Results - Cross. Fit 9. In August of 2. 01. Melissa Swanson, asked me if I wanted to go with her to Cross. Fit 9. 06 on a “Bring a Friend” Saturday. Now, over a year later, I am using a blue band for pull ups and can do 2. I’m not done with my goals but I will get there with my WOD partner and hubby John. We were sitting at work one day, five years ago, bemoaning how fat we were. I was working out at the Y, not a lot, but some and Shay told me how he had just started exercising with Jill doing this “crossfit” workout. Well you know what happened to Shay (poor guy, losing all that weight). What happened to me, not much! I would lose a little, gain it back, up and down. Exercise some, sometimes not. When I would ask, Shay would talk about the diet and the exercising. He encouraged me to join him. I did a couple of times, but I’m not a natural gym rat. I’m a really good couch potato. He lent me his copy of the zone diet. The one thing going for me was I had been slowly, for years, changing my diet for the better. After reading about the zone diet, I tweaked my diet some more. But still no serious exercise. When Shay and Jill opened up the closet, (it’s hard to call the first Box a Box, maybe shoebox), Shay wanted me to join; I think he was tired of hearing me whine. Again he invited me over, and I would do some workouts, but only a few. I told him when he opened the bigger one, I would join. They opened the bigger box and I finally joined. Shannon and Nicole were great getting me through the on- ramp. It took some time before I got in a good rhythm of working out around my shift work and I still run into times were it is difficult to get in a workout. In the first year or so, my gaps were long, month or two at a time. So no noticeable change, though each time I came back I realized I didn’t lose much strength, just endurance. Here you will find a list of Do’s & Don’ts for eating on a strict Paleo Diet. Lose weight, increase your fitness, and have more energy. The Zone was created by Barry Sears, Ph.D. Sears's philosophy is that food can affect the hormonal response of the body and cause changes in insulin production. Finally, last January, I made a resolution to not let the gaps be long. I weighed 1. 80, my 3. I was still on a black band doing pull- ups. I was winded doing any running, and could barely bench 1. I set a goal of bench pressing my body- weight, no band kipping pull ups and “Fran” Rx’d in under 1. I nearly passed out half way through, but did finish it after resting for about 2. Nine months later, I lost the bands. I recently reached a new bench press PR of 1. Just a couple of weeks ago, “Fran” was the workout. I Rx’d it but it took 1. I am on my way to reaching those goals. Also I measured my waist early last year and it was 4. Megan measured me and I was down to 3. The belly is shrinking, the weight is below 1. I feel great. My favorite time to work out is in the morning with the ladies. If you ever work out with Laurie and/or Vanda, you have no room to whine. I am more inspired watching those two give there all during a WOD than anyone I have ever watched. Nicole, Becky and Tanya ensure I am not going too light, always making sure I am properly pushing the limit as we scale the WOD’s. I’ve worked out with Shay only a handful of times. Does the Zone Diet work? Dietitian Juliette Kellow investigates the zone. Julianne's Paleo & Zone Nutrition Nutrition stuff I find interesting with a Paleo Zone flavour by New Zealand nutritionist Julianne Taylor. ZONE Food Blocks Here is a guide on Zone Food Blocks to help you choose the right amount of foods to keep you In the Zone. The Zone diet is primarily concerned with controlling your hormones. Hormonal balance affects all important components of your wellness: body composition, energy. Paleo Diet Food List The following is a comprehensive paleo diet food list. I wonder how much effort he puts in, because I think he just watches me do my rounds, encouraging me and then after, fine tuning my technique. He is a nut about form. What I like about crossfit is not having to figure out what workout I’m going to do and workouts that don’t take a lot of time. At the Box, you can get in, the WOD is on the board, and get it done. If you want to start before the group, no problem, they will cheer you on, while they warm up. Everyone (without exception) encourages, never discourages; I never heard anyone at other gyms cheer you on. I have finally found a gym I WANT to go to.
