Today was our first Crossfit experience. We decided as a family that we wanted to begin Crossfit together. Most people who eat Paleo, Crossfit! And most people who Crossfit, Paleo! Considering this, I felt that this was my next step, since I already have converted my lifestyle to Paleo. I'm praying that this will take me to that "next level" of health and fitness. I'm also hoping that working out so hard will convince my family to Paleo more and more.
I know that Crossfit will be difficult, but so is changing your eating habits/lifestyle. Oh wait, I'VE ALREADY DONE THAT! My "baby/beginner" WOD took me 14.59 minutes to complete, but I completed it! We all did! So glad our trainer called and told us not to eat before the morning workout. Felt alright after workout and then the taste of my morning meds (Armour Thyroid--which I dissolve under my tongue) came back to haunt me! The taste was VERY strong and filled my mouth and nasal cavity! If you are unaware of what Armour Thyroid is, it is pig hormone. I can assure you that it does not taste like BACON! That taste made me sick feeling for about 1 hour after workout. This has now passed and I'm POSITIVE soreness will set in by morning. Thinking we may sit on the floor level at church tomorrow! LOL! Not sure I can handle the stairs in my cute heels! Walking in my four inch heels is a workout all on its own! LOL! Some positive things I've noted so far: My lymphatic system is PUMPING! I have felt better circulation in my ankles and feet all day. Trust me, when your lymp system is totally wack, you can really feel the difference when it is moving. I have desired (after the yacky feeling was gone) to drink more water today. This coming from a person who can go without drinking anything. Urine elimination has increased GREATLY! This was even before the increase of water today. My body will hold some major fluid normally, but not today! Pretty impressive for the first day really!
Looking forward to our next WOD and taking small steps each time to improve. Excited to one day soon, look back at our first "baby" WOD and laugh at how easy it really was! Many thanks to our trainer, George, who pushed, guided, and encouraged us!
So proud of you girl! I will get there eventually, baby steps for me right now. One thing at a time.
ReplyDeleteHI! I somehow stumbled upon your website. I have been doing pale/crossfit for almost two years and I am in Baton Rouge too! My blog is www.fatmomtohealthymom.blogspot.com.
ReplyDeleteI love reading about your journey! Thank you so much for sharing - Hopefully we will run into each other sometime!
Thanks Bethany! I've added your blog as well. Oh, you look GREAT by the way! Please feel free to share and comment here! Also nice to share with people who understand Paleo and Crossfit!
DeleteYou know, if you are in Whole Foods as much as I am, we most likely have run into each other often! LOL!