Vision

Games training season is in full swing and I am loving every minute. It feels awesome to wake up with fire in the belly and have big goals and big dreams. Every morning I wake up and look at my Pinterest boards to help me visualize my goals and motivate me.

The picture above gets me super excited. This is a picture of all the winners from the 2011 International CrossFit Games in the Home Depot Stadium. I visualize myself being with my CrossFit Central team standing in the middle of that stadium as winners! Some people might think that is crazy to think we could WIN the CrossFit Games or think that I'm conceded for even thinking we have a chance but I am not afraid to put it out there into the universe. If you want something enough you can't be embarrassed to say it, scream it, show it, be all about it. My goal is to not only make the CrossFit Central team for Regionals or even to go to the Games with my team...it is to WIN the CrossFit Games alongside my TEAM!!!!

Dream it, see it, believe it!

Fittest Games Recap

The Fittest Games took place this past Saturday and it was AWESOME!! It was a long fun filled day with 4 WODs that had a great mix of straight up CrossFit and Stregnth/Skill. What I liked most about the Team competition is that all 4 athletes were involved in all 4 WODs! I had an awesome team, Alex Janss, Miguel Garza and Conner Moore...Team Strength and Beauty! The guys even rocked the S+B shirts which made for a great show ha! We ended up with a 3rd place finish which we were really proud of even though we of course wanted to WIN! =) It was the first time all 4 of us have ever competed together on a team so not too shabby.

Congrats to Lisa Theil for taking 2nd place! Amazing job to ALL the athletes who threw down on Saturday and especially to those first time competitors!!! HUGE THANKS to so many clients coming out to watch and support us. It really meant a lot to see your familiar faces in the crowd. We all really appreciate it more than you know.

Round 2 of Team Tryouts were moved up to TODAY...unknown and unknowable right?! Ready to give it my best this week!! The open is in less than 1 month! Laser beam focus =)

The Fittest Games

Tomorrow I will be competing at the Fittest Games with a killer team, Alex Janss, Miguel Garza and Conner Moore! I am pumped and excited! Workouts are announced today and then it is time to STRATEGIZE! This will be a super fun spectator event so if you would like to come out and cheer on all the athletes we would love to have you!

Saturday January 21st
Spectator fee $11.54 Online $15 At the Door http://fittestgames2012.eventbrite.com

COMPETE

Last week we held our first round of team tryouts for the 2012 Games season and I had SO MUCH FUN! It was exactly what I have been needing to re-fuel the fire to compete. Last year I was mentally just not in it. I was engaged, planning a wedding, working a TON to afford the wedding and honeymoon and just did not have the mental space I needed or time to really put the energy necessary towards being a serious competitor. I missed that adrenaline rush you get after pushing yourself farther than you thought you could, hitting a new PR, feeling like I am a part of something big, passionate about just playing the sport I love. Last week gave me all of that back and confirmed I have what it takes if I want it...and I DO!

Each year of competing has been a huge learning experience for me and this year I feel like I have learned enough about myself to know that the right balance and mindset will make me better than ever before and more enjoyable than ever before. Here is my plan:

1. BALANCE work, training and personal life...living in the ZONE!

2. Have FUN, don't take myself too seriously and enjoy the process!

3. CELEBRATE the accomplishments, successes and even failures that I can learn and grow from!

4. NO FEAR...forget about what other people think of me or comparing myself to others. Me against me!

5. Set GOALS...know what I want and go get it!

I am excited about this year and have a whole new fresh view towards competing! First up, The Fittest Games in 5 days with Alex Janss, Miguel Garza and Connor Moore! Yee Haw!

strength+beauty for BRIDES

strength + beauty for Brides

The Strength & Beauty Bridal Challenge is an 8 week program that is designed to help you achieve your fitness goals in time for your wedding! The challenge will focus on nutrition and workouts with a 1x/week group workout and check-in meeting to hold you accountable throughout the process. This is open to ALL women and scaled to ALL levels of fitness.

