Lauren's Photo Journal May/June

Hi Friends! It has been quite some time since I have posted and I miss it. I want to catch everyone up on the past month of my life and we all know that good ole saying "A picture is worth a thousand words" Hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed living it!

Crossfit Dirty South Regionals Jax Fl

























































































































NIGHTS OUT ON THE TOWN
Katie and Emily Visit the ATL! -- FLUX PARTY

















































































CROSSFIT EAST DECATUR WODS
























































CROSSFIT DAHLONEGA CHALLENGE









































































































Took 1st PLACE in the Scale Division
(Scaled = 65 lbs instead of 95 lbs)

Two Days in a Row! I'm Back!

I feel really good to be X-Fitting again. Today's workout involved running and so I immediately caught myself about to say "I don't like running", but during my week at the women's personal development vacation in May one of the best things I learned was to Switch. That is, when I realize I'm giving me a negative message...switch! It is amazing the control my mind has over the rest of me! It worked so I ran 400 m x2 for time. First was 2.56, second was 3.0. I was surprised I didn't slow very much at all on the second one. I love the feeling of crossing the finish line! The other X-Fitters are running for their best time, and they are fast! I'm running to finish and I'm last and lovin' it. Occasionally one of them will cheer me on...it's fun and it simply elevates how confident I feel.

The rest of the workout was 50, 40, 30, 20 and 10 each pullups-them (jumping pullups-me), box jumps (box stepups), situps (real ones) and double unders. Lamarr had me do 30, 20, 10 then on the jump rope 90, 60, 30. Someday I'm going to do double unders. My stamina has increased immensely. When I started 5 months ago I barely could complete 10 jumps then had to rest and breath. Now I can go to 60 (with a little tripping but still pushing it). Overall Lamarr is telling me to work on form, not to add or increase anything for a while. Probably in a month or so it will be time for me to evaluate and up some of my 'moves'.
Well, bed time...I'm tired. I stopped on the way home and bought fruit, veggies and skinny pork chops which I cut in half and use as my morning protein at breakfast. I can eat it cold and snack on the way to work. Then at work I start the morning with fruit and cottage cheese. Also, in the spirit of healthy eating I'm spacing my little meals about four hours apart so I'm never starved. That really helps me eliminate temptation.
Well, as I said, it's bed time and I'm ready. Good night, l-m

Mental Attitude Counts for so Much!!!!

It's only been 14 days since my last blog. It feels like months. Since my great trip in May I've really fallen off the wagon going only about 3 times. And eating so poorly that today I was really feeling like my old self...not my new self (I like that feeling). My old self, lethargic, depressed, dull, mental confusion...low energy. Yuk!! So I did the 6:30 pm. workout and it was really tough. Not physically, mentally I mean. I was feeling negative and having trouble concentrating on what the sequence of exercises was. I could feel myself responding the way it did way back around my fourth week when I had a melt down and walked out. Zionna caught me that time and got me back on track. This time my awesome coach Lamarr spoted my confusion and lack of focus and got me focused on what I needed to do. I am so grateful for his intervention. I'm working out Tues, Thurs and Sat this week and I think that will put me back into the workout routine that I was enjoing so much up until I brok for vacation.

The positive news is that I am running regularly now when the W/out requires it. Monday last week the WOD was 200 m run, then 20 sandbag ...things..., then another 200 m run. I did six rounds and was surprised when I realized I ran 1200 m!!! Tonight it was a 450 m run and I opted for 300 m. I think it is prudent for me to ease into the running. But so far so good!!

I didn't tell you about the new expended box! NLP has rented the space next to the existing box and cut out the wall separating the two. Now it's one large really great box with two roll up doors...lots of air circulating and best of all two bathrooms! I heard there is going to be a 'ladies' room!! Thank God for small favors...although I must say the men at the box are very considerate, if you know what I mean.!!

Well, I'm filthy and sweaty so I'll close now and hit the shower. It really was fun and I'm looking forward to getting my glow back. I've got 23 more days to build up my stamina for my kayaking trip and to workout at East Decatur CrossFit when I visit with Lauren. l-m

Getting Back on the X-Fit Wagon

It's June 2nd and I'm suffering from the lack of organization that occurs when I take a nine day vacation. Nine days worth of work at work, junk mail at home, missed workouts, and of course my all time favorite unhealthy eating!! So, I must set at least two doable goals to work toward. Ok, here its is....#1 workout 4 x a week till July 8th when I leave for a kayaking trip in Savannah GA. (Oh good one!!). Next, #2, this is the longer term goal... Hmmm, ok let's back into this goal...The goal date is Labor Day...the goal is to be able to do the following with a 2 min. recovery between each exercise: run a 200 meters, 30 situps, 25 pushups, 50 wallball squats. Hmm, that's definitely a challenge! Ok, so back to my Mon/Tues/Thurs/Sat schedule. Just as a reminder, workouts keep me feeling clear minded, happy, energetic, enthusiastic, healthy, euphoric. I better print this blog and tape it to the dashboard of my car, till I get back into the routine again! Oh yeah, another serious motivator is that I'm paying for it whether I go or not!!!
Did you hear that ZOOM....that's me running to the car to go to the box on Thursday night! L-m