SAC*RI*FICE

So, I've been focusing on weight lifting over the last 8 months and I have to say that I am completely satisfied with what I have accomplished. I actually attained my 315lb deadlift goal a couple of times and I've got 405lbs on my "to do" list.

I will continue lifting most days of the week because I LOVE it and I truly believe that it is essential to me achieving my overall fitness goals. I like being able to lift heavier than most girls (and some guys) and I LOVE and miss lifting with the squad (D.F.C.), however I have to add some other elements to my regimen. Boxing training is one of them.

The period in which I was boxing and training boxers is when I had the best overall endurance and shred the most body fat. I didn't experience the body aches and injuries and I've always said that I want to be well-rounded when it comes to fitness. I want to be able to run 5-10 miles, lift heavy, bike, swim, and spar with my boxers for 8-10; 3 minute rounds if I so desire. So, boxing training with Jerome Brantley will commence on July 1st. Meagan Maupin, I invite you to come stay with me any weekend (or every weekend for that matter) in the month of July!

I will start out with boxing only on the days that I'm not scheduled to lift. That will likely mean working out every day for the month of July (my earthday month)! That will be the challenge for myself.

Right now, my cardio sucks! I HATE that I've been lax with that and so I have to change it. I've already added swimming to either the beginning of my workouts or to the ends of my workouts and I will continue that. Not only is it relaxing, it engages your entire body. 

I have never really stopped lifting heavy. I will probably scale back on the weight just a lil' bit but will test my 1 Rep Max at least 2-3 times monthly.

The running comes with the boxing training. Hitting the pavement early morning is NOT optional when conditioning. Running outdoors, running hills, and HIIT are the things that help you to be able to box those rounds without your lungs jumping out of your mouth. Even though for the first 2 weeks it will feel like that anyways. LOL!

I see biking as something I can do either for leisure or for fitness. I feel that I am in decent enough shape to hit the bike trails and survive.

At this very moment, I would likely DIE if I had to box a 3 min. round. I usually shadow box in the sauna to warm up before a workout to get a good sweat going but I don't do nearly as much as have been able to do in the past. I am looking forward to hitting the speed back and the pads though. I think those are my two favorite things to do. I do like sparring but I have only sparred with Jerome and he gets me to laughing which makes me weak and then he beats me 'bout the head. LOL! It's all good though, I'm hoping to be more focused this time around.  Haha!

Now, I sit here and I plan all this out and I will likely be able to carry my plans through as long as I make that 4am wake up call. However, my days and time are not my own these days and that's okay. There are people that need me right now and there is NO ONE OR NO THING more important to me than them. So, until I return to train with D.F.C.,  I will plan for my workouts to start between 4:30 and 5am and end about 8am. On days I am able to train with the crew, I won't do an early morning workout. It's called sacrifice and I am willing to sacrifice nearly anything for the people I love.

You know I'll keep you posted on how things are going! If any of you are interested in joining me for the early morning boxing grind 3 days a week, just let me know!

~me