Happy Halloween

I didn't bother to post about yesterdays workout because it wasn't that impressive. I was 10# off all my lifts from previous PRs. I'm sure it's a combination of the time off and also just being sore from the previous days. I am really glad today is a rest day, Halloween and carb day what more could you ask for. Also after jumping back in on the strength cycle it has come to my attention that I need to switch some things up. Warm up needs to be more tailored to the previous workout. Such as if we can't lift our arms we shouldn't really be doing pull ups and push ups. So going to start adding different things such as lunges and jump rope into the mix. Really the warm up is just to keep elements of CF in the daily routine so we don't loose much of that and hopefully get better. I'll add pics of the kids later this evening in their costumes.

Who has the best snatch... it's a tie!

I have to say I had very little desire to workout today because I was SOOO sore. But once we got warmed up and started working on the lifts it was a lot of fun. It was interesting that we found a lift that we all equally suck at! Thanks to MIchelle we kept going to try to get a PR and we all got stuck at the same number 65 which is pretty funny. My body actually felt much better after the workout.

Our warm up was sub par today because of the soreness. We just did 15 KBS, 15 Light OHS, and some stretching with the pvc.

Worked on Quick drops using 27# 7x3
Deadlift with snatch grip up to 95#
Full Snatch 27,32,37,42,47,52,57,62,65 x1

And so it begins...

Started the strength cycle today and wasn't as happy as I should be. I'm still feeling so weak after taking almost a month off. (not by choice) I've lost so much of my grip strength even the pull ups were tough. I'm sure it will come back after a bit just rather frustrating knowing I'm not where I was. Also started the Crossfit Endurance workout as well and that is going to be harder than I expected.

Warm up PU: 5x5, KBS 15, OHS 15

Rack Pulls 7x3x225
HPC 7x3 55,60,65,70,75,80,85(1),85(1)
Shrugs 95,115,135,155,175,185,200
Push ups x3 12,10,11

Crossfit Endurance Row 375x4 with 5 min rest.

Took a rest day...

Really tired and sore today from yesterdays workout and sinus headache so decided to listen the the docs advice and just take a rest day today. Everyone did really well on the CFT today I'm not able to max out yet so I don't feel too bad for taking a day off.

Even if you've seen this take time to watch again.

Tired

Getting ready to head to bed. Went light on FS today because not suppose to be putting a lot (any) pressure on my ear. And I tend to hold my breath a lot on the FS. A lot of PR's were made today in the gym! 

I got the kinda ok from the doc.

My apt wasn't as bad as I was expecting. Usually they do something that is painful today not the case. I didn't get the total all clear. But he said I could slowly ease back into working out. And basically not do anything that we do on CF haha. We'll we know that is not going to happen. I have researched online and everything I find says you can get back to physical activity after three weeks. They are just not use to crossfit so it scares them to give the full go ahead. I said to the doctor can I PLEASE workout I am seriously going crazy and my callouses are going away!! They looked at each other like this girl is crazy. So what did I do tonight? I maxed out on clean and jerk with Nat and Tun. I am happy to say that I think I matched my previous PR of 95 and with all that time off I am pretty pleased with that. I am planning on the strength cycle but going to go a little easier the first week cause the doc really wanted me to lay off it for one more week. I planned on working on 3 lifts today so I figured only doing 1 was a compromise. I usually prefer to workout on my own but it was nice to workout with both Nat and Tun today. And glad that Nat is back from vacation just not the same without her!

Almost there...

Crazy that three weeks has already past. Tomorrow is my follow up apt and I have my fingers crossed that I get the all clear to finally get back to working out. It's been so hard to be in the gym and just watch everyone. Although there has been a few workouts where I've thought well I'm glad I can't workout today. I made out an outline for a strength program that I am going to try to follow for a couple of months perhaps three we'll see. Basically the same idea I followed the last time I did a strength cycle although this time I plan on adding the short version of the crossfit endurance and also at least one metcon a week so I don't loose the CF mentality. It was hard to get back into crossfit last time I did a strength cycle.
Today I started back using Fitday.com to track my eating. I got 1286 calories, 35g of carbs so went over, only 63g of protein, and my fat was of course where I needed it I never seem to have problem with that! So over all not too bad I need to add a few more calories drop the carbs slightly and increase protein. I got some more liquid protein so that should make up for my lack of eating enough. I feel so much better when I follow the AD last three weeks I have been following it loosely and I could feel the difference. I do much better when I follow it closely.

