Michelle~
I am 39 years old, I am a stay at home mom for the most part. I started CrossFit August 15, 2007. My goal was to lose some inches and tone up a little,,,,
When I started I was a size 11 and I would never wear a bathing suit or go in the water. I would go to the gym occasionally when I felt like it or when my friends dragged me there. Since I started CrossFit, I have gone down to a size 8 and I WILL wear a bathing suit sometimes. From January 1 until June 1, I've lost over 6 inches total!! I am more comfortable in my clothes, I don't wear baggy shirts anymore, I get up every morning and go work out, I look forward to my daily workout and really hate when I have to miss them. I have not taken a break since I started, which is a good thing for me. I have more energy and I feel better about myself. My friends have all commented on how great I look, my husband who sees me everyday has even commented on how much I have lost! Thank you to all my CrossFit Buddies for keeping it fun and alive and making me work harder to accomplish my goals, even though I am not done yet! Thank you K.W. and Melissa for pushing me when I felt like I could not do it.
Monique
I can't express how grateful I am to your gym, the instructors, and my fellow work-out partners. Prior to joining CrossFit I worked out, but failed to see any results and I had reached a point where losing weight was imperative. I was suffering from health problems; I hated the way I looked and felt, and my self-esteem was low. Then one day, Melissa shared with me that she and her husband opened a CrossFit and she suggested that I give it a try. Initially I participated in one session, which I enjoyed, but I just did not allow myself to take working out seriously. I blamed my job (having lack of time), being ill, and I could not imagine giving up what little sleep I was getting. However, one day I just decided no more excuses, I needed and wanted to change my life. So on Feb. 4, 2008, at 5 a.m. I began my quest to become healthy. It was difficult getting up that early to work-out, but I was determined. After awhile my body adjusted to the time and I found myself waking up with no problems. Since joining CrossFit, I have lost over 14 inches, I can't remember the last time I was ill, I feel stronger, I am energized, and my determination is back, but most importantly, I feel good about myself.
Thank You!!