WARM UP
Dynamic StretchesTramp Ball Throws
SKILL/STRENGTH
Back Squats 4 x 3
K 45/75/95/115/125
C 165/185/195/205
Run 460m
K Leg Squat Machine
C Calf Raises
Run 460m
Hamstring Curls
K Calf Raises
K Leg Squat Machine
C Calf Raises
Run 460m
Hamstring Curls
K Calf Raises
WOD
Bells are Boxing
21-15-9
KB swings
Box jumps
K 5:11, 5:25
FINISHER
Row 500m
Now for WHINESDAY: I knew I felt/looked chunkier than I have in months, but today was the icing on the cake. The moment you see rolls on your stomach and hips while lifting and when your stomach jiggles while jumping and running really proves to be an effective motivator. It has also left me very upset with what I have done after I have worked so hard for all of this time. The absence of running since the half due to a hurt foot has also hurt me dearly. I am in a bad place today. I even had Chad take my measurements again (we did the LuRong Challenge last Fall) and I am even bigger than when I started. Something's got to give. Even though I keep track of my diet in a spreadsheet denoting Cheat and No Cheat similar to LuRong, it doesn't stop me from having more cheats than I should. My weight is also VERY high, and yes, while some of it might be muscle, I know a lot of it isn't. Once I get out of this crappy mood I hope I see the light. I've got to get back down to where I was - I want to feel good in a bikini this year. So here's to the continuation of improving our fitness, sticking to more Paleo, hopefully resulting in overall happiness. I should have used that punching bag at the gym today. If you want to look a certain way, you've got to behave and eat a certain way.
Song of the Day: "Man in the Mirror"
Now for WHINESDAY: I knew I felt/looked chunkier than I have in months, but today was the icing on the cake. The moment you see rolls on your stomach and hips while lifting and when your stomach jiggles while jumping and running really proves to be an effective motivator. It has also left me very upset with what I have done after I have worked so hard for all of this time. The absence of running since the half due to a hurt foot has also hurt me dearly. I am in a bad place today. I even had Chad take my measurements again (we did the LuRong Challenge last Fall) and I am even bigger than when I started. Something's got to give. Even though I keep track of my diet in a spreadsheet denoting Cheat and No Cheat similar to LuRong, it doesn't stop me from having more cheats than I should. My weight is also VERY high, and yes, while some of it might be muscle, I know a lot of it isn't. Once I get out of this crappy mood I hope I see the light. I've got to get back down to where I was - I want to feel good in a bikini this year. So here's to the continuation of improving our fitness, sticking to more Paleo, hopefully resulting in overall happiness. I should have used that punching bag at the gym today. If you want to look a certain way, you've got to behave and eat a certain way.
Song of the Day: "Man in the Mirror"
So I truly believe fitness and health are journeys. They are not things that you can just turn on or off or achieve once and check off your list. And when your progress doesn't meet your expectations and your performance falls short of your goals its easy to feel sad and fat. Or cry and eat a pint of ice cream by yourself. (Not that I would know anything about how a entire pint of Graeter's Black Raspberry Chip feels in one's stomach.) But don't loose sight of some other truths of your journey:
ReplyDelete- Do you stock your fridge and pantry differently now than you did a year ago?
- Even when you cheat... are there some things you just won't go back to? (Sorry mac and cheese!)
- Do you understand your body a little better? When it can handle another round, when it needs rest, when it craves protein.
So maybe everything isn't aligning the way you'd like it to right now in the numbers. But there is measurable change and success in you as a person. And just think what could happen over the next year.
You have so much determination and I absolutely admire your discipline. You'll get there. Go easy on yourself. :-)
Kate, you are wise and I totally agree. Just having a rough day! This journey certainly has its ups and downs, just have to keep climbing up!
DeleteThanks, Kate. Your words and support are much appreciated :) And, girl, you KICK ASS! You inspire me!!