Rest can do a Body good!!

It is amazing what a little rest
can do for your body!!
If you are anything like me,
you might get scared that backing
down every now and then from your workouts
will set you back.
Well, reality is that if your body is tired,
you MUST back down to progress!!
At the advice of my Trainer/Coach BJ
at Full Throttle Athletics
I have backed down the last couple weeks,
and feel stronger then before!
I had alot of anxiety backing down.
I felt like I was failing because
I felt like my body was failing me!
I am big on keeping my commitments.
Working out, progressing, being healthy and strong,
are all commitments that I not only made to myself
but also commitments that I made to BJ and Kori.
So, for me to feel as though I was not keeping
up with those commitments as
"strong" as before was VERY stressful for me!
Thanks to great coaching by BJ,
my way of thinking has changed!!
There is less anxiety because
this week I felt great in the gym.
Stronger, and ready to get back to business!!
Now, I didn't COMPLETELY stop my
workouts. I just backed down from 5 days to
2-3 days.
About another week and I will be ready for
my 4-5 days again!! :)
So, my advice is to ALWAYS listen to your BODY!!
If you are all of a sudden struggling in your workouts,
feeling more tired then usual, take care of yourself!!
Get some rest and eat well.
Your body and mind will Thank You! :)
Mine certainly did!!
So I found this little quote I thought was pretty cool!
It really signifies what the whole Full Throttle
community is about!! :)
"The lion in the jungle makes every other animal sit up and take notice as soon as he lets out a roar. He didn't get that way through artificial paraphernalia or through springs and wires and trick dumbells. He became the king of the jungle through constant natural use of every muscle in his body."~ Charles Atlas
For those of you who haven't had a chance to check it out,
I attached my Testimonial Video!! :)

I lifted HOW MUCH???!!!!

So, this week I have really just been
focusing on my strength training
and resting.
Tuesday and Thursday
Deadlifts, Squats, overhead presses, Pull Ups
and took the other days off.
My body is acting up a bit this week
so BJ felt it was best to rest and recover!
From working with BJ over the past 3 1/2
months, I know that I can really trust him
to do what is best for my health and fitness.
If he says back off, I shall obey! :)
I have, however, had one of the most
EXCITING weeks since starting at Full Throttle Athletics!!!
As you know, I am training for my first
tactical strength challenge at the end
of September.
One of the areas of competition is the Deadlift.
My goal by then is to be able to lift atleast 225lbs.
So today, BJ let me max out to see where I stand.
Our guess was about 165-170!
The great thing was that BJ did not tell
me what I was lifting until it was over.
He just kept adding, and adding, and adding!!
I hit 195, and just couldn't get it up!!
So we backed down to 185, and that is my
current MAX!!!
I am SOOOOOO PUMPED!!
Up until today,the heaviest I have Deadlifted
was 135 lbs!!
Who would have thought that lifting
heavy things off the groung
could make one sooo HAPPY!! :)
I am having a blast in my training
at Full Throttle!!
I will leave you with this quote that I came
accross that I LOVE!!!!!!
"If you don't focus on your ass, no one else will!"
So get your booty in the gym!! :)

I think I can, I think I can!! :)

I am back on track and feeling strong!
If you recall in my last post,
I am not only training at Full Throttle,
but I am also learning to train someday!! :)
Both are going great!
I have helped out at two classes,
and really enjoy being on the other side!
No, not only because I get to watch others
in suffering pain as they struggle
through a Full Throttle workout!! :)
Geese!! :)
Training is going AWESOME!!
I feel my body getting stronger!
Monday's training was as follows:
15 Min. Turkish Getups with the Kettlebell
then 5 rounds of
10 pull ups
20 Kettlebell swings
30 jump squats
I think this was the first workout EVER
that I thought I was going to puke!
It looked deceivingly easier then it would turn out to be!!
Then today was my strength workout.
It was my lighter day, so I did
Deadlifts - 6 sets of 2 reps each at 115lbs
Umm, these other things where I put the 45lb bar
on my shoulders, bend at the hips with a straight back
until I felt it pulling on the hamstrings, then stand back up.
(I really need to learn the names of these things!!)
I did 5 sets of 5
Then I did an overhead press with the 45lb bar
3 sets of three, although on my last set I did 6 instead!! :)
Then rolled out all of the lovely knots with the foam roller!! :)
Like I said, an easy day!! :)
Still loving every minute of it!!
I am hoping in a couple weeks that my trainer,
BJ, will let me see where my current max is at.
My goal for Competition is 215lb deadlift!
Seems a little scary!!
I posted some video of Kori and I doing squats last Thursday
before I helped out with the 7pm class!!
For those of you who don't know me,
I am in the Black Shorts and Pink Top and
Kori is in the GreyShirt Blue Shorts.
6am tomorrow morning!!
Grrrr.. I am SOOOO not a morning person!

Full Throttle, 2 days in a row.... THANK GOD!! :)

Last night was a blast at Full Throttle!!
I got in my strength training at 5:30.
Deadlifts, Squats, Pullups,
Then "helped" BJ and Kori with the 7pm class!!
Strength training went great!!
I could tell in I had been out of the Gym
for a couple days though!
That's all right!!
It will all come back fast! :)
I was a little nervous about helping out with the
7pm class, but it was alot of fun,
and I learned alot!
Kelly, my husband, was there so I got
to razz him a little! :)
I noticed how much more
I am learning about my own workouts
my observing others!! :)
This mornings workout was Kick A**!! :)
We did 10 push ups
20 squats
10 Kettlebell pull up swing things (forgot what they are called!!)
then ran to the road and back. Like a 60 second run
We did this as many times as possible on
20 minutes!
Got Six rounds and a couple extra pushups in!
My biggest excitement today was that
I walked away with a personal best!
60 Push Ups, from my TOES
All the way down, all the way up!! :)
This is pretty awesome for me
because when I started I think I could do like 5!!! :)
So glad to be back after a few days off with
Brody!
I didn't realize just how much I missed
my workouts, buddies, trainers, and the whole
Full Throttle atmosphere until today! :)
Hope to have some new video soon!!!

