Let's Start Here

Since moving to Midland in December 2015, I made a promise to myself. I want to be a healthier version of Jennifer. After spending the last 4 years in the worst health of my life, I’ve decided to take back control of my health. I will no longer treat this body like a garbage can and keep putting junk in it every day. I will start treating my body with the respect it deserves by exercising it every day.

How it started:

I joined CrossFit on March 15, 2016. I walked into the box with the intention of only ‘trying’ it. I signed up because I got my first month half off. I did not expect to want to continue this CrossFit thing.

My first class:

When I walked into the box, I was scared, and it was written all over my face. I was intimidated more than anything. My fitness level wasn’t close to anyone who was there. I did not know what I had gotten myself into at the time. I just knew that I was doing something out of my comfort zone, and it was scary. At this point, the memory that lasts is the one of my lifting 75 pounds and two days later my legs were sore.

Fast Forward 6 ½ weeks:

I have gone faithfully 2-3 days a week for 5 of those weeks (the one week I was out of town for a death in the family). I am constantly in pain, either my knee, legs, or arms are sore. However, this pain is one that is a must. For a few months, I will be in pain from the extra weight I am carrying during this time. I have excepted this as the new ‘normal.’ I listen to my body when I need a few days off to rest and recover from the week. I have found it is beneficial, and part of the process. I made wonderful progress these last few weeks of CrossFit. Not just in the box, but outside it as well. I have improved my nutrition 75% of what I am eating is healthy foods and great choices, but there is still room for improvement. Earlier this week, I shared my big news of losing 5.5 inches in my waist. I'm excited about that number, and can't wait to see more results soon. See for yourself in the picture below...

The left picture was taken 1 year ago, and the right picture was taken just a couple weeks ago. 

As most of you reading this know, I have been documenting my CrossFit days via Instagram and Facebook, but from here on out, you can stay updated with how and what I am doing on the blog. I cannot thank you all enough for the support and encouragement. My hope is to document this journey to have a reminder of how far I have come and to help keep me accountable throughout this journey.  

So, I invite you to continue this journey with me. Visit often. And don't be shy, leave a comment if you wish. :)

Jennifer