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    Published: Jul 11, 2015 · Updated: Jul 11, 2015

    6 Things I have learned in 6 months at CrossFit

    Transformation

    Hi guys! This post is taking about all the guts I have to share with you because it's hard. I don't talk about my "before" story a whole lot but in order to show you my transformation in it's entirety ,its time. And this is a HUGE deal to share these pics with you because I have shed many a tear over them and felt pretty awful about myself. With that in mind, I continue. I have never been the "skinny girl" and when I was around 10 years old kids would make fun of me which caused me to be a pretty shy and bashful person. So at that young age I began my journey to a healthier self with a lot of yo-yo dieting that simply didn't work for me. Then about 4 years ago, there was a lot going on in my personal life and unfortunately I made the poor decision to abandon my healthy ways and the results were not a good one. I stopped caring about what I ate or about exercising. Period. I felt I had to put other things on the front burner before myself and before my health. I stopped letting people take pictures of me so I don't have one of me from 4 years ago. But the first pic in my transformation photos is from 2 years ago at our wedding reception! AND this is AFTER I had lost a lot already! It took me 2 years from that photo to discover what healthy eating and weight lifting can do for your body. Not just physically, but emotionally too! I found myself again. Then I discovered CrossFit.The second picture is from the Open earlier this year...it took a lot for me to participate and attempt these new moves in front of so many people and then I saw this picture...and I was devastated.I immediately doubted myself again. I asked myself over and over ,"What's wrong with me?" "Why do I still look like that?" " Am I not working hard enough?" and then I took a very critical look at my life style. Yes, I went to CrossFit 3 days a week and ate pretty clean. But honestly, the answer to the last questions was "no" I am not doing everything I can do to feel happier with myself. That's when I discovered the missing piece to the puzzle: The Whole30. I did it and saw immediate results. I lost countless inches and pounds. I began to smile more. I wear smaller clothes now. I wear cute clothes to the office and am willing to take pictures! That is why I am sticking with the Paleo lifestyle. Because Paleo + CrossFit = results! And CrossFit has transformed me in more ways than I could have imagined and I wanted to share with you what I have learned in my short 6ish months ( almost 7!) here at CrossFit

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    1. “You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”

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    This is one of the biggest things I have learned thus far. Walking in on my first day I was pretty over whelmed. I tried to put on a good poker face and show I wasn’t afraid…but I was. Then as the weeks passed, I hit PRs and my confidence grew. I became less afraid of that bar and even more than that I was less afraid of myself.

    I tend to doubt and second guess myself on just about everything. And now, 6 months later I am definitely much surer of myself.

    I throw that barbell above my head with less hesitation. I run without fear of being last, because I am not last anymore. I am definitely so much more than I ever though I could ever be.

     

    1. Keep it UP!

    Consistency is KEY if you want results. I started out struggling with 3 days a week here at Crossfit. After that 1 hour I was pooped. But as I continued to see progress at the gym and in my reflection I was more determined to try harder and do my VERY best. Not to prove to others what I can do, but myself. I am now a 4 times a week goer along with a few runs during the week/ push-up challenges! BRING IT!

     

    1. Don’t be discouraged!

    Not every day is a PR day. Face it not all of us are throwing 200# and dancing with unicorns with glitter pouring all around us. Some days are pretty gloomy at Crossfit. Some days I go in and I can’t even get close to lifting my last PR weight and the day before I was on my A game. I have learned to accept this. We can’t beat ourselves up about our performance…we are all human and have limits. I also have made significant progress both on and off the scale since starting this journey and I have days where the mirror is my friend and the next day I am like” seriously? All my hard work I do and I look like that??? Yuck!” I am still getting over this hurdle and hopefully will see my progress every time I look in the mirror!

     

    1. Be smart!

    I never developed much of an ego when starting Crossfit because I didn’t know what I was doing to begin with. I am always willing to listen to our coaches' advice and suggestions during a workout. I know they have my best interest at heart and I am not offended by it. I also know when I need to ask for help or if  I need to scale back. It’s not worth injuring myself to prove I can do something better than last time.

     

    1. I am PROUD

    I am PROUD of myself more! Even though I do beat myself up more than most, I am proud of the major differences I see not only in the mirror, but I weigh a lot less, I am 2 sizes down, and I get a lot more compliments than ever before! It has me smiling ear to ear some days!

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    More so I am proud of what my body can do and I now know what I am capable of: anything I put my mind to. 😉

    1. NUTRITION!!!!

    Most of you know nutrition is the heart of progress. Whether you are looking to gain or lose. I have done the Whole30 ( where you eliminate grains, dairy, legumes, alcohol, etc.) and focus on eating real clean food. It is where I saw such a major difference in myself and saw the fat start burning off of me rather quickly! I am now fully paleo with another round of Whole30 starting this past Sunday! WOOT!

    Enough of my blabber…go GET SOME!

     

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    1. kudoskitchen says

      July 20, 2015 at 9:09 am

      You look incredible (and you were pretty before too). I know it takes a lot of guts and determination to change yourself the way you have. You go girl!

      Reply
      • Amanda says

        July 20, 2015 at 9:40 am

        Thank you for your kind words Renee! Making me blush over here! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Nutmeg Nanny says

      July 20, 2015 at 8:19 am

      Go you! I'm sure you feel great getting all that exercise and eating in a way that makes you feel better. I'm glad you're finally on the right track to making a happier you 🙂

      Reply
    3. Angela | Mind Over Batter says

      July 18, 2015 at 4:33 pm

      You look fabulous, but most importantly - You feel great and that counts much more. Keep up the amazing work!

      Reply
    4. Paula - bell'alimento says

      July 17, 2015 at 9:55 am

      That's amazing. So great for you. I gotta admit cross fit scares the crapola out of me and intrigues me at the same time. I've made movement goals for myself this year and your tips are spot on. Trying not to get discouraged is my big one. Keep up the good work.

      Reply
    5. Heather Schmitt-Gonzalez | girlichef.com says

      July 16, 2015 at 10:15 pm

      Congrats, you look amazing - but more importantly, you feel amazing...and that is priceless! Very inspirational.

      Reply
    6. The Food Hunter says

      July 16, 2015 at 6:18 pm

      This is awesome! I love number one...it is so true and most people never realize it. Kuddos to you!!

      Reply
    7. LaurenKellyNutrition says

      July 16, 2015 at 3:11 pm

      I am so glad you feel great now! You should be proud of all that you have accomplished, what an inspiration!

      Reply
    8. Back for Seconds says

      July 16, 2015 at 2:54 pm

      You look fabulous and so healthy! Good work!!

      Reply
    9. A Family Feast (@AFamilyFeast) says

      July 16, 2015 at 2:10 pm

      You go girl! I've been delaying my workout today (always something else to do) but you've inspired me to step away from my computer and go exercise! Thank you!

      Reply
    10. Kim says

      July 16, 2015 at 7:43 am

      You are fabulous. I am so glad you shared this (and those running tips, too!).

      Reply

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