Fitness Fridays!

Two weeks in a row I have made it to CrossFit on Friday.  Woot woot!  Last night I got home to no internet and no TV.  I actually read a book.  *gasp*  I ended up in bed early, so getting up wasn't too big of a deal.

When we got there this morning, we ran our typical 400m and just did a couple warm up exercises.  Then we had mobility work, stretching shoulders, foam rolling, etc.  At about 20 after, the trainer corralled us for "the rest of our warm up."  Heh.

2 rounds:
10 wall balls
10 sit ups
10 push ups
10 pull ups
10 kettlebell swings

I still crack up at what is considered a "warm up".  Anyway, our WOD was:

5 rounds:
12 Deadlifts
9 Hang Power Cleans
6 Push Jerks

12:00 cutoff.  I made it using 65# in 8:35. For 8 minutes and 35 seconds, I used every muscle I had, my heart was pounding out of my chest and I fought to find a breath.  It was awesome.  :-)

Quick demos:

Deadlift

Hang Power Cleans:

Push Jerks:



I'm feeling very strong today!!  65 pounds starts feeling really daggone heavy after some of this.  Ha!

 

Hope you all have a fabulous weekend!

 

Hugs!

Ten Things Thursday

1.  CrossFit was super fun this morning.  I love all of the trainers, but my favorite was there today.  Plus we did atlas stone work.  Here is what I mean:

These always make me feel so badass.  And here are the bruises to show for it!

These are my shoulders even though it is hard to tell.  Looks like I have some scary rash.  Ha!

2.  My friends at work got Chipotle for lunch yesterday and even though I wanted some for dinner all day after that, I went home and had my healthy dinner as originally planned.  One of my employees went to Chipotle today and asked if she could pick me up something and I held fast.  I'm so proud!!

3.  We had our work birthday celebration today and they are brought in my favorite cupcakes.  All of the healthy eating and working out makes me feel totally fine eating this joyous treat!  The no Chipotle rule was put into effect as soon as I found out we were getting bundtinis.

4.  I'm a bit of a Stella & Dot fanatic.  These are my two newest purchases...

5.  Rangers beat the Yankees again today!  Woohoo!  They had a real run of bad games, so it is nice to see them winning again.  Although I'm not sure what I'm going to do tonight since there is no game to watch!  #firstworldproblems

 

6.  I believe I have convinced myself to get up early for CrossFit tomorrow.  I don't usually go on Fridays, but I only went twice last week because of the Tulsa trip.

 

7.  We are leaving for Louisiana on the 4th for a few days.  I wonder if I can get myself to go to CrossFit Monday-Wednesday next week.  I will have to make that a goal!

 

8.  Have you ever shopped on Zulily?  I bought a dress but I'm nervous it won't fit.  I have a bad time with stuff off the internet.  Fingers crossed!

 

9.  All of the work is so I can look like this again...

10.  I got a compliment today.  After Godmother & I worked out at lunch, we got on the elevator to go back upstairs.  A cute guy got on with us and he had a Whataburger bag.  We were teasing him that we were going to steal it from him.  Anyway, he said, "I like your heels" with a little smile.  Hmmm...  First, thank you!  Second, do straight guys say heels?  Not sure, but either way it was a compliment.  Here are the heels in question:

Hugs!!



Mini-goal Reached

I got on the scale this morning and even though it is not official weigh in day, I reached one of the mini goals I have set for myself. 

In late February, I got on the scale and was distraught at the number I saw.  I had managed to gain 7 pounds since coming back from the Olympics and that was on top of the 10 pounds I had gained after plastic surgery which was on top of the 10 pounds I gained from my lowest.  I was so upset so I decided to join Weight Watchers. 

The problem was that after a week, I didn't really DO Weight Watchers.  I pretty much just buried my head in the sand and didn't want to face the problem.  Unfortunately, I did that for about 3 1/2 months and managed to gain another 7 pounds.  The sad fact is that if I am not actively working on maintaining my weight, I'm going gain.  I have found that I do a better job of maintaining when my plan is to maintain than when my plan is to lose.  It is a bit mindboggling.

