These are the key factors in my weight loss while also doing CrossFit. I have significantly reduced my portions, cut out a large amount of yummy carbs and stayed away from Booze and Soda. Even though I am sweating through my shirt every single workout, I am also practicing portion control as well as eating healthier. I have lost 9 pounds in 16 days, with only 1 day taking a CrossFit "rest day" because of a work conflict. I know that if I can continue this workout and the Diet, I'll be lean in no time.
Some people say that showing up is the hardest part, thats not true. Willing yourself to finish a W.O.D (Workout of the Day) is also not the hardest part. No after dinner snacks, and limiting portions are not the hardest part either.
The hardest part is being determined enough and have the self control and will power to do all 3. The saying is 2 out of 3 aint bad, thats BS, 3 out 3 is the only way.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
2 Weeks and 2 Days
I started this CrossFit routine 16 days ago. I am getting in better shape and I have lost a little off my belly, but not enough to take and share tons of pictures.
I am noticing that as I get up for the 6am workouts I am cursing and thinking of ways to get out of it, but once I am out the door and driving, I'm already awake and thats half the battle.
The reason I say thats half the battle is because sleep is one of my all time top 3 things to do, If I had to order it from 1 to 3:
1) Sex
2) Sleep
3) Everything Else
I hate getting up early and going to workout, but I love how my body feels after the workout.
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Friday, February 24, 2012
8 Pounds Down
Well it has not been 2 weeks and today I weighed 8 pounds less than when I started CrossFit. It has been 12 days, with only 1 rest day, and I am getting in better shape physically and a better shape to my physique. Every workout kicks my ass and makes me sweat through my shirt, but thats a good thing. I haven't quit a workout yet, although I have to admit my times when we benchmark are not the fastest, but all that matters so far is that I'm completing them.
Monday, February 20, 2012
My kids can do it, so should I
CrossFit today was a perfect example of why CrossFit works. A very core heavy day. Started out doing a handstand and walking my way up and down the wall with my feet, I also did head stands and froggy stands. All core heavy, and all worked my core heavily.
These workouts were the skill part, not the W.O.D. (Workout of the Day) The W.O.D was 21 pull ups, bear crawl back and forth 2 times the distance of the gym, 15 pull ups with 2 more bear crawls, and finally 9 pull ups with 2 more bear crawls. The pull ups were not the killer, the bear crawl was. What made this even sadder is my 5 year old can bear crawl all day long, but his 35 year old father was dying doing it.
Well I didn't die, I survived and I am better for it.
These workouts were the skill part, not the W.O.D. (Workout of the Day) The W.O.D was 21 pull ups, bear crawl back and forth 2 times the distance of the gym, 15 pull ups with 2 more bear crawls, and finally 9 pull ups with 2 more bear crawls. The pull ups were not the killer, the bear crawl was. What made this even sadder is my 5 year old can bear crawl all day long, but his 35 year old father was dying doing it.
Well I didn't die, I survived and I am better for it.
1 Week of Crossfit down.
Yesterday I was working out at 6am, and that made 7 straight days of CrossFit. My lower back was a little sore after yesterday, but this morning when I woke up it wasn't as bad. I am noticing my recovery period is a lot quicker than it used to be, I am also not as sore for as long anymore.
I havent noticed a dramatic weight loss, but I am sweating through my shirts during each workout. I know this will make me into a better physical specimen, and my instant gratification wishes I was seeing the results faster, but it has only been a week. I do think my neck and chest are growing, my wife doesn't see it, but i think they are a little.
My goal is to try and work out 7 days a week every week for as long as I can. I don't want to make the same mistake I made with p90X and get the results I was looking for, then stop for 18 months and get into worse shape.
I am going to workout at 11:30 today, and then finish the work day. This is becoming more of a test of my resolve than anything else, I have quit on a lot of different things in my past, and if this helps me become more of a follow-through type person, than that alone is worth the cost of the CrossFit.
I havent noticed a dramatic weight loss, but I am sweating through my shirts during each workout. I know this will make me into a better physical specimen, and my instant gratification wishes I was seeing the results faster, but it has only been a week. I do think my neck and chest are growing, my wife doesn't see it, but i think they are a little.
My goal is to try and work out 7 days a week every week for as long as I can. I don't want to make the same mistake I made with p90X and get the results I was looking for, then stop for 18 months and get into worse shape.
I am going to workout at 11:30 today, and then finish the work day. This is becoming more of a test of my resolve than anything else, I have quit on a lot of different things in my past, and if this helps me become more of a follow-through type person, than that alone is worth the cost of the CrossFit.
Friday, February 17, 2012
Puke happens.
Thursday morning I got up and worked out at 6am. I ended up puking a the end and not finishing the workout great. But today i ran a mile in my workout, 4 - 400meter runs, and i didn't throw up.
Minor miracle
I am feeling better, and my lower back isn't hurting when i wake up, didn't hurt today anyway. I feel as though my man boobs are going from man boobs to pecks, they feel bigger and thicker than they did before crossfit, but my waste looks the same.
I am trying to eat healthier, I had 2 dinners last night - and a handful of baby marshmallows, so except for last night i think I'm eating better.
I am trying to eat more fruit, less carbs, and very little dairy. Hopefully by the end of march i will see some improvement on the outside, because i feel it working on the inside.
Minor miracle
I am feeling better, and my lower back isn't hurting when i wake up, didn't hurt today anyway. I feel as though my man boobs are going from man boobs to pecks, they feel bigger and thicker than they did before crossfit, but my waste looks the same.
I am trying to eat healthier, I had 2 dinners last night - and a handful of baby marshmallows, so except for last night i think I'm eating better.
