I do Crossfit for me.
I don't do it because it annoys you and you hate it.
I do it because I enjoy a challenge and the hard work you have to put into it.
I do it for the self-confidence that it has given me, which I never had nor knew what it felt like.
I do it because no matter what shape and size you are we're all there for the same reason, to get fit and be fit.
I do it because I like setting goals for myself and celebrating when I've reached them.
I choose to check in via social media as a way to keep myself accountable.
I enjoy seeing others succeed in their goals they've set for themselves, and I like cheering them on along the way.
I like being apart of a community that gives back to various charities and to our very own community.
I love the extended family I have received because of Crossfit.
I Crossfit for me.
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Monday, October 28, 2013
You down with ATP? Ya you know me!
I've been taking ATP Mechanix Pre and Post Supplements for about a month now.
In order to test out ATP's fullest capabilities, I cut off my other post supplements.
The first week I felt a difference; I wasn't feeling "full" or "heavy" after taking my post and the pre gave me more energy that would kick in right when I felt my feet were dragging.
The true test though would be how I would feel after my competition.
My first competition on the way home I felt sick, light headed, wanted to vomit; yes some of this was my diet wasn't quiet dialed in, but the next day I felt like I wanted to DIE! My body was so sore I couldn't move and I took a week off from the gym.
Well today, 2 days after my competition I feel GOLDEN, ready to kick ass and get back to training for Battle of the Boxes next month! Yesterday I had very minimal soreness, and today I have none at all!
When I say ATP Mechanix is like gold, I mean it! Now what are you waiting for!? Go get some!
Visit ATP's website to make your purchase: http://atpmechanix.com/
In order to test out ATP's fullest capabilities, I cut off my other post supplements.
The first week I felt a difference; I wasn't feeling "full" or "heavy" after taking my post and the pre gave me more energy that would kick in right when I felt my feet were dragging.
The true test though would be how I would feel after my competition.
My first competition on the way home I felt sick, light headed, wanted to vomit; yes some of this was my diet wasn't quiet dialed in, but the next day I felt like I wanted to DIE! My body was so sore I couldn't move and I took a week off from the gym.
Well today, 2 days after my competition I feel GOLDEN, ready to kick ass and get back to training for Battle of the Boxes next month! Yesterday I had very minimal soreness, and today I have none at all!
When I say ATP Mechanix is like gold, I mean it! Now what are you waiting for!? Go get some!
Visit ATP's website to make your purchase: http://atpmechanix.com/
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Beach Bash Competition
I competed in my second Crossfit Competition yesterday; Crossfit Inferno's 2nd Annual Beach Bash!
I had an AMAZING time, competing against some strong women in my division and getting to hang out and cheer on friends/teammates!
I finished in 7th place which I'm pretty stoked about!
I gave each event everything I had, and left it all out there.. I felt like all the hard work I put into my training really showed.
My favorite event of the day was, "Sand Stones". You had to get as many reps as possible of stone over shoulder in 1 min after doing a 60m sprint. I was able to get 1 rep of the 95# atlas stone, which was a lot heavier than I thought! And I'm pretty sure I was the only female yelling each time the weight got heavier! Haha here's a video my sister shot..
In order to prepare myself for this competition, I did each WOD's a total of 3 times... Just kidding! I didn't do ANY of them. I had never even done SUP boarding until the morning of; which is a BLAST!
During my warm up time before the comp I decided to test out the "wobble stick" and 1 rep of the thrusters I banged my nose. Thankfully today, I do not have any black eyes.. just a bruised nose and pride ;)
This was one of the BEST competitions ever and I'm not just saying that because my Inferno fam put it on. So much thought went into this to make it a great event. I love how Bill and Danica challenged every one of us with each event, taking us out of our comfort zones and making us get comfortable with the uncomfortable. Thank you guys!
Thank you to everyone; family, friends, judges for all your encouraging words as I faced each event! I could hear everyone of you which helped me push myself to keep going!
I had an AMAZING time, competing against some strong women in my division and getting to hang out and cheer on friends/teammates!
I finished in 7th place which I'm pretty stoked about!