Well, anyway...I have managed to get through that bit of weight I gained after joining Weight Watchers and I'm again going steadily in the right direction.  The key for me will be to stick with it.  Right now I feel in control and right now I feel it is doable.  That is a good feeling.

My next mini goal is 1.8 pounds away and that will put me at my lowest weight this year.  Once I get to that point, I will really feel like I'm getting somewhere. 

Hugs!

Feeling Happy!

I really tried not to be disappointed with my small weight loss from yesterday.  I really did!!  A loss is a loss and that is a good thing.  But I just knew how hard I worked and I was confused by how my body reacted. 

That said, I didn't let it get me down.  I worked out twice yesterday (CrossFit & 30 minutes on the elliptical at lunch) and followed my nutrition plan.  I followed the thought that if I am going to have to work that hard to lose a half pound a week, then I need to get on it because it is going to take a LONG time!

This morning I got on the scale and I was three pounds lower than yesterday.  I'm not going to lie, I was relieved.  I wasn't crazy.  Yesterday's weigh in was a fluke.  Whew!  Now I just need to keep at it.  I'm fired up to possibly have one of my best weight loss weeks evah!  Let's do eet!

This morning at CrossFit, we ran another mile.  I'm happy to say that I was faster than last week by at least 15 seconds.  It is actually even more than that, but I stopped to get my water bottle when I came in the door before I walked over to the clock.  I feel like it is more representative of where I am right now, so that was a good way to continue the morning. 

Tonight BFF & I are going to see Flashdance, the Musical.  I have never seen the movie, but I'm familiar with it.  I'm sure it will be fun to see.

Hugs!

Weigh In Day and other Ramblings

Good morning!

Loss for the week:  0.4 pounds
Total 40 by 40 loss:  3.4 pounds
Total left to lose:  36.6

Not exactly what I was hoping.  My first reaction was disappointment.  How much does it suck to work really hard and not see the results that you want?  I was looking for something in the 1.5-2.0 range, so less than a half pound is a bummer.  BUT...then I realized A. a loss is a loss.  B.  I have lost for two weeks in a row and will be going for three weeks in a row which I have only done once this year and only once last year. 

Onward!  I have my meals planned out for the week.  I think I did a really good job of planning this week.  We shall see how I feel about it by Thursday.  Ha!  I also have my fitness planned for this week, the goal is:

CrossFit - M, T, Th (and Friday if I'm feeling sassy)
Lunch workout - M, W, Th
Jazzercise - W or S if I don't go to CF on F.

Remember that workout I had on Friday?  I knew it was a tough one, but wow...I was SO sore all weekend.  Honestly, I think I overdid it and I was borderline in pain.  My legs and glutes were sore Friday afternoon though Sunday morning and then my abs took over.  I was a little sore this morning, but nothing that would hold me back.  CrossFit wasn't too intense today, but I do feel like I got some good strength training in.  For those that care about that kind of thing, we did Power Cleans (10:00 OTM, 95#), Clean Shrugs (3x5, 115#), & Chin ups.  I'm still using 2 green bands to assist, but it is getting better.

I had a slow weekend so I tried to be a little productive.  I met the Debster for a movie on Saturday morning.  We watched Man of Steel.  I'm not sure if the movie is really good or if he is just really hot, but I enjoyed it.  Sunday afternoon, I worked on my closet a little bit.  I went through all of my shoes and tried to cull out the ones I don't wear anymore.  I have a ton of shoes, people.  Anyway, these are the ones I'm getting rid of:

Most of them are old and worn out sneakers, but there are a few nice work shoes in there too.  In fact, there are a couple of gently used pricey ones in there.  If anyone wears a size 10 and is interested in some new shoes for the price of shipping, I would be glad to take pics and send.

I cooked last night and BFF came over.  I made a Mushroom Cauliflower Pie from Shelly's Eggface blog.  It was pretty good and definitely good on the WW points.  I made it with some ham steak and it was a nice dinner.  I'm looking forward to the leftovers.

Hugs!