Only 2 more days!!

I just realized today that my appointment is actually Tues and not Wed. So that makes me very happy I can not wait to get the all clear so I can start working out again! It has been torture being in the gym and watching everyone working out and not being able to even help clear the weight let alone actually workout. See you all tomorrow.

Jealous

I am so jealous of everyone working out. It really drives me crazy on the heavy lift days. Only 5 more days...

Gavin

Tonight Gavin heard me tell Jessica that I had nothing to write about on my blog since I'm not working out. And later on Gavin said "hey mom you could write about me on your blog." And I told him that sounded like a good idea to me. As everyone knows from the gym Gavin is pretty quiet and laid back and he likes to watch and learn. He tells me he learns something new every time he is in the gym. I have to say I am very proud of him and I can't wait to see what type of young man he grows up to be. We know he will be a machine because he seems to be as obsessed with CF as we all are. He is only 9 and already doing all the lifts and routinely makes up his own WODs which he likes to time. Tonight I was watching the debate on the computer and Gavin walked in while Obama was talking and he walked by and said WHATEVER Obama and walked back out of the room. I thought that's my boy! So tonight I wanted to say that I am very proud and lucky to have Gavin as my son.

Going stir crazy...

Ok so this is officially really starting to suck! It was killing me being in the gym today and not being able to workout. When I finally get the all clear from the doctor I am going back into a strength phase. Which of course is my favorite! However, this time around I am going to try to incorporate the CF endurance mixing it up between the running and the rowing. I also plan on doing at least one nasty metcon a week. And I am going to be much stricter with my diet really sticking to the 30g of carbs during the week and cleaner carbs on the weekend. Because, I must admit right now I am laying here eating popcorn! And I believe once I start that cycle I will post what I eat. Even though I told rick "no one cares what you eat" when he was posting his food log on his blog.

Lifting Heavy

JK... Jess and I were taking pics of set ups on the DL. It was only 31# and I didn't actually lift it. When I woke up this morning my ear had started bleeding again it had stopped for 3 days so I am assuming it had something to do with me working out yesterday even though it was a very light workout. So going to keep it to just cardio till after my follow up apt. Everyone did great on the DL today I love seeing everyone getting stronger.

Working on my Secret Weapon while Nat is gone...

I actually did somewhat of a workout today. I don't know if that is actually the correct terminology since I didn't sweat or get sore. I used the 8# DB did some SP and come curls for nat ;) Also did lunges which always suck for me and a slow row. I personally think my guns are looking a little fluffy and not very lean so I think once I get the clear from the doc really need to add more cardio such as running sprints and rowing focus on getting the BF lower. Well see I always have good intentions. Was nice to play around in the gym today with Jessica she is crazy strong did todays workout with the male weight of 75# and was able to do some KBS with the 2 pood...

Nothing new to report

Just been hanging out and taking it easy. I don't think I am going to be able to get away with doing anything with weights before my time is up. Anytime I even go near a weight like 5 people yell at me to not touch it. I pulled something in my back the other day was really odd but now it seems fine. I feel much better I have still been taking a nap during the day and have some ear pain, but have been keeping it under control with motrin. Rick is heading back out tomorrow for work so I'll be back in the gym all week. It's nice to have him around to help out with the gym and also for him to get to be part of it since he's been gone so long. We went and saw Body Of Lies tonight it was pretty good. It was funny cause we saw Jessicas car in the lot so Rick put a CFC business card on her window. And I got a text halfway through the movie when she found it we are all so easily humored.

Feeling better

I am finally starting to feel back to normal. And it's starting to get harder to be in the gym and not do anything. I think Friday I will take my first bike ride and see how that goes. I think I will email the doc and ask if I can do some light running as well and just do some light work for my last 2 weeks of recovering. I just can't see myself making it 21 days of complete rest. Although after watching everyone do the WOD today I was pretty glad to miss that one! The gym was pretty busy today which is nice to see. Jon had a great PR today 25# gain on his DL I was very pleased with that! Oh and also Katrina did a workout today I hope she is able to get back into it now. I know Kristin would like to have a preggo partner again.

