Saturday, January 31, 2009

Who is that family?




Crossfit Kids was recently highlighted in the Crossfit Central newsletter, along with a great video made by Nicole. If you have not seen it yet, you should go check it out!

Were you wondering, who is that family pictured in the video??? I think that I need to introduce that trend-setting group!


They are a family who began training several months ago. At first, they thought that they just wanted their daughter to get into shape, but after some discussion they decided that it would be best if the whole family took on this endeavour together!!! It has been amazing for me to watch them grow and change individually, as well as a family. They motivate one another and have made it a commitment to make fitness and health a priority. It is so exciting for me to watch a family who prioritizes spending time together, getting down and dirty, and improving themselves while they are at it!(Check them out, it was a rainy day and they got dirty!)

If you asked them if it is easy to make this time, they would say no, they are just like any other family with a million things to do, but they are there three times a week~! With work, after-school activities, homework to do, and dinner to plan, there are definitely obstacles, but they always still make it and say that they look forward to how they feel afterwards!! I am ecstatic about their progress, the confidence that has been built, and their eagerness! They are an amazing family!

A family that works out together?....That must be the coolest thing since the hula hoop!!!!!

Monday, January 19, 2009

WAYFit HENRY!!!


A Super Wayfit Crossfit KID!! Henry has been coming to WAYA (West Austin Youth Association) for a program called WayFit for a few months and he has been smashing through his goals and old fears! The super speed of the camera was on accident, but it is an example of how fast he is developing!!! The "minute of doom" game, in the second video, was his least favorite game, but now he kills it! I am thrilled with his progress and love seeing his excitement!!


Come join Henry at WAYA on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-5!!!




Friday, January 16, 2009

Proof that Crossfit Works.....

Look at my cheeks a few years ago!

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

I am so proud!!!


Madi is a client of mine that trains three times a week with her Mom and Dad. It is the coolest thing to see a family enjoying each other and getting FIT! She recently started playing basketball and got an award this weekend for being the BEST HUSTLER!!! I am so proud of her!!!!! She has really come a long way!

"Good things come to those that wait, but only what is left over by those that HUSTLE!!"


YEAH MADI!!!!

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

I Am CrossFit on Vimeo

I Am CrossFit on Vimeo

I am Crossfit because....


Left: Aug. 2008


Below: Aug. 2007







I am Crossfit because the workouts challenge me mentally and physically, therefore I challenge myself throughout the day to use that same momentum to complete daily tasks better!
I am Crossfit because I have Lupus, but it doesn't have me!

I am Crossfit because it gives me energy, strength, and most of all a great feeling to be alive!

I am Crossfit because it makes me feel like I can do anything!

I am Crossfit because the community is inspiring!

I am Crossfit because I want to be happy and healthy!

My purpose is to share life with others....When my body feels good, I feel good, and then I am able to help others more! However, if I do not make my body a priority, I have nothing to share with others.

I started Crossfit about 3 and 1/2 years ago, in Zach's bootcamp. I had been tired, sick, and had lost some weight before finding out that I had Lupus. I was bound and determined to get healthy, just to see if I could "outrun" the diagnosis. After a good 3 months of being the slowest runner and the biggest whiner, I quit bootcamp with the excuse that I couldn't afford it anymore, since I was a teacher. I was not willing to negotiate other parts of my lifestyle for my health, so I kept living the way I had been. At my "box" gym, I tried to recreate the excitement that I had in Crossfit, but quickly became bored of the treadmill and saw no results.

After 6 months of being out, I made a concious decision that I couldn't "outrun" my illness, if my health was not a priority. So, I picked up a side job, just to pay for Crossfit, and I went back to bootcamp. The old phrase "where there is a will, there is a way" is my motto! I frequently brainstorm about how I can do more, get more, and best of all give more!

My diet has changed from Taco Cabana and Miller Lite's to Zone friendly foods that give me energy, instead of making me want to take a nap!
I recently had to buy almost all new clothes, because I have dropped from a size 10 to a 4 and have lost about 15 pounds. I went from 32% body fat to 16%.
In 2009, I have a long way yet to go, but I hope to increase all my max weights, decrease my body fat a little more, and hopefully inspire others to love their body enough to treat it well!
What you put into it, you will get out of it!
I promise!