I have been a little under the weather and coincidentally missed a cross fit day this week. Today, I desperately wanted to go home, get in pajamas and sleep away the uncomfortable sinus situation I have going on.
Instead, I pushed myself to the gym where our work out was to be completed in partners. At first I felt guilty -- I know I'm not the most fit and I'm not feeling great, I didn't want to slow Jackie down. She assured me that it would not be the case.
While one partner runs a 200m -- the other partner does five wall balls and then as many kettle bells swings as she can until the runner returns and then you switch. In addition to seeing how many rounds of this you and your partner can complete in 20 minutes, you also add up your kettle bells swings.
The workout was a challenge but my guilt turned into gratitude to have someone in the trenches with me. After each round we exchanged kettle bell swing totals and looks of complete exhaustion -- yet, underneath it was triumph.
Jackie posted pictures of two models in bikinis on our fridge and labeled them with our names and summer 2013. :) I've never worn a bikini in my life and can't imagine ever being at that place where 1.) it looks good and 2.) I have the confidence to sport it.
But what I can say is how thankful I am to have people in my life who support and encourage me. I think with this, accomplishments multiply. With this, the struggles are bearable and the successes even more enjoyable.
Instead, I pushed myself to the gym where our work out was to be completed in partners. At first I felt guilty -- I know I'm not the most fit and I'm not feeling great, I didn't want to slow Jackie down. She assured me that it would not be the case.
While one partner runs a 200m -- the other partner does five wall balls and then as many kettle bells swings as she can until the runner returns and then you switch. In addition to seeing how many rounds of this you and your partner can complete in 20 minutes, you also add up your kettle bells swings.
The workout was a challenge but my guilt turned into gratitude to have someone in the trenches with me. After each round we exchanged kettle bell swing totals and looks of complete exhaustion -- yet, underneath it was triumph.
Jackie posted pictures of two models in bikinis on our fridge and labeled them with our names and summer 2013. :) I've never worn a bikini in my life and can't imagine ever being at that place where 1.) it looks good and 2.) I have the confidence to sport it.
But what I can say is how thankful I am to have people in my life who support and encourage me. I think with this, accomplishments multiply. With this, the struggles are bearable and the successes even more enjoyable.
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