Starting over

So now I have to do some makeshift routines. The doctor says that I did sprain my ankle but that I also tore some ligaments. I can't do MMA, run, hike, do elliptical for 3-5 weeks. I can lift (carefully and less weight), bike, and swim.

So today, I started my lighter routine.

8,6,4

Single arm kettlebell swings - 25#
Seated military press - 45#
Standing curls - 45#

100 crunches

I will start adding more exercises and increase weight if necessary. This is just a start to get things moving.

NO! NO! NO!

After a week of not feeling so great, I FINALLY went back to MMA class. Well, after 10 minutes, Alex hit me with a scissor kick, took me down, and I sprained my right ankle. NO! NO! NO! How am I gonna work out? I am already dreaming up ways to do upper body and core without standing. I am so pissed at myself!

Will keep you posted on my makeshift workouts!

Back to business

My son and I have been sick this week. Resting took center stage. Finally, I felt human again today. So, I decided to lift instead of going to MMA. Alec is away, and Boris is teaching. Boris is sexist - he told me that MMA is for guys and that I should be doing judo. F*ck that!

So today:

8,6,4 x

Clean 75# Still lifting unevenly
Press 65# Need to keep wrists straight
Squat 70# Leaning forward just a touch
Bench 75# Kept wrists straight

Tomorrow is the Creed concert - backstage passes. It's gonna be great.

Whew!

I grappled last night. You should see my legs. I am BRUISED. I look like someone has beaten me. Add that to my sunburn (wore cropped pants with sneakers, so I just have a red band 6 inches thick on each leg), and I am looking sexy!!!!!

Real MMA

Went to MMA last night. Most of the guys forgot their gloves, so it was the normal grappling class.

On Tuesday, Alec announced that Tuesdays and Thursdays are going to be real MMA - striking and groundwork. He had been teaching only the groundwork. I am psyched. You may not think that striking is a workout, but let me tell you, I am more sore after his striking workouts than straight grappling.

So, now I will get the best of both worlds.

Last night I partnered with Andrew. 175 pounds of SOLID muscle. Well, let me tell you...my chest hurts. We did setups for arm bars. Mama mia!

That's the price you have to pay!

VACATION!!!!

I went to Berlin for a week. I thought that I could fit in some crossfit. I didn't. No pushups, no situps....You would think - wow, she was lazy. WRONG! We walked for a week. Miles every day. I cheated a little on Paleo. You would think that I gained weight. WRONG! I felt fine. The food in Berlin is better quality than here. I never got sick in Berling. The day after I got back here, my stomach felt funny and I was bloated. So, vacation + walking + good food = success!

Now, back to business. Went back to MMA class yesterday. Found out that Tuesday and Thursday classes will be MMA (includes striking) and not just grappling. This should be fun. My body hurts like hell!

Welcome back! :)