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| - I am a gym failure, or should I say, I was. I took control of my life, signed up to a new gym every January and went max 10-20 times a year. Needless to say, I packed on weight. Each year another couple of pounds. I had heard about CrossFit (it's a cult! You will injure yourself. You are way too old- soon 50, who are you kidding!). I decided to drop by to check it out after work one day in June and Michael (one of the owners) walked me through the process. I work full time and I am a full time student so spending time at the gym for hours at end was not in the cards. I signed up for the foundation session (two weeks) and was humiliated and humbled by my fitness status. I was so weak, couldn't do 15 sit ups, struggled through the work outs. I convinced myself that the 60 lbs I had packed on over the past 10+ years wouldn't come off by itself and signed up for six months. I am short of a couple of weeks to my six month mark. I LOVE the gym, fellow Xfitters but most of all the supportive coach, Marques and owners, Jodi and Michael. They have been able to help me discover possibilities I couldn't image having six months ago. I owe them so much! I travel a bit for work and I have been to CrossFit gyms in Belgium, Cambodia and the UK. This is still my favorite- the community and the coaches care and I feel challenged without being judged. There are days where I don't think I will be able to get through the hour but it feel so fantastic walking out knowing that I did it. If you are insanely out of shape, JOIN. It will take some time, and trust me, I have SOOO far to go still, but I think you will enjoy the ride as much I am. Thanks again, Jodi and Michael. You rule.
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