Saturday, May 29, 2010

Top 10 Reasons Women Should CrossFit

Oh motivation...

10. weak and feminine are NOT the same.
9. you fear no challenge.
8. you should train like an athlete not a hamster
7. you refuse to be a damsel in distress.
6. you don’t need machines…you are the machine.
5. you have yet to realize your full physical potential.
4. aerobics is SO 1980’s.
3. that which does not kill you will only make you stronger.
2. you’re willing to sweat, not just “glisten”.
1. there’s just nothing cooler than a strong woman!

Getting Started

Don't get me wrong, this isn't my first blog. I've done these guys for class and for work, but never ventured to start one that was truly about me. Whether or not any one will actually read this is up for debate, but I have a feeling just putting it out there will be motivation enough for me. Little did you know, but you've just stumbled upon my venting/rejoicing outlet for all the events of my little Texas life.

Between planning a wedding, my work at my first job just out of school and my ever-changing relationship with fitness, I have a lot that I can write about. Mostly, I plan on using this thing to keep myself on track goal wise more than anything.

My partner in crime, hubby to be Steve, and I have decided to embark on a Paleo diet challenge beginning on June 1. Inspired by our newfound relationship with CrossFit, we want to not only look better and feel better, but see how this diet change will fuel our workouts. Currently, I try to stick to Crossfit style work outs 3-4 times a week and cardio (meaning hating my life on the elyptical for 45 minutes) 2-3 times per week. I like the CrossFit much better and my world was rocked by doing a Fight Gone Bad style session a few weeks ago. Now toying with the idea of competing at some point, what better way to get a taste of what I can accomplish than to dive into the lifestyle of the CrossFit elite! We will see how it goes, but until Tuesday I am going to live up my mini vacation and get geared up for my 30 days of Paleo. If anyone wants to post any good recipe sites for Paleo/Paleo Zone diets, please feel free to send them my way!