Monday, July 29, 2013

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

Saturday, July 27, 2013

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.


 


Thursday, July 25, 2013

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.


Wednesday, July 24, 2013

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*