four letter word that starts with F...

I didn't go to morning mayhem and I feel like my day started off wrong. I wasn't suppose to go because I am headed in this afternoon when its empty to make up a benchmark WOD, but I still feel off. I love the morning crew and they get my through my workouts. Alot of times I look at the board and it's like they want me to do what. Slowly I have been learning that I am capable of doing the WOD. It helps that I can finally tell that my body getting stronger. Once, I started keeping track of my workouts, it was like I was actually accomplishing something.

But back on the track, the bigger thing is FRAN.
WTF. That was the longest 6:02 of my life. I have no idea if its always that bad or if its because I was upped on coffee and needed to eat. I only used a 35# bar, and ring rows and all I can say is woah... my mind was blown, I actually get why people talk about Fran how they do.

 I have noticed some other changes in me this week. All my thoughts are currently revolving around health, being healthy, working out and things to improve on. Normally, I would be happy as heck that I am thinking of ways to improve my body, mind and spirit. Yet, my thoughts should be on the test I have on Monday. Instead, I am thinking of ways to incorporate more movement into my day at work, or things to do on my lunch even though its freezing out. Recipes keep drifting around in my mind, and things I would like to try.

The year of fitness is big in my mind and I wonder if I will be able to accomplish my goals before my birthday in July. I prefer doing my resolutions and set goals around my birthday instead of the New Year. It usually seems to work better. Starting the middle of summer and ending there as well. Plus, no matter what I get to celebrate. At this point only time will tell and maybe the scale tomorrow. =P

Day Four, bring on some more...

I seem to be doing okay. I mean, I am keeping with my food plan, I am working out on days(like today) that I planned. Therefore, that should mean that I am doing good. In reality that isn't the case. I am stressed out beyond believe and keep having really weird mood swings. I am not sure what to blame in this case. I have a huge test on Monday which is a big source of stress. Not to mention all the benchmark workouts have been on days that I don't go to the gym. Add in the fact that all my free time is suppose to be spent studying and yeah, I might be freaking out.

My mind keeps going back to the point that this might have not been the best time to go for a challenge like this. Tax season is starting and I need to stay on track at work, I am trying to get in all the review I need for this test, while at thes ame time trying to eat a difficult diet and get to the gym. I can't even really say it will get better after monday when I take the test because I need to start studying for the next one, which I was planning on taking in Feb. Plus, tax season will just get worse as deadlines get closer.
I keep telling myself to take deep breaths and I am not the only one who has a ton going on right now. I know I can do this and I know I am not going to withdraw from the challenge, but so far this has been a rough week. I just need to keep moving forward, and I really hope these mood swings vanish.

Deep breath...

Dang thats one way to start the day...

WOD
I. “Grux”
21-15-12-9-6-3
Hand Stand Push-Ups
*5 minutes rest
II. 5 Sets
3 Rounds
5 Strict Pull-Ups
10 Push-Ups
15 Air Squats
*2 minutes rest between set
III. Tabata Flutter Kicks

I get to ACF this morning for the 5:45 am class and that's what I see. I was half tempted to turn around and just skip. I suck at HSPU's not to mention thats like 15 sets, so like 150 push ups if my math is correct. Not counting the HSPU's that I modify on a box. I totally started at 12, skipping 21 and 15. There just wasn't any way for me to actually make it through the workout.  Then there were freaking pull ups.

Now, one of my goals is to start doing pull ups with a band, but I was not going to go for that on day 2 of 90. It just wasn't going to happen, so ring rows. I am scared shitless of those freaking bands. I made it through 3 sets so 9 rounds total. The time cap was 35 minutes which I hit perfectly. I was totally dead at that point. Then it was Tabata FK for pain. They were the longest 20 seconds of my life and the shortest 10. I wouldn't have made it through it without the people cheering me on when they saw my legs start to stop.

I totally give morning mayhem props for dragging me through today.

Okay on to my food. I did awesome.
Breakfast: omlete with cheese, plus 3 slices of bacon
Lunch: larabar, pecans, clementine
Dinner: shrimp curry with butternut squash

Lunch was small since breakfast and dinner were on the bigger side. Dinner was freaking awesome. I have been perfecting my curry sauce and I think I have finally nailed it.

So, far I am two days down and doing good. The only downside is the my idea of a latte made with almond milk, was a good one. I just didn't like it. Next time I am trying coconut milk...