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And 4 months later....

I’m back. Kinda Why does this keep happening?? I would love LOVE to keep this up instead taking random breaks through out the year.

Someone please help me!!

In the meantime, I’ll try to help myself. I gave myself a goal to keep moving every day for the month of December. To try and get myself back into the habit of working out. Because I love it. Like, really really love working out. But I don’t do it enough for it to be a habit yet.

But I want to try and get there.

I’ll be going to crossfit for the first time since October 8th.

Oh snap, that’s 2 months to the day! It’s meant to be!!!! I’ll let you know how it goes!!

Motivated Needed

Reading back over my blog from April makes me smile. I need to get back in that head space again.

And soon!!!

Funny enough, I was going to cancel my crossfit membership but it auto renews. And it renewed for another 3 months yesterday. So, I’m going to try and see that as a push in the right direction.

Tomorrow will be September

Ouch.

So, it may look like I’ve slacked off since May, but I it hasn’t been that long!!!

I actually did the Murph May 31st, which was CRAZY! (1 Mile rule, 100 pull ups, 200 push ups, 300 squats, 1 mile run).

Then I renewed my crossfit membership for June, July, and August.

For June, I went on vacation for a week but I was going about 3-4 times a week.

In July, same thing... checking my attendence, I went every 2 days!

August was truly the month I started to slack off. I injuried myself during an Overhead Squat movement and was out for like 1 week. Then I just didn’t go back the following week. And THAT, is where my sprial happened.

I think I went maybe 5 times this whole month. :(

My friend that was going with me basically stopped in June, I stopped going to morning workouts and my negative nancy started kicking in.

“This place is too far away”.

“It costs too much money”.

“You aren’t seeing results fast enough”

Now, I’m thinking about not renewing my membership.

Crossfit was my happy place. (Once I was done.) I never regretted a workout. Not even the one where I got hurt.

Someone tell me I’m making a mistake not going back. :(

Let's get this straight, girls:

Cardio: Required for fat loss. HIIT is said to be the most effective cardio for fat loss.

Strength/Weight training: Required for toning and definition. You won’t get abs or lean-looking legs without strong muscles. Lift heavy.

Good nutrition: Required for all of the above. Always remember, 70% diet, 30% exercise. Keep your intake in check.

The “Beach Body” requires all three of these elements. No matter how much cardio you do, if you eat like shit and do no strength work, you will not get the toned, lean, slim body you are after. If you eat fantastically, but do zero exercise, your body won’t really do an awful lot of changing.

It’s not easy, but it’s worth it:

~Cass

Workout Summary Week of May 2-8

Monday: WOD 16 m cap 7 Handstand Push-Ups (I used the box), 10 push-ups (I did knee push ups), 15 Wall-Balls (I used 10 pound ball) (I finished in 10:39)

I was able to get into a hand stand position against the wall today!!

Tuesday: WOD 1 mile run (in the rain)

Wednesday: WOD 14 mins AMRAP : 6 Burpee Box Jumps 24/20, 12 KB Swings 70/55, 6 Toes To Bar ( I did 6)

Thursday: nothing

Friday: nothing

Saturday: WOD 21 mins EMOM 1st min: 10 cal row, 2nd min: KB swings (I used 30pounds) 3rd min: Ball slams

Sunday: nothing

I do crossfit 5 days in a row!!!!

Time for a break! LOL

I worked out on my birthday

A 6am class.

That’s worthy of an applause.

Birthday Eve WorkOut

Cold. Rain. Darkness.

That’s what I woke up to at 5am this morning and told myself “Self, you’ve gotta go workout NOW so you have time to shop and buy your apple watch after work. :)”

And so I went.

We practiced pull ups. I had two purple bands and the instructor told me it was too light. Wanted me to go for 1 black, 1 red, and 1 purple band. I’m happy I made that adjustment!

Then we practiced deadlifts. I haven’t really tried this workout with heavy weights since crossfit 3 years ago. I made it to 125 pounds 5 sets of 5 reps. I’ll work with that. lol

The WOD was either 2k rower or 1 mile run.

Clearly... VERY clearly, I choose the 1 mile run. In the cold. While it was raining. (me and the rower aren’t friends right now)

It took me WAYYYYY longer than it should have but I never stopped to walk. So I’ll count that as a win as well.

Pep Talk with other members

After Monday’s class, my friend and I met up with some other women members and chatted for a bit. There are some really cool people there!!

One woman, whom I admire both her strength and attitude, was talking to us about consistency (by far the WORST area of my life in EVERY way). She’s been a member for almost 3 years now and told us that increasing her frequency in coming to the gym and modifying her diet sped up her results. And she was very quick to tell us not to fall for any drastic diets... continue to eat what we like but in moderation and focus on portion sizes and increasing protein. Great advice if you ask me.

I didn’t want to go to the gym yesterday. I almost talked myself out of it, falling asleep on the way there. I told myself if I went that I could eat 2 additional chocolate covered pretzels. (That I wasn’t even motivated to eat after I was done!!!)

It’s moments like these that remind me to

KEEP GOING.

Even if I’m tired. Even if I’m scared of a workout. Even if I’m embarrassed.

JUST GO!

Monday workout

The universe HAD to hear me this weekend. They heard the fear, the defeat, the sadness I expressed in the last post and gave me a win.

