My Jane Fonda Moment

So, as CrossFitters, we tend to think of ourselves as these super tough, awesome athletes, right?  I mean, I can deadlift 255lbs, Clean and Jerk 130, do pull ups, handstand push ups, etc....but last week while shooting a fitness video for healthy moms, I felt like a total weenie!! 

My call time was 9:45am, so I arrived at 9am for hair and make-up.  Thinking I was going to come in, film and then be out of there by lunch, I didn't pack anything to eat.  BIG mistake...I didn't end up shooting my segments until 3:00pm!!  Yes, they had craft services, but being my vain self, I didn't want to be bloated on camera, so I only nibbled on a couple carrots and some fruit.  By the time we started filming, it was clear to me that I hadn't fueled properly (DUH).  I honestly had no idea what I was in for...Seriously, TWO HOURS OF CARDIO - who does that??!!  I was thinking in my head the whole time, "Ummmmm, where's the 10 minute AMRAP in this f*cking workout?!?"...and that was just day one.  By the end of the cardio-fest, I felt like this, when I tried to pick up my legs.....

Since we ran over on day one's shoot, my call time for day two was moved to the afternoon, so man did I fuel up LOL!!  BUT....Day two was an hour and a half of lower body - WHAT?!  How in the hell did I get chosen for lower body??  I thought, "Have they seen these chicken legs?!" haha!!  I guess practicing 95lb thrusters and 24 inch box jumps with double unders and a row, a few days before shooting wasn't such a great idea...but in my defense, I didn't know what workouts I was going to be doing until the day before the shoot.  That WOD combined with the hip thrusting cardio workout from the day before, let's just say, I was a tad worried about how I was gonna get through this one.

So.  Many.  Pulsing.  Leg.  Lifts.  OMG, just SO many!!  But...I put on my CrossFit game face (with a smile for the cameras, of course!) and pushed through that baby!!

Aaaaaaaaand CUT (Aggie collapses, like she just did Fran)!!!  Wowzers....it was definitely time for some wine, I earned that shiz :)

Now, please don't take my hilariousness (yes, it's a word) and sarcasm as being ungrateful for the opportunity to be in a fitness video.  That's definitely not the case - I was absolutely honored to be a part of something that will help women stay, or get, healthy and fit!!!  Everyone at the shoot was kind, motivating, and great to work with - just an amazing, awesome experience all around.  It really made me realize that my body has changed completely in the last 2 years since starting CrossFit.  I'm not complaining, I just think I need a little bit of balance in my workouts - a little "old school" isolation exercises and definitely some more endurance - ha!  Oh yes, I can hear the laughter now from all my big, macho, CrossFit friends, about doing bicep curls and tricep kickbacks, but I don't care!!!  If I'm going to be in this business, I want to be good at EVERYTHING...it's just the way I'm wired.  

I can't say much about the video because of the NDA I signed, but what I can say, is that photos and an FB page are coming within the next couple weeks.  I'll be posting them here and on my FB page,so be sure to check them out!!!

Wedding Bliss!!

Every girl, whether we admit it or not, has, at one time in her life, dreamed of the day she marries her Prince Charming.  Then it happens....From the time that question is popped and the engagement ring is placed on our finger we go into "Bride Mode".  Location!  Cake!  Food!  Most importantly...THE DRESS - and what we're going to do to our bodies to get INTO that dress.

Pictured below is Christie, a member of my 5:15pm class, and newlywed, at her wedding reception last Saturday.  Doesn't she look AMAZING??!! 

Now, Christie has always done a great job with her nutrition and workout routine, but as every woman knows, the closer the wedding day gets, the more stress you have and the time you had for a workout is taken up by last minute wedding details.  That's why she decided to do the AdvoCare 24 Day Challenge just before her big day.  This kept her on point, and if she missed a few workouts here and there, it wasn't going to change the way that dress fit :-)  In fact, the challenge helped her get to her "wedding day goal weight" (She is currently honeymooning in Hawaii, so I have to wait to ask her if it's ok to divulge that info!). 

I'm SO excited for her to begin her new life as Mrs. Horty and I'm incredibly proud of how she has transformed herself into this beautiful, strong woman.  Best wishes Christie!!

If you're interested in doing the AdvoCare 24 day Challenge, or just want to discuss it, email me at aggie@crossfitroundrocktx.com

Meet Alli!!

Since day one, Allison has been laser focused on her goals and increasing her fitness level.  Every class she gets stronger and stronger.  She went from rowing to running.  From jumping pull ups to using only a blue band and kipping like a pro!  The biggest milestone?  Ummmm, she's wearing shorts for the first time in a DECADE!  Us ladies know how big of a deal that is, right?  She is, in one word....AMAZING! 

