Week 9

This week was a tough one for me when it came to challenges! For a start, I didn't go to CrossFit at all this week. Because I was away on Hockey Tournament! 

There was my first problem food wise. I was away for most of the week in Palmerston North where all food is pre catered for you. I knew it was going to be tough before I went. However I thought I did really well. One night we had a bbq. I ate meat and salad. No bread! Easy! I still looked normal, eating like everyone else. Nobody even noticed that I wasn't eating the garlic bread or sausey in bread haha. 

The lunches were harder as they were pre packed. The consisted of a bread roll, an apple, a muesli bar, and some crackers. Well the one thing I was allowed, being the able, I can't eat because I'm allergic! So I did the best I could there. I ate the insides of the bun and stole a few bananas from friends.

The breakfast again was easy. They had lots of fruit, poached eggs, bacon and sausages. Along with many other things I couldn't eat. However I stuck to my guns and ate them!

The exercise of playing 2 hockey games a day was great! But boy was I shattered. Im still recovering! I didn't get many photos, as because it was a tournament didn't have my phone on me that often.

However! The one photo I did get was my choice of lunch at the airport. It was a roast Vege salad! Perfect! I was over the moon when I saw it as an option. It didn't have any flavouring so was a bit dull, but good to get those veges in me!

Tyler :)

Week 8

So this week I over came a huge fair of mine! Well several to be honest!

I got Pat from CrossFit to take some photos of me so I could add them to my blog. Never ever ever would I let anyone take photos of me working out, and or for that fact, share them with other people! However I did and here they are:

Another accomplishment this week at CrossFit was I started pushing myself harder. I stepped up to the next level on several of the exercises.
Now when doing box jumps, instead of just stepping up, I actually jump! I asked for a slightly smaller box than what everyone else uses. But I still jump! And I'm so happy that I'm getting fitter and stronger.

Second one was pull ups. Normally I do a ring row, which is the easiest version. But this week I asked to do them like other people, sitting underneath and pulling up. And sure enough I did them! It wasn't easy, that's for sure. And I couldn't lift my arms for several days afterwards (no joke haha) but I did it!

I'm so proud of myself for stepping up to the next level and seeing things that there was no way I would have done several weeks ago!

Week 7

This week has been good. Lots better than last week food wise. Not so much better exercise wise! I got out on the hockey turf for the first time since last season and really hurt my back! I couldn't get out of bed, walk or anything! So I didn't manage to get to CrossFit last week :( and I was gutted! I wanted to go! Anyway, I'll make up for it this week :)

I had a moment this week, while out for lunch with my mum and dad. I was looking at the menu, and really wanted my all time fave, pasta. I reeeeally wanted it. However, as I kept scrolling, I saw a chicken and bacon salad. And for once, in my ENTIRE LIFE, I wanted that more! It's insane! I can't believe it! I don't know what it was, but that's what I wanted most. My mum was shocked, she couldn't believe it. She says to me, pretty much on a weekly basis, that she is noticing me eat things that I normally wouldn't.  Anyway, my salad was great. The chicken did have panko crumbs on it. And I did ask for without, but it was pre crumbed so couldn't. But hey, a wee few panko crumbs compared to a massive bowl of pasta! I know which option is better :)

PS - Sorry I missed out last week, it was a bit hectic with work!