Thursday, January 20, 2011

CrossFit questions

The first step is admitting you have a problem.

And then, if the "problem" happens to be CrossFit, the second step seems to be buying shoes of questionable aesthetic appeal that come in many bright colors.  Cases in point, the Inov-8 shoes I'm seeing on everyone and their grandmother in the gym right now, as well as the already classic Vibram Five Fingers (the name of which, my sister thinks, sounds like it should belong to a product of slightly more personal use).

Note that I haven't actually bought a pair of either yet, I'm just lusting after them like yeah whoa.  Just something to go on the list of what to do with my tax refund...

But I digress.

I'm addicted, you guys.  I've swallowed the red pill; I've downed every last drop of the kool-aid (can you even make paleo kool-aid?).  I may have constant bruises and torn hands and even red, swollen whip marks from those damn double-under jump-ropes, but it's absolutely worth it to be able to do something that is slowly (but faster than I realise it) and surely turning me into a totally bad-ass goddess of CrazySexyFitness.

The question is, where do I go with it?

Part of that question is for you guys.  I know that not everyone who reads this blog is as head-over-heels gone as I am for CF, or has even tried it yet.  I'm assuming that the regular CFers would be at least marginally interested in me posting my stats for WODs and lifting, but what about the rest of you?  Would you prefer that I keep it in a different section or page, or just update once in a while?  I've also been toying with the idea of adding videos/pics of myself and other CFDurhamites (if they want) working out.  What do you think?  Let me know!

The other part of that question is a deeper and much more personal one.  As it stands, being fit and healthy is currently an almost entirely personal pursuit of mine, and the day job revolves around...well, to be honest, pretty unhealthy food.  It's started to nag at me rather a lot lately - I put so much emphasis on having the best health I can for myself, but my livelihood still consists of literally feeding people stuff that I won't even eat.  Now, don't get me wrong - I love working there, but it's mainly because of the people I work with.  The more I learn about true health and the more I apply that to my own life, the more it bothers me that I'm supporting myself by doing exactly the opposite for other people - it's kind of a "sleeping with the enemy" thing, only I get paid for it.  Which makes me a...well, you know.

So many things to ponder.  For now, what do you think?  I'd love to hear what you'd like to see on this blog, any ideas you have for what I should do with my life, what you had for lunch today, how much you are loving your new baby puppy (Haleigh, I'm totally calling you out here!) and anything else you feel like commenting on.

-Nelly

6 comments:

  1. I wish I had a "problem" regarding exercise.. haha, unfortunately, I'm not really a fan :) I'm trying though!

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  2. Haleigh, it's really just a matter of finding something that you love enough to keep up with. It can definitely take a while sometimes! Keep up the search, chica :)

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  3. I'm with you, Nelly. I love CrossFit. There, I said it. During yesterday's metcon, I realized the weight I had chosen for my push jerks was too light. Too light! Never thought I'd say that. Yay!

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  4. You should post the CrossFit workouts you do so I can do them too! As far as your life? We talk about that all the time, so I'll keep that advice to phone convos. Thanks for the shoutout!

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  5. Amy: That's awesome! I'm not surprised, though - every WOD I've seen you do, you rock it like a mofo :D

    Maggie: I will, but only if you promise to find someone to help you with form. And if you call tomorrow on your lunch break I'm almost certain I'll be able to answer and hear all your advice. Love ya, sis!

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  6. This is your space to post anything you want whenever you want.

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