Forgot to add....

www.crossfit.com also has www.crossfitkids.com so you can get the kiddies in on the action. How awesome is that?

Crossfit (AKA - Self-inflicted torture)

So yesterday I tried, for the first time, one of the Crossfit routines and let me say one thing...

HOLY MOTHER OF GOD!

They are HARD. Yesterday's routine consisted of as many round of 5 pull ups, 10 push up, and 15 squats as you could manage in 20 minutes. I did 8... I struggled through the last 3... but I felt pretty awesome about myself. So, then I'm checking some of the other results and man... I suck! Although, I am out of shape and a beginner at this, the average number seemed to be around 17.

I don't feel down about it. I did my best and then continued on to my normal Monday routine.

I would suggest www.crossfit.com to anyone wanting a easy-to-fit-in fitness routine. It's used by a lot of law enforcement and military training programs because these things work you. While anyone can do them whenever and where ever they want... they are effective. I've heard and read nothing but good things about Crossfit. It's absolutely awesome for someone who finds the regular methods of exercise a little boring. Now, to lure the hubby to join me....

Long Time No See!

So I'm in the bathroom, looking in the mirror, doing the whole routine, and I see something. What is that? I look closer. I squint my eyes.

Oh My God! It's a neck!


... or more of one anyway.


I've noticed some other changes, as well, like my waist curving in more and my ribs being visible. I haven't actually SEEN my ribs in about 7 years. It's fantastic!

In related news, I set a goal for myself. I wish to be 150 by June 1st. Lets see how it goes!

Health Tracker, Oh how I love you!

www.prevention.com has this REALLY cool tool called a Health Tracker www.prevention.com/cda/healthtracker.do. Basic jist... you put in your information and it gives you totals. It does all the work for you. I suck at math so this thing is freaking awesome! Some of the things you can do include a food diary where it adds up calories, fat, sugar, carbs, etc and shows you the totals in a pie graph!

You can also add in your activies and it will show you the comparison of caloric intake versus caloric burn. So, if you're like me, and trying to lose weight, it will assure you that you're burning more than you're eating.

You put in your measurements and weight periodically and it shows you a line graph of your progress.

It's really a brilliant tool for those of us that don't want to add up every little thing we eat or don't know how many calories an hour of cardio burns.

While you're there, don't forget to read the articles.