It's been a while!! :)

Yes, I know it has been a while!!
My youngest had his tonsils out,
and holy life halt!!
It seemed like my life
was turned upside down!! :)
Hoping we are on our way to better days,
and a healthier little boy!
So, along with getting back on track with my workouts,
I am SOOOO EXCITED that I start
Training to Train tonight!!
My trainer, BJ, is going to begin training
me to take over some classes in the near future at
Full Throttle Athletics , when I am ready!
HOW FUN IS THAT!!
It's funny because when I began working out
with BJ a few months ago,
I had NO idea that I would fall so much in
love with my workouts that I would want
to start training others as well!!
I really think that this is something I can
see myself doing full time someday!
If that worked out!
I would obviously have to be good at it,
and BJ and Kori would have to agree! :)
It is so great to know that I could help others
achieve their goals!!
What an amazing thing!
So, wish me luck tonight as I head into
my first training class!!
I will actually be there with BJ
helping through the 7pm class!
If you have thought about coming out to
Full Throttlebefore, but weren't sure,
this is just ANOTHER reason why you should!!
I could be there kickin your ass into gear!! :)
You would have a friendly face to help you out! :)
Hope you all atleast come check it out someday!
You will be SOOOOO GLAD that you did!!
I will also post on my blogs what days I will be there
helping to train if you want to stop by
and try it out!! :)

Workout=Fun. Who Knew??!!

So, I am about 3 weeks into my training for the
Strength Challenge in September!
I have to tell you that I am having a BLAST!! :)
I know, I may be one of those crazy people,
but I really look forward to my workouts.
I feel stronger each time, and feel like
I finally found my "hobby"!! :)
I have always walked away from working out and
felt better and happier, but
I actually get excited to go workout!!
Strange????
You tell me!!
I wish I could drag every person I know
with me for a couple weeks of working out
at Full Throttle Athletics.
I can't think of a single person I know that
would not love and welcome the challenge!!
EVERYDAY is something new, so they keep you
guessing!
This week has been a great workout week for me!
Monday:
Started with Warm ups and Light weight Dead Lifts
10 Pull Ups
20 Box Jumps
30 Lunges
40 Kettlebell Swings
50 Sit Ups
Then reverse back to the Pull Ups. You do this as fast as you can!
Tuesday
Strength with Deadlifts (5 sets of 5 at 115lbs)
Weighted Squats (5 sets of 3 at 75lbs)
Revers Pull ups
Wednesday
Warm Ups (Jump Rope)
Light Weight Deadlifts
Then the following 4 times through as fast as possible
10 Pull Ups
10 Squats
10 Burpees (I HATE THESE!!!!)
Thursday - Strength
Deadlifts 115lbs 6 sets of 2
weighted Squats up to 115lbs!!!
YES, 115 LBS!!! AWESOME!! :)
Then Reverse Pullups - OUCH
Tomorrow I get to workout with my husband Kelly!! Can't wait! :)
Here is some video of my workouts this week!!
Enjoy, and hope you all come out and join me SOON! :)

Whoever said it was easy, wasn't working hard enough!! :)

What a week!!
Now that the pageant preparation is behind me,
I am preparing for a National Tactical Strength Challenge
that will be held the end of September at Full Throttle Athletics!
It is pretty cool because people
from all across the US are competing the same day.
Then at the end of the day, all of the results
are logged into the system and you
can see how you rank!
There are three areas of the competition:
Dead lifts
Pull Ups (palms over, not under/Full dead hang up to your chest)
Kettlebell Snatches
BJ and I came up with the following goals for myself for this competition:
Dead lifts - At least 225lbs
Pull Ups - 5
Kettlebell Snatches - 100 in 5 minutes
So, my training for this began this week.
I do my 3 days of Strength/Bootcamp
and 2 days strength training.
My two days of camp KICKED my ass!
I am sore today like it was the first time
I had worked out or something!! :)
Tuesday it was
10 Pull Ups
15 Kettlebell Squats
20 pushups
You do this 5 times through.
I was only able to knockout 15 of the 100 pushups on my toes! :(
The rest were from my knees.
We'll get there!! :)
Wednesday's camp was
10 Pull Ups
20 Squats
30 one handed Kettlebell swings
400 Meter Run
You do this as many times through in 30 minutes!
HOLY CRAP is all I can say about that!
I got 6 1/2 done.
On my last set of pull ups I ripped open
a callous on my hand. OUCH!! :)
I have been working on my Dead lifts and Squats on my strength days!
All is going well I think! :)
I hope to have some video soon of some of my Dead lifts!
I will post once it is up!!
By the way, ANYONE can come out for the Strength Challenge!!
It is a lot of fun! You just come out and give it a shot!
If you are interested, let me know and I can give you more info!
I went to one a few weeks ago at Full Throttle. I did not compete
just because I wasn't sure what to expect.
But truly ANYONE can compete!
Whether you Dead lift 60lbs or 600lbs!!
You may surprise yourself!!!
I will update one more time before the weekend!
Wish me luck in the AM!! My upper body is fried! :)
Remember, you could always come out and
join me!! Why not??? You get two weeks free to
see what you think BEFORE you have to make a commitment!!
Your not SCARED are ya!!??!!??!!?? :)