When you crave chocolate . . .

Today was my first day back at the gym since Valentines day. That makes 2 weeks and 2 days. The first week we were doing some exercising on the ski slopes in Mammoth and June Lake. The second week, well, I let work interfere with my life and didn't make it to the gym. I always get so angry with myself when I let work take over my life. 

And after spending a week of neglecting myself and my family, I took Monday to catch up on things around the house. Tuesday I spent time with my fiance, who I have missed with all this concentrating on work. And today, finally, voila, CROSSFIT again! 

And, ahhh. I needed that. I was wondering if my intense chocolate cravings had to do with missing out on the gym. Like, as if the happy spirit that working out gives me might be satisfied by chocolate. I DID make a good effort, though! 

But no. There is nothing quite as satisfying, stress-relieving, and happiness-inducing then being back at the gym. And tonight I was determined to go RX, which meant doing 20 inch  box jumps. It's doable but a little daunting for me, being less than 5 feet tall. 

I am looking forward to Crossfit Anaheim's competition this Saturday. I get to compete with my own time on the Helen workout I did back in October, and the winner of the competition will be determined by who beats their time the most. This is the perfect competition for me!