It's been 3 weeks...

It's been 3 weeks since my last post. Not sure why the delay, but I do know I have been pretty busy and so this was put on the back burner. I have lots of good news!

I have lost 10lbs! (finally!) YIPEEE! I know that the scale hasn't really moved because I am adding muscle while loosing fat, but it sure is nice to see the scale move. I still weigh myself daily, and I know I shouldn't, but I can't help it. I'm kinda obsessed. So I'm now down 15 lbs total since January.

I feel better. I can walk up the stairs and not breath heavy at the top. I can sit and cross my legs! I know that sounds like no big deal, but I haven't been able to do that (comfortable) for over 2 years. It was raining today so I put on a pair of my jeans (fresh from the wash) and they are too big! At least around the waist. They are snug on my thighs, but I'm pretty sure that's because they are all muscle now. Ok, mostly muscle. :)

The gym is have a "Turn Mush into Muscle" contest. Basically eat any diet you want, and take a picture at the beginning of the 6 week contest, and then one at the end of the contest and who has the best change wins. It's a $20 buy in and the winner gets the whole pot. I'm doing Weight Watchers because it's easy and not too big of a change from my normal diet. I have cut out a lot of eating out, but not all of it. I am not going to do drive thru but a lunch here or there is ok.

Here are my week 1 photo's:

I know, flattering! lol I look a LOT better then when I started CrossFit.

I have also been running on the weekends. I like to do 4 miles because it takes a little under an hour. Plus I can actually do it. :) Yesterday's run was great because I'm pretty sure I could have done all 4 miles non stop. The husband and daughter go with and I have been voted to push the daughter's stroller. I'm not a fan. I don't like how I have to struggle to keep the stroller where I want it to go. Plus it changes my speed and stride. Like I said not a fan.

I will be taking more measurements on Monday. I took some prelim ones on Saturday, and let's say they are not what I expected.

and so we go...

Measurements!

I took another set of measurements on Monday. The scale still isn't moving, but the measuring tape is!

                                      June 2nd:                     July 4th:                     Difference:
Neck:                               16.5"                          15.25                        - .75"
Right Bicep:                     15"                             14"                           - 1"
Left Bicep:                      14.25"                         14"                           - .25"
Bust:                                47"                              44.5"                        - 2.5"
Bellybutton:                      46.75"                        45.5"                         - 1.25"
Right Thigh:                      27.5"                          26.75                        - .75"
Left Thigh:                        28"                             27"                            - 1"

WHOO HOOO!!!

So this was one month apart. I started about 3 weeks before the first set of measurements, so I'm sure they would be more if I had.

On Monday July 4th the gym was closed. A game of Ultimate Frisbee was set up and I decided to go. WHAT A BLAST! I had a great time! I was able to meet a bunch of other Cross Fitters who go to classes.

The only problem is on my first attempt to catch the Frisbee, I landed and rolled my ankle. It hurt for a few steps, but then the pain went away. For a little while anyway. Just after lunch it started to really hurt. Yep, I sprained it.

I had to miss workout on Wednesday because it was still pretty swollen and painful. After much icing and staying off it I was able to make it to Fridays workout. I wasn't 100% but I had a great workout.

We worked on back squats. we worked up to one squat max. I got up to 133 pounds! After that I had to do some rowing and weighted sit ups. Not so much fun, and I didn't go as fast as Trainer Paul though I should. But then again, he never does. :)

Until next week!

And so we go!
Me

6 weeks and counting

So, I started this CrossFit journey a little over 6 weeks ago. I think I will always want the progress to be faster, but I have been making progress. I can tell my lungs are stronger. My breathing has become more controlled as apposed to me sucking air as fast as I possibly can the entire time. I can walk up our stairs and not have to catch my breath at the top. I can tell my legs and arms are stronger. I am able to hold my daughter longer (she weighs about 40 lbs right now). I'm pretty sure my belly is smaller. When I look down all I see are boobs, no belly anymore. (yay!) The best part is I feel better overall. (double yay!)

As I put in this post the scale hasn't really moved much, but my measurements are moving. I will take an "official" set of measurements on Monday, so look for that update next week. The scale seemed to start moving a little this week, so that's nice to see too.

I wasn't able to get a photo of Mondays workout, Trainer Paul was too efficient in his cleaning that day.

Here's the Warm-up for the week:

Here's Wednesdays workout:



Wednesday was hard. It shouldn't have been, but I went to the gym on my own on Tuesday and I think I over did it. Plus I haven't been eating a good breakfast this week and I can really tell. Need to change that...

And here's Fridays workout:

Here is a front squat video so you know what that looks like. I got up to 95 pounds for 3 reps.
Here is a back squat video and now you know what that looks like. I got up to 120 pounds for 3 reps.

I went and got some new workout clothes this week too. I figured that I am spending all this time there I may as well have clothes that don't get in my way. I needed something that wasn't so baggy and hot. I got a bunch of tank tops and capri pants. I'm not quite ready for shorts yet. :) It was nice to not have to tuck my shirt into my pants so I didn't flash everyone, but I missed having something to wipe the sweat off my face. Guess I need to bring a towel with me for now on. I have really liked wearing tank tops and clothes that are a little tighter.

I'm going to try and get to a class workout tomorrow, not sure how my legs will feel. They are pretty tired today with all those weighted squats and then we spent the afternoon at Disneyland.

And so we go,
Me