CELESTE GIVES UP

5/25 WOD I was one of two people at this morning’s...

Sat, 25 May 2013 19:28:00 -0700

5/25 WOD

I was one of two people at this morning’s workout. So, more hell for me.

Two parking lot rounds:

1 push/pull a Honda Civic out/back
prowler push (90 lb plates) out/back
5 tire flips
20 sledgehammer tire hits
5 man makers
farmer’s carry (52 lbs) out/back

Life is so precious. Never take advantage of it. (at Banner...

Sat, 25 May 2013 13:33:17 -0700

Life is so precious. Never take advantage of it. (at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center)

Hey ShortMom! I take your 11 HSPUs and raise you -11. Also:...

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:55:00 -0700

Hey ShortMom! I take your 11 HSPUs and raise you -11.

Also: Noah.

Friday Five! I’m stealing this from Robb — no...

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:27:00 -0700

Friday Five!

I’m stealing this from Robb — no shame.

I truly appreciate everyone’s support during this difficult week. My grandma is finally out of the ICU (though far from recovered), and my mental health is on the mend. Love you guys.
My husband turns 28 on Monday. He’s basically 30.
Josiah and I booked our vacation to Portland! I’ll be there June 14-19, feeding my Jilda addiction.
I’m ready to deal with my stress reasonably (see: not with food). I “gained” 8 pounds in about 3 weeks of really (mentally and physically) unhealthy choices. In all honesty, this month has been filled with incredibly ugly thoughts and actions toward myself. No more. I’m back to a reasonable starting point though, and it’s time to give the respect it deserves.
See above :). Five miles for Friday, including one quick one!

I moved up to CF Level 2 last night

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:04:00 -0700

And then I woke up.

PB protein powder

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:47:14 -0700

Why is this not a thing?

"Student, you’ve been carrying this Writing for College class like a baby for the past nine..."

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:46:22 -0700

“Student, you’ve been carrying this Writing for College class like a baby for the past nine months. That baby is ready to be born now. You’re dilated at 9cm. All you have to do is give it a big push and you’re gonna give birth to a beautiful baby ‘D.’”

- More educational gold from my husband (who knows nothing about pregnancy)

Life.

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:07:00 -0700

Right now, it’s hard.

My grandma has been in the hospital for almost three weeks. She had a heart valve replacement surgery 9 days ago, and we almost lost her. Since then, it’s been a battle. To say the least.

My mom, grandmother and I are very close. Luckily the hospital is nearby, so I’m able to spend a couple hours there after work. My mom has been at her bedside for 8+ hours a day.

We’re stressed, and family dynamics are making an already difficult situation harder. My mom is also taking care of my elderly grandfather who needs constant attention, not to mention being there for my sisters (15, 17).

Unfortunately, the rest of your life doesn’t stop to relieve the pressure. I still have deadlines to make, dinners to cook, a husband to love, workouts to do. I’m struggling to find balance—both in time and emotions. But it’s really fucking hard.

Go home, technology. You're drunk.

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:39:59 -0700

Remote desktop just ate my article.

"I’d like to bring my whole family; that’s Celeste and I and our sons, Noah and Dijon..."

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:27:14 -0700

“I’d like to bring my whole family; that’s Celeste and I and our sons, Noah and Dijon (terrier and cockatiel). Hamburgers and hotdogs are fine for Celeste and I, but our kids are strictly vegetarian, so if you could just pick up a little something for them that would be great. Doesn’t have to be anything fancy, just make sure it’s organic and locally grown. Our sons are very environmentally conscious and try to minimize their carbon footprint. If you want to just swing by the farmer’s market that would be best. Please just make sure that no pesticides were used during the growing process of the produce you select and Dijon requests that his seeds not come from plants that have been genetically altered—so no Monsanto please. I appreciate your willingness to accommodate us. My sons thank you in advance.”

- Josiah’s response to his principal, when asked how many people would be attending the post-graduation barbecue

5/21 WOD

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:06:00 -0700

Strength

1.5 Front Squat 5x3 (full squat, up halfway, down again, stand up)

55#

Conditioning

3 Rounds

100 single unders
25 KB swings (26#)
15 burpees

8:17

Notes

I really wish I could work out in the morning every day. There were <10 people in my class … so much better than the 15-20 in the night classes. Unfortunately the morning schedule for Level 1 is super limited, so Tuesday is the only one I can do. Fingers crossed I will move up to Level 2 soonish.
Front squats were … ok. I like them more than back squats, but that ain’t saying much! I still just feel hella weak, so I’m not thrilled with them yet.
Give me all the metcons. I will forever be the Aerobic Queen.

in theory

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:17:57 -0700

The fitness tumblr community is motvational, inspiring, encouraging. I, and many others, owe a lot to it—incredible weight loss, even better friends, finding my fitness niche, etc.

Lately though, I’ve noticed a lot of negativity and condescension.

I just need to put this out there: there is a difference between a joke and arrogance. You are not better than someone because you compete/don’t compete, race/don’t race, etc. You are not better than someone because you can deadlift 1,302 pounds, juice the whole farmers market, run 51 miles, eat an entire cow or hold a headstand for a day. Yes, that’s awesome, but don’t turn your success into a vehicle for guilt.

Ours is (usually) an uplifting community. We’re here to find motivation to reach our goals. We’re here to share our journey—including both ups and downs—with people we care about.

Let’s start acting like it.

I needed this.

Sat, 18 May 2013 08:14:16 -0700

I needed this.

Sometimes 24 people show up to your CrossFit class.

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:06:46 -0700

Sometimes 24 people show up to your CrossFit class.

WOD 5/16

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:42:00 -0700

Strength

Back Squat 6x3

Two sets each: 65, 75, 85

Conditioning

9 min AMRAP

Burpee/ball slam ladder: 3 each, 6, 9, 12, etc.

Finished round of 18 + 36 reps

Notes:

Forever weak. Deadlifts and back squats are terribly humbling for me. Will my ass ever catch up to my ego?
In total, 84 burpees and 78 ball slams. I felt like a BAMF getting that far in the workout, but I am not impressed after calculating my actual reps. Only one person finished the round of 21 (I was 6 ball slams away). OH WELL.
Not totally thrilled with this workout, but it’s what I need to get better/stronger/faster/less whiney.

Hello and welcome!

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:10:00 -0700

I can always count on my No. 1 tumblr Jilda to make me more popular.

Here are things you need to know about me:

But really, my name is Celeste. I’m a magazine editor in Phoenix. Won’t you be my digital homie?

Edit: And here is a selfie with my hairy child, for your viewing pleasure.

You know you’re from Arizona when…

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:27:00 -0700

You know you’re from Arizona when…

Constantly amazed at the infinite number of selfies.

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:58:00 -0700

Yes, you looked the same 11 minutes ago.

Things I will miss about Allie

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:49:28 -0700

Everything.

I started to make a list, and then I started to cry. At work.

One of my best friends is moving to New York City tomorrow. I am incredibly excited for her … and incredibly aggro/mournful. Because I’m selfish and want her to be my three-legged life race partner.

I love you Allie. Seriously. Thanks for the hilarity, the inspiration, the no-bullshit advice, the workouts, the support.

You are, always and forever, my main B.

A truck ran me over last night. In my sleep.

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:00:25 -0700

jk deadlifts.