Alli on the first day of her kipping pullups :)

Alli is a regular at my 5:15pm Ladies Only classes, and every class she has the same motivating spirit and smile on her face.  I'm serious when I say this...she motivates the other women in class JUST by smiling!!  But don't let that smile fool you, she's one competitive woman!  Not just with others in class, but with herself.  Always wanting to get better, she never once stops trying...and she's SUCCEEDING!!! Recently, Alli sent me such a wonderful email, that I can't help but share it with everyone.  Here's what she wrote:

"Hi Aggie,

I have been wanting to send you a note to express my appreciation for what you and CrossFit Round Rock do.  The problem has been that I couldn’t quite articulate what I am truly thankful for – there is so much that it is kind of a convoluted mess in my mind!  Over the weekend, I had an epiphany about what CrossFit has given me – in more simple terms – PRIDE!

I had lunch at my mom’s over the weekend with most of my aunties in attendance, and everyone kept asking me how much weight I had lost.  I couldn’t answer them because, as you know, I haven’t completed a single Body Comp (Stupid!).  But, when I really thought about it, it doesn’t matter to me how much weight I have lost.  For the first time ever, I am proud of my body – not because of how it looks (which is pretty darn good for a 30+ year old mommy), but because of what it can do.  I am now motivated by making my body stronger, not thinner.  As an almost 35 year old, mother of two, I am proud of what I can physically accomplish and what I endeavor to accomplish.

My success is now measured by improving week by week in WODs, not by a number on a scale. 

One of the most fantastic parts to this journey, is that I also get to celebrate my brother’s accomplishments as well.  The CrossFit Round Rock family is such an important part of our lives!

In the absolute, best way possible, CrossFit and Aggie McCoy have changed my life and the way I see myself, and for that I am truly thankful!

I love you guys!!!"

WOW, powerful stuff right there.  THIS is why I do what I do.  No amount of money or fame is as great as making someone powerful within themselves.  


Here's to YOU, Allison.  Thank YOU for pushing beyond your limits and allowing me to stand by and watch.  I love you too!!!


~coach Aggie
"Strong is the New Sexy"

Happy Mother's Day!!

I'm sure you've heard it a million times, but that's too bad...I'm going to make it one million and one!  Being a Mother is, by far, THE hardest job you will ever have....and, hands down, the most rewarding.  In honor of Mother's Day this Sunday, let's look at this list of jobs a Mother has (and I'm sure more can be added!):

CEO of household

Chef

Housekeeper

Taxi

Financial Manager

Personal Shopper

Teacher

Janitor

Hair Stylist

Laundry Service

Party Planner

Nurse

Seamstress

Now think about this...we do it ALL without vacation or sick days and we do it for FREE!!  That's 24/7 service, with kisses, hugs and "I love you's" for payment.  And you know what??  We love every minute of it. 

Let me tell you a little story about how one simple thing, made me feel like the Queen of the universe and made all those jobs totally worth it.  My son, Hayden, called me from school while he was sitting at the lunch table with his friends.  I don't even remember what we talked about, but I remember telling him "I love you" at the end of the call, just like I always do.  He replied, "I love you too mom!".  When he got home that evening he told me that after he hung up the phone with me, a boy at his lunch table said "Dude, you still tell your mom you love her?  I stopped doing that a long time ago."  I was instantly appalled and thought how hurt I would be if my child acted that way.  He's only in 6th grade and he doesn't tell his mother he loves her?  BRAT - lol!!  Then Hayden said that he replied "Of course I tell my mom I love her...because I DO!" he also said every other child that was sitting at that lunch table backed him up.  Proud mama moment right there :-) 

Our kids may whine about chores and complain about having to brush their teeth, but from one mom to another, we know all the hard work we put in is so worth it!!!  Enjoy your Mother's Day and make sure someone else is doing some of those jobs I listed :-)




 

A little Personal....

So, I'll admit it...I don't really like to blog about my personal life.  I just feel like my life, is just that...MY LIFE.  Beyond that, why would anyone CARE??  I mean, I know I'm super awesome and everything, but I've got to have a few limits ;-)   All kidding aside, I just feel weird about everyone knowing my business.  I guess over the years I've just run across WAY too many judgmental people and have gotten really hurt more times than I'd like to remember, so I just closed myself off.

BUT...on this day, I'm going to open up and talk about someone I love very much, because, well....he deserves it!!  My boyfriend, Beau, is one of the most caring, loving and romantic guys on the planet.  Seriously, I don't know what I would do without him.  I'm not gonna lie, I was a COMPLETE commitment phobe when we met.  I had just gotten divorced after 15 years of marriage, and although I hated dating, I was afraid to just go out with one guy.  He stuck it out though and I eventually said "f*ck it"  and I'm not kidding when I type that....I literally said that to him hahaha!!!  We still joke about that all the time.  But that's why I love him, he just gets me and my awesome sense of humor ;-)  (yes, babe...you know it's awesome!)

