SHOCK yourself!

People! If you are walking away from your workout everyday thinking "that was a good workout, I feel pretty good," then you are NOT giving yourself the opportunity to reach that next level, and push yourself past a threshold you have probably been stuck at for years!  Yes you're sweaty, yes you're tired, but did you really challenge yourself mentally as well as physically? Did you surprise yourself with what you were actually able to accomplish? If you didn't say yes right away, then you aren't really working!

I can't stop thinking about 2 things- my workout yesterday (because I lifted more than I thought I could!)-- how would I have known I could do it if I didn't try?? I literally walked out of the gym yesterday in shock that I had done what I did.
And two- how many PR's were set in today's 9:15am class by people who got some attitude with the bar! They couldn't believe the PR's they were shredding! That group shocked themselves! They just all stepped into the next level of training-- Belief!

Don't avoid what you think is unreachable because of fear of failure.  Shock the hell outta yourself by trying it, then owning it!

So proud this week!

Bruised and healed. Changing lives....
:)

Lizi

Attitude

You've heard this before (many of you have heard me say it) but your attitude effects your performance.  Period.  If you say you can't, you won't.  Why do we even think about trying something that we've already decided we can't do?  You have already failed to reach your peak level if this thought is in your head.

This week in my Strickly Strength class was a powerful one for me.  My focus was off, my self esteem was low, and in return, my Tuesday class performance was shot.  I struggled with it in all aspects.  Hell I even messed up the rep scheme.  My coach basically laid down the law with our class, and reminded us that if we don't take our performance seriously, we don't make progress, we don't get better.  If we say we can, we will.  I have to remember why I'm here and what my goals are.

For the rest of the week, I focused on the task at hand and kept my goals in the front of my mind.  My Thursday class was ten times better than Tuesday.  I had a 10 lb jump on back squats and felt good about handling that sandbag!

It adds so much value to stay present in the present.  Commit yourself to the tasks that you are faced with, without distraction or a negative attitude.  Believe in yourself, you are capable of more than you think, so start thinking that way!

: )
Bruised but healed. Changing lives....

Lizi

LEAN TURKEY!!

LEAN TURKEY FINALE happening this weekend!  Come out and support the participants who have spent the last 6 weeks busting their buns with their teammates to drop body fat and get lean for the holidays.

Check out the article in the Triune:

http://thetriune.co/Events-detail/are-you-a-lean-turkey/

The teams will be competing in the Finale WODs this Saturday- TOMORROW- starting at 9am at Crossfit Central. Come check it out and get inspired by their success stories so you can begin to write your own!!!!

For all you participants out there- so very proud of you for your perseverance and diligence during these 6 weeks!  Don't feel like you have to stop just because the challenge is coming to a close.  Challenge yourself to make this healthy lifestyle a habit and KEEP IT GOING!!!!

See you at the challenge!

PLUCK BURPEES!!!!

:)
Bruised and healed. Changing lives....

Sink or Swim?

For those of us competing in GODAI this year, it's a simple question- sink or swim? Among my many weaknesses, swimming included, I have decided to see it head on- crash course collision if you will.  I could choose to do the run portion, but that wouldn't play to my partner's (hubby's) strength.  Facing my weakness instead of doing what's easy is a good lesson for me.  I have been seeing this on a day-to-day basis in my crossfit classes.  They continuously tell me that practicing my weaknesses will make me stronger, faster, better, but I kept thinking of how this exposure would make me feel less strong, less fit, etc.  On the contrary, strengthening your weaknesses improves your overall success.  Over the last few months of crossfit, I've seen my weaknesses decrease, and my confidence in overall lifts/excerises increase.  Practicing the snatch, the overhead squat, the pull up, (just to name a few..) has given me a boost to overcome these obstacles that separate me from that next level.  Or at least take one step closer...

So- I choose to swim.  Swim for my partner, swim for strength, and swim for that next level.

Goal for today: overcome one fear/weakness that may be holding you back from greatness.  Once it's over, you'll surprise yourself on what you were able to accomplish and how you will be hungry for more!

SEE YOU IN THE WATER!!!!!!

Bruised and healed! Changing lives...

~Lizi

We The People

Friends-
This Saturday is the Crossfit Central's WE THE PEOPLE Fundraiser to support Foundations: Youth in Motion, and Team Red, White, and Blue.  Come out and support.  I will be competing at 8:15am at Camp Mabry.  If you find time, people will be competing all morning so definitely swing by!  Great atmosphere, awesome cause, and a killer WOD!

Check these sites for more info:

http://rwbyim-efbnen.eventbrite.com/?ref=nf

http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/liziriley/

www.centralathlete.com

SEE YOU AT THE CAMP!
:)

Bruised and healed. Changing lives...

Choice or Default?

How are you living your life?  By choice or be default?  This question was posed to me yesterday.  I can proudly say that due to changes recently made in my life, I am now living by choice.  I am a noticeably happier person, a more attentive wife, and a more energetic mother.  Think about this... choice or default?  Are you doing what you're doing because you want to, or because it's safe.  In the last few months, I have taken HUGE risks with my "life plan."  I have stepped away from everything I've ever known and switched directions, and I absolutely LOVE it!

Think about this question in at least one aspect of your life.  Choice or default?  Are you willing to make a change and take a risk to get one step closer to your ultimate happiness?  Your ultimate goals?  I did, and it's the best thing that's happen to my family and me in a very long time.  I am so grateful for those who have supported me through this.  I hope this question helps you reflect on your goals and remember your dreams.  They aren't as far out of reach as you think.....

: )
Bruised and Healed. Changing lives...

Being a Believer

What are your goals?  How are you getting there?  What happens if you fail? So many questions, tasks, and obstacles are along the path to your goals.  It's hard to sit here and say no matter what, you can persevere and reach those goals you have set for yourself.  At some point, you need that little push to get over the hump that's standing in your way.  Whether it's lack of motivation, time restriction, or simply a disbeliever, we somehow hit a wall. When I hit this point of wanting to turn around and go back, as silly as it sounds, I thrive on that support from someone else.  Yesterday I saw that hill in front of me and almost opted to stay at the bottom and walk the other direction.  Instead, I found 2 people that believed in me.  Two people that looked me in the eye and told me they believed I could do it. That's all it took for me to get to the top of that hill. 

Being a BELIEVER in someone is so powerful, the smallest gesture of confidence can change someone's day, someone's attitude about themselves.  I choose to be a BELIEVER today, a BELIEVER in others' strengths and abilities. 

Big shout out to my 2 BELIEVERS- Nyki Helmcamp, Crossfit Central Coach with a "never say never" attitude.  Thank you for empowering me and making me feel like I belong! And second- my one and only husband, David Riley, who truly believes I am the strongest woman in the world (obviously a little bias)! Even when I have "fail" gym days he turns them into "win" gym days.  He is 100% the perfect example of how a BELIEVER can change the course of someone's life and push them into that next level. 

Thank you both for being a BELIEVER! My new daily goal added to the list: Show someone that I am a BELIEVER in them and their goals.

: )
Bruised and Healed! Changing lives...