2014 was an interesting year for me, it taught me about my limits, tested my resolve, I learned a bunch of new recipes and I tried to transform my eating. I have to say I wasn’t prepared for the push-back I got from my body with all its injuries and that was tough for me. … Continue reading
I hate to admit this, but I injured myself again. This is getting old. If you are tired of reading this, I am tired of writing this!! 2014 has not been what I anticipated, but you know what? So what!! Sure I have felt defeated this year from all this bullshit, but what has it … Continue reading
Talk about going MIA! After the competition I went to a regular crossfit class but everything in my body cried during that workout. Plus the exposed skin on my thumb prevented me from doing a lot of work. It didn’t help that the workout had a lot of elements from the Saturday stuff, so I … Continue reading
I see a lot of people talking about how, although the open was difficult for them, they have walked away with a feeling of accomplishment and a list of things they need to work on. My reaction, possibly because I got injured right out of the gate, is different. I don’t want this to take … Continue reading
Having an injury has given me some time to reflect and get to know my limits. This has been difficult mentally and emotionally. My brain wants to heal faster than what my body will allow and it’s compounded by the fact that there are things on site like Pinterest that have pictures like the one … Continue reading
As I mentioned in my previous post, I was injured from doing the double unders on Friday. I didn’t go into too much detail but I was really injured. I couldn’t walk on my right foot on Friday night without shooting pain from my heel and I was kind of worried. I gave the leg … Continue reading
I don’t even know how to write this. How does one describe euphoria? Overcoming obstacles? Creating magic when it matters the most? This was Friday for me at the open. If you read my previous post, you will know that I have never done a double under in my life. I had practiced, a lot. … Continue reading
So it’s been about two weeks since I injured myself. Tonight I went back for the first time to the elliptical. I can still feel the muscle in my hip at certain situations, so I knew that this was not the time to go insane on it. If I did, I knew I would just … Continue reading
Xine's Battle of Her Bulge 