Over the past year, he has helped me so much and in so many ways.  He believes in everything I do and helps me stay true to what matters most.  He makes me laugh and treats my son as if he were his own (except when it comes to discipline - such a chicken!).  I can't tell you how many cards, notes (left in my blender bottle, of course!), Edible Arrangements and bouquets of flowers I've gotten "just because".  We have a saying that started when we first met, "Never forget the little things", and he doesn't.  If anything, he reminds me I'm slacking lol. 

Thanks so much for coming into my life, babe - I love you7  (sorry, inside joke!)

Shout Out!!

People that know me well, know that I don't get mushy very often.  I'm not a lovey dovey, express your emotions, kinda girl (unless I'm talking to my son...or angry, then...Watch out!!).  But when I talk about my friend, mentor, and fellow coach, Landon, it's hard for me not to say nice things about him.  He definitely has his moments where I want to smack him, but for the most part, he is a genuinely nice person.  Honestly, he's like a brother to me.  We do the whole brother/sister thing, where we pretty much pick on each other non-stop, day in and day out.  He gets on my nerves, I get on his.  He teases me about being "old" and I tease him about his non-existent quads.  He gets a new haircut and I don't say anything about it (that burns him up haha!!)...Hey, I can't let his head get any bigger than it already is :)

Fight Gone Bad 5

Bottom line is...he helped change my life and I'll never be able to thank him enough for that.  He obviously saw something in me, and pushed me to be where I am today, and for that, I'll always be grateful.  With Regionals a week away, I just want him to know, how proud I am of him and all of his hard work.  I've been training right alongside him, and I'm telling you...this is the year he goes to the Games!!  I'll be at Regionals wearing a shirt with HIS name on it (barf!), and cheering him on as loudly as I can.

I'd wish you luck, LA, but we all know you don't need it.  Love ya brother!!

Insomnia!!!!!!!

Insomnia.  Just typing that word and/or saying it makes me wish it never existed....especially in my own home!  You see, for the last 2 weeks I've been waking up, for no apparent reason, at 3am.  Which is why I laughed so hard when I found this image on Google:

I mean, really??  Could it be ANY more perfect for me?!!  

This is definitely not the first time I've had issues with the dreaded "insomnia monster", but for some reason this time...it kicked my effing ass!!!  I'm already used to getting up at 4am, 3 days a week, to coach classes, so one hour on those days isn't a big deal.  It was the EVERY SINGLE NIGHT of going to bed at 10:30pm and waking at 3am that completely ruined me.  I felt like a zombie moving through my day.  My workouts weren't good and my attitude was poor.  Spark and coffee were my best friends - for those of you not already addicted to Spark, it's an energy drink made by AdvoCare and it's AWESOME!  (If you 'd like to try some, I'll give you a sample!)

I can already hear all of you, "Well there's your problem, you were drinking too much caffeine.".  Nope.  Sorry to disappoint you, and not give you the satisfaction of being right, it wasn't the caffeine.  I made sure to only have my caffeine fixes in the morning when I needed to be "chipper" and "bouncy" to motivate everyone in class (sorry 5:15pm, you missed out on the cracked out version of coach Aggie- ha!) or I drank some right before my workout, but never anything after 1:00pm.  I STILL, went home completely exhausted, falling into bed, sleeping as hard as a rock until - BAM! 3am.

It' SO frustrating to be that tired and exhausted and not know why you can't stay asleep.  You look at the clock and think "I've got 3 more hours to sleep" and then before you know it, you're looking at the clock again and it's been 15 minutes and you've pretty much just laid there staring at the wall.  Thirty minutes goes by, an hour goes by...same thing.   Last night I finally slept for 9 hours straight and I did nothing different - WTH??!!  But...that's pretty much how it's always been for me.  Insomnia comes and goes as it pleases, leaving me wondering what the heck I did to make this happen again.

Everyone knows insomnia can be caused by stress and caffeine, but there are some other factors that I had no idea could affect the way you sleep.  Like, eating too late in the evening, there's even a cause called "learned" insomnia.   Huh...who would want to LEARN that!?!  Click this link to read an article by the staff at the Mayo Clinic, it's filled with tons of info, even some home remedies.  

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/insomnia/DS00187 

If you're suffering or have ever suffered from insomnia, I hope this helps even a little bit.  Learn to push that stress out of your life, eat well, and take care of your body - it's the only one you've got!  And if you just happen to be awake at 3am...call me, we'll chat - haha!!  :)

Much Love,
coach Aggie
"Strong is the New Sexy"