1.) I don't speak Spanish.
2.) I am an idiot.
During yesterdays crossfit workout I used 100lbs for my deadlifts. This would be fine if we were doing only a few reps. We did 55. I know I shouldn't be doing 100lbs but I did it anyway. Near the end I could feel my back curling, and I knew I was losing my form. I tried to pretend I didn't notice, but I was even 'subconsciously' waiting until my trainer wasn't looking to do my lifts and powering them out of the way before she looked back (at this point in the workout I was only doing 5 or less at a time). Guess what?
My back hurts like hell. I had to forgo boxing tonight because I want to be able to do my W.O.D. tomorrow. I'll wait it out to see if it's an injury or just soreness. I don't think I'm broken, but I think I'm pretty damn close and it is sincerely due to my own stupidity. I don't get down on myself often but I'm pretty upset. I knew better, I know better, this shouldn't have happened.
Tonight I did one hour of hatha yoga. I explained my situation and he gave me different moves to do in places that may hurt or strain my back, like the rounded back toe touches. He also suggested I do some cow-cat in the morning what I wake up to loosen myself up for the day. I couldn't thank him enough for all of that. Afterwards I drove over to crossfit and used their foam rollers and lacrosse balls to try and work out some of the tension. So thats a warning: If you're going to be an idiot and let your form go shitty, you'll have to go embarrass yourself rolling around like a moron in front of a bunch of on ramp people. God I hope I didn't make them all think "pshh.. if she doesn't crossfit I don't wanna do crossfit".
I haven't been drinking enough water. I know this. The only time I get in my 8 cups is when I'm working out, and then I need even more. I've been dehydrated since Monday. I've even had a couple of gatorades during longer workouts and nothing much is changing. If anyone has any tips on how they manage to keep their consumption up, please let me know, thanks!
Flavor! Its a good way to help get your water if you just find it boring. A slice of lemon or cucumber etc adds good flavor. For me that still isnt really enough, I need to put reminders in my phone. Keep a water bottle that holds a few cups and put 3 or 4 reminders in my phone. My problem is just that I forget.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the idea! I'm gunna test the water with the phone alarm, and slowly introduce flavor. Little nervous though! It's not often I step outside my comfort zone :P
ReplyDeleteFlavor has never really done it for me unless it's those sugar filled additives and I try to steer clear of those. In the last few months I filled a jug of water up everyday that has the amount of water I'm suppose to drink in it. It sits on my desk in front of me during the day. It's so much easier for me to remember when I see how much I need to drink.
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