It's been a while since my last post, and even though my life has been wonderful and interesting to say the least I haven't been very motivated to write. I usually use this blog to document progress is some sort of area in my life, whether it is nutrition, running, etc. Well, I haven't been running, or cooking anything interesting lately but I did start an exciting new activity that I would love to journal about.
Three weeks ago I started the hardest workout I've ever tried in these 37 years of life, I started Crossfit! Out of curiosity and with the goal of not only slimming down but toning up I ventured into this very uncharted territory. I have ran plenty and tried different workouts that I've enjoyed but never really stuck to it long enough to see the results that I would like to see. Well, I have to say I don't think Crossfit is going to go the same way.
I started this on October 29th, I've managed to go 4/5 times per week and all I can tell you is that people keep telling me how good I look. They don't quite notice what has changed but they can tell something is different. I have not lost much weight, but boy is my body reshaping and changing. My posture is so much better, I can see where my deltoids end and biceps begins, my shoulders are looking great and I can even see a bit of traps!
Now let me stop bragging about results and start telling you about my experience. I love my "box" (CrossfitRX in Atlanta) - which is what fellow Crossfitters call the Crossfit Gym, the sense of community is amazing and you feel part of a group. As intimidating as it is to begin this journey I have to say that I've never felt more welcomed.
Another GREAT quality about this place is how much time they actually take to teach you proper form and safety. They encourage you to reach your full potential without compromising your safety, always safety over weight! If heavier weights compromise your form then they will make you go with a lighter weight until you master the lift.
Bad Ass WODs is an understatement! I have male friends that have been doing this for 2 + years and when I show them our long WODs (at least one per week) they go WTF?!?!?!? This makes me want to run away, but I finish my WOD EVERY TIME! That is what makes this such a great workout, not only it makes you physically strong, but it gives you a mental strength and determination that not even long distance running has been able to do for me.
Every WOD is a challenge and when done EVERY TIME I feel like I conquered the world!
This is in a few words my experience so far, I will probably now that I feel more comfortable with the WODs start posting pics and talking more in depth about each workout. Honestly, I still walk into my Box every day scared to death and not knowing what to expect. The good thing is that every time I walk out with a great sense of accomplishment having reached heights never before imagined!
XOXO
CM