I gave each event everything I had, and left it all out there.. I felt like all the hard work I put into my training really showed.
My favorite event of the day was, "Sand Stones". You had to get as many reps as possible of stone over shoulder in 1 min after doing a 60m sprint. I was able to get 1 rep of the 95# atlas stone, which was a lot heavier than I thought! And I'm pretty sure I was the only female yelling each time the weight got heavier! Haha here's a video my sister shot..
In order to prepare myself for this competition, I did each WOD's a total of 3 times... Just kidding! I didn't do ANY of them. I had never even done SUP boarding until the morning of; which is a BLAST!
During my warm up time before the comp I decided to test out the "wobble stick" and 1 rep of the thrusters I banged my nose. Thankfully today, I do not have any black eyes.. just a bruised nose and pride ;)
This was one of the BEST competitions ever and I'm not just saying that because my Inferno fam put it on. So much thought went into this to make it a great event. I love how Bill and Danica challenged every one of us with each event, taking us out of our comfort zones and making us get comfortable with the uncomfortable. Thank you guys!
Thank you to everyone; family, friends, judges for all your encouraging words as I faced each event! I could hear everyone of you which helped me push myself to keep going!
Saturday, October 19, 2013
Give Yourself Credit
I tend to beat myself up, mentally.
I never give myself credit where credit is due.
I've been upping my weights this past week to get me out of my comfort zone.
Learning to be comfortable with the uncomfortable.
If I don't get as many rounds in an AMRAP or don't finish the WOD in the allotted time frame, I walk out beating myself up; telling myself I could have done better, to try harder next time, and keep pushing through once I hit that wall.
When in reality, I should really take a moment to pat myself on the back. I've come a long way from when I first started. I've worked my ass off to get here. I should remember that not everyday will be AWESOME times and PR's. Not everyday will be perfect. Some days will be harder than others, but as long as I show up and give it my best that's all that matters.
I'm proud of myself this week for stepping things up, and feel I will not only a better athlete, but a stronger individual once I learn to give myself credit.
Saturday, October 12, 2013
Bar Muscle What!?
I tend to dream about my goals...
Lately they've been having to do with Crossfit.
In my dreams I accomplish my goals with ease, and no struggle what so ever.
Obviously real life is never that easy or we would never have goals to work towards or things to get better at.
As my previous post listed I have a couple goals I wanted to check off my list before I hit my year mark with Inferno...
Well today was a GLORIOUS day!
It started off by waking up at 530am.... On a Saturday.... WIDE awake.
I let the cat out.. adjusted the pillows to surf my ipad.. My typical morning when preparing to either a) go to the gym or b) go to work.
I left the house extra early today due to the Pioneer Day Parade going on in the lovely town of El Paso de Robles (it's a day where people dress up as pioneers and ride tractors around downtown.. just to sum it up for you) and I didn't want to have to deal with traffic. Since I was early I took a stroll and grabbed a lovely Almond Milk Cappuccino and a tasty Paleo treat from Cloud 9 Coffee.
Saturday mornings are the days that I take a mobility class; tend to areas that are sore and tight, and for me I focus on my hips and shoulders since I'm FREAKISHLY double jointed (apparently not ALL humans can create angel wings with their shoulder blades... just found that out a couple years ago). Afterwards my husband, Chris, and I were going to head to the parade and finish watching the last of the parade come through. Well selective hearing got the best of him, and by the time he headed to the box to meet me the parade had to be over. I wanted to do "Sally Up" to front squats (I'm working on getting legs like Miranda Oldroyd haha) so I hung around for a bit and waited until my coaches, Bill and Danica, along with another Infernite were done doing the WOD.
The second part of the WOD for today was max bar muscle ups... One of my goals I'm working on to accomplish before I hit my year anniversary.
Today was the day I would again attempt bar muscle ups without the band!
First time.... Fail.
Second time.... Danica assisted (no pun intended) me.
Third time..... Well just watch the video :)
Bar Muscle Up..... Check!
I am on a freaking high from this... so of course I wanted to attempt ring muscle ups. After a few ugly attempts, and a freakishly weird fall this is the closest I got.
