CrossFit 1836
2023-12-04T14:59:47.307Z
1. Before starting at CrossFit 1836 what was it that you were looking for?
I was looking for quick fix to my challenge of high blood pressure. I was on two medications for 3 years, and I tried to work out on my own. Between walking and zumba classes. I wanted to also make some changes since heart disease is in my family, I needed to make some serious changes.
2. What kept you from getting there?
Major lack of motivation and fatigue. I never saw myself in a gym like CF1836, much less a CrossFit gym.
3. How did Crossfit 1836 and Nutrition help you overcome it to get what you were looking for?
Starting with Nutrition helped with my energy, so much. It also helped with some weight loss, making me feel physically better and stronger and confident to try to work out. I was blessed to build trust with my Nutrition Coach (Sara) who also worked with me one on one with private sessions in the gym, for a couple of months. I learned some fundamentals, safety and lingo, that really helped me feel confident in starting a game plan to work out. Sara has helped me a lot, in regards to not see meal prepping as such a major hassle. As well as getting into the gym. Sara helped me see the excuses I built in my mind, and squash them. Transform them to bridges to help me overcome the obstacles I created overtime. Even now, when I may have an "off" day or busy life schedule, I remember some of the tools and motivational tips and I have been able to pull myself out of that rut and get back on track. I am not staying in those rut moments as long as I use to.
I look forward to seeing myself get stronger and accomplishing new PR's in different ways.
4. What is life like now that you have overcome and achieved success?
I never would have pushed myself as hard as I do in a class. After 6 months of CrossFit, I was able to get off and have been able to stay off both blood pressure medications. I have lost weight and gained muscle. I actually look forward to working out, because of how I feel, accomplished and strong. Workouts are able to be modified so this helps me so much to get a workout in and not get hurt. I love my gym community as well. I look forward to seeing my fellow team members and coaches. I actually miss people, when I do not see them often. We all have built accountability with one another and will check on each other. Even encourage each other to participate outside of the gym in some physical positive exercise or competitions. I have been able to share my knowledge, tips and motivation that helps me with people around me. My main goal is to teach my children to be better equipped for their physical and mental health success. This my journey and I am grateful to have CF1836 to help along the way.