afterwards but you have me absolutely sold! Did it make you feel like not working out for the rest of the day, that type of feeling?

    • Yes, but not in a bad way. I was SO relaxed. I’d had a really intense workout that morning though!

  7. The cryotherapy sounds really interesting… I’ve heard of it but have never done it but now I’m even more intrigued. I’m a baby so I dont think I could handle it, but you’re a rockstar for trying it!

  9. The cryo therapy sounds interesting…but…I’ve been seeing those commercials “Have you had ultra cold therapy?” Then a lawyer’s phone number. Of course, I’ve been seeing those about hip replacements too, but I’m surviving!!! Glad it made you feel better!

  13. I think you are nuts. Actually, I KNOW it. Can you feed me too? I bring more wine!! And Tigernutbutter! And the butler. Lol. I am just jealous of your baby sis.
    And I want to do this frozen thing as well. My body hurts everywhere! #twss

  15. That chocolate cookie sounds amazing. Chocolate with salt gets me every time!

    That experience sounds terrifying. It’s 12 degrees Celcius here today and I’m whinging like a baby. I cannot handle kind of negative temperature!

  17. So like a really cold ice bath for your whole body? I have come to enjoy the benefits of ice baths for my legs so maybe I could suffer through this haha

  18. I have never heard of Cryotherapy.. that seems crazy! I hate being cold, so I’m not sure if I’d be into it! Haha. Interesting concept though! And I’ve been hearing so much about Sizzlefish lately. I think I’ll have to look into it!

  22. Wow, cryofreezing sounds like it came out of a science fiction movie, I mean, I imagine you to get all Austin Powers like after the defreezing process!
    Want to share your dessert with me? 😛

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

  24. Umm, you’re crazy.

    And have you had the Banh Mi at Lee’s Bakery? They have a tofu one that is so good. I have a friend who keeps recommending I also check out Huy’s in Norcross.

  25. I have never heard of cryotherapy – crazy! It sounds like many of the same benefits as an ice bath, but shorter time (and more intense cold)? Very cool that you got to try it out!

  27. I love it. And I totally think you’re nuts, but I kind of like that. I’m not sure I’m ready for cryotherapy just yet.

    And yes please. Bahn mi’s are delicious. There’s a place called “bun mee” nearby that’s only bahn mi.

  28. I LOVE Banh Mi samiches; there’s this bomb Vietnamese bakery a few miles out that makes BOMB sandwiches. We also have a mini Vietnan out in Fairfax – it’s epic if you want really awesome Pho or boba drinks (Bubble teas). Jeez freezing yourself? nah thanks, Lol! Sounds awful – I get cold if you open a window can’t imagine -266F. I’m ok Lol Have a great one Laura! -Iva

  30. I can’t deal with Frozen either, and also, I am intrigued/scared of cryotherapy! Mostly intrigued, though. Also, as usual, your waffles look like something I need to try, stat.
    🙂

  31. Okay, I could handle 3 minutes. I thought this was like a half hour deal (I saw and commented on your Facebook post without all the details). I knew cold therapy increased metabolism (raising body temperature and fat burning), but I didn’t know there were so many other pros. Immune system boosting is a cool bonus. I know you can’t get a cold from hanging out in the cold…but people LOVE to attribute cold weather to getting sick (people are dumb). I pointed out on your Facebook post that I have Reynaud’s (which sucks), but if this improves circulation and reduces inflammation, it might be worth 3 minutes of frostbite. And a libido boost? Boyfriend would sign me up tomorrow. (I won’t share this with him—I do 2 a day workouts, but that’s all the 2 a days I can handle). I’ve had a Bahn Mi from a food truck in Charleston. It was pretty good. I don’t usually eat pork, but I would recommend it to meat eaters.

    • Oh noooooo… that half hour shit is why I’ll never do an ice bath!

      (And you’re totally missing out on the best 2 a days.)

      • You’re right. You’re soooo right…I’ll ease in and focus on weekends. But on ice baths—HELL NO. I struggle to ice down an achy knee or ankle. My body will never voluntarily be submerged in ice water. I don’t care about boosting metabolism, reducing inflammation, or whatever they say. Ain’t. No. Way.

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