Thanks Michelle!!

Michelle went out of her way to cook the whole family dinner tonight, because I mentioned I didn't feel like cooking since I got my ear surgery. She went way above and beyond the call. I have to say she is an amazing cook it was like having a fancy restaurant delivery. She seriously should think about going into the catering business. I am really grateful for the great group of people we have at the gym. Everyone always helps out and goes the extra mile it's really nice to see. Thanks Michelle and everyone else as well for all your help while I have been recovering.

Day 6

Hard to believe six days have already past. I really haven't been doing much but sleeping. I have been down in the gym more today than previous. I am starting to feel a little better I am only going to take the pain med at night now, because I think that was the main reason I was feeling so bad during the day. I will be glad when I get the all clear from the doctor. I believe I will wait the 10 days of complete rest and than just do a little bike rides and rowing see how that goes. I'm going to try to stay away from the weights. It's pretty funny cause I don't think the doc was grasping what I meant by working out so I told him to check out the crossfit.com website. And I got an email back from him that said absolutely nothing from the crossfit.com website for 3 weeks. I'll have to try to convert him when I go in for my follow up apt on the 21st. I need to start putting together a workout plan for my strength cycle for when I return. Tin is making me feel weak that girl is super strong! Nat and I are going to have to kick it up a notch!

Another day of feeling BLAH!

Didn't sleep quite as much today but still not feeling quite normal yet. I went into the gym this morning and I have to keep reminding myself that I'm not suppose to be changing out the weights it's just such a habit. Tonight we decided to go out to eat well that didn't go over so well. As soon as we started driving I felt like I was going to be sick so we ended up ordering to go and coming back home. I really hope I feel better tomorrow this sucks. Was nice to have TM back in the gym today and also haven't seen Jess in a few days so that was nice as well.

More Sleep

Goodness I can't seem to get enough sleep. I did finally have to get out of the house and go pick up my car in Nashville. I slept the whole drive there got the jeep and went out to lunch with my mom and sister. We went to TGIF it wasn't that great. Nothing really tastes appealing me me right now. Came home and feel back to sleep yet again. I was actually glad it was a rest day because I don't think I would have been able to stay in the gym today I was just too tired. Hopefully I wake up in the morning feeling better. I hope everyone enjoyed the rest day.

Sleep

I basically slept the day away today. Was odd to keep hearing people come and go in the gym and not go down. Still not feeling so great pain med is helping but I feel sick to my stomach. Which is probably from the pain med so what can you do. Hopefully I'll see you all tomorrow...

I made it home in one piece

So had the ear surgery today. Started out lovely I woke up at 430 am to get there on time. And I get there and they tell me that I'm way early cause it's has been changed till 10:30 no one bothered to tell me. So sat around waiting for a long time smelling coffee that I was unable to drink. And also they said that I had to have someone there waiting incase of an emergency. I thought I just needed someone to pick me up. So Kat came in after she dropped of Julia. It finally got started at about 11:45. I don't recall anything other than them moving me from one bed to the other. Luckily he was able to do all the work through the ear and not behind which was my biggest fear. Cause if they go behind the ear it takes 3 months to recover instead of 3 weeks. I feel like crap my ear hurts as does my head. What is crazy is everything sounds soooo loud to me now. Even just typing on this keypad. I guess my one hearing bone was almost completely gone so they made a new one I have some metal in my ear and as he explained to kat like a tiny umbrella to hold ear drum out. All very odd but I'm sure it's a good thing I got it taken care of before it got even worse. The doctor seemed quite pleased with his work so I guess well see when I go back in 3 weeks if it is all as it should be. First thing I asked him is do I seriously have to wait 3 weeks to work out? He said a week of nothing and the other 2 weeks I can't lift anything over 5# which is actually pretty funny in a way. I told Gavin I guess I'll have to do tons of 5# curls work on my guns for Nat. HAHA... I really don't want to go through that again so I'm going to try to listen to the doctor. I can always just do some rowing. Here's a pic of my lovely ear band! Luckily I can take it off tomorrow... Ok going to get some more sleep.