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