Big Girl Box Jump

A month ago today I walked into CrossFit Amplitude to get a feel for whether or not this was something I thought I could do.  I left there sweaty and thinking, "Well, I will give it a month."  Today as I made my way to class I thought of all of the changes this program has offered me in just this short time.  I can walk up a flight of stairs now without becoming winded.  I am no longer haunted by back pain and joint pain, as my muscles are getting stronger to actually support my bones, not the other way around.  But the biggest change is my outlook.  "I can't do that" is simply not in my vocabulary.  Today I had a personal victory.  I did actual box jumps.  Not modified ones.  The real ones, on the actual box.  It felt great.  Justin, one of my trainers, took a video if you would like to watch.  

 It may look easy, but my first week of class, I could barely jump 8 inches off the ground.  It is just one more victory.  


Our WOD today was also particularly challenging.  It was as follows:

5 Rounds of the following exercises for time:
10 Power Snatch I was using 35lbs
10 Box Jumps
10 Pullups (Still on the rings with these, I mean have you tried a pullup lately?!)

I was able to complete this workout in 12 minutes 46 seconds.

I think my favorite aspect of my new lifestyle is my lack of complacency in the box.  I am willing to push myself harder than I ever have in my whole life, and yet I still keep coming back for more!  I have started the recommended eating plan called the Paleo Diet.  As I follow it, I will blog on my progress. 

I feel great!!!