Crossfit update

Still going strong!!! Today's wod:
Am rap x 20
Deadlift 130# x 5- rx
Box jumps (24") x 10
6 pull ups
6 ring dips

I really need to work on my pull ups:-/ but feeling good about the deads!
I did 7 rounds!!

Crossfit How-To Videos: Squats

Overhead Squat (OHS)

Front Squat

Back Squat

One thing they don't mention, which I have been corrected for is to keep my wrists straight.

Air Squats

How I'm Doin!

So, last week was really tough for me as far as sticking to my diet. Last week I worked Thursday, Friday, Saturday, had Sunday off, worked Monday and Tuesday. I think I ate something I shouldn't have at least once a day. I do remember one day only eating breakfast....and being so busy that I didn't eat anything during my shift. That day I ended up going to Wendys (eek!) and grabbing something on my way home because I was starving and exhausted.

I had Tuesday-Friday off and have gone to a crossfit class everyday. I did half a class today...but one of the girls ended up injuring herself so I took her to the ER where I work. I think if I injured myself I would want someone to help me too, so I'm glad I was there to help her.

So,  I haven't lost anymore weight...I'm steady at 181...and am itching to get under 180! I mean I definitely feel a difference in my body. I noticed my pants kinda slipping off when I was doing burpees yesterday so that's awesome!

I know I shouldn't really focus on the weight and more on the inches...so I'm not discouraged. I just love the fact that I have met some nice people at this gym and we can hold each other accountable for the workouts...and encourage each other during the workouts.
The only thing I want to make sure of is that I'm performing some of these lifts correctly....I'm just going to have to show up early to class and ask the veterans there.

Otherwise, feeling great, feeling strong!

Still week #3 of Crossfit

Feeling pretty good, starting to realize that FORM is better than time. If it isn't challenging enough, add weight...even if it does mean longer time for the WOD. I'm loving the trainers...one of the other girls there mentioned that each trainer has a different style of teaching...and it's true! I love Mary, because she is just a natural teacher and really wants you to do well and the get the best out of the workout. Plus, the basics I am learning right now are actually prepping me for future lifts. So, I'm staying encouraged and looking forward to the future (in crossfit)!

Yesterday's WOD:

Week #3 Crossfit Classes

This was our workout..and the pic underneath are our times/weights we used. I maxed out/benched @110#. I actually used the 24" box and 35# KB the first round and was already struggling. So I had my shorter box ready and used the 20# KB for the other 4 rounds. I'm Jess #2!

So..as far as diet, I've kept clean probably 80% of the time. I just can't keep track of when I cheat...and that's what I need to start doing. I am going to write down the cheat meals on my calendar and try to keep PALEO about 90-95% and just limit myself to 2 cheat meals a week until I lose more weight. I have lost 10# so far, but would like to lose 30# before the end of the year. I'm so glad that the other bootcampers have joined and that I'm not by myself as a newbie! If I was by myself I don't think I would be as motivated. This way I have someone that I have to meet up with...because I told her I was going to be there. This journey is pretty exciting to me...I've never been this excited to workout...I still get butterflies the morning of the workout! I thought the butterflies were just there during the boot camp..but nope, they're still there!

Love the adrenaline rush!

I'm an official crossfitter!

(Of course the pic is not me!) Hahaha I know the title corny, but I signed up to the crossfit gym and took my first class on Weds 10/12/2011!!! We practiced a skill- front squat. I maxed out at 96lbs. It's still a little tricky for me...having to kinda hold it with 2 fingers...I still don't understand the whole weights thing...but it's my first day..so whatever. Then she tried to teach me the snatch. Didn't quite get the movement...so I worked with a 16lb med ball...and did 75 of them. But I didn't say time..so I don't know how long it actually took..lol! Like I said, it was first my day...I didn't know I had to yell time! haha..It was different! This is definitely what I need.

Blair-witch project, crossfit style

Last night's boot camp was amazing. Bear crawls, lunges, broad jumps, sprint around the building (I think that's a mile) and then we ran through a trail in the woods. I found myself falling in behind the leader of the pack, the owner of the gym. Keeping up with his light was my motivation. I didn't want to trip, fall, and especially get left behind in the dark woods! That was crazyyyy fun, and I mean crazy. It was such an adrenaline rush...I swear these workouts leave me wanting more! My quads are screaming at me this morning, though :-)

By the way, I turned in my project last night after the workout but did not turn in the report that was supposed to go with it. I did not enjoy the "vulnerable population" class as much as I wanted to. I'll be catching up on the discussion board and reading in the next couple of weeks. I have got to find my rhythm with these online classes. When I return to school for my Master's degree, I'm going back to a traditional school. But for right now...thanking God for a 2 week break!

Well, off to run a little on my treadmill...then to save lives at work!