Tonight Was All About The Snatch

 

The mental game continues - Having an 8:30pm class gives me far too much time to let my inner voice tell me all the reasons why I shouldn't go to class. Really bad sleep last night due to a terrible ear ache from the wind paddle boarding yesterday and another busy day at work today. Need to prep for the weekend -so much to do and feels like not enough energy to get it done in my free time. Excuses, Excuses.

 

The great thing is I told that voice where to stick it and headed to Crossfit.

 

That annoying voice is getting old real quick. It used to have so much power over me but now it drives me to prove it wrong over and over until hopefully one day that negative lazy voice is gone. 

Tonight we learned about "the snatch" a power move that makes you feel pretty damn strong and powerful while doing it. Funny how I look at these moves while the instructor demonstrates and I think I'm going to kill it and then reality sets in and I have to give the ego a reality check over and over.

 

I'm a competitive person but I realize more and more each class that for now my only competition is myself. I will reap the rewards of what "I" put into each class and I don't look at what weight or how fast other people are doing things. If I give it my all - I will improve and in time I will do amazing things.

 

Time to hit the showers and off to bed. Hoping I'm going to be able to lift my arms tomorrow. :)

 

Tonight's workout "Randy":

75 snatches

My weight: 35lbs bar

My Time: 8:53

Boxing Baby! - Posted July 27, 2013

Well seeing as I could walk properly again this morning I figured I might as well do something productive. Dusting off the pink EVERLASTS that have never been actually used in a class setting. 10am boxing class at crossfit - heading in now. Happy Saturday! 

Update: I can see why people say crossfit is like a family. I've been to many gym's and had several personal trainers trying to beat my weight issue with little or no success. I can honestly say I've had more encouragement and support from everyone at crossfit in this last week than I have my entire life. If you need to get in shape and make a life change try crossfit. It is not only about the physical instruction they provide but it's a total mindset change. Its not easy. You will be sore but it is SO worth it!! Boxing class was amazing and I survived it! Yay.

 

Suck It Up Sister! - Posted July 25, 2013

Just about to head into my third crossfit workout this week. Our trainer told us to get used to being uncomfortable. She wasn't kidding me. My mind is keeps reminding me how tired and sore and it's no big deal to miss one class. It is a scary feeling to say goodbye to the old Angelina but I have to in order to live up to my true potential. So suck up those tears sister and get your ass moving. A beautiful life of health and happiness awaits me but I have to earn it.

Crossfit Class 2 - Posted July 24, 2013

Lets do this!!!! Crossfit class #2...even more scared this time because now I know what to expect. Thighs still killing me. Yikes!

Try And Tell Me - I Can't! - Posted July 24, 2013

So my thigh muscles hurt really bad and my legs still feel like jello. The old Angelina would have cancelled class tonight...

Tonight's class will be dedicated to my Dr. Who told me "I know you Angelina, you can't lose weight on your own" when I told him that I will he said, "OK try but if not I'll see you in 6 month and we can talk about surgery".

Oh I'll be back to your office in 6 months - a totally new me.

I love a challenge! *wink*

Ouch! - Posted July 23, 2013

I found a new BFF and his name is Dr. Hoy

Today's Inspiration - Posted July 23, 2013

Crossfit Class 1 - Posted July 22, 2013

I want to capture this moment because I'm pretty sure this workout is going to change my life for the better, forever. Scared to death but ready to give it all I have. The "before" picture... — at Reebok CrossFit FirePower.

Update: 

I survived!! Lets see if I can walk tomorrow

Warm up 400m run
10 pole/wall squats

Skills: Air squats, Front squats, Back squats, Overhead squats

Tonight's workout (WOD)
500m row
40 squats
30 sit-ups
20 push ups (modified military)
10 ring rows

My time: 10:15

Making The Decision To Crossfit - Posted July 18, 2013

 

Wish. Me. Luck.

Do something everyday that scares you! :)

SUP Class - Posted July 18, 2013

Amazing paddle class last night! It was a challenge paddling into the wind getting to the cove but so worth it. I am so hooked.

Inspiration For The Day - Posted July 15, 2013

Do something everyday that scares you! Happy Monday!

SUP Races - Sauble Beach - July 13, 2013

I have fallen in love with Stand Up Paddle Boarding! Now the next step is to be more involved and one way to do that is to go watch the events taking place. Perhaps I'll be on the race line next summer!

Just Do It - Posted July 11, 2013

No time like the present to just start getting things DONE not just dreaming about things anymore. ACTION, ACTION, ACTION!

Setting My First Fitness Goal - Posted July 9, 2013

Reached out to friends on Facebook for some suggestions.

Suggestions please! So I want to set my first fitness goal to work towards for around the November time frame. I want to train for something challenging to really make me work. 5km run? Dirty girl mud run? Something fun... Id love to do the mud run but that is far too advanced. Any suggestions??

40 Down - Many More To Go! :) - Posted July 6, 2013

40lbs down! Shopping is so much more fun! Feeling the fire inside me... Unstoppable!