Whole30 #?

So as I wrote to you before, I am very happy that I have started getting back into CrossFit because it is one of those things that is just apart of you. You have to do it in your life, and you miss it when you step away. You just need it.

Well Whole30 is something I need to do again. I started my weight loss journey 2 years ago and it all started with Whole30. Well, two years later I weigh almost the same as I did two years ago, my pant size is not the same (which lets me know my weight has muscle to blame which is NOT a bad thing) however, I did still gain fat. That I am not happy about.

I had hoped that I could live my life being 80/20 paleo. But I am learning that my body is not taking it like it did 2 years ago. My body needs to be more stripped like 95/5 paleo. In a lot ways this is depressing. I had always hoped that could enjoy some things and still eat clean. But as I see myself in the mirror. It is not how it is meant to be.

This is where the Whole30 comes in. It is 30 days of pure paleo eating. It will get be back into living this way. I always lose weight and measurements when I do this, and I get use to not having sugar and carbs and get icky when I have them again. Feeling icky is the best thing for you because you avoid it. I need to get back into avoiding.

I also have been cutting back on caffeine and I am very happy about this. I do not wish to have coffee as soon as I get up, and I do not feel like I need it anymore. So I know I have the will power. It will just be hard with so many birthdays going on, and my life stresses. I have a ton going on and some days I really just want pizza and ale. I have been SO good about not doing it, and making a healthier versions. Not 100% what you want, but it works.

So as of next month I am going to try to get back on a Whole30. Get back to where I use to be. Physically and mentally.

I wish you all well in your fitness journeys and be true to yourself.

My best,

Katie

 

Back at it

So this new  year I told myself I really need to get back into fitness. So I took the one month membership I have been holding onto for dear life at a local Crossfit gym and activated it. I was waiting for the right time, and it just seemed now was it. I can no longer afford to drive to the one I was going too, and this just seemed to make sense.

I am now 3 weeks in and I forgot how much I love and hate it! I love pushing myself, but I hate the workout as I am doing it. But by the time you are done, it feels AMAZING! I am reminded of my old goals of becoming a trainer and working towards my photography dreams in the mean time. My job situation has given me real reasons to consider this idea.

I had hoped I wouldn’t be put into a position where I have to decide to stay and wait for the ax, or to move forward and leave it behind. I did not think it would end this way, but here I am. Trying to decide what to do with my life, again. I have never found myself to be very positive in life adventures for they always came with tons of struggle and unhappiness. I hope this time around it wont be that way. I will finally be happy with my life, and my job. I am trying to get back to being happy with myself. I lost myself the past few years by letting people and food control me.

I am back at having a slight food addiction and stressing about what is to come has not been helpful. This new year was another way to get off that and start back to where I was 2 years go. I miss that girl from two years ago. She was happy, thriving, in a size she LOVED, and felt good. I want her.

So I end this quickly for I am actually getting ready to go hit a 3pm class. I have no idea what the workout is, but I know I am going anyway. I wish you all the best and hope you are taking this new year and doing good for you, because you deserve it!

My best in health,

The almost fit chick,

Katie

Getting back on the wagon

This month was one for the books. I haven’t been so stuck in a position of getting up, going to work, getting home to only work some more then bed. I had goals as you may of remembered to run twice a week. Fresh from being inspired by a Ragnar Relay my boyfriend and friends did. To my demise, I got too busy, even for myself. I decided to run a yard sale to get rid of stuff, in the same time frame as I was doing a newborn shoot. Along with this I got orders in the mail I had to take care of. My time got spent really quickly. On top of that I had CrossFit photos to take and edit.

So here I am, finally taking the moment to write 29 days into this month. I know life happens and you have to put things aside, but I had a hard time putting CrossFit and running aside. I never wanted to be that person that says “I don’t have time”…but for the first time, I felt like I didn’t. I was up late and up early. I even went into a slight depression over it. Crossfit keeps me sane…

The good news is, I was able to go last night and do a personal training session with my coach. Boy did I miss it. We worked on pull ups and kipping. I was happy to find out he was impressed on how quickly I picked up on the movements for the kip. I thought I looked funny so yay to me!  I wish I had all the time in the world to just focus on my body and working on it, then wasting my day at a job that does nothing for me. I hate my job now, and I don’t have a lot of photography. My photography is a big goal of mine to make it more dominate in my life, but if I had to have a job to pay the bills. I really want it to be a positive one.

