"Crossfit" Who would have ever thought that this would be such a strong word in my life. I am sure my friends are sick of hearing the word "Crossfit" come out of my mouth. But that is okay....I am hoping that one day I will be able to share what I am going through with others and they will want the same feelings. Crossfit is life changing, I am doing things now I would never have imagined myself doing.
It all started with this guy. My amazing husband. Who is now a Crossfit trainer for Viking Crossfit. Also after this weekend he will be an Endurance Trainer. Plus he is the hottest Firefighter out there. ;) Since we have been married(16 1/2 years now) he has been trying to get me to do some sort of fitness. I tried walking tracks, weight lifting, swimming, running, etc. It was just not for me. One day he came across this Crossfit stuff. He was doing it here at home. He would even sometimes have the kids and I doing it with him down stairs. A few months later he came across Viking Crossfit and we joined. The first year was a little off and on for me. I would get so sore I would only show up once a week. I just was not giving it 100%. Finally after quitting a job that made me unhappy, I started going during the day everyday. I learned that no matter how sore you were, you had to show up the next day and do a workout. I was so sore I would hold onto the walls to sit on the toilet, I would go down stairs on my butt, and I would have to ask for help to get out of my seat. But I kept showing up and they were right it helped! Why you ask, would I go through soooo much pain to be in shape? Well here is why......
Mount Timpanogos 2nd largest mountain in Utah
In Utah there is a Mountain called Mount Timpanogos. The 2nd tallest mountain in Utah. I never in a million years thought I would hike to the top of it. One day at the gym I said "hey lets all climb to the top." So a group of us did. It was so hard! I got to the saddle part of it and gave up. I just hid behind a rock waiting for my husband to come down. Finally he did and asked me what I was doing. I said, "I can not go anymore." He said, "Yes you are" and pulled me up that mountain. See that is what Crossfit is all about. You will always have someone there pushing you when you say "I can't". Go to Golds Gym and see if anyone is there yelling at you to keep going or to not give up. You will give up before anyone at the CrossFit gym will let you. It's all in your head. Pain is mental, you just have to get past that.
This is Will and I at the top of Mount Timpanogos in the tower. We signed the book together and everything. Woohoo! I did it!! I did it!!
Me on top of the world. See one of the benefits of being in shape is you get to see the most amazing things. That day I got to see a huge glacier, chipmunks that came right up to me, beautiful wild flowers, and the most breath taking view ever. I couldn't have asked for more.
Over the past several years we have gone on tons of hikes as a family. We have hiked to several waterfalls. This one is called Stewart Falls. With me getting myself in shape I am able to take my kids to some amazing places and experience it with them. Once again, you can't beat that!
River Rafting has now become a family/fire station tradition. Those of you that have gone river rafting know that it is harder then it looks. That your arms kill. The first year I thought my arms were gonna fall off. But now that I am Crossfiting yeah they get tired, but they do not feel like they are gonna fall off. 
Several years ago I watched my husband do the "Tackle the Tower". I was actually quite jealous. I thought to myself "why can't I do the things he does?" I wanted to experience those accomplishments like he was. I wanted to do something so cool. I sat there and was feeling bad for myself. I thought, "yeah right this will never happen. "Well..... because of Crossfit I did it!! It was so cool. As I got to the top I wanted to cry I was so happy. I thought to myself, I FREAKING did it!!
UGH! Those that know me, know I HATE running with a passion. Well, since I have been Crossfitting I have now ran five, 5k's. Hated every minute of it, but I did it! I have to say that finishing one of those races is the most amazing feeling. Now I do it for that feeling.
That is a 44# Kettle Bell I'm swinging over my head. I am doing over 200# dead lifts and I started out with a PVC pipe. I am doing over 100# bench presses. Me! I am doing that! It just does not seem real when I think back on my life before Crossfit. Weight stuff is my strength, cardio is not(yet!).