I am trying to eat more fruit, less carbs, and very little dairy. Hopefully by the end of march i will see some improvement on the outside, because i feel it working on the inside.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
I Survived
I mentioned yesterday I was going to attend a foundation class at a CrossFit gym. I did, and except for what seemed like 200 squats I made it through, and wasn't totally wiped.
Today I actually had my first class, granted it is 1 on 1, and much slower pace, but it kicked my ass; And I was going at a lot slower pace than the normal class. I am going to go 3 times a week this week, maybe 4 times next week, and hopefully by March I can do 5 times a week.
I also had a nice valentines breakfast with my wife, and I am even a little proud of myself for having a relatively healthy breakfast and not splurging on the waffle or french toast. With my new curbed diet, and monster workouts, I should look better naked in no time.
And lets be honest folks, you can find people who say all you want is a little tone or bigger chest all day long, but in reality, everyone wants to look better naked.
Today I actually had my first class, granted it is 1 on 1, and much slower pace, but it kicked my ass; And I was going at a lot slower pace than the normal class. I am going to go 3 times a week this week, maybe 4 times next week, and hopefully by March I can do 5 times a week.
I also had a nice valentines breakfast with my wife, and I am even a little proud of myself for having a relatively healthy breakfast and not splurging on the waffle or french toast. With my new curbed diet, and monster workouts, I should look better naked in no time.
And lets be honest folks, you can find people who say all you want is a little tone or bigger chest all day long, but in reality, everyone wants to look better naked.
Monday, February 13, 2012
New Workout
I saw a TV show last year, the Reebok CrossFit games, and the athletes in this were the fittest people on the planet. I have researched it and its not a new fitness craze, but a whole new way to workout.
I had just a sample of it yesterday afternoon and it kicked my ass. But my ass has gotten a little too big lately, so it needs some kicking. I am going to try a full class tonight after work, and I have 4 goals; 1-Dont Die, 2-Dont Throw Up, 3-Complete It(Don't puss out), 4-Don't Die.
If I can do this workout 5 times a week, in a month I'll be healthier, by the end of the year, I'll be a fitness monster.
The old Brian would boast that he's going to do this and try p90x at home, Brian 2.0 is more realistic. Just doing this class is the goal, if i can do abb ripper occasionally when I'm home, that will be gravy.
I'll post about the Foundation Class when I get home / If I get home tonight.
I had just a sample of it yesterday afternoon and it kicked my ass. But my ass has gotten a little too big lately, so it needs some kicking. I am going to try a full class tonight after work, and I have 4 goals; 1-Dont Die, 2-Dont Throw Up, 3-Complete It(Don't puss out), 4-Don't Die.
If I can do this workout 5 times a week, in a month I'll be healthier, by the end of the year, I'll be a fitness monster.
The old Brian would boast that he's going to do this and try p90x at home, Brian 2.0 is more realistic. Just doing this class is the goal, if i can do abb ripper occasionally when I'm home, that will be gravy.
I'll post about the Foundation Class when I get home / If I get home tonight.
Sorry for the delay
It has been some time since my last post, I know I was supposed to post 2 saturdays ago about how my round went. I was rained out and then I got sick so not much happened the last 2 weeks. I played this saturday in freezing cold temperatures with wind as a nice add on, I played not awful, but still was 4 over par at the turn, then the world came crashing down on my golf game. I played the last nine holes in 14 over par. I can't think of the last time I played a round of golf and shot 18 over par. I could blame it on the cold, or the fact that I read an article about Danny Lee's new swing and i am trying to emulate breaking down the right elbow for a better takeaway, but in reality it was just a awful round in awful weather.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Lets Get it Started
Super Bowl Sunday is 4 days away, I am going to use this as an excuse to procrastinate the work out for a few more days. I can enjoy pizza and coke on Sunday, and then Monday - bring on the workout! Once monday comes I am going to avoid soda when I go out, have juice for breakfast and water for lunch and diner. The hard part is my new favorite drink is Red Bull and Grey Goose. Not only do I need to give up soda, but I am also going to not drink alcohol for 60 days while I do Insanity. No late night snacking, no booze, and nightly workouts, SHITE!
Once I complete the workout I will post before and after pics.
In my profile I mention I have very lofty golfing goals. I am playing this saturday from the black tees, two weeks ago I shot even par from the black tees, and hopefully this time I can go lower. I have a new Scotty Cameron Newport 2.6 that I just bought, hopefully it will know what I paid for it, and thus make everything. The good thing about my US Open qualifier is that the local qualifier is being held at my home course, so local knowledge will come in handy.
My first qualifier is the NC Mid Am on March 22, I need to work on shortening my backswing as well as making my takeaway more of a 1 piece movement without a wrist hitch. Completely changing my takeaway and widening my arc, along with diet changes and working out nightly, what could go wrong.
Next post is Saturday Night everyone. Keep reading.
Once I complete the workout I will post before and after pics.
In my profile I mention I have very lofty golfing goals. I am playing this saturday from the black tees, two weeks ago I shot even par from the black tees, and hopefully this time I can go lower. I have a new Scotty Cameron Newport 2.6 that I just bought, hopefully it will know what I paid for it, and thus make everything. The good thing about my US Open qualifier is that the local qualifier is being held at my home course, so local knowledge will come in handy.
My first qualifier is the NC Mid Am on March 22, I need to work on shortening my backswing as well as making my takeaway more of a 1 piece movement without a wrist hitch. Completely changing my takeaway and widening my arc, along with diet changes and working out nightly, what could go wrong.
Next post is Saturday Night everyone. Keep reading.
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