She's got Moxie

I'm forever an optimist.  Even when I'm at my darkest, there is a hint of silver lining in everything.  So even though I've been faltering at the gym, I haven't given up.  I know there is more for me.  I needed a little push.  I got one.  I'm craving some more.

This week, I put it out in the Facebook land that I am making a change and I'm making a comeback.  The number of likes and positive comments is overwhelming.  I had people offering to help me and congratulating me on the numbers I put up that same day.  It was amazing to have that community at my gym supporting me the way they do.  We are an amazing group!

I was mistaken.  I'd planned to get to the gym 4 days this week, but so far I've only made it once, because there has been drama at work, which isn't an awesome excuse, but it's one I should use rarely enough for it to still count. I'm going today, even though I don't want to do the WOD.  It looks terrible. I'm going to feel so glad to have it over with. 

Today I got a message from someone who was going to my gym for awhile and has taken a 3 month break to rehab an arm injury.  She competed with me in our first Olympic Weightlifting competition in the spring of 2017.  Today she asked me to be her gym buddy and the pair of us can be accountable and challenge each other at the gym.  That message could not have come at a better time.  I've been wishing for that!  I'm so happy that she is coming back and that we are going to WOD together regularly. 

Later in the afternoon I saw someone talking about the Moxie Games, which is a local Crossfit competition.  There is a division for a Masters Team for our age group.  I've been eyeing the site for a few days and today I found the first WOD.  It's very doable for me now, and I know I can improve by game time.  So I asked my gym buddy to compete with me.  We haven't paid our registration, but it is looking like a GO!! 

There isn't much better than finding motivation in competition.  I'm super excited.  There is a lot going on in my world right now and this is a fabulous addition! It feels good to feel good!