First time on the bench press!

Big accomplishment today at Crossfit:

I BENCHED 75 LBS! ON MY FIRST TIME DOING THE BENCH PRESS! I WAS PRETTY STOKED! PLUS, I DID ABOUT 7 REAL PUSHUPS! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? I CAN'T............BUT IT FEELS GOOD!

Motivation....

My little sis, Ang, has now lost almost 50 pounds and that has definitely zapped me (if you know what I mean)! She is such an inspiration to me and she is giving me the determination to get this weight-loss ball rolling. I've been tracking calories for about 3 days now (it sucks; and I've still been naughty), but I know it's what is going to get me at my goal weight. I'm putting this out there right now. I have a goal to lost 20 pounds by November (our military ball, where I have to wear a formal dress....eeeeeek!). I can already tell a difference in the firmness of my arms and legs (so can my hubby :), now I just need to get the eating under wraps and I feel like the weight will fly off. Meanwhile, every time I feel depressed, or just need an extra boost, I'll be looking at your before and after picture Angie, and checking out other weight loss blogs to see what works for them. Bring it on!!!!!

Today's WOD...

Today's workout was:

500 meter row

then....21-18-15-12-9-6-2

intervals of Sumo KB squats and v-ups

and finishing off with a 500 meter row

I used the 25 pound weight for the Sumo's and totally felt like I could've done more weight.

I don't feel wasted tonight.....I guess that means it's time to up the weight and resistance!

I made my goal weight this week!

I had a goal to be at 187 by today and I did it!!!!! Now my goal is to be at 184 by next Monday!

By the way, Crossfit is amazing, so addicting. Because of a crazy schedule this week, I'm going early morning, harder to get going, but still worth it!

Progress?

Well, the cough is almost gone, I guess that means my lungs are getting stronger and my cardiovascular fitness is getting better. Today was a tough workout:

800 meter run (I rowed)

64 KB throws

44 Russian twists

400 meter run (I ran)

43 KB throws

24 Russian twists

200 meter run (I ran)

21 KB throws

12 Russian twists

I really wish I could've ran the 800 meters. Tonight, I had a protein shake, a little popcorn, and apple cinnamon herbal tea to loosen up my throat. I can definitely feel myself getting stronger, and I'm so excited for what's to come!!!!!!!

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doin' good

CrossFit today: 50 pull-ups, 70 push-ups, 75 sit-ups, 50 squats, 1000 meter rowing

Not so sore today, I felt great.....pull-ups were really hard though.....my arms a little jello-y! Lovin' it so far!

I...AM...SO...SORE!

CrossFit is kicking my butt, and I've only been for 2 days! At the end of the second day I was so sore I cried almost every time I had to sit down or stand up! And usually ended up slowly lowering myself onto the toilet until I finally plopped down out of exhaustion! I am liking it though. I'm challenging myself and doing things I never thought I would do. For example, on the second day, we ran 400 meters to start, then did all sorts of reps of knee to elbows while hanging from the pull-up bar, squats with the medicine ball, squats with kettle balls, and finishing off with a 200 meter run. I think I counted that we did like 50 reps of each exercise. I felt like I had to throw up at the end........but I did it! I'm excited for the weeks ahead to see how I improve. I'm taking my measurements tonight so I can see the results. Carry on............

CrossFit

Yep, I did it! I tried CrossFit today! My amazing friend Debbie has been trying to get me to go for months and I finally gave in! I'm so glad I did too! The first day, and I already feel like I belong! Can't wait to finish out my "free" week and see if I want to keep at it! Bonus: I did 10 pull ups (with the assistance of awesome stretchy bands). Thanks Deb!

The big reveal!

First, an update, yes I met my 10 pound goal! I actually lost 11 pounds by the day I picked my hubby up at the airport. The look in his eyes was amazing! It gave me the determination to keep going with this journey.

I've made a decision today.....I'm going to start posting before shots along my journey. This is obviously a before shot. So terrible that I'm actually embarrassed to post it, but admitting the truth will help to get past it.

I've made a new goal with a friend of mine.....we are pledging to have lost 20 pounds by October 7th! Let it begin!

First off, a rice cake and some strawberries for my late night treat!