CrossFit is Tough!!!

The one great thing about CrossFit is just when you think you got a hang of...it throws you through a loop again!

I have to say that I think the past 2 days were the toughest workouts yet and they were back to back!!!

Friday was the workout for the CrossFit Open (which I am not participating in, but my gym does the workout every Friday). And this one was a tough one! Here was the workout:
18 minutes AMRAP (As Many Reps (Rounds) As Possible)
-15 box Jumps
-12 Pound Push Press (55lbs was what I did)
- 9 Toes to Bar (I don't have this down yet, so I did knees to armpits)

Man I was beat after this one! After 5 minutes I wasn't sure if I could keep going, but I got a second wind and was able to finish 6 rounds and 18 reps.

This morning I walked in and I just prayed that there were no shoulders involved because my shoulders and triceps were killing me. My prayers; however, were not answered.
7 Rounds
8 Dumbbell Jerks (I could only do 15lb dumbbells for this one!)
10 KettleBell Swings (I used 16kg or 35lbs)
12 burpees and 6 inch jump (I did modified)

On each burpee I really wasn't sure if my arms could push my body up! But I completed the 7 rounds in 22:16.

I have made major strides in my strength and endurance, but I love how CrossFit constantly changes and even if you are the fittest person, you will always be challenged!

Photo's After almost 5 weeks of CrossFit!

Ok...so here are some updated photos! The time difference between the photos is about 1 month. I have been doing CrossFit 5 days a week and some cardio in between as well. It is still a work in progress, but I am happy with the results already!

Lacking in One Area...

So the no sweets and bread...easy! Working out...well CrossFit isn't exactly what I call easy...but it's easy to get myself to go there almost every day!

Studying...not so much!

Now, I was always good in school. It was easy for me...just came naturally. I would go to the lectures, take a few notes, go over the notes and then get a good grade! This isn't the same!

First of all, it is really hard to study when you don't really have a deadline. Second, I haven't studied this stuff since high school. Don't get me wrong, I really want to get certified, but right now it is a bit difficult to find the motivation.

So...starting this weekend. I am studying...really studying and going through at least a chapter a week to try to catch up for my laziness.

I really hope this works...it has to!