Feeling Good

Well today was a little better with my training. But I am still really weak with my deadlifts and that is one lift I am really trying to work on for the TSC. About a year ago my DL was really good and heavy so now that it isn't I am frustrated. But I know it will come.

One thing I did figure out today is that my weight has been at a stand still for the past 2 weeks. Am I frustrated? YES! But am I giving up? NO! BJ, my genius of a husband, pointed out something to me today. My body and health were in such disarray because of my over training, my weak diet, and my thyroid all out of whack that I had to dig myself out of the whole. I did this by starting my supplements that PJ Wilson, DC has started me on, and I really pulled back on my training. While all things were being repaired I was losing weight and now I am hopefully back to somewhat normal and will have to change things up a bit.

I am not going to post my training today because it was the same as always. But just to let you know it went well and I am happy with it!

Bad Test Day

Well I knew my test days had to go bad one day soon. Today was the day. I just did not have it in me today. But that is that, and it is time to move on! Here is what I did...

Jerks w/ 16kg 6rpm, 2 min (First time testing with the 16kg, not happy at all. I wasn't using my legs enough at all. I think my might try again on Wed)

Snatches w/ 16kg 12rpm, 2 min (Again not impressive)

Jerks w/ 12kg 8rpm, 6min
Snatches w/ 12kg 12rpm, 6min

Then I tried to Deadlift, I had nothing in my legs...oh well.

I know Wednesday will be better.

Pretty Good Wednesday

Here was today's training...Short and Sweet

Warm up: Deadlifts 135x3 145x3 155x2 165x1 (not too happy about this...it will come)

Jerks w/12kg (8rpm) 4 min x 3
Snatches w/12kg (no pacing) x 3

And I just came back from a 3 mile run. I know I shouldn't have, but it is 80 degrees outside...couldn't help myself!

Great Test Day...considering.

Even with me being so tired these past couple of days I really had a great test day yesterday. Here is what I did...

Warm up with some Deadlifts. I really need to get these numbers back up b/c the TSC is fastly approaching!

Jerks w/ 12kg (6rpm) 10 min!!! First time ever!
Snatches w/ 12kg (12rpm) 4 min only. Really upset with these and I found out I did so crappy b/c I didn't rest long enough between the Jerks and Snatches.


Today I am just going to grease the groove with the 8kg and run on the treadmill. It looks so gloomy out today, don't want to get caught in the rain!

Sad but Happy Day

Today is one of those days where I could cry all day or laugh all day. No I am not having waves of hormones, but today is my father's birthday. The only thing is my father past away in 2005. So like I said today I could cry all day if I wanted to but I know that right now my dad is having a huge party up there so that makes me laugh!

As for my training, today is an OFF day and I think I really need it. I have been falling asleep at 7 pm these past couple of nights so I think I am wearing myself down a little. So today I am just going to relax, watch the Daytona 500, eat some homemade jalapeno poppers (with bacon!) and chill! Plus tomorrow is another Test Day and I want to be ready!!!!

Happy Sunday!

Train Like A Girl!

Just wanted to give a heads up to everyone that my new and improved website/blog Train Like A Girl will be up and running soon! I am so excited to not only have this fabulous website/blog but also to be able to share information about nutrition, training, fat loss and just overall good health!

This Past Week....

WOW, I didn't realize it had been so long since I last posted...sorry. One of the reasons was because I just finished a long 6 night stretch of working and when I work that much my life is basically...work, sleep, workout, eat, etc. I have really been trying to increase my sleep hours to a minimum of 8 hours and even more if I feel I need it. This is to let my body heal and also recover from my AWESOME training sessions.

Well over the past week and a half I have lost another 2 pounds, so a total of 12 so far! WOO-HOO!! And I have been going up on my Jerk and Snatch numbers. I have been feeling awesome and really enjoying my training. I am the first to admit...I don't always like to or want to train. But I do because I know in the end I have a goal and when I reach that goal, whatever it may be, I will be happy.

Today is just going to be a grease the groove day with my Jerks and Snatches. And because it is going to be at least 70 out today I will have to go for a run.

Till next time...

The PRs Continue!

WOW! Can my Monday test days get any better?!?!?!

I hope they continue. I got 2 more PRs with my Jerks and Snatches. Here is what I did...

Warm Up: Deadlifts 135,145,135 (I am starting to train for the TSC in April so I am just greasing the groove right now)

Jerks w/ 12kg (6rpm) 7 min (4R, 3L) I really wanted to do 8min but my left is much weaker than my right. But like BJ says, at that time it is all mental. Next Monday will be 8 or more!

Snatches w/ 8kg (15rpm) 8min = 120 snatches. Very happy with this b/c I couldn't get past the 6 min all week! YEAH ME!!!

Now you are probably saying..."That's it!?!?!" Yes!!! My neuro system is a bit fried! This is a lot more work than it looks! Later today I am going to do a slow jog just to get the blood flowing and tomorrow I will do some nice stretching.