As the past few days have gone by, the feeling of wanting to be a coach has progressed again. I learn so much from my coach and all the coaches at this gym…I just want to tell the world! And Crossfit is such a love for me. It feels like a no brainer. I just wish it wasn’t $1,000 for the class…

On another note, I am SO happy to say that I went back to my Paleo ways. For about 3 weeks with one or two cheat days each week, I lost 11lbs 🙂 It makes me feel so good knowing what works best for me, and when I slip up,  I just need to get back on that wagon and do it. Keep that in mind! You can get back!

That wagon tumbles and turns on you but you can get right back on! I hate to make false promises and I feel as if I made one this month. I am hoping that next month delivers more for me and I can get my life back. Hopefully a new goal path will be laid out and I can finally have the life I want. Because all that is stopping me, is me 🙂

Hope you are all well in your fitness journey’s! My best.

Katie

Coaching…

So this has been a topic in my brain for a little while now. I don’t feel like I can be a CrossFit Coach yet because A) Money, and B) I am still a beginner myself. There is still a lot of form work in my part and I can’t kip at all. But I love the atmosphere CrossFit brings, and I love feeling like I make a difference. I also love the lifestyle it promotes.

I always thought being a coach would also keep me on track. You can’t say no to the gym if you are already there! Plus you are around people who feel the same way you do about the sport. You get to encourage them, help them reach their goals. I ask myself, how could this be bad? I am thankful to have been able to discuss such topics with a coach at the box I am at. He loves this sport and is going for his Level 3! Amazing dedication if you ask me. Most coaches start at Level 1 and stay there. I admire his dedication a lot, and he always has great pointers and ideas to help you get through your WODs. He truly goes beyond fixing form. There is also the owner who as well, dives in and educates himself beyond CrossFit. He knows mobility exercises I wouldn’t of ever thought of. They are making big differences for me, for I came in with hip tightness, squat issues and angle locking. My ankle is about 80% better, my squats are almost there and hips are always a daily work in progress.

I love that, I love that they are helping me get over issues I have carried with me for years, just in a few months. CrossFit coaching if you put yourself into it, is so much more then teaching a class. So this is where I get my idea of joining the thousands of coaches nationwide has come from. It is a place of fun, hard work, dedication, inspiration, passion and friendship. To get into money and hour details, this position is mostly a PT gig that has a average base pay. But honestly, that works perfect for me. I have desires to move forward with my photography and have a studio someday. Another job that would be a PT thing (unless that grew bigger, but for now it’s PT).
What are your thoughts about coaching and coaches? Would you take the dive and get into it? Do you think you could benefit others how it benefits you? Changes you made, that you can pass on to others? Your story?

Let me know!

Stay well!

Katie

My 90 Push Up Penalty

So I missed 2 days of my push up challenge…my week has been one of those weeks where if something went wrong…it did. I managed to stay on track most of the days, but this past weekend. Life kind of knocked me down emotionally. Leaving me to just want to run under my covers and hide. I honestly feel like I was walking down an alley, trying to reach the “Happy Lounge” to soak up some good vibes and people when I got ambushed by life, money, love, and depression. I was beat down and left to lie there…and as I lay on the brick laid road, I watched the rain weave in and over the uneven bricks. The sound of the rain is all I can focus on, for I feel numb and broken.  The rain sounds peaceful but also symbolizes how alone I really am.

So today even though I don’t feel 100%, I am making myself do 90 push ups. I am going to maybe do a mini WOD at home to help break them up and feel more productive with it. I hate that CrossFit has been put on the back burner due to funds. The nice thing is I have a photo deal with this box, so I CrossFit there, but the downside is the location is 40 minutes away from home. Right now, cash is not on my side, so I have had to stop going almost completely. Which is painful, and a main source to my sanity.

As for the grain free challenge, I have been pretty good with that. I only had two days where I had grains.  I wanted 30 days free, but I realized that is almost impossible! So I gave myself one cheat day. Unfortunately I let my emotions choose the food. Another work in progress

So as the quote says,  “Just because something isn’t happening for you right now, doesn’t mean that it will never happen”. Keep going even when you fall. Try to keep positive and focused on the happier things in life. A thanks to my boyfriend for reminding me all day to stay positive and that I have support. Thank you for all of you who read these. I know I get personal a little in these, but life isn’t full of rainbows. It is full of struggles and I want to be able to show real life. Not the “real” life we are use to seeing now and days.

Stay well and be fit!

My Best,

Katie