I almost forgot the ass kicking that was this weekend and my achievement! The workout on Saturday was 5 rounds: 400m run, 15 overhead squats (arms locked out overhead with 65 lbs on the bar) and 15 kettlebell swing. Normally I use the 32ish pound kettlebell because that is what is prescribed for women. However, coach Rich made Janessa and I use the 54 pound bell, the one Matt uses! I was pretty proud that 1: I didn't puke and 2: I used that bad boy for the whole workout!
This is a last ditch effort to get ready for sectionals, but I am being real and know that this year is not MY year for sectionals. Will I try all of the workouts and give them my all? yes! Do I expect to place very high? No. I do expect to do decent in the Oregon Games this summer though and next year, well watch out 2012 because I have my eye on you!!!
Monday, January 31, 2011
Day 30 - Yikes!
Holy crap, I'm already halfway through my challenge! I'll provide an update on the weight loss progress tomorrow, my morning routine was all messed up today! Fingers crossed that I can report that I'm at least close to being halfway there. Life just seems to get in the way. However, today was the first morning where I weighed myself and wasn't up 3-4lbs from the weekend!
I am super excited because today is my first laser hair removal appointment, which is why I worked out at 5:30am this morning! I'm also excited because I got a PR in my deadlift this morning. I am NOT good at mental math, especially at 5:30 in the morning. So as we're working on our 1 rep max I put what I thought was 235 on my bar. Lifted it but it seemed heavy (my old max was 245). I then added enough plates to reach 250 (or so I thought) which would be a PR. I tried my hardest to lift that damn bar, but it wouldn't budge! That's when coach Rich comes over and tells me I've added everything all wrong. What I thought was 235 was actually 245 and what I thought was 250 was actually 265. So once I got it all figured it I lifted 250, which is a 5 lb PR! I am really excited about that!
In two weeks we will be redoing the crossfit total, which is your 1 rep max in deadlift, squat and press. Since we started I've added 15lbs to my crossfit total, but I'd like to see that go up over the next two weeks. So, that means I will be working out 2xday, 2-3 a week, yikes!! Nutrition is going to be key as I try to push myself. I know the scale is going to show my hard work PLUS it's exciting to see how much strength I've gained since I started Crossfit!
Now for some odds and ends. First, I changed my hair and I love it! It will take a bit of upkeep to maintain the color, but its super fun and got good reactions at work....just not immediately from the hubbs!
Second, I went to Harvey's Comedy Club on Saturday with a few girlfriends and had a blast! It was a fundraiser for Chief Painter's family and Officer Dodds. A great cause and tons of laughs! I want to go back soon, so much fun! PPD SGT Willi Halliburton put on the fundraiser, such a funny guy!
Third, I am currently reading the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and I love it. I'm not sure what I love more, the book or the fact that I have made time in my day to read, for pleasure, just because I want to read!
I am super excited because today is my first laser hair removal appointment, which is why I worked out at 5:30am this morning! I'm also excited because I got a PR in my deadlift this morning. I am NOT good at mental math, especially at 5:30 in the morning. So as we're working on our 1 rep max I put what I thought was 235 on my bar. Lifted it but it seemed heavy (my old max was 245). I then added enough plates to reach 250 (or so I thought) which would be a PR. I tried my hardest to lift that damn bar, but it wouldn't budge! That's when coach Rich comes over and tells me I've added everything all wrong. What I thought was 235 was actually 245 and what I thought was 250 was actually 265. So once I got it all figured it I lifted 250, which is a 5 lb PR! I am really excited about that!
In two weeks we will be redoing the crossfit total, which is your 1 rep max in deadlift, squat and press. Since we started I've added 15lbs to my crossfit total, but I'd like to see that go up over the next two weeks. So, that means I will be working out 2xday, 2-3 a week, yikes!! Nutrition is going to be key as I try to push myself. I know the scale is going to show my hard work PLUS it's exciting to see how much strength I've gained since I started Crossfit!
Now for some odds and ends. First, I changed my hair and I love it! It will take a bit of upkeep to maintain the color, but its super fun and got good reactions at work....just not immediately from the hubbs!