Today was a reminder for me, that no matter how high I set my goals I can accomplish anything I put my mind to. Hard work and determination paid off!
Philippians 4:13 - "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"
Goal update: I WILL get 1 muscle up by the end of this week. :)
Obviously real life is never that easy or we would never have goals to work towards or things to get better at.
As my previous post listed I have a couple goals I wanted to check off my list before I hit my year mark with Inferno...
Well today was a GLORIOUS day!
It started off by waking up at 530am.... On a Saturday.... WIDE awake.
I let the cat out.. adjusted the pillows to surf my ipad.. My typical morning when preparing to either a) go to the gym or b) go to work.
I left the house extra early today due to the Pioneer Day Parade going on in the lovely town of El Paso de Robles (it's a day where people dress up as pioneers and ride tractors around downtown.. just to sum it up for you) and I didn't want to have to deal with traffic. Since I was early I took a stroll and grabbed a lovely Almond Milk Cappuccino and a tasty Paleo treat from Cloud 9 Coffee.
Saturday mornings are the days that I take a mobility class; tend to areas that are sore and tight, and for me I focus on my hips and shoulders since I'm FREAKISHLY double jointed (apparently not ALL humans can create angel wings with their shoulder blades... just found that out a couple years ago). Afterwards my husband, Chris, and I were going to head to the parade and finish watching the last of the parade come through. Well selective hearing got the best of him, and by the time he headed to the box to meet me the parade had to be over. I wanted to do "Sally Up" to front squats (I'm working on getting legs like Miranda Oldroyd haha) so I hung around for a bit and waited until my coaches, Bill and Danica, along with another Infernite were done doing the WOD.
The second part of the WOD for today was max bar muscle ups... One of my goals I'm working on to accomplish before I hit my year anniversary.
Today was the day I would again attempt bar muscle ups without the band!
First time.... Fail.
Second time.... Danica assisted (no pun intended) me.
Third time..... Well just watch the video :)
Bar Muscle Up..... Check!
I am on a freaking high from this... so of course I wanted to attempt ring muscle ups. After a few ugly attempts, and a freakishly weird fall this is the closest I got.
Today was a reminder for me, that no matter how high I set my goals I can accomplish anything I put my mind to. Hard work and determination paid off!
Philippians 4:13 - "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"
Goal update: I WILL get 1 muscle up by the end of this week. :)
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Hump Daaaaay!
Woot woot!
Alright who's excited!?
It's almost Friday; the work week is almost done!
Today I got up and headed to the gym to attend the 530am class.. I got REALLY pumped up and motivated after watching the Crossfit video, "Beauty in Strength" last night!
Here is the video if you didn't already see it on my Facebook page:
It again reminded me to keep going, don't stop, and when the non crossfitting haters start chirping... Go even harder!
Here are a few of my goals before I hit my year my one year mark with Crossfit Inferno:
Butterfly pull-ups (I have the movement down, just need to figure out how to string the dang things together and NOT kip!)
Muscle-ups (rings and bar)
Double unders (I can do 5 in a row so that's a start but I want to be able to do 20 in a row)
Clean and Jerk my body weight (even if it's just my 1 rep max!)
What are your goals? What's stopping you from achieving them?
Learn to stand up against that little voice in your head that tells you you can't and push yourself to the limit. No one is stopping you, but YOU!
Go for it! Get after it! :)
Alright who's excited!?
It's almost Friday; the work week is almost done!
Today I got up and headed to the gym to attend the 530am class.. I got REALLY pumped up and motivated after watching the Crossfit video, "Beauty in Strength" last night!
Here is the video if you didn't already see it on my Facebook page:
It again reminded me to keep going, don't stop, and when the non crossfitting haters start chirping... Go even harder!
Here are a few of my goals before I hit my year my one year mark with Crossfit Inferno:
Butterfly pull-ups (I have the movement down, just need to figure out how to string the dang things together and NOT kip!)
Muscle-ups (rings and bar)
Double unders (I can do 5 in a row so that's a start but I want to be able to do 20 in a row)
Clean and Jerk my body weight (even if it's just my 1 rep max!)
What are your goals? What's stopping you from achieving them?
