- THEN: Smoked for three years (1/2 a pack a day). NOW: I quit smoking 6 months ago and am still going strong!
- THEN: Hated working out in any gym. NOW: Crossfit is an addiction that I look forward to everyday.
- THEN: Battled with bulimia, starving myself and overeating due to my extreme struggle with food. NOW: I eat 4-5 times a day, Paleo style and am loving it. (I even make Paleo brownies which appear to be a big hit with my Crossfit family.)
- THEN: Depression, exhaustion, back pain, insomnia, laziness and the list goes on. NOW: I am loving life and all it has to offer. I can sleep, back aches gone, more energy and I am constantly active and trying new things. Even signing up for the Spartan race in March!
I can now deadlift 215 lbs, front squat 195 lbs, benchpress 100 lbs, run a mile in 11 minutes, conquer a double under and so on. Even if you are a gal like myself trying to lose weight, realizing what you can lift, press or squat gives the most indescribable yet amazing feeling imaginable. Trust me, when you try it...you will want more! Don't worry, you won't get bulky. Takes a lot more than 1 hour or less a day to get you lookin like a bodybuilder. The muscle you build will help you burn fat naturally, plus, it feels great when you can lift more weight than some of the guys you probably work with. HA!
I can actually feel the muscle on my sides now. Not so squishy anymore, but there is a rock hard layer there. Anyway, here are my latest measurements and weigh in:
| Date | Chest | Waist | Hips | Right Thigh | Right Arm | Weight |
| July 20, 2012 | 47.5 | 46.5 | 51.5 | 29.5 | 13.5 | 223.2 |
| October 19, 2012 | 45.5 | 39 | 49 | 29 | 14 | 197.5 |
| Total Loss in 3 months | 2 in | 7.5 in | 2.5 in | .5 in | -0.5 in | 25.7 lbs |
| January 25, 2013 | 44 | 40.25 | 48 | 29.5 | 14 | 199.9 |
| Total Loss in 6 months | 3.5 | 6.25 | 3.5 | 0 | -0.5 | 23.3 lbs |
I can't explain why I gained in my waist and my right thigh. I simply did. But areas where it is pretty much pure fat, no muscle (chest), look at that loss! So I really feel that muscle is forming beneath my fat, even in my waist, and I am so excited to see what my body will do next. I keep hearing "Muscle burns fat" so if I have a mighty muscle layer below my fat layer(s), will it be the fatapocalypse where the fat just disappears? We shall see! Here is a look of where I was and where I am! (I even changed my hair color. Tired of living a blonde lie. Hahaha!)
I have truly been honored to share my 6 month journey with all of you and plan on continuing this blog until you all get bored with me. However, I really want to start sharing the stories of my Crossfit family with all of you. See the people that inspire me on a daily basis and who help start my day off with a mighty smile. A new year, new goals and an exciting future...I am COMMITTED! Are you?
Love you all and hope to see you around and hear your stories!
Anna Dubya
Woaooo!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!