The Long and Winding Road

With week one done and dusted it has not been a great start for week two.
Week one flew by and without too many unexpected dramas.
 I made it to three sessions at the box and rode my bike along the waterfront on those I missed - commitment met.
Food wise again no hiccoughs as we have not changed our healthy eating habits even though I had not been training. My biggest challenge here I think is portion size. I had still been eating as though I was training and overeating even the healthiest of meals will still be a problem. So portion control will be this weeks focus.
Alcohol whilst banned on the challenge was consumed over the weekend but as it was also my Birthday weekend I had made note of this in my challenge goals and commitments. I didn't over indulge and even after  celebrating into the wee hours at a friends 50th I woke up the next morning feeling clearheaded and not hungover. I obviously had consumed enough for my brain to go momentarily AWOL as on leaving I decided calling a cab was unnecessary and it was a lovely night to walk the 7.6 kilometres home. Foolishly my husband Mark agreed and off we set. It was clear as we were halfway that this was not one of my better ideas and I made the rest of the journey heels in hand and sleepwalking. Sometimes I need saving from myself .....
So week two and yesterday seemed to be strewn with roadblocks and obstacles culminating in my car not starting and no training what so ever achieved  This was even more disappointing as it meant I also missed my own "birthday wod". Never mind hopefully I will have a date with Annie on my day off.
Food wise yesterday although home made with fresh ingredients was off track as well. My daughter as part of her gift to me came and made dinner, a wonderfully decadent creamy, rich Carbonara. Definitely in the comfort food category. I keep trying to tell myself that the zucchini,  mushrooms and peas she puts in her version balance out all the cream and cheese,
Oh well today is a new day and so far going great in all aspects. New day, new start on this long winding road. Oh and if needed feel free to step in and save me from myself if needed

A New Adventure

Well deep breath and here we go again.
It has been quite awhile since I have written anything here but time to restart, rebuild and take control of where I am headed. Since I completed the Paleo Challenge I have had ongoing issues with my shoulder resulting in "poor me , woe is me" syndrome. Symptoms included procrastination, not training, lack of motivation and a decline in my eating habits. There was always a legitimate excuse (in my head) too sore, can't do the WOD, I'll go tomorrow and the list goes on.
The shoulder has now been diagnosed and treatment ongoing, for a time the Physio banned me from Cross-Fit and limited my activity to cardio ....bah humbug . So it was back on my bike, not what I wanted to hear as I so wanted to be back in the box. Last appointment I was given the go ahead to return with provisos ~ no overhead lifting/pull-ups and focus on  volume/technique at lower weights in everything else.
Last week was my return to the box and it made me feel though happy to be back like I was once again a newbie. Running hurt, everything felt heavy and difficult. I was constantly out of breath and after only two sessions couldn't walk up and down the stairs at home, even sitting down was a challenge. This caused much amusement for the two teenage sloths and if I could have managed to catch them would have been tempted to throw them down the stairs.
Week two has coincided with a six week health and fitness challenge at Cross Fit Desire. This is great timing for me and an incentive to keep on track and regain my motivation. So Monday I arrived at the box to be measured, weighed and hand in my goals. Then the fun part - FRAN which was obviously modified for me. I completed front squats with a bar and ring-pulls with a time of 4:36. Looking forward to see what FRAN looks like in my world in six weeks time.
I have managed two consecutive days in the box and a bike ride today, so far so good. .Once again it will be a twisted journey on a forked road.... wish me luck.
Below is what I handed to Sonja on day 1. My Goal is simple and I am determined to honour my commitments.

Desire Health & Fitness Challenge

Colleens’ Goals and Commitment

     ·         I commit to attend a minimum of 3 sessions per week ~ on the days I cannot attend I will ride my bike
 
·         I want to rebuild my fitness and strength ~ I realise some of this revolves around my shoulder rehab
 
·         I commit to continuing to follow physio instruction to help heal my shoulder
issues and will ask Michael to email report and progress including what I can/cannot do. Next appointment February 1st
 
·         I commit to healthy eating, no processed foods, sugar or *alcohol for the duration of the challenge
 
·         I commit to support others on the challenge

Weight loss is not a focus for me, instead my focus will be toning and I will also be guided by fit of clothing.

* Alcohol ~ I will abstained from drinking alcohol excluding the weekend of 19th/20th January. It is my birthday weekend and celebration bubbles are planned. I do commit however not to over indulge