Where am I?

I've been  neglecting this blog as fitness has become secondary to pregnancy right now. Not to say that I am not living healthy, I am, but not as hardcore as I would say CrossFit is. Plus, my regular blog is at www.northerntime.net.

One might say that you can do a modified CrossFit while pregnant, but I'm afraid the atmosphere would push me too far. I've been walking, eating properly, taking vitamins and getting a ton of rest. I haven't gained a lot of weight and am confident it will come off when I deliver. As for CrossFit and I? I'm not sure it's the best match, but I will re-evaluate this again in the Fall.

Summer Vacation

I'm on my own for fitness for the next little while as I'm going on vacation until the end of the month and again for most of September. It'll be interesting to see my measurements between now and then, but I'm going to keep at my home WOD's and hopefully that will help.

I'm also reconsidering joining back with the CrossFit center as I look at my budget a little closer, it's just tight at $140 per month.

I wish all of my followers the best in the next few months, I'll still post from time to time on here, but my main blog will be http://2011epicsummer.blogspot.com.

Home WOD

Do you have 20 minutes to spare before your favorite program, in your hotel room or at your campsite? Here's one I just did while waiting for "Bachelorette" to come on tonight...feels good!

Five rounds:

• 20 x Push ups
• 20 x Sit ups
• 20 x Squats

Time: 16:25

Top 5 Reasons to Stay Motivated This Summer

Have you ever noticed the peak time at any gym seems to be just after New Year's Eve? My best guess is that this is due to the resolutions we set for ourselves to "get in shape". The fad seems to wear off by April.

Now, either you are one of those people that do get in shape quickly and then quit (binge exercising) or you lose your motivation. I'm a little bit of both and I'd like to quit doing that, so I asked a CrossFit blog recently "What keeps you motivated in the summer?". I hope some of these tips help you this summer, feel free to add your own tips in the comments section.

1. The Beach - Summertime requires us to show a little more skin than normal, which is motivation enough. You want to look your best in that summer swim wear and possibly attract a mate. ;)

2. Financial Commitment - Some CrossFit gyms cost upwards of $175/month. The Yellowknife Martial Centre is $140/month, not wanting to waste that money can be motivation enough. Plus, you just know once you're in the door the people and atmosphere take care of the rest.

Sunny Summer Sunday

This post is a little late and will be short, I just wanted to post my workout and time as well as a brief description of this weekend in general.

It's been hot here in Yellowknife, which is a great time to host guests. My friend Jess has been staying with us for the past week and her parents were here the last few days. They have made great company for us and I'm sad to have to say goodbye tomorrow.

Yesterday, I started my day with a great WOD, followed by boating, swimming, BBQing and fishing on Prelude Lake. All in all, it was a great day.

So what did I do? 
Warm up - 50 m lunges and 20 Burpees x 2

• 20 Deadlifts (95 lbs) x 4
• 25 Wall Balls x 4

Time: 22:16 

Today my quads felt a bit sore, but that was nothing compared to my upset stomach and nausea. When I went in the office this morning it read 25 degrees on my thermostat. It wasn't a good situation, so I left feeling quite dizzy and fatigued. Just another reminder to remember to keep hydrated I guess?