This week was busy, so getting the miles in was tough. I might have used the grocery store for some of it, and walked around it a few times. I got to CrossFit 2 times and did fun things like rowing, pull-ups, kettlebell swings, thrusters and burpees. I notice that my energy is coming back, … Continue reading
I went to my box yesterday and the workout was something out of a nightmare–and the worst of it? I didn’t read it properly!! So when I thought I was finished I was halfway. Let’s discuss the anger that went through my body when I realized that!! It was not pretty. So what was this … Continue reading
I almost named this post with a curse word, but I played nice. This week my box decided to lay down the gauntlet: make 4 of the 5 workouts “Girl” workouts. New to crossfit? Well, strap yourself in because these girls pull no punches and take no prisoners! Technically, these workouts are called “Benchmark WODs” … Continue reading
“Daniel“. Wow. As I write this, my calf muscles are pissed and expressing themselves by being tighter than a virgin on prom night. I did something outside my box–I did a Hero WOD. What is this?? Oh let’s just say it’s a workout that is designed to bring you lots of pain and make you … Continue reading
This past Thursday marked another milestone for me! I was able to do a pull up (with a band) for the first time!! All this time, these past six months, I have been jumping from a box and pulling myself up. The last time we did pulls ups I felt I might be able to … Continue reading
On Wednesday my friends Hayley and Debbie and I decided we would try out the “real” crossfit class at our gym. You might be confused…haven’t I always been doing a crossfit class?? I have been doing a bootcamp at the Crossfit gym, where the weights are lower and there is less cardio. Frankly, I hadn’t … Continue reading
Xine's Battle of Her Bulge 