Learn to stand up against that little voice in your head that tells you you can't and push yourself to the limit. No one is stopping you, but YOU!
Go for it! Get after it! :)
Monday, October 7, 2013
Palio?
I think it's cute (yea I say cute because I'm a GIRL.. and things can be cute.. except in the gym.. Kettlebells aren't cute) when I hear people call paleo, palio!
What is Paleo?
Paleolithic diet/lifestyle (for me it's a lifestyle, not a diet) also known as the Caveman Diet, Primal, Hunter-Gatherer is based on the paleolithic era; eating lean proteins, fruits and vegetables, and healthy fats. Pretty much if the cavemen couldn't eat it... You can't either!
This as I will call it.. lifestyle.. teaches us to eat whole, natural, unprocessed foods steering clear of refined foods, trans fats and sugars. Foods you are not allowed to eat are dairies, grains, processed food & sugars, legumes (such as beans & peanuts), starches, and alcohol.
What you say? Isn't wine paleo?
Depending on what your ending goals are, I would refrain from all alcohol in general. Although if you want to drink I would stick with 1 glass of red wine... Not the whole bottle.
First thing to get started: Throw everything thing out that is on the DO NOT CONSUME list.
I know depressing. But having that food in your cabinet will lead you to temptation.
Second: When shopping for food buy no more than two weeks worth of food. It might be annoying to go grocery shopping every 2 weeks, but you'll get over it when you get the hang of things. The foods you're buying are fresh so purchasing items in large quantities that you might not be able to eat quickly will be no bueno for you and your wallet. But again, I could be wrong, this is only what I do and I'm just giving you suggestions.
Third and lastly, look up a few Paleo blogs and purchase Paleo cookbooks and get to cooking!
For those that are making this a lifestyle, start your diet off by eating strict. After the first 3 weeks once you get the hang of things give yourself 1 meal a week for you to use as a cheat. Unless you're balls to the wall and want to live a clean living life.. Then freaking HIGH FIVE, because YOU'RE AWESOME! Now if I wasn't doing the Lurong Paleo Challenge, you bet your ass I'd be eating a freaking cookie if I wanted. Or a few pieces of the 3 1/2 pound bag of tootsie rolls my husband MADE me buy him. Ugh! (I actually almost hid it from him this morning on my way to the gym tehehe)
I hope this helps for some of you who are curious about what paleo is and how to get started!
Good luck! :) :)
Xoxo!
What is Paleo?
Paleolithic diet/lifestyle (for me it's a lifestyle, not a diet) also known as the Caveman Diet, Primal, Hunter-Gatherer is based on the paleolithic era; eating lean proteins, fruits and vegetables, and healthy fats. Pretty much if the cavemen couldn't eat it... You can't either!
This as I will call it.. lifestyle.. teaches us to eat whole, natural, unprocessed foods steering clear of refined foods, trans fats and sugars. Foods you are not allowed to eat are dairies, grains, processed food & sugars, legumes (such as beans & peanuts), starches, and alcohol.
What you say? Isn't wine paleo?
Depending on what your ending goals are, I would refrain from all alcohol in general. Although if you want to drink I would stick with 1 glass of red wine... Not the whole bottle.
First thing to get started: Throw everything thing out that is on the DO NOT CONSUME list.
I know depressing. But having that food in your cabinet will lead you to temptation.
Second: When shopping for food buy no more than two weeks worth of food. It might be annoying to go grocery shopping every 2 weeks, but you'll get over it when you get the hang of things. The foods you're buying are fresh so purchasing items in large quantities that you might not be able to eat quickly will be no bueno for you and your wallet. But again, I could be wrong, this is only what I do and I'm just giving you suggestions.
Third and lastly, look up a few Paleo blogs and purchase Paleo cookbooks and get to cooking!
For those that are making this a lifestyle, start your diet off by eating strict. After the first 3 weeks once you get the hang of things give yourself 1 meal a week for you to use as a cheat. Unless you're balls to the wall and want to live a clean living life.. Then freaking HIGH FIVE, because YOU'RE AWESOME! Now if I wasn't doing the Lurong Paleo Challenge, you bet your ass I'd be eating a freaking cookie if I wanted. Or a few pieces of the 3 1/2 pound bag of tootsie rolls my husband MADE me buy him. Ugh! (I actually almost hid it from him this morning on my way to the gym tehehe)
I hope this helps for some of you who are curious about what paleo is and how to get started!