On Monday (yesterday) we practiced cleans. I definitely had a lower amount of weight but wasn’t as beat up over it as I was this weekend. I really and truly couldn’t go over the 55 pounds I had without compromising form. Maybe it’s because I had a friend there? Maybe it’s because I wasn’t the only beginner in class? Who knows. Then there was the WOD:

5 rounds for time

7 Handstand Push-Ups 10 push-ups 15 Wall-Balls

I scaled it by doing the HSPUs on the box but was able to go a little deeper this time, did my push ups on my knees and did 10 pounds for the wall balls.

And finished in 10:39 when the cap was 16 minutes. I felt phenomenal.

Then, I talked to the instructor about wanting to practice attempting to get in the handstand. Then I punked out once I got to the wall. He demonstrated the worst things that could happen as long as I kept my hands straights and prompted me to try it.

I.DID.IT !!!! I picked both legs off the floor and got into a handstand!!!!!

I needed that win. And I’m thanking the God and the universe I got it!!!

Workout Summary - Week of Sun April 24 -May 1

Monday: nothing

Tuesday: WOD For Time: 50 Calorie Row, 50 Box Jumps 24"/20", 50 Kettlebell Swings 55/35 (I did 25) , 50 Push ups and I did the butts and guts class at work

Wednesday: WOD 10 - 9 - 8 - 7 - 6 - 5 - 4 - 3 - 2 -1 Push Press 135/95, Toes to Bar (I did sit ups), Burpees

Thursday: nothing

Friday: nothing

Saturday: WOD Team workout 14 mins 8 Burpees, 10 Box Jumps, 12 Wall Balls 20/14 (I did 10 pounds)

Sunday: WOD: 14m AMRAP 10 Ketllebell swings 70/55# (I did 35), 15 Push-ups, 30 double-unders ( I did 90 singles)

I remember this feeling...

Feeling like I would never get better. Feeling so super weak in comparison to everyone else.

The last few WODs were partner workouts. And I really don’t like partnering with anyone. There aren’t any people that are at the same level as me. I’m the weakest link. At least I feel that way.

I really enjoyed the app Wodify, to track my progress for workouts so I could easily spot gains. But it also showcases where other women (and men) are in their progress for each WOD and warmup.

I understand that they’ve been doing this longer than me. I know that they started from where I am right now. I know that I will get stronger.

But even still, I’m having a really hard time RIGHT NOW with where they are vs where I am. I know I shouldn’t be doing that, but let’s be real here. Everyone does it. Truth be told, I’m kind of embarrassed. Yesterday we were doing shoulder press, to push press, to split jerks for our warm up. I could barely do 35 pounds for my shoulder press. I was clearly the person with the least amount of weight on my bar. Everyone else was able to partner up but I couldn’t. Next person above me (in wodify, so all the girls that did that warmup for the day, not just the class I was in) was doing 60 pounds.

Almost double.

I feel like a very little fish in a very big pond.

I slipped a little this week

I managed to get in 2 days of crossfit, Tuesday and Wednesday, then my period came and the “I don’t feel like doing anything but sleeping” kicked in and Thursday and today are basically done for.

It doesn’t help that today’s workout is a 3 partner one with rowing.... Oh, let me tell you about my rowing experience.

So, I believe it was tuesday’s WOD that called for rowing.

50 calorie row

50 box jumps

50 kettle bell swings

50 push ups

I was DRENCHED in sweat at the end of this. All because of the damn rower.

I’ve always done rowing using the meters or time to tell me when to stop (ie, I’ll row for 1 mile/1609 meters or for a set time). This time we were using calories. I said sure why not.

I was going the same pace as the girl and guy on either side of me, but my calorie numbers were turning over SOOO SLOWLY!!! It took me TWICE as long to get to 50 calories as ALL the girls and guys in there. And since that was the first exercise, I was behind the whole time. I’ve been last to complete a workout before, but I was overjoyed to even complete the last one. This time I was frustrated and embarrassed (maybe my period had something to do with it?? Who knows.

Today’s workout is like 100 calorie row, 100 deadlifts, 80 calorie row, 80 hang power cleans, 60 calorie row 60 front squats, etc etc. And each team member goes at ONE AT A TIME.

Nope. I’m not signing up for that kind of dependency. So that’s why I’m not doing today’s workout. Maybe I’ll sneak a little 15-20 min workout in at home.

My first time meal prepping!!!!

#crossfit #mealprep #fitgirls #fitblr

Monday- Missed workout

I'm super sad. Riding the train now to get home. My plan was to go to the PM Crossfit class. So I didn't do any training at work. In the late afternoon my bestie called with tickets to a Mets game in NYC and wanted me to come!! Gym or spontaneous bestie time?? I choose bestie time. :) But I'm still sad I didn't work out today. It's 11pm and I'm about 30 mins from home....

Workout Summary - Week of Sun April 17-24

Sunday: Rest day ( was in Cali. Flew back to NJ that night)

Monday: Crossfit: WOD 12 Minute AMRAP 10 Push ups, 15 Wall Balls (used 10lb), 20 Double Unders (I did 60 singles)

Tuesday: Butts and Guts class at my gym

Wednesday: Crossfit: WOD 10 - 9 - 8 - 7 - 6 - 5 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 1 Thruster 115/85 Burpees, Then, 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 Handstand Push ups (I used the box), Toes to Bar (I did 10 ab mat sit ups for each set)

Thursday: Crossfit WOD: 30 Double-Unders, (did a mix of double and single unders) 15 Power Snatches (used 35Ibs) and cardio sculpt class at my gym

Friday: Yoga

Saturday: Crossfit WOD: 6 rounds, 400m Run, 21 KB swings (used 30 and 25 lbs), 12 Pull ups (used 2 purple bands)

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