To Crossfit or not to Crossfit -- that is my question

I'm a very determined person -- when I want to be.

I've done numerous things in my life that have surprised even me that I was capable of doing them. Like I have mentioned on previous posts -- natural childbirth (twice!), completing a half marathon (I didn't say running, but just completing it) and surviving shingles and a near drowning as a child -- just to name a few.

I tried Crossfit yesterday.

It was good and I already feel like I've learned a ton of information. I have another meeting scheduled tomorrow morning, but something keeps nagging at me. Is Crossfit really the right thing for me to do at this point in my life?

I desperately, desperately, desperately want to shed all of this extra weight I'm carrying, but I feel selfish joining another costly adventure in my journey to lose weight.

I know. I'm worth it. I'll be happier when I don't weight as much and I'm able to run around with my kids. But the money thing weighs heavy on my mind and we barely make it as it is.

I already pay $45 a month for weight watchers and my doctor has me on a medication that costs $50 a month. If I do join Crossfit that is another $55 a month with a one year commitment (it's a lot higher if you just do month to month).

Am I just making up excuses? Am I being lazy and not wanting to wake up at 5:30 to go to the gym on my day off? Am I really just scared to death that I'm not cut out for Crossfit?

The answer to all of the above is probably yes, but I just don't know what to do.

 Honest advice anyone?

Friend Making Monday (on Thursday) -- Fill in the blank

It has definitely been a busy week. I was hoping to play along with this on Monday, but I was out and about with the kids and my mother-in-law and I just haven't spend much time on an actual computer. Better late than never, right?

 

 

 

1. I want to...be able to run a half marathon without stopping.

2. I’ve never…sat down and watched the movie It's a Wonderful Life.

3. I believe…I can do absolutely anything I set my mind to. I have definitely proved it to myself more than once -- finishing the half marathon, having two children without drugs ...

4. My mind often wonders…Why I waste so much time on Facebook. It seems so pointless, but then again it seems necessary at times. I just can't seem to pull myself away.

5. Last night I dreamed that… About where I can find the cell phone that has disappeared.

6. This morning for breakfast I ate… Nothing yet, but I'll probably either have some pancakes or cereal.

7. My love life is… good because I share it with my wonderful husband.

8. I enjoy…having a nice break from work.

9. When I was a child I used to…play with my Barbies. Now it is funny to see EM playing with Barbies of her own.

10. When I’m in the kitchen I…feel accomplished. We have been doing much better eating at home and I like the accomplished feeling feeding my family a healthy meal gives me.

11. My favorite exercise is...walking. I also enjoyed the rowing I did yesterday at crossfit.

12. When I travel I… always forget at least one thing that I was suppose to bring.

13. My friends would tell you that I am…crafty, dedicated and a worrywart.

14. If I had to eat at a fast food restaurant today I would choose…Chick-fil-a. The one here is suppose to open soon. I can't wait!

15. My favorite… colors are pink, black, and purple.

16. My home is…messy, but getting more organized each day.

17. I read… before I go to bed. Right now I am reading Created by Cindy M. Hogan. It is the third book in a series about a girl named Christy and her adventures after witnessing a crime while on a school trip in Washinton D.C. It's pretty good, but I can't wait to be done so I can move onto other books on my list.

18. The last movie I saw was…Brave. We put it on for the kids last night while I was making cookies and cleaning up in the kitchen. It was good, but I think it spooked the kids a little before bedtime.

19. Music makes me feel…like moving around and dancing!

20. All I want for Christmas is…to get my life more organized. We had a really good Christmas and the kids were spoiled rotten. I don't think I'm going to buy them anything next year -- the grandparents and aunts and uncles seem to take care of them pretty well! LOL!

What I Wore Wednesday

Today's outfit isn't too exciting, but I'm definitely wearing it with pride! San Diego State is playing BYU Thursday in the Poinsettia Bowl in San Diego so I'm trying to wear my SDSU clothes each day leading up to the victory. 

This is a super old SDSU sweatshirt (seriously -- I think it's at least 10 years old!). I was going to wear a different one, but it was too short. GRRRR!

The black "skinny" jeans are from Maurices and pretty much the only pants I wear with these Old Navy boots. 

I have to try to stay warm today because when I got up this morning this is what I saw outside:

You have to understand -- we don't get snow here! A few years ago they cancelled school when it snowed slightly more than this because the buses didn't have proper tires. I'm sure it will all be melted by the end of the day, but it is fun while it lasts!

12 Days of Christmas -- DAY SIX

When I made up these cards I was especially excited for this one because it is really something I should do on a more regular basis! 

I just left six sticky notes with I love you messages around the house at places that I thought would surprise DC, but that he would definitely see.

I did the milk, a mirror in the hallway, the mirror in our bathroom, by the chain lock at the front door, DC's pillow and inside the shower with the kid's tub crayons. It was fun and now I just need to remember to do this on a more regular basis!

12 Days of Christmas -- DAY FOUR & FIVE

I have the card for this one, but I never set it out for DC because I forgot. He was actually home from work on Sunday night when I went to bed and I just didn't set it out. The next morning I sent him a text message saying that he was receiving four loads of dishes that he didn't have to do.

I actually don't mind doing the dishes and I've been doing them a lot more recently, but DC definitely does the lion's share of them (I think mostly because he is home during the day and I'm not).

I guess when I sat out last night's card I forget to take a picture of it (which doesn't surprise me with how today is going -- I also didn't set my alarm and woke up 20 minutes before I needed to leave!). Anyway, I set out five little candy bars for DC for a sweet treat for the 5th day of Christmas.

Magazine Christmas Tree

For some reason our school gets this magazine and they don't want to put it out with the others so they give it to me. Score! I received it about a week ago, but hadn't done anything with it until this morning. My students were taking a test so I decided to flip through it and saw a cute page about how to upcycle an old magazine into a Christmas Tree decoration.

I didn't have the topper here with me at school, but you get the general idea and I have to say I think it is pretty darn cute! 

So now for some quick instructions ... 

Take an old magazine that you were probably going to throw in the recycling and open it up to the first pages. 

 

 You are going to fold down the right page by taking the top corner and folding it to the center of the magazine. This reminds me of when you are trying to make an 8 1/2 by 11 piece of paper into a square.

Next fold the rest of the page over to the center of the magazine. Now you should have a little overhang and the bottom that you are going to deal with in the next step.

Finally fold up the bottom so that it is flush against the rest of the page. Once you have done this to all of the pages you are going to fluff it up and it makes for a cute easy decoration that you could definitely do with your kids! This one took me about 20 minutes to do while watching the final episode of Gossip Girl. 

12 Days of Christmas -- DAY THREE

I have the absolute best husband in the world! Without him I would probably have to go buy new underwear all the time because I just can't seem to find the time to do my laundry. Because of this I figured the best thing I could give to him was a little break.

He was super happy with this surprise and I hope I can actually follow through with it.