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!

I have a goal!

It's well known around my neighborhood that my sweet hubby is out of town doing army training until July 20th! I've made a goal for myself to lose 10 pounds by the time he gets home. I'm well on my way. I've lost 4 pounds in 4 days and just itching for the last 6 to come off. I only have 10 more days to do it! Do you think I can? I can't very well let my love come home 20 pounds lighter and have him weigh less than me, can I? To make this happen, I have been working out twice a day......in the morning with my sister doing some sort of P90X workout, and then again after the kids go to bed doing the elliptical. It's working, I'm just trying to keep my willpower up to keep eating well!