Second, I went to Harvey's Comedy Club on Saturday with a few girlfriends and had a blast! It was a fundraiser for Chief Painter's family and Officer Dodds. A great cause and tons of laughs! I want to go back soon, so much fun! PPD SGT Willi Halliburton put on the fundraiser, such a funny guy!
Third, I am currently reading the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and I love it. I'm not sure what I love more, the book or the fact that I have made time in my day to read, for pleasure, just because I want to read!
Forth, the hubbs is now solo at Salem! I am so proud of him for making it through FTEP so quickly! Not that I ever doubted him, I mean come on, have you seen his awards shelf?! Lets just put it this way, I DO NOT have an awards shelf and he has one that is completely full and needs a second just to house all of his awards. No, I don't have a complex about it....well maybe there is a little bit of jealousy there!
That's all for now, have a happy and healthy Monday!
Day 27 - Stuck
Okay so I realize that although I love my routine and having everything planned, it's probably not ideal to eat the same things every single day. I'm stuck right now so I need to make myself add a few new items to the menu in an attempt to continue losing at a reasonable rate.
Woo Hoo's and Boo's of the week in summary:
Woo Hoo - Although I might be stuck, I am feeling strong and thinner than before. I am down a total of 5.8 lbs, so yay!
Woo Hoo - It's Friday!
Boo - I've been super stressed this week and am having a difficult time being disciplined at work and staying organized
Boo - My house is a mess which means I need to do some serious cleaning this weekend!
Woo Hoo - I am going to go to my first comedy show this weekend. Even better, it is a fundraiser for Officer Dodds and Chief Painter's family
Boo - I can't add pictures to my blog when I'm at work! Although I guess I am at work, so thats what I get. I should probably be working instead!
Woo Hoo - I bought a laser hair removal groupon awhile ago and have my first session on Monday!
Woo Hoo - I have a totally new hair color, with lots of red it in (picture to come once I get home tonight)
Woo Hoo - I've said no to chocolate cake, cheesecake, doughnuts, fried greesy sandwiches, candy, an entire tray of assorted pastries and an entire tray of desserts....all this week, all at work! Yay me!
Boo - The hubbs is working this weekend (however hopefully he'll get a new shift next week and fingers crossed we have a shared day off!)
Woo Hoo - I ran the dogs last night and plan on running them today as well!
Woo Hoo's and Boo's of the week in summary:
Woo Hoo - Although I might be stuck, I am feeling strong and thinner than before. I am down a total of 5.8 lbs, so yay!
Woo Hoo - It's Friday!
Boo - I've been super stressed this week and am having a difficult time being disciplined at work and staying organized
Boo - My house is a mess which means I need to do some serious cleaning this weekend!
Woo Hoo - I am going to go to my first comedy show this weekend. Even better, it is a fundraiser for Officer Dodds and Chief Painter's family
Boo - I can't add pictures to my blog when I'm at work! Although I guess I am at work, so thats what I get. I should probably be working instead!
Woo Hoo - I bought a laser hair removal groupon awhile ago and have my first session on Monday!
Woo Hoo - I have a totally new hair color, with lots of red it in (picture to come once I get home tonight)
Woo Hoo - I've said no to chocolate cake, cheesecake, doughnuts, fried greesy sandwiches, candy, an entire tray of assorted pastries and an entire tray of desserts....all this week, all at work! Yay me!
Boo - The hubbs is working this weekend (however hopefully he'll get a new shift next week and fingers crossed we have a shared day off!)
Woo Hoo - I ran the dogs last night and plan on running them today as well!
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Day 25 - Back to the daily grind
You will probably find this weird, or at least a few people will. I LOVE my daily routine. I seriously do! The ability to plan out my day and stick to my plan makes me so happy! As long as I can have my day planned out by the time I go to bed the night before, I am a happy girl! I don't do so well with the inability to plan things out, not at all! I eat the same things every day, at pretty much the same time. I do the exact same things each morning, in the exact same order (for the most part) and it makes me happy. My workday isn't always 100% predictable, but my neatly color coordinated to-do list and heavily jotted in notebook helps me prioritize and make it through my day. My Outlook calendar is up to date and each day I generally know what to expect assuming my clients don't get crazy on me!
