It’s been an amazing and transformative process for me. I’ve learned skills and techniques I never knew about…I’ve completed WOD’s I never thought possible…and I’ve put myself into physical shape I never imagined.
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I would definitely work out through my pregnancy again. I not only enjoyed it but I felt like I was doing something good for myself and my baby (and studies show this is true!). My advice for soon to be moms is to listen to your body.
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Sometimes you don’t know the progress you’ve made until you compare and see the results. That’s why I try to record as many workouts as possible in my CrossFit log book. I like seeing progress being made!
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Since joining CFCL I have lost 15 pounds and another 10 pounds since doing a Nutrition Program with Mat. I was definitely skeptical about eating more calories in an effort to lose weight, but after a few weeks I bought in and started seeing results.
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When they finally clicked, every coaching cue that I’ve received over the years finally started to make sense. It was really exciting, because it has been something I’ve struggled with for years.
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Having done a marathon before without crossfit, I can tell the difference as now I am definitely more fit, stronger, agile, fast and have much more energy left in the tank after a long run/race.
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Working out in the mornings makes me feel accomplished. I feel like something is missing in the days I can't make it to the gym. Let's call it the 5:30 Spirit!
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A few things that I have learned over the course of all my comps and training in CrossFit is your body is crazy machine that can do anything when you put the work in. Mental toughness is a very really thing, it will push you to go further and harder not only during workouts but outside of the gym as well. Lastly, its awesome to get out of your comfort zone and test yourself against a new crowd. Competitions test your fitness and allow you to create new goals!
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It was more than just the weight loss though, I also just felt better in general. I wasn't as tired throughout the day, I was in a better mood most of the time, and I had more energy.
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On my nutrition journey, I did not start it by saying "I can’t go 30 days clean”. I took it one day at a time, and I did not self-sabotage by saying I deserve a reward, I finally realized it’s not a reward at all. I deserve to feel good and be healthy- that’s my reward.
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To be honest, my running training leading up to the 5-miler was pretty much non-existent. Prior to this, the most I’d ever run in terms of a race was a 5K, and the most I’d run continuously was maybe four miles (and that was a long time ago!). Basically, the only training I did was CrossFit. The Thursday before the race I went out for a run to see if five miles was doable since I hadn’t ran more than a mile consecutively in over six months. I started at a moderate pace and to my own amazement, just kept going. For 4.5 miles. At that point I knew that I would be fine and that CrossFit had somehow accidentally made me a runner (well, almost).
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My experience at CFCL has been awesome! The community here is amazing which has made my move down to Boston much easier. Staying consistent with attendance has been easy for me because I legitimately enjoy coming in and working out with everyone.
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I had considered trying CrossFit for years and always thought just an hour workout wouldn’t be enough since I usually spent a few hours in the gym. A few other firefighters and friends told me to come check out City Line and I haven’t looked back since. I have seen changes in my body, my energy level and my mindset. I have never been in as good of shape as I am today thanks to the daily workouts.
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Barbell Bettys was definitely a great experience. It was a very supportive environment, the girls were really nice and encouraging, and coach Cassi is awesome! It was really cool learning how to lift correctly and making progress every time. I’ve never felt stronger. I was surprised by the confidence I gained during Betty’s, it was good for WODs and for my other outside activities. My favorite story about how Betty’s made me stronger and more confident is when I mistakenly ended up in a difficult hiking trail in Acadia National Park. It felt more like rock climbing than hiking, but somehow I was not scared, I felt so strong and I was able to get to the top of the mountain. I think that before Betty’s (and crossfit in general) I would have quit at the first steep climb.
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