Day 42 Sun, 43 Mon, 44 Tuesday...Be inspired!

Well it's been a rough couple of days, between catching Chase's cold and having an Acid Reflux attack last night, I'm feeling a bit run over!  So this will be short and sweet.  Do or talk about what inspires you today.  Notice how excited you will get and how happy you will feel and see the smile it will bring to your face.  If you do this often enough, it becomes contagious.  People will want a "piece" of whatever it is that inspires you because they see how positively it effects you.  Then, eventually, it comes full circle because your actions have now inspired them.  So get out there, and shine!

Day 41...No FEAR!

This was a day for NO FEAR!  It is amazing, what great things can happen if you let go of "the fear", shut the voices off in your head and just go forward.     I know it's hard, easier said than done.  I find that sometimes we let our fear hold us back, either cause we don't want to fail at something or we believe it's out of our reach.  When we finally give ourselves a "good talking to" get just a hint of courage, the mind and body switch gears.  Suddenly the impossible seems possible, even if we aren't perfect the first, second, or tenth time...the fact that were trying is THE POINT altogether.  Today's Boot Camp was amazing, I brought out the tire and everyone was like "BRING IT ON!"  Once you step through the fear, you are unstoppable.  As they say "proof is in the pudding."  When we started this journey, I would tell you the exercises and work outs we'd be doing and most were like "no way, I can't do that" and now attitudes have shifted, minds are open and you all are ROCK'N OUT on pull ups, push ups, and box jumps, the list could go on.  As a Trainer, seeing everyone progress, and have "their moments" whether it be a first pull up or box jump, you make me proud and so lucky I get to share this journey with you!

Day 40...Your motivational quotes!

This was allot of fun!  I have to say one of my better ideas and yes, I may have gotten carried away, having a shirt in every color!  Here are some of the shirts and the fabulous quotes you came up with...

Let's wear these shirts proud, earn your WOD numbers on the sleeves and have some fun!!!

Day 38+39... Cauliflower Pizza!

OK so I love pizza, it's my "go to" food.  I could live off pizza if I could keep it from piling up on my butt and thighs!  And since that's not going to happen, I must find analternative...my sister in law Lara, sent me a reciepe from recipegirl.com, check the link out below for the full recipe and preparation.
http://www.recipegirl.com/2012/01/16/cauliflower-crust-hawaiian-pizza/
I thought "WHAT" pizza made from cauliflower...I'm still talking myself into liking cauliflower because it's so good for you and so versitile.  So here goes...

Grate 1/2 a head of raw Cauliflower, equals about 2 cups. Then put  into   the microwave for about 8mins...just to soften it up.

                                    mix all ingreadients and press into pizza pan.

        15mins. in the oven at 350 degrees, I used salsa for pizza sauce.

I put ham and pineapple on mine and the kids were the official taste testers! One said, "no way", one tried 1 piece, but that was it and the other had 2 pieces.  I really liked it, good alternative and less calories.  One problem I had was the crust was too soft for me so need to figure out how to make it crispier.  Keep that in mind when you make yours and let me know what you came up with.  Maybe I could have made the crust a bit thinner, otherwise I got 4 pieces from the recipe, enjoy!

Day 37...I think I can...

Ok So I've been MIA last couple of days, sick thanks to my son.  All is almost good.   Megan sent me this quote and I thought it was AWESOME...why, because it's about how you see yourself.  We all know there is a big difference between maybe and yes.  Maybe I will go to the gym today or YES I WILL go to the gym today.  When you're "on the fence" in life not much happens, cause your just sitting there waiting for IT to happen.  When you speak in the power of doing or action, that's when great things can happen.  Some of you walk up to the pull up bar saying " I can't do this" you've already set yourself up for failure without even trying, WHAT IS UP WITH THAT!  At that point I want to smack you in the head like the "V8" commercials!  What about letting go of fear, and seeing what's on the other side of the fence?????  Next time, how about saying to yourself, will do this, and even if your failed...AT LEAST YOU TRIED!!!!

Day 31...Tabata This!

"TABATA THIS"...

is an Official WOD, 20 sec. work/10 sec. rest x 8 rounds...for each exercise!

                                       
                                           The fun starts with SQUATS...

                                           Then throw in some PULL UPS...

                                           Don't forget the abs...

                                           It wouldn't be a WOD with out PUSH UPS...

                                          Finally flush it out with a ROW!

"TABATA THIS"...Done! we'll add a number on your sleeve!  So this one was, a bit of an eye opener for you! Just when you thought it couldn't get any harder, it got worse...Tabata This, is the "gift" that just keeps on giving, right into the next day and then next for some of you! What I love about any Tabata is, that the repetitive nature of the drill helps to improve your skill level because your doing so many reps over and over. That repeat, literally drills the exercise into your head.  I know it was hard, but you all did amazing!  Everyone fought for that last rep and you learned the value of "every second counts!". Hmmmm I wonder what WOD we will do next week??? I can't wait for the weather to get better and we can open up the garage door!  Great job everyone, BE PROUD!

Day 30...Gymnastics week!

                                                                         Alison

                                                                          Laura

                                                           Sam
Ok so here we go, it's Gymnastic's week, time to have some fun and be like a kid again!  Yes, it's going to be a bit of a mental struggle.  Getting into a handstand and hanging upside down in the rings for levers, requires you to not be afraid of falling on your head! When I first started Crossfit, the second day, we had to do handstands.  I sucked.  I was so afraid of smashing my head on the ground...and I did, several times, but got over it and now I'm a bit better. The point is, your not going to be a Rock Star the first, second, third or even the 10th time you try this.  You just have to keep pushing yourself, knowing that it will get easier.  Yesterday and today, we attacked the wall with our heels for handstands and swung like monkeys on the rings, practising levers.  I'd say by the end of class, their confidence levels were allot better...what do you think?

                                   Easy, Breezie, Laura!

                                  Then, Bev started to show off!

                        I know Sally practised this at home...didn't you!

"I'm afraid, I can't do a handstand"...WHATEVER!...look at the grins on Leah and Sunny's faces, you two are double trouble!