I don't count my weekends in my planning freakishness as I do enjoy and need time that is open to whatever life throws at me. My house may not be super clean and organized but that's okay because I didn't say I was an organization freak or a clean freak, I am a planning freak. When I have control over my daily plan I feel less stressed, make WAY better eating decisions, have better workouts and generally feel a sense of accomplishment that I stuck to my planned day. Making my lunch and snacks is planned in to my day, going to the gym is planned in to my day. When I have something planned that will throw off my normal routine I find pleasure and joy in the fact that I can plan around it! I'll switch my gym time, get up earlier if needed etc to ensure that I can maintain a planned day and stick to my routine.
The hubbs suffers a bit because of this right now since his schedule is ever changing. If he is up in the morning when I'm used to having the house to myself, I get a little cranky. He was working graveyard for several weeks which allowed me to make small meals for myself in the evening and end each night with a nice hot bath and ample reading time. Last night he was home but I really wanted to stick to my routine. He went and picked up his own dinner and I stuck to my plan!
HOWEVER my planning pays off, I am back to losing weight and feeling great! I'm down a total of 5.6 lbs today, woo hoo! I'm getting my hair done tonight from my soon to be sister in law so I packed extra snacks and changed my workout days so today is my off day instead of Thursday. Now I have to be honest, last night I was set on getting up early this morning and going to the gym at 5:30am, HOWEVER since I always take one day off during the week I just switched my day off.
Wow, I just sounded CRAZY! Haha, just a little truth to throw at you this morning!
Also, sorry for the pictureless posts, when I blog at work (yes I blog at work) I get a server error when I try to upload pictures!
Have a happy and healthy Wednesday!
I don't count my weekends in my planning freakishness as I do enjoy and need time that is open to whatever life throws at me. My house may not be super clean and organized but that's okay because I didn't say I was an organization freak or a clean freak, I am a planning freak. When I have control over my daily plan I feel less stressed, make WAY better eating decisions, have better workouts and generally feel a sense of accomplishment that I stuck to my planned day. Making my lunch and snacks is planned in to my day, going to the gym is planned in to my day. When I have something planned that will throw off my normal routine I find pleasure and joy in the fact that I can plan around it! I'll switch my gym time, get up earlier if needed etc to ensure that I can maintain a planned day and stick to my routine.
The hubbs suffers a bit because of this right now since his schedule is ever changing. If he is up in the morning when I'm used to having the house to myself, I get a little cranky. He was working graveyard for several weeks which allowed me to make small meals for myself in the evening and end each night with a nice hot bath and ample reading time. Last night he was home but I really wanted to stick to my routine. He went and picked up his own dinner and I stuck to my plan!
HOWEVER my planning pays off, I am back to losing weight and feeling great! I'm down a total of 5.6 lbs today, woo hoo! I'm getting my hair done tonight from my soon to be sister in law so I packed extra snacks and changed my workout days so today is my off day instead of Thursday. Now I have to be honest, last night I was set on getting up early this morning and going to the gym at 5:30am, HOWEVER since I always take one day off during the week I just switched my day off.
Wow, I just sounded CRAZY! Haha, just a little truth to throw at you this morning!
Also, sorry for the pictureless posts, when I blog at work (yes I blog at work) I get a server error when I try to upload pictures!
Have a happy and healthy Wednesday!
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Day 24 - Back From Vacation
So I tried to be good on vacation, but the vacation mindset got the best of me. All of a sudden I am realizing that 30 days is fast approaching, which puts me halfway through my own personal 60 day challenge. Time to dial in the diet again and step it up a bit at the gym. I'm thinking I might need to have some double workout days in order to get back on track!
Sunriver was awesome, as always! I am proud to report that Matt and I went on a 3 mile run on Sunday and stopped by Oregon Crossfit in Bend on Monday for a workout! It was a great workout with a lot of fun people! I got a 10lb PR on my back squat, taking it to 185 and that was AFTER a tough workout. According to the scale this morning I am down only 2.6 lbs since I started this challenge, yikes! Too much alcohol and not keeping portions under control this weekend will have that effect! I definitely have some ground to make up but I am confident in myself that I can do it. PLUS I get to stick to a regular schedule for the next few weeks which is always a plus.
Anyways, not much time today, work is crazy busy, I'm taking a SQL class for work AND am working on a new website for Turtle Ridge Wildlife Center, so I'm a little busy these days!
Happy Tuesday Everyone!