Good luck! :) :)
Xoxo!
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Dump your Diet
I wish I saw this years ago....
I'm happy to say that Crossfit has helped me beat a horrible demon of mine...
Body Image.
Growing up I thought in order to be considered pretty, beautiful or attractive you had to be skinny.
I would do ANYTHING and EVERYTHING to get there.
My mind was so warped by how I thought society wanted me to look.
And it wasn't until 2 months ago I threw the scale away. A huge sigh of relief came off my chest the moment I did it.
Negative memories surround that ugly scale...
I'd wake up in the morning stand on the scale, and hate the numbers I saw. I would tell myself, "You gained 5lbs.. How can you lose that in a couple of days to a week?" I would yo-yo diet to get back to that number that my brain was fixated on. If my pelvic bones did not stick out I felt "fat". I was never happy with how I looked. Sometimes I would cry and I wouldn't want to leave the house due to not feeling happy with how I felt about myself.
My now husband gave me the BIGGEST reality check, and I don't even think he realizes he did it. He received a text message of my now idol, Christmas Abbott, saying how hot she was. I asked him who texted him, and saw the message and specifically told him, "SERIOUSLY!? Women with muscles look DISGUSTING. You think that looks hot?" Deep down I knew she was gorgeous, but had my own mindset of how women should look. He said to me, "To be completely honest with you, I think women who are fit are far more attractive than stick thin women." Here I was striving to be thin to be "pretty" and have my soon to be husband think I'm "attractive" when in reality I'm doing the complete opposite! I was making myself unhappy, and miserable in order to achieve a certain look.
A couple months after hearing this is when I started Crossfit. I have never been so happy not only with how I feel about my body, but how I feel about myself. It has completely changed my life for the better, and I'm thankful for that! I hope that by sharing my struggles in life, that I can help at least one other person that is going through the same destructive path I did. Today is a new day, start today!
On a happier note....
Guess what day it is today!?!?
HUMP DAY!!!!!
Make it a good one :)
Xoxo!
I'm happy to say that Crossfit has helped me beat a horrible demon of mine...
Body Image.
Growing up I thought in order to be considered pretty, beautiful or attractive you had to be skinny.
I would do ANYTHING and EVERYTHING to get there.
My mind was so warped by how I thought society wanted me to look.
And it wasn't until 2 months ago I threw the scale away. A huge sigh of relief came off my chest the moment I did it.
Negative memories surround that ugly scale...
I'd wake up in the morning stand on the scale, and hate the numbers I saw. I would tell myself, "You gained 5lbs.. How can you lose that in a couple of days to a week?" I would yo-yo diet to get back to that number that my brain was fixated on. If my pelvic bones did not stick out I felt "fat". I was never happy with how I looked. Sometimes I would cry and I wouldn't want to leave the house due to not feeling happy with how I felt about myself.
My now husband gave me the BIGGEST reality check, and I don't even think he realizes he did it. He received a text message of my now idol, Christmas Abbott, saying how hot she was. I asked him who texted him, and saw the message and specifically told him, "SERIOUSLY!? Women with muscles look DISGUSTING. You think that looks hot?" Deep down I knew she was gorgeous, but had my own mindset of how women should look. He said to me, "To be completely honest with you, I think women who are fit are far more attractive than stick thin women." Here I was striving to be thin to be "pretty" and have my soon to be husband think I'm "attractive" when in reality I'm doing the complete opposite! I was making myself unhappy, and miserable in order to achieve a certain look.
A couple months after hearing this is when I started Crossfit. I have never been so happy not only with how I feel about my body, but how I feel about myself. It has completely changed my life for the better, and I'm thankful for that! I hope that by sharing my struggles in life, that I can help at least one other person that is going through the same destructive path I did. Today is a new day, start today!
On a happier note....
Guess what day it is today!?!?
HUMP DAY!!!!!
Make it a good one :)
Xoxo!
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