Rope Burns and Weight Loss

Current Weight: 166
Goal: 150 by wedding

So you may have noticed a giant jump in my current weight from 2 days ago. I cannot explain it, but when I got on the scale this morning, pre workout, it read 166. I was so excited I woke up Lee. At 5:15 in the morning. Sorry hon. I am not sure how this happened, except to say that outside of the 4 cookies on Monday, I did pretty well with my diet this week. I have also been eating less (portion) and more often (time).

Anywho, then I went to Crossfit. It was a brutal workout today.

3 rounds of:

5 rope climbs (15 modified)
21 ring dips
50 air squats

I cannot climb up the rope, and probably wouldn't even if I could because I am afraid of heights, so I did the modified version, which is this: lay flat on the floor next to the rope, with the rope lined up next to your waist. Then grab the rope and pull up into a standing position, then lower yourself back down. This is pretty tiring to do, as you are pulling all your body weight up, and then lowering it back down, over and over.

Right away I was pleased with myself, because last time we did the rope (maybe 6 weeks ago) I was not strong enough to lower myself back down. However, I did it everytime today. My hands were red and raw, but I kept going.

For those of you who want me to do the math, the workout was this, in total:

45 modified rope climbs
63 ring dips
150 air squats

The workout took my a little over 45 minutes to do. The rope part felt neverending. The 3 gyus working out with me finished and left about 10 minutes before I did, but I kept at it. At one point-13 rope climbs to go) I even got brave and asked him to change it to different music. (It was Metallica, which I hate-sorry Danielle :) ). I had just finished when the 7 am class was starting. As I was about to walk out, this woman made my day.

Woman in pink: You are going to be a beautiful bride.
Me: (confused) Thanks!?
Woman in pink: Well, I was watching you, and I asked Dustin (trainer), "Is that girl getting married? She looks so determined." And he said, "As a matter of fact, she is."
Me: (embarassed) Oh, thank you! I am trying!
Woman in pink: No girl, you are DOING!

I was so happy that practically skipped out of there. I tried to call Lee (asleep) and then got my mom at work, before her first patient. It was nice to share my little triumphs with someone. (Although it is really hard to explain what you go through in Crossfit to someone who hasn't been there).

I told Lee about my good news right when I got home, and showed him my bright red hands (rope) and knees (band for chin dips). And just for fun I weighed myself again: 164.5-WTF???? But yay!!!! (Even though I am not sure this counts, which is why I listed the 166 above.) I then took the most painful shower ever-would NOT recommend hot water on rope burned hands.

Had a good day at work. Running too late for breakfast (bad choice) but did good at lunch (grilled fish and greens with low cal dressing). Avoided: macaroni and cheese, chocolate cake, chocolate cookies, chocolate chip cookies, chips, peanut brittle, chocolate peanut butter cups-ALL of which were in the break room at lunch.

Also started using my "Lose It" application on the iPhone today. It tracks all my meals and workouts. I have had it on my phone for almost a year, with a terrible track record for using it more than 2 days in a row, but I am hoping it will work this time. If you see me out-ask me to show it to you!

Love to you all! Sometime later tonight/tomorrow I am going to respond to all my wonderful facebook messages-sorry I am taking so long.

xoxox Andrea