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!

Last week of Crossfit Boot Camp

I'm feeling super anxious! It's the last week of boot camp. Today and Wednesday....and that's it. I have to join the gym!I have to cancel my other gym membership! I have so much on my mind right now. Finances, cleaning my house, sister-in-law's wedding...and this paper that is due tonight. I have really slacked in the current class I'm in...and I'm unsure why. I just have not been able to focus. Maybe after tonight's workout I'll feel a little more focused...we'll see!!

First 8K race!

Time: 61:51.09

That's not me in the pic by the way. LOL! Although this pic looks like it could be at Virginia Beach. Neptune festival 8K under my belt. I think I did pretty good, considering it was my first race and I didn't technically train for it. I actually also did a unconventional crossfit workout after the run! As far as nutrition..I will have to do more research on what is the best thing to eat before and after intense workouts. I ate a sweet potato and banana before the race. After the race I ate another banana, 1/2 protein shake. After the crossfit workout (about 30 mins later) I ate another banana, grilled chicken with avocado, coconut water. I watched a little bit of TV, got up and cramped like hell! I don't think my husband sympathizes well, I had to ask please, like a begging please...for water, motrin, and a massage. He got me those, thank God without too much grief.

Feeling super accomplished!