I love this quote. And it reminds me of a conversation I had with Mal a few weeks ago.
On the drive home from CrossFit one night, I was bummed about the workout I had just done. I finished and had fun, but I wasn’t especially proud of my performance. I actually had a few workouts that week I wasn’t super happy with performance-wise, so I asked Mal how he thought I could improve. He simply said: “Stop being a wuss.”
Typing those words right now actually kind of cracks me up””mostly because it’s such a Mal thing to say””but he was totally right. If I wanted to get better, I had a choice: keep doing what I was doing (using weight that was comfortable) or stop being a wuss and challenge myself with some heavier weights.
Workout
Ever since my conversation with Mal, I’ve been trying to step-it-up and really push myself during workouts””and it’s starting to pay off. Last night, for instance, I did a whole workout with my previous 1 rep max for Power Cleans!
WOD:
For time:
21-15-9
Power Cleans
Box JumpsRx: (185, 135) (30, 24)
L2: (155, 105) (24, 20)
L1: (135, 95) (24, 20)
Beg: (95, 75) (20, 12)
Back on May 7th, 85 pounds was the most I could do for a single Power Clean. A month and a half later, I used 85 pounds to do 45 reps in a WOD. Crazy, right? How’s that for progress!?!
I used a 24” box and finished the WOD in 8:08. It was awesome. I felt so proud of myself afterward!
Snack
When I got home from CrossFit, I snacked on some red bell peppers with garlic hummus while I cooked dinner.
Dinner
Dinner was a big salad topped with canned tuna mixed with chickpeas and Parmesan cheese, which was a delicious combination.
Approximate measurements: 6 ounces canned tuna + half can of chickpeas (7-ish ounces) + 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan. So simple, so delicious, so satisfying.
After dinner, I ate a spoonful of peanut butter with an Adora disk.
Snack
A couple of hours later, I wanted something more to eat, so I broke out the pistachios.
Question of the Day
When was the last time you were “stuck” in life? How’d you get what you wanted?
Hi Tina,
I love your posts about crossfit! I’m been toying with the idea of joining my local crossfit club but I’m a little intimidated. I run about 4 times a week and do weights on my own. What advice do you have for a newbie at crossfit?
Thank you!
Missy
@Missy: Check out my CrossFit Q&A: http://carrotsncake.com/fitness/crossfit Hope this helps and enjoy CF! 🙂
what a great post! so true! and I love hummus and red peppers! amazing!
Love that quote! I feel a little stuck right now, but I totally agree that doing something about it is the only way to change it.
This is a great post because it is SO TRUE! And now that I understand how to get myself out of these “ruts” I can’t stand when I hear my family members constantly complaining about the same old things. In fact, I actually just emailed this graphic to my brother as piece of inspiration haha. If I can remember, my last ‘rut’ was my attitude. I guess you could just say I was a complainer… a victim of circumstance..etc. I’m so glad I’m over that stage of my life, I have such a better outlook now… and I’m HAPPIER! Everyone should know how easy it is to improve their life- but I guess easy said than done.
You’ve also inspired me to up my game at the gym tonight. I’m gunna lift a little heavier this week. Hopefully all goes well.
And, I will be making your tuna salad for dinner tonight (post work out). I have all of those things in my pantry- sounds good!
totally agree! I doubt myself and sometimes stick to comfortable weights. Thank God my coach doesn’t allow that kind of “wuss” – he always starts me out heavy and only lets me drop if I absolutely need to!
I love your quote today – I really needed to read that! You could say I’m currently a bit stuck professionally speaking. Feel like I’m on the brink of figuring out what I really want to do with my life, but of course can’t abandon current commitments to make it all happen at the moment. I think it’s time to get serious, plan, and take steps to make it all happen. Thanks again!
Wow. Really needed to read that quote this morning. Hits close to home! I think sometimes I feel stuck in a few areas of my life, but then I really try to focus on the positive things and stuff to look forward to and it helps. I also have started to set more small, short-term goals for myself to help me stay focused on the long-term.
Love how honest your husband is! 😉 I often say that I’m stuck when it comes to my faith …. I want to grow more, but then I don’t do the work it takes to grow!
woah, i finished my WOD in 8:08 today, too! so weird.
8:08 baby! Must be a lucky number! 🙂
Love that quote! Just pinned it. 🙂
hahahaa I just love Mal’s simple and get it done attitude! It’s so true sometimes–just conquer our fears or ruts by getting out there. And your salad looks so simple but gooodddd~~~probably b/c of the tuna 🙂
I challenged myself to take control of my happiness and get it together! I realized that unhappiness and dissatisfaction is totally in my head, so when I’m feeling down, I try to give myself a mental (or actual) slap in the face and remind myself of how incredibly blessed I am 🙂
Love that quote!
I totally agree with you! In order to get to where we want in life, we have to stop being scared or lazy and just do it. Thanks for the reminder 🙂
This quote is awesome!! I think we can all relate to “staying stuck” it’s when we do “something about what we want” we are the happiest! Thanks for the motivation today 🙂
Totally needed to read this today.. I feel stuck now actually haha. An unfortunate/confusing relationship situation has made me feel stuck with a sad heart and confusion…. but i just need to believe everything will work out and keep truckin’. 🙂
I definitely get “stuck” in ruts sometime when it comes to exercise. It’s so easy/tempting to do the same thing over and over again, but it also means stagnation too!
Hi Tina! I’ve noticed your meals for awhile now have been much more protein focused with less carbs especially towards evenings. Can you notice any difference in that?! I have been thinking of leaning in this direction and am wondering how youve been feeling after it!! 🙂
It’s a much better balanced diet than I was eating before, so I feel awesome! 🙂
When I came to this exact realization sophmore year of college I turned into a runner.
Possibly the best sentence I have ever uttered.
Hi,
Love your blog BTW – I’m in a bit of a slump at the moment actually, I completed a 2 mile open water swim at the weekend which I was very proud of doing but since then I’ve discovered I’ve put on 4 pounds (2 on Monday weigh in and another 2 this morning) and I don’t really know what to do!! I’m not eating anything out of the ordinary and I’m trying to drink plenty – I’ve even been back to the gym after my swim but I seem to be going in the wrong direction weight wise!!
Also I notice you eat a lot of nut butters – are these a good addition to a diet? When should I be incorporating them? I stirred a teaspoon of no added sugar peanut butter into my porridge this morning – was this a good thing to do?
Sorry for the huge comment!! I’m having a mini freak out at the mo!!
@Hannah @ Willmoveforcake: I absolutely love nut butter and eat a TON of it! I find it really satisfying.
So true! For the past several months I’ve been crying to my husband that no one wants to hire me and I’m stuck at my job forever. A bit dramatic, I know 🙂 . Needless to say after several months of applying and applying I just landed a wonderful job 1.8 miles from my house!
It’s always good to push hard and do your best at WOD’s but your entire self-worth and self-esteem shouldn’t be wrapped up in workouts. It’s good to seek improvement, but not be obsessively preoccupied by it. Otherwise I think you’re defeating the purpose of trying improving your overall health.
I am so in a rut too. I need to step it up and quit being such a wuss!
Every time I find that I am stuck in life, the best, fail-proof solution for a way out is to pray and seek God first. When I put God first, everything else in my life improves and I find myself having more motivation, confidence, peace and joy in everything I do. Your devotion to exercise is definitely an inspiration. 🙂