I started my CrossFit journey a little over 2 years ago. I have never done group Fitness or played any sports, so I really didn’t think CrossFit was something I would like. But I tried it in an effort to find something my husband and I could do together. I quickly fell in love and two years later I can honestly say that I’m obsessed. I’m doing things now that I never imagined I would ever do, much less enjoy! I love the feeling of accomplishment I get when I reach a new goal or do a skill that I once thought was out of my league. I’m 40 years old, a grandmother, and I’m in the best shape of my life.
What surprised me most about CFC was the supportive atmosphere, encouragement, and sense of belonging I found. Every place I’ve worked out in the past, I felt watched and judged. I felt insecure and out of place. But here, we are family and my success is celebrated by everyone. I’m pushed and encouraged by everyone from beginners to veterans. Whether we are one of the first ones to finish or the last one to finish, everyone celebrates every last rep. And outside of the box, I know that if my family needs anything, we can count on our CFC family.
With CFC, you don’t just get a great place to work out, you get a full team of great coaches that teach you every step of the way. Not only focusing on what you can do in the gym, but nutrition also! Although I worked out very consistently for almost 2 years, it wasn’t until I took my nutrition seriously that I saw the real results in my physical self. Yes, I had some success in the gym, but the change in my body came from nutrition. I joined the CFC nutrition Challenge to get knowledge and understanding. I wanted to learn what my body needed and how to make that happen for me. I went in to it not sure what to expect, but in a little over five weeks, I lost almost 10 pounds, almost 2% body fat, and 9 inches! I was shocked but it just goes to show how important nutrition is. Besides the victories on the scale, I am finding that my performance in the gym is much better as well.
I love having the full support of all of the coaches. And the nutrition program is something I’m finding to be extremely helpful for reaching my full potential and to help me get abs for Christmas!