TRXperience

[shanmonster]

Over the past month or so, I think I've gained about four pounds of muscle through TRX training and watching what I eat. I have noticed an improvement in my strength and endurance. And I've noticed my legs and butt are getting bigger, and my back more defined. My last TRX session is next Friday. I'll be sad to no longer be doing it, but intend on switching back to heavy-duty weight training mixed with plyometrics. Lots of heavy lifting. Lots of hopping, too. Yup. I regularly work out until I'm a sweating, panting wreck on the floor, and then I get right back up and do more.

And once I get back from my trip to the UK in September, I want to switch over to CrossFit.

Although I think I was eating pretty darned well before, I've been paying even stricter attention, these past few weeks. No more baked goods (aside from the occasional whole-grain toast or pita). Lots more lean protein (chicken, fish, nuts, chick peas, and whey protein). Lots more veggies. Cutting back significantly on the fruit juice, too, and drinking water, or water with a bit of unsweetened lemon juice in it.

I brought Amelia to my TRX class today. Another woman showed up to try out the workout, too. I got a weirdo vibe from her. She started asking me questions a few minutes before the class was scheduled to start.

Her: (looking around, and not seeing the instructor) Obviously, no one believes in punctuality anymore.

Me: (gesturing to her, Amelia, and myself, then smiling) Obviously, you're incorrect.

Her: (blink blink) You do this workout a lot, don't you?

Me: Yes. Three times a week. I like it very much.

Her: You must have lost a lot of weight.

Me: Actually, I've gained a few pounds of muscle since starting.

Her: But you must have lost inches.

Me: I didn't really significant fat to burn, and with my diet and training, I'm getting bigger.

Her: (looking hornswoggled) But you must have lost inches.

Me: No. I'm gaining muscle mass.

Her: But you will burn fat.

Me: With the right diet and exercise, yes, you will burn fat...if there is fat to burn.

Her: o.O

Obviously, the only reason a woman would work out is to get smaller. Duh. How silly of me....

In any case, the workout was too much for her, and she went back to the cardio machines about a quarter of the way through. Amelia, however, was a trooper and stuck it out, and did pretty darned well, considering it wasn't a beginner-level TRX class.

Man, those one-legged bridge lifts are brutal!

Here's my back, as of yesterday:

Comments

[admnaismith.livejournal.com]

The words "I started out skinny, not fat" are a good clue-brick to end that kind of circular conversation.

Also, congratulations on your buff back. You're showing the results of long, effective training!

[shanmonster.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[fourcorners.livejournal.com]

You have the cutest panties

[shanmonster.livejournal.com]

You like polka dots?

[suzycat.livejournal.com]

Y-you mean it's possible for a woman to be bigger than a toothpick while exercising and having minimal body fat? HORRORS!!!

[shanmonster.livejournal.com]

This toothpick has come a long way! I'm 20 pounds heavier now than I was about 20 years ago.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Shan = Made of 100% awesome.

[shanmonster.livejournal.com]

Haha! I wish!

[forestmaster.livejournal.com]

There's a lady at my crossfit place also looking to add weight/muscle... (at least some of the time/suspect she is heavier/more muscled than she was a few years ago)... although over time, I suspect she hasn't put in nearly the same level of effort as some other people in these parts ;) Keep up the good work!

[shanmonster.livejournal.com]

Danke!