Never thought I would be so happy about tearing my hands because I did so many pullups. And to even take pics of it... you know I am addicted. lol
It only took almost 2 years but I am now doing kipping pullups!! Booya! Me! I am doing kipping pull ups!! I am now working on butterfly pullups and chest to bar pullups. And you know what, I am gonna do them!
This girl Miranda, is pretty much my Crossfit idol. My goal is to look like her. Even after 4 kids I think I can do it. I am already seeing the muscles form in my shoulders, arms, and thighs. Now to get my belly like that. I will!
The Dirty Dash, yup I am gonna do it. Its a 10k run through mud and obstacles up ski slopes. eeeeeekkkkkk Check it out at http://www.thedirtydash.com/. I'm doing that in September. My team is called "Viking Crossfit Warrior Princesses". We are gonna have some fun!
Well its time to get my butt in gear. I am gonna hit this hard to prepare for my two goals. Giving up coffee and soda. I am trying to do "The Zone" as much as I can, watch what I eat and get healthy. Still trying to stomach the protein drinks. Gag!
I am making my yearly appointment this week to make sure I am healthy. If not healthy, then I want to see what I need to do to get there. I am taking my vitamins, fish oil, calcium chews, and iron pills. It's a start!
I do have a challenge with my work outs and that is asthma. Cardio and me are not a good combination. So this little guy is what gets me through them. Several weeks ago I had a huge asthma attack that had me in urgent care. But thats okay, nothing is gonna stop me. I am now in the best shape of my life and I am only gonna get better. I am gonna finish that Dirty Dash and the Utah Affiliate Winter Challenge. I am not looking for first place. I am looking for it to be an accomplishment for ME!
In Utah there is a Mountain called Mount Timpanogos. The 2nd tallest mountain in Utah. I never in a million years thought I would hike to the top of it. One day at the gym I said "hey lets all climb to the top." So a group of us did. It was so hard! I got to the saddle part of it and gave up. I just hid behind a rock waiting for my husband to come down. Finally he did and asked me what I was doing. I said, "I can not go anymore." He said, "Yes you are" and pulled me up that mountain. See that is what Crossfit is all about. You will always have someone there pushing you when you say "I can't". Go to Golds Gym and see if anyone is there yelling at you to keep going or to not give up. You will give up before anyone at the CrossFit gym will let you. It's all in your head. Pain is mental, you just have to get past that.
This is Will and I at the top of Mount Timpanogos in the tower. We signed the book together and everything. Woohoo! I did it!! I did it!!
Me on top of the world. See one of the benefits of being in shape is you get to see the most amazing things. That day I got to see a huge glacier, chipmunks that came right up to me, beautiful wild flowers, and the most breath taking view ever. I couldn't have asked for more. Over the past several years we have gone on tons of hikes as a family. We have hiked to several waterfalls. This one is called Stewart Falls. With me getting myself in shape I am able to take my kids to some amazing places and experience it with them. Once again, you can't beat that! In Nevada by where Will grew up there are these huge rocks called "Devils Kitchen". I was able to hike it with everyone in 104 degree temp. But who cares about 104 degrees. Without Crossfit I would not have been able mentally to get through the hike on the hot rocks. It's all mental and you will find those walls that you have to break down. Also that next day I hiked a mountain by the ranch that his family calls Alfred's nose. Never in a million years did I think I would ever hike that with Will. But guess what, I did!!
River Rafting has now become a family/fire station tradition. Those of you that have gone river rafting know that it is harder then it looks. That your arms kill. The first year I thought my arms were gonna fall off. But now that I am Crossfiting yeah they get tired, but they do not feel like they are gonna fall off. Several years ago I watched my husband do the "Tackle the Tower". I was actually quite jealous. I thought to myself "why can't I do the things he does?" I wanted to experience those accomplishments like he was. I wanted to do something so cool. I sat there and was feeling bad for myself. I thought, "yeah right this will never happen. "Well..... because of Crossfit I did it!! It was so cool. As I got to the top I wanted to cry I was so happy. I thought to myself, I FREAKING did it!!Crossfit has built my confidence up in so many ways. I have now taken on belly dancing. Yeah I might not have a tight belly(yet!) or body. But that is okay, because I know I will and I am having fun. And now I am gonna try out for a belly dancing team in November. Woot! Woot!