Sunriver was awesome, as always! I am proud to report that Matt and I went on a 3 mile run on Sunday and stopped by Oregon Crossfit in Bend on Monday for a workout! It was a great workout with a lot of fun people! I got a 10lb PR on my back squat, taking it to 185 and that was AFTER a tough workout. According to the scale this morning I am down only 2.6 lbs since I started this challenge, yikes! Too much alcohol and not keeping portions under control this weekend will have that effect! I definitely have some ground to make up but I am confident in myself that I can do it. PLUS I get to stick to a regular schedule for the next few weeks which is always a plus.
Anyways, not much time today, work is crazy busy, I'm taking a SQL class for work AND am working on a new website for Turtle Ridge Wildlife Center, so I'm a little busy these days!
Happy Tuesday Everyone!
Friday, January 21, 2011
Day 20
Woke up, stepped on the scale, did not make my goal of getting to 7lbs lost. I'm stuck at 6.4 and today I'm not so happy go lucky, positive is my middle name about it. I'm pissed because I feel like I worked hard this week, stuck to my diet and should have lost than extra pound I wanted. I was tempted this morning to just eat whatever the hell I wanted because I was pissed and the whole attitude of "Oh well, F*** today, I'm going to eat what I want" was coming on really strong. I resisted and stuck to my diet this morning. However, I got to work and after two hours of meetings decided to eat 4, yupp, 4 pieces of chocolate from the candy bowl I detest so much. They are not huge pieces, meaning they aren't candy bars, but they are bigger than hershey kisses. So now I'm mad at myself because that was just stupid! I'm a little stressed about work, the turtle ridge website I'm working on and getting everything packed and ready for Sunriver, so I'm blaming my splurge on that.
I ate a healthy lunch and am going to go to the gym and give it my all and get refocused on the positive and not on how stressed I'm feeling right now! So there you have it!
I ate a healthy lunch and am going to go to the gym and give it my all and get refocused on the positive and not on how stressed I'm feeling right now! So there you have it!
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Day 19
Boo - Soggy apples. I HATE soggy apples.
Boo - WINCO, why, because that is where the soggy apples came from. Oh and also, because its WINCO.
Woo Hoo - Duke's benefit concert for Chief Painter's family. So much fun! Great music, got to meet a lot of great people, great cause!
Woo Hoo - Heading to the sis-in-law's (well future but close enough) to try on bridesmaid dresses tonight!
Woo Hoo - Going to Sunriver on Saturday, nuff said!
Boo - Scale is on the fritz! Stepped on it three time and each time I gained 1 lb from the time before SO I don't know if I'm on track to get that 7th lb off my body or not.
Boo - Today's workout is running, just plain running. Sounds boring to me and something I should probably do with my dogs rather than at the gym. HOWEVER I would like to see what my time might be BUT I owe it to Po and Remi to run those fools!
Woo Hoo - Super cute new clothes from H&M, Nordstrom and Target for my birthday!
And now for some random workout pictures in which none of them seem like I'm working very hard!
Boo - WINCO, why, because that is where the soggy apples came from. Oh and also, because its WINCO.
Woo Hoo - Duke's benefit concert for Chief Painter's family. So much fun! Great music, got to meet a lot of great people, great cause!
Woo Hoo - Heading to the sis-in-law's (well future but close enough) to try on bridesmaid dresses tonight!
Woo Hoo - Going to Sunriver on Saturday, nuff said!
Boo - Scale is on the fritz! Stepped on it three time and each time I gained 1 lb from the time before SO I don't know if I'm on track to get that 7th lb off my body or not.
Boo - Today's workout is running, just plain running. Sounds boring to me and something I should probably do with my dogs rather than at the gym. HOWEVER I would like to see what my time might be BUT I owe it to Po and Remi to run those fools!
Woo Hoo - Super cute new clothes from H&M, Nordstrom and Target for my birthday!
And now for some random workout pictures in which none of them seem like I'm working very hard!
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| Janessa and I working through the squats during the Murph workout |
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| Wall balls and pit sweat! |
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| Well at least I'm getting ready for pull-ups in this one |
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| More wall balls, different workout, luckily no pit sweat here |
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| Downside of a pullup, or maybe I'm going up....who knows |
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| More squats |
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| Matt working on his pull-ups, me thinking about it |
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