My daughter had taken a real interest in sewing and design. When she found out she could enter a dress in the fair she had to do it. I helped her as little as possible. Only doing some pinning ironing and hleping her on one armhole. She really did awesome and the design is hers. We used a store bought pattern and changed it up to be what she had in mind.
Go girl!
I subjected my friend to a Cross Fit workout today. It was a pretty low key one as my shoulder is still having issues. One thing I learned though, I have other body parts that can be worked even if I have one that is not tip top. So we did the 4X400mrun and 25 squats, for time. Our time was 13:25. Good Job, Jenn! I know something is up with my shoulder though becuase even to do the natural movement when running was hurting. Poop. I hate injury. it slows me down and makes me feel old.
I’m still a single parent until Tuesday night. Thankfully the next few days are busy. It’s the night time that is hard. I cannot seem to fall asleep. I toss and turn, my heart races, I hear things. It seems to help to take a couple of Advil. Why? Maybe it’s psychological. Whatever works.
Gotta go get moving and get some stuff accomplished today.
Today’s prescribed workout was weighted pull ups. Um. No. I need to actually complete a regular set of pull ups first. So, i opted for the workout before that which was 20 minutes as many rounds as you can: 15 Push ups, 12 dips, 9 Push Press. I noticed yesterday that my shoulder was acting weird and when getting into bed, I sorta wrenched it. So, I had my workout all laid out, went to test the waters…the dips killed, the push press killed. So my replacement workout was:
20 minutes as many rounds as I can”
15 push ups
15 deadlifts
I completed 10 rounds so that is 150 PU and 150 DL. My DL were light…only 33lb because I didn’t feel like re-setting the bar from the push press and the last few rounds of push ups were on my knees. I love that I don’t feel guilty or weak for scaling down stuff. I still feel lightheaded so I know I worked hard enough.
On to sewing.
I need my husband back so I can go to sleep like a normal person.
Here is the picture taken at my certification. Sorry the pic is smooshed..click on it for a non smooshed version. Can you find me? We had just finished our workout on Saturday and I seriously was beat. Look at me. LMAO- I was NOT going to smile. I couldn’t. Those jerks had just wrecked me. It looked something like this:
3 Rounds:
7 Pull-ups
7 Medicine Ball Cleans
Run up the hill from hell and back (if you look behind us you can see a dirt path with a cone very small- up there. Think it looks flat. I’ll take your butt there and show you “flat”)
3 Rounds of the previous again.
Puke, pass out and Die
The education I received was invaluable and riveting. I have a tendency to tune out when speakers drone on and on. They kept each lecture to about 45 minutes and we did practical application of each thing we learned. The family that owns the ranch there provided lunch for us both days and it was awesome. The trainers sais no one has ever done that before. Props to the Castro family!
The second day was a killer workout as well, but I didn’t feel like dying at the end…well, as much. Ther was more invaluable teaching. So, I’m now a Certified Level 1 Cross Fit trainer. Yeah, you know you’re jealous. ha…just kidding. But really, I feel pretty good about it. I’m so glad I never sunk the money into one of those “teach yourself at home” trainer kits. I’m not saying those are wrong or bad, but for me, this is a perfect fit. I’m REALLY hoping to have the funds to do the Kids CF Cert. in October.
The CF trainers are great people, so devoted to what they do and no ego.
A weekend and $$ well spent. Without a doubt!
Only two days until my Cross Fit Certification. I am so nervous. The whole week I have been waking up with heart flutters and getting a head rush each time it happens. Today it has been ongoing and making me even more nervous. I did the smart thing and googled “irregular heartbeat”. So, after I ruled out “healing process after heart surgery”, I have pared it down to either anxiety or caffeine. I’m not too sure what to do about anxiety other than getting through this weekend alive. I can, however do something about caffeine. I’m hesitant. I mean, do I really MIND having pressure in my chest and regular hear rushes and a momentary feeling of confusion/euphoria? Ok, Fine. Less caffeine.
Last weekend was the “Cross Fit Games”, a weekend of Cross Fit events. This video is of a 14 yo girl who rocked it out and she didn’t even do it scaled. She did the full weights for everything. She is in the background at first and falls down. 103 lbs and that BB weight is 100 lbs. Yeesh. My hero.
Am I tough enough to do this? EEK!
Emma and Riley had never been boogie boarding and they had a blast! Emma didn’t want to stop except that she was exhausted. Everyone slept in late this morning. The sun really takes it out of you.
Emma
Riley
Another favorite activity is burying people in the sand. My oldest who pretty much steers clear of beach activities joined in at the end and let the other kids bury him.
Christian
Hope you have enjoyed this totally fitness unrelated post. Have a great day!
We had an amazing day at the beach today. My daughter decided to boogie board for the first time and I couldn’t get her out of the water. I just wish God would turn up the heater a bit. I love the waves but not how cold they are. I will post some pics tomorrow. I am pooped. I got to spend time with good friends who moved and other friends I don’t see so much anymore. The sun is really draining, too.
On the braces update: My progress is sort of like preparing for childbirth. My appointments went from 8 weeks apart, to 6 weeks, then 4 weeks and now 3 weeks. So, we’ll see what comes up at the next appt. He promises that I won’t go back to school in braces. I told him I’m holding him to that.
On a financial note, it cost me $96 to fill my car. Ouch. Come on, Arbonne!
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