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
This means new PR’s! PR’s are so gratifying. Seriously. I could drink them up every. single. day. This week was the week where my thighs were under assault. Every workout worked them, and worked them hard. I was so sore I brought my foam roller to work to help work the kinks in my thighs. … 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
Hayley, Debbie and I did it! We joined CrossFit and not only survived, but thrived! I would like to express how much the warm up sucked. Running in 95 degree heat is not fun. I did it, I didn’t die, but I struggled. Thus my first observation: warm ups are harder in crossfit. So here … Continue reading
Today I had the day off (yay Memorial Day!) and my gym was closed, so I decided to go back to TransforME to see my old gang and see how I would do for an hour workout, since I am now doing much shorter (nay more intense) workouts. It was wonderful to see the ladies … Continue reading
Top ten favourite exercises I do on a weekly basis. Squats–I have always liked these. I have strong leg muscles and I love how these shape the lower part of my body. Push Ups–I used to hate these! But something clicked a little bit ago and now I am getting so much better!! Bring it … Continue reading
Today’s workout was intense!! Partly because it was 8 rounds of 5 exercises, it was painful and turned mental fast. Then another reason–it was 85 degrees and my skin started to feel like it was on fire halfway through the workout. Double mental!!! Now we need to also acknowledge that I have incredibly thick blood, … Continue reading
I have had a strong two weeks for working out = woo hoo! I only missed Monday and that was because I have gotten a second cold. Second in three weeks! Stupid body! I am not even living in Canada, so I find it frustrating that I am getting sick so often. Although this time … Continue reading
Xine's Battle of Her Bulge 