Ripped Hands and A Routine

This is week three of making crossfit a priority again in my life and I could not be happier. Has everything gone according to planned? No, but life is not supposed to be a strict schedule with no room to move or breathe. I am throughly enjoying how I have things "scheduled" for now. I do crossfit 3 times a week. Most of the days I have been going after work, because that has been what is best for me. Today, I went on my lunch break and loved it! It is so nice knowing that I can just head home after work. I am going to slowly start to work towards working out again at 6:15 a.m., but only if it seems like the best option for me.

I knew getting back into working out would be difficult, but I am truly thankful for the experience. I did not lose 50lbs by sitting around and not doing anything. I will not maintain a healthy lifestyle or workout regime by sitting around either. Being fit and dedicated is one of the most difficult lifestyles to uphold, but it is one of the most rewarding. My hands ripped, I was so sore I couldn't walk upstairs, and I was exhausted at night, but I could not feel more amazing. Week 3 has proved a lot less challenging, although I'm sure I will take that statement back when I have to climb 3 sets of stairs to go home tonight.

I will never take a month off again, unless forced to for some reason. In that month, I just did not feel like myself. This is how I know I need to have some sort of fitness activity in my life. It is not a want, it is a need. However, I am incredibly blessed and never want to take my ability to be active for granted. God has blessed me tremendously!

A new short term goal I have set is to eat clean the whole month of August. I want to jump start my healthy eating habits again and I believe this will be the best way to do it. Luckily, I have some friends who will be doing this with me. I am excited to begin this with them and start fresh! I will be moving into a new house too, and I am beyond excited to be able to cook with my new roommates.

Life has been wonderful lately and I am so encouraged by my journey. I believe that is is vital to be proud of yourself and appreciate what you can and will accomplish. I have so many more milestones to achieve, but I am looking forward to reaching new goals.

5:15 PM Crossfit Class

Hands After Pull Ups- Ouch!