UGH! Those that know me, know I HATE running with a passion. Well, since I have been Crossfitting I have now ran five, 5k's. Hated every minute of it, but I did it! I have to say that finishing one of those races is the most amazing feeling. Now I do it for that feeling. That is a 44# Kettle Bell I'm swinging over my head. I am doing over 200# dead lifts and I started out with a PVC pipe. I am doing over 100# bench presses. Me! I am doing that! It just does not seem real when I think back on my life before Crossfit. Weight stuff is my strength, cardio is not(yet!). Never thought I would be so happy about tearing my hands because I did so many pullups. And to even take pics of it... you know I am addicted. lol It only took almost 2 years but I am now doing kipping pullups!! Booya! Me! I am doing kipping pull ups!! I am now working on butterfly pullups and chest to bar pullups. And you know what, I am gonna do them! This girl Miranda, is pretty much my Crossfit idol. My goal is to look like her. Even after 4 kids I think I can do it. I am already seeing the muscles form in my shoulders, arms, and thighs. Now to get my belly like that. I will! January of this year I watched girls and guys from my gym compete in a challenge. I thought to myself as I watched them that there was no way I would ever compete in it.
But this year I made a deal with my husband that I was gonna try the Utah Affliate Winter Challenge in January 2011. So let the training begin....
The Dirty Dash, yup I am gonna do it. Its a 10k run through mud and obstacles up ski slopes. eeeeeekkkkkk Check it out at http://www.thedirtydash.com/. I'm doing that in September. My team is called "Viking Crossfit Warrior Princesses". We are gonna have some fun! I have this picture hanging everywhere for my motivation to get me ready for the dirty dash. Our picture is gonna be just as cool. Wait until you see our costumes. hee hee
Well its time to get my butt in gear. I am gonna hit this hard to prepare for my two goals. Giving up coffee and soda. I am trying to do "The Zone" as much as I can, watch what I eat and get healthy. Still trying to stomach the protein drinks. Gag! I am making my yearly appointment this week to make sure I am healthy. If not healthy, then I want to see what I need to do to get there. I am taking my vitamins, fish oil, calcium chews, and iron pills. It's a start! I do have a challenge with my work outs and that is asthma. Cardio and me are not a good combination. So this little guy is what gets me through them. Several weeks ago I had a huge asthma attack that had me in urgent care. But thats okay, nothing is gonna stop me. I am now in the best shape of my life and I am only gonna get better. I am gonna finish that Dirty Dash and the Utah Affiliate Winter Challenge. I am not looking for first place. I am looking for it to be an accomplishment for ME!So for those of you that say "there is no way I can do that," yes you can! If I can then so can you! I guarantee that Crossfit will change your life. You will do things you never imagined. If you don't believe me ask some of my friends that I now have doing it. Ask the people at my gym that I workout with. Asks the thousands and thousands of people that are now doing it. I am not trying to sell you anything I just want you to be able to feel and do the things I do. Crossfit has changed my life!!
http://www.crossfit.com/ if you wanna see what Crossfit is all about, check this out.
http://www.vikingcrossfit.com/ my gym.
http://www.thedirtydash.com/ the mud race I am gonna do! Woot! Woot!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zone_diet to learn more about the Zone diet, check this out.
http://www.fishoil.com/ Info on fish oil. I get mine from Costco. The Kirkland brand. Omega 3 Fish oil.
Also I take Calcium chews. When working out you are always putting strain on your bones. To me it is important to keep your bones strong.
Check out my video I posted below. It sums it all up. :)
wow Mandy, this post had me in tears! I'm so proud of you and so happy that CF has given you more of what you want out of life...enjoy the DD, the main thing is that you have fun!! i love you and your beautiful tattoos!!
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