I'm completely HOOKED!

I am 6 weeks in to Crossfit and I can honestly say that this is life-changing!  It is so hard, but after each and every class I feel such a sense of accomplishment and PEACE!  Seriously...I don't leave feeling aggressive.  I leave feeling a peace!  I'm not sure if that is how other people feel when they leave, but I do, and I love it!

Let me give a brief run-down of what has happened in the last month.

FIRST, I am still the worst one in my class.  That has not changed.  However, I have come to grips with it and it doesn't matter, because I am improving.  I have gotten stronger, I have increased my weights and my endurance has significantly increased.  I have to keep telling myself that I'm not competing with the other folks at the gym...i'm only competing with myself.

SECOND, I am signed up for two classes per week right now because of my busy schedule with work and kids.  I have not missed any classes - meaning, I have gone twice a week since I started.  It is actually working out perfect for me.  There has not been a week when I really would have been able to do 3 times.  When I can, I will go out for a run/walk.  I try to go once or twice a week.  This past week I didn't make it out any, but that's okay. I'm doing what I can when I can. 

THIRD, I'm slowly trying to transition into a more PALEO diet. It is a pretty easy transition for me because I'm not a big bread/pasta/rice eater.  The problem for me comes in that I don't go to the store enough so my fridge is not stocked like it should be.  I'm working on it.  Regardless, though, I'm eating very good and still having my glass of wine each night! ;)

FOURTH- and most importantly - I can honestly say I've had MAJOR physical changes.  In just 6 weeks I can see more definition and toning in my body.  It is truly Crazy.  My arms are more defined and it is noticeable.  I've had co-workers comment on it.  My legs are more tone.  And (best of all) my stomach is looking more tight!  Visible results are a huge motivator. I keep thinking to myself, "If I've changed this much in just 6 weeks, going twice a week....imagine what I will look like in 6 months!!"  There is no turning back right now. I'm very invested in this journey.

It is still tough...never gets easy...but this shirt says it all: