Today I finished week 3 of my programming and am definitely getting more comfortable with some of the things I've been struggling with. Snatch form is getting better, box jumps still slow but feeling less choppy and pull ups going alright. I am enjoying lifting and having a plan, it feels great to get a workout accomplished and to be back in the box on a regular basis!

So 2011 is quickly coming to an end. This year was definitely interesting from a fitness standpoint. Goals I set early in the year seemed to get pushed aside with changes in interests. I competed in Life As Rx'd competition and saw some great gains with my summer training. I ventured a little too far off path with fitness and nutrition after that- I probably needed the initial break since I can't remember the last time I took time off from working out but I think I went a little overboard! So I'm back on track now, have a trainer programming for me and am working toward the Open in February!! It feels good to have a plan and accountability, 2012 here I come!

So I haven't posted here in awhile. My motivation has been in the tank along with my nutrition. I seem to be having a lot of difficulty finding excitement in the thought of pushing hard (or at all for that matter) in a workout. I've been taking some time off from both a scheduled plan of training and nutrition and have come to the conclusion I don't do well with the unplanned.
So I have set some new goals, am working on my mind set and have spoken with a fellow trainer about some programming to get me going again. I am going to begin cleaning up my nutrition again and am planning a Whole30 in January with some friends and gym members. Things are going to be getting back on track. This time of year seems to get so stressful it's hard to have focus but that is exactly what I need. A heavy work schedule and the holiday this week is giving me a little longer to take a look at my currents habits and next week I'm hitting it hard- no excuses!

Definitely getting better about incorporating more Endurance work into my schedule. It's that time of year when the mornings are cool and crisp, the sun is out and I can't wait to run! These are the mornings it's hard to go to work- I'd much rather be running and enjoying the morning! This week's goal is to dial in my nutrition. I have begun thinking about some goals for the next few weeks, months and year and am excited to see what's to come. I will also be updating the goals I set for this year in the next few months to look at where I'm at! Exciting!!

I've been incorporating Endurance into my and Steve's programming for the last 2 week's now and have to say that I am disappointed in my ability to fit these into my schedule. I ran 200's on Saturday and was frustrated to say the least in how that went. This new week I will be incorporating these workouts much more consistently into my schedule! Our extra squatting seems to be well so far, I enjoy lifting more frequently. We have a couple events coming up in the near future, can't wait to see how they go!

Things to come...

Next week will begin a new phase in our training. Stephen and I decided to follow programming to fit our Strength wants/needs and our Endurance goals. Initially it will be a challenge to get a new schedule going but ultimately the rewards of our hard work are going to be awesome! I can't wait to see what happens through the rest of the year!!

Life As Rx'd Competition at the Dallas Europa

The Life As Rx'd competition was this weekend at the Europa show in Dallas. It was a lot of fun and I think we did well for our first competition. I look forward to working on some weaknesses (there are many as it goes with Crossfit :) but they are all achievable with practice and hard work). I had a good time training with everyone and saw some great gains over the last few months!