Milestones make me happy!

I can't believe that it's been 8 months since I started Crossfit, but the real shocker is that I am still going strong at it. I don't remember the last time I stuck to something this long and I am thrilled. As a Crossfiter there are many milestones we look forward to, one that I was patiently waiting for was being able to do a Handstand Push-up, and last week I finally did!!! Of course I had to get the prove on camera, and my coach was nice enough to get the action shot! That is one more RX move and one step closer to being able to compete even if it is on the scaled division!

I have to say that determination and consistency does pay off and boy am I happy. Next move to master are the kipping pull-ups... God that has taken me a long time!!! I can do one... but to do a sequence of them, oh how difficult it is...

My diet keeps being mostly Paleo, and I say "mostly" because I did fall off the wagon after moving to FL. The good thing is that in these things you just need to jump right back on it and in just a few days you can notice the difference, not only physically but in performance.

I LOVE being a Crossfiter and can't wait to master many more moves :)

XOXO
CM

Oh Sunny Florida!

Well people... I'm back in sunny Florida! Sunny indeed. This time around in much different terms. Great new job, sweet sweet place at the beach and a lot more freedom because of shared custody with Michael. In other words, life is pretty sweet!

I never thought I would say this when returning to Florida because most people that know me know I'm not a fan, but this time around I'm near the ocean and not the swamp and it seems to be making all the difference! My runs are along the beach, Crossfit has beach WODs and well, my place is SICK!

My job is super awesome, still Salesforce.com but just so much more flexibility. This company is truly ran as a technology company and working remotely is available without any issues. I live walking distance from the beach and Las Olas and the place is ridiculously amazing. I keep bragging about my balcony but people, IT'S THAT COOL! I have a balcony with lounge furniture in my room, when I work home I lay in the sun in the balcony in my bikini YOU CAN'T TOP THAT!

So now that we established the fact that I love where I live I can move on... Sophia is so happy to have Mommy & Daddy around, she is loving the change.

T came to visit from Atlanta and he is staying with me until Monday so we have awesome plans for the weekend, all chill and romantic! Tomorrow we are scheduled for a Sunset Paddle Boarding Tour on the Intercoastal and of course early morning Crossfit everyday! God I love a man that can lift! Dreamy :)

The rest will be all balcony, wine and home cooked paleo meals... Gotta love a Crossfit couple, the good thing? we are perfectly beach body ready!

That's all!
XOXO
CM

WHOLE30 Challenge

In the Crossfit community the most common diet (which is not a diet but more of a way of eating/lifestyle), is the Paleo Diet. This consists of no processed or refined foods also known as eating like a caveman! Meat, veggies and fruits. You can eat some unprocessed sugars like agave and raw honey, nut based flours and absolutely NO beans, grains and legumes and NO DAIRY!

There is a known strict Paleo challenge called WHOLE30 which eliminates ALL sugar and alcohol and I've been on it since January 1st. This combined with Crossfit 3-4 times per week has given me UNBELIEVABLE results in less than a month and I can't even describe how pleased I am!

I've been obsessed for quite a while with the idea of getting a 6 pack and honestly I was ready to quit, I was telling myself my body wasn't designed that way and the effort would be too great... Well I'm back on the 6 pack wagon! This diet is making it happen, with Crossfit of course :)

I will keep posting the progress and hopefully I won't derail. I am now allowing myself to drink once a week if I go out because come on, I need the alcohol! What would I do without wine??? But the pounds keep shedding and the core keeps getting stronger!

If you would like to know more about Paleo and what it entails follow HASHTAGpaleo on Instagram or 

Facebook. Great source for recipe ideas and motivation from the Paleo/Crossfit community :)

That's it for now!

XOXO

CM