Hard work=Results. Period.

It's something my parents have always tried to instill in me from a young age.  Hard work=Results.  This adventure that I have begun with this new family of crossfit is no exception.  Today was a great workout.  I felt rested as I walked into class and I was ready to get my hands dirty.  We started once again as always with a bit of running.  I still hate this the most.  But I do it.  Because every day the running gets a little easier and the more I do it, the harder I work, the more positive the results.  After we were warmed up we once again went over some of the fundamentals of proper lifting techniques to ensure every one's safety.  I have definitely learned that you can really hurt yourself if you lose form, it is essential.  Our WOD was posted on the board as always.  It was as follows:

3 Pull Ups.  I am still using rings for these

6 Back Squats  Today I used 15lb dumbbells for these

9 Dead Lifts  I used the 15lb dumbbells for these as well

and then repeat as many times as possible in 6 minutes, rest for 2 minutes, and repeat.  

I am finding the pull ups easier and easier.  Almost ready for the big girl bar!  It is amazing to me the progress I have seen in just one week.  I was able to do this routine 10 times total in the 12 minutes.  I felt really good about that.  And even though most people were lifting more than me in the class, it doesn't matter. Again, the coolest part about crossfit is it is truly about your own personal best.  Each time you want it to get a little harder, but be able to do it a little faster.  

I have tried really hard to stay off the scales.   But when I got home today, I couldn't help myself.  So here are my stats from last Tuesday in comparison with today. 

3/21/12                             Today
Weight 239                         Weight 234
Bust 51 inches                     Bust 46 inches
Waist 47 inches                   Waist 43.5 inches
Hips 53 inches                     Hips  51 inches
Thigh 24 inches                   Thigh 24 inches
Arm  16 Inches                    Arm 15.5 inches


These are results. If you have any questions about whether or not this program works, I am proof!  Already.  In one week we are talking 11 total inches off of my body.  You just can't argue with that!  I worked for it though.  Every drop of sweat, every sore muscle has been totally worth it.  I know the commercials on TV of this program are scary, but it can work for anyone!  All you need is that great equation.  Hard work=Results.