Package Includes~

S&B Guidebook
Weekly Check-In Meeting & Workout held at RunTex
Workouts to Complete on Your Own (4 per week for 8 weeks)

Daily Food List

Daily Menu Guide

Daily AdvoCare Supplement Recommendations (Optional)

Goal Setting

Before and After Pictures
Before and After Body Composition

Before and After Fitness Evaluation

Mission Emails

Bridal Gift Bag (Valued at $1,300)

Accountability to Food Log, Workouts & Much More
Cost per person $425

Bridal Gift Bag ~
• $500 Credit towards Full Planning & Design Services
with Liv by Design
• Complementary Bridal Bouquet provided by STEMS
Floral Design with contracted wedding floral services
• Make-Over Trial from Rae Cosmetics
• Bridal Hair Trial from Johanna at West End Salon
• $100 Credit with Simon Lee Bakery for wedding cake
• Bridal portrait session included with purchase of wedding
photography package -or- $100 credit towards a
bridal portrait session with Studio 563.
• Strength & Beauty Bride T-shirt
Gift Bag Valued at $1,300

For more information and to register go to
www.strengthandbeauty.com or email JessSharratt@gmail.com

GIFT IDEAS

Christmas is fast approaching, 10 days to be exact! If you are still looking for the perfect gift then consider giving a gift that keeps on giving! It sounds cliche but I honestly can't think of a more thoughtful, caring and loving gift than giving somebody better health and wellness! Something that has the ability to make the difference in their life LONG TERM. Here are a couple of gift ideas...

1. The Strength and Beauty Challenge! Choose from 3 options, the premium package group challenge package or the online package! Click the links to read more about them and to register.
2. Advocare Challenge! Detoxify your body, increase overall wellness and kick start weight loss! Click the link to read more about what all it includes and to order online. Only takes 2 days to ship!
My Training....

Monday: 5x3 Backsquats (195#s)

Tuesday:
AM: "Annie" 50-40-30-20-10 Double Unders and Sit-Ups
Time: 6:26
PM: "Wood" 5 Rounds of 400m Run, 10 Burpee Box Jumps, 10 SDLHP 65#s, 10 Thrusters 65#s, 1 minute Rest
Time: 24:22

Wednesday: 20 Minute AMRAP of 400m Run, 21 Deadlifts at 105#s
Rounds: 6 + 200m

Last Week of Programs in 2011!!!

This week is the last week in 2011 for CrossFit Central classes!! Let's finish this year strong and set some BIG goals for 2012!! Although we are off for 2 weeks we still have LOTS going on per usual so take advantage!!

FREE WORKOUT OPPORTUNITIES: Open to Everyone and Anyone (ie: bring your friends/family)

CrossFit Central @ Burnet6205 Burnet Road8:00am - 9:00am
centralworkout@gmail.comCapped @ 30 people

CrossFit Central EnduranceJack & Adams Bicycles (map)8:00am - 9:00amhttp://crossfitcentralendurance@gmail.com/Capped @ 20 people

Kettlebells @ RedBlack Gym5126 Burnet Rd7:00am - 8:00am
mailto:centralworkout@gmail.comCapped @ 15 people
Central ATX @ RunTex2201 Lake Austin Boulevard8:00am - 9:00amcentralruntex@gmail.comCapped at 30 people

UTB: Under the Bridge WorkoutUTB has moved to the park off Cesar Chavez and in front of Luke's Locker (map).8:30am - 9:30amCapped at the 1st 60 people**Free parking available in the Gables Park Plaza garage**

FREE TRIGGER POINT CLASS:

I am hosting a trigger point therapy session for my clients to learn how to roll out properly to aid in recovery and injury prevention! Open to 8-10 people! Email me if you want a spot!

Monday, December 19th at 10:15-11:00am

STRENGTH + BEAUTY CHALLENGE: starts Tuesday, January 3rd or Sunday, January 8th - Registration is open now, spots are limited! http://www.strengthandbeauty.com/

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Training:

Thursday - Rest Day: 20 minute light jog with my dog

Friday - "Squat a Ton" 4 Rounds: 400m Run, 20 Back Squats at 115#s

Saturday - 4.2 Mile Run

Sunday - 1 Hour Bike Ride