Wednesday

So on our CFFM site today there was a lovely picture of me from a year and a half ago. It was right before my first crossfit competition. SHITTTT. Is all I could say. I could not believe how cut I was. At that time, I was in the best Crossfit shape of my life. I was pulling doubles at the gym, doing yoga and eating clean. Training was my life and my focus...
Looking back I also remember how beat up I was, how I wasn't eating enough for my body to recover, how I was always getting injured, how I was never happy with the way I looked and how I lost touch with my happiness and my husband...
There is a balance to find in life and like many of us, I am still searching for it. Both with my fitness and my nutrition. I may not look the same as I once did, but I have been working on me, and I'm in a much better place mentally. The physical part will come...
Today was 5 rep max deadlifts. Love deads. My old PR was 265 x 5 but since it's been since the middle of May since I've deadlifted, I decided that my goal was 230. Got it. Yeah. 4 sets of 12 on the ring pull ups and we called it a day. Shout out to the 6am newbies who hit their goals and of course my girl Sarah who always tears it up!!

Zone bar
Hamburger with cheese, apple, avocado--It was a toss together b-fast:)
Salad with fish, nuts, avocado
Apple with PB-It was real pb Jiff:)
PB-Love my peanut butter
Chicken, salad, cheese, pita chips

Tuesday

My muscles are coming around and the soreness is getting more manageable, finally! This morning was a short WOD of 3 rounds of ground to overhead at 65lbs, 200yrd shuttle sprints. I thought about going heavier but then I decided against it. Maybe I should have pushed myself...hmmm
We ran a mile for recovery. I need to seriously start running again, my endurance stinks!! One thing at a time right? We'll get there. Thinking I might catch a little yoga tonight, I could use the stretching.

fish, some turkey, apple, veggies
Colorful salad, lunch meat, cheese, avocado
Pita chips with hummus
beef, veggies, pita chips, hummus
Sugar Free Fudge pop

The Weekend update

Does moving count as a WOD?? Well shoot it should. I'm pooped after a weekend end of packing and unpacking. It's amazing how much "stuff" you can collect. For some reason I have such a hard time tossing things away...Chad is the opposite. Good thing he was at work while I helped the movers:) Anyhow our new house is little and cute but I love it. It just feels more homey, and I am excited about this new chapter in our lives. Once I get settled, life will be good and less stressful. Had some cheats this weekend as we celebrated our 5 year anniversary. Melting pot and an entire bottle of wine for myself sets the stage:) I haven't laughed that hard with my husband in a long time...we needed it.
Back in it this morning! Snatches-Didn't feel very smooth this morning. I felt extremely slow and wasn't getting under the bar. Onto 8 min AMRAP of 10 KBS at 24kl, 10 hand release burpees. Love it!

1/2 zone bar
Fish, apple, nuts
Lunch with Stacy at Johnny Malloys-Cobb Salad with chicken-YUMMY
Snack attack-Diet coke, pita chips
Chicken, veggies and pita chips with hummus
Sugar free fudge pop
The pita chips were so good, I just couldn't put them away!!

Thursday-Patience

Some days are better then others, what are you going to do? After today's workout I have decided to take my frustrations (with life and my fitness) and turn them into my fuel. I expected pull ups, overhead squats, running, everything to feel and be like it use to. I forgot how much time I had once dedicated to getting there. Being in "shape" and staying in shape is not an easy task and it doesn't happen overnight. It's a lot of ups, downs, sweat, determination and patience. Where I am at is where I am at.....own it and move on. Sounds so simple doesn't it?
I have been struggling with this. I have decided to approach the wod's with a different attitude and just do the best I can and be happy with that. Shoot at least I am doing it while others sleep in or watching tv:) It might take longer then I had hoped but I'll get there. Thanks for the support 6am!

Turkey burger, 1/2 apple, nuts
Eggs, peach, nuts

Wednesday

Sometimes I look at the WOD and think...Is Jason trying to kill me??? I was dreading this workout from the moment I saw it on my phone last night. I was grumpy and Chad wanted to know why....6 rounds-400m 25 burpees. I am working on my mental toughness and this was a true test for me. It's getting better, I still have a long way to go, but it's getting better. Believing in yourself is the key to a healthy and happy life. When it was over I was happy and felt good. It's amazing what you can push your body to do. So glad I didn't get involved with chad's dinner last night of pizza and wings. Just one chicken wing for me and that was the end of it.
Eggs, peach, nuts
Ground turkey, veggies, hummus, nuts

Tuesday

The thrusters have hit my legs and we had back squats this morning! Yes I can hardly wait for tomorrow... Good to be back at the gym, really. I have missed it. More weight then last week on the back squats so that was good. Hypers, back extensions and a little run/walk. I am hoping to make it to yoga tonight. We'll see what the day brings.

Egg, peach, nuts
Egg white omelet with spinach, tomatoes, turkey and cheese side of fruit

Monday-Already??

So the weekend went by so fast! Missed the Hero WOD b/c I had to work but ended up at Lindsay's house for the CFFM party. Great party guys, I had wayyy to much fun. I went a little overboard with the alcohol and paid for it on Sunday. This is why MK doesn't drink liquor anymore:)
Back to the grind today. The RX weight for women usually is not to bad for me. However when it comes to thrusters that's a whole different story. I struggled big time this morning. But when it was over glad I decided to push myself on the weight. I need to get my strength back so I'm just trying to suck it up. Although I am thinking my legs are probably going to feel like they did last week. OUCH. This week starts the food log.....
Egg, nuts
eggs, peach, a few veggies with hummus, nuts, coffee
Salad , egg, ground turkey, peach
fish, veggies with hummus
This evening I was super hungry all night....not sure why?
Turkey burger, veggies, paleo crunch
Paleo crunch, sugar free fudge bar