Week #13

With the final week of the challenge fast approaching, it is hard to believe that I have been so committed to this transformation for over three months. I am curious to take my final measurements next week, but no matter what, this was a success. I will follow up next week with how much my weight lifting increased over the challenge as well.



In week 13, I took advantage of the beautiful, sunny weather by walking outside during lunch for my cardio layering. I'll jump back into lunch boot camp starting on Monday. I just could not stay inside when it was so nice out! I also had an opportunity to ride my road bike for the first time this season on Thursday--it was fantastic! I've missed riding my bike and hope to get out more for some cardio sessions.



Week 13 Workouts:


Monday-AM elliptical/ Lunch walk/ PM xfit
Tuesday- AM swim/walk/ afternoon walk
Wednesday-AM elliptical/lunch walk/ PM xfit
Thursday-AM elliptical/ lunch bike ride
Friday- AM stationary bike and walk / lunch walk/ PM xfit
Saturday-AM swim/midday walk
Sunday-REST

Bricks = 6 (78 total)
Pushups = 480 ( 5 sets of 16 reps)

Week #12

At the beginning of Week #12 I took my measurements again. For the transformation challenge, I need to measure/take photos at the beginning, week 4, week 8, week 12, and then again week 14. I made a bit of progress over the last four weeks but I also realized that I am so close to the end and have been very consistent; so, there is not as much to do. Nonetheless, I am down another 2 inches and .6lbs. Since starting the transformation twelve weeks ago, that puts me at 9.5 inches and 9.2 lbs lost! Not only that, but since I started crossfit in late October (when I really wish I had taken my measurements!), I am down 21 lbs. As a brief aside, I have struggled with my weight basically since I was 14 years old, but this is one of the first times where, even though I follow an organized and methodical food plan, I don't really feel like I am on diet. Very rarely do I feel hungry because I usually consume snacks throughout the day. In fact, sometimes in the afternoon, it is hard to intake all of my snacks but I know I need to get in my target protein goal for the day. The reason I mention all of this is because I think that I will actually be able to maintain most of what I am doing even after the challenge. For the next two weeks, I want to focus on having more veggies and good sources of protein. Also, I want to amp up my exercise program by incorporating more chin ups, burpees, and ab work. Those tend to get the least attention but certainly could help in the last few weeks.

Week 12 Workouts:

Monday-AM elliptical/PM xfit (Press, G Row, Squats & conditioning)
Tuesday- AM swim
Wednesday-AM elliptical/lunch run/PM xfit (Deadlifts and conditioning)
Thursday-AM swim/lunch stairs & pushups/ PM yoga
Friday-AM elliptical/lunch boot camp/PM xfit ( Bench press, G row, and "Big Baseline" conditioning)
Saturday-AM swim
Sunday- REST

Bricks= 6 (72 total)
Pushups = 450 ( 5 sets of 15 reps for 6 days)

Week #11

Week 11 was another productive week in the transformation challenge. It was exciting to be featured on the WMCF blog, but it also motivated me even more to focus on doing things right. Reading all of the other stories of my fellow crossfitters assured me that I was in the perfect place to meet goals.

Much like previous weeks, I kept the focus on my diet, but also tried to add in more second and third layers of cardio throughout the day. My work schedule will be changing a bit in the next few weeks, but I should still be able to get in all the needed workout sessions.

Early next week, I have Week 12 pictures and measurements--I am certainly curious to see where I am compared to four weeks ago. If my clothes are any indication, I have made additional progress.

Week 11 Recap:

Monday- AM elliptical/Lunch boot camp/PM xfit (press, g row, squat, and conditioning)
Tuesday- AM swim
Wednesday- AM elliptical/lunch boot camp
Thursday- AM swim/lunch walk/PM xfit (conditioning/dips)/PM yoga
Friday-AM walk/PM xfit (bench, g row, deadlifts, conditioning)
Saturday- AM run
Sunday- REST


Bricks = 6 (Total to date is 66!)
Pushups = 420 (5 sets 2 14 @14 reps for 6 days)
Fasted Cardio Days = 6

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