I’m finally getting results which continues to encourage me to go. I encourage anyone who wants to lose weight and gain strength, to join. Thank you Jill and Shay for opening Crossfit 9. Bill. John H. HARD WORK + CONSISTENCY + FUN = RESULTSSeveral years ago my wife, Jaime, joined Cross. Fit and since day one she told me I had to join. All she talked about was “Cross. Fit this” and “Cross. Fit that”. I told her there was no way I was EVER going to join the Cross. Fit “cult“! Well, on April 1. I surrendered to pressure and joined Cross. Fit 9. 06. Oh Boy! Starting out at a weight of 3. I learned later that the workout was just a baseline which confirmed how out of shape I really was. From that day on, I promised myself I would consistently follow the Cross. Fit program from on- ramp to working out – 3 days on, one day off. I knew I was not the fastest or strongest guy but I would work hard at a safe pace and push myself to get stronger. During this journey I found my new favorite word – “REALLY!!!???” “Lift what over my head how many times? Really?” “Hang from a bar and touch my feet to my elbows? Really?” Well, one year later I am 7. I am much stronger and truly believe I have a shot at being in better shape when I hit age 5. I was at 1. 8. It turns out that what I jokingly referred to as a cult has become an extended family to me. I have never felt more at home than when I am at the box. My Cross. Fit 9. 06 family is the most encouraging, motivating, friendly and competitive group of individuals I have ever met. If you’re looking for a way to improve your health and have fun, try Cross. Fit 9. 06.- John (Bear) Harrington. Ross. Jolene. I started my weight loss journey about 3 months before I joined CF. I had lost 2. 0 pounds walking/jogging on my treadmill, but I was getting bored. I had to think of something else to do or else I was going to fail. I was out with the family running some errands and have driven by Cross. Fit 9. 06 many times, this time I asked if we could stop so I could check it out. By chance, Jill was there that afternoon and she set up a consult for the next day. I had no idea what I was in for. She told me that it would take 5 to 7 minutes to complete; just over 7 minutes later I had completed half. When leaving Cross. Fit 9. 06 I knew that this was something I wanted to try, even after the days following my baseline and being so sore I looked forward to starting on- ramp. On November 2. 6, 2. I became a member at Cross. Fit 9. 06. I have strengthened my back, hips and knees and no longer suffer the pain I did on a daily basis. My goal when becoming a Crossfitter was to lose weight and gain muscle. I have done both and so much more, I have lost a total of 3. I have begun to see definition in my arms, legs and my back. I have increased my confidence and lowered my feelings of depression. I look forward to my morning workouts; I have seen myself progress and become capable of things I never thought I could do. I am dedicated to making this work, it is hard work but it has paid off beyond what I have expected. When asked if I would do a Bio for Cross. Fit 9. 06 my first reaction was “NO WAY, I cannot put myself out there!” however if I could help one person to get where I am today I know it will be worth it. I have learned that the voice in my head is a liar and will tell me I cannot do it long before my body fails. I’ve taught myself to listen to my body and not that voice. I would like to end with saying that as a shy person involved closely with my family (wife and mother of 4) this was out of the box for me to try. I have overcome many obstacles and made a few accomplishments as well, my newest goal is to complete a 5. K by the end of summer. If you’re thinking about trying this out, I say get started now. I knew I was a little over weight (if you consider 5. However, it wasn’t just the weight that concerned me, these recent results showed my blood pressure and cholesterol were high too. If I didn’t do something now then I would be on medication and I was way too young for that to be my option. Not knowing how I got to this point (as I was always active in high school and college) I knew I needed to do something not only for me but for my six month old son (my pride and joy). And thus my fitness journey began. I knew I needed to find a gym, preferably one that was open 2. I had feebled attempts in the past at these globo sorts of gyms, only to have my motivation lost after the first couple of weeks. I knew this time; I had to find something different. Then a friend mentioned Cross. Fit 9. 06. And of course off to their website I went. I was immediately intrigued and thought just maybe this could be what I needed. So, I got on the phone and scheduled my consultation for January 1. Not sure what to expect I walked in ready to go, or so I thought! I got the tour from Shawn, filled out my waiver (for the timed baseline). I felt pretty confident and thought I got this. After the baseline, I could hardly walk, breath, sit and how I managed to drive home is still a mystery to me. As I lay on my couch that night, I couldn’t believe that after only 6 minutes and 4. I could be this beat. But ironically it was a great feeling and I was hooked. I went back the next day to start my On Ramp and the rest is history. It sure has been a journey these past two years. I have missed days here and there and even a week or two only to find myself pissed as you get that baseline soreness all over again. But, it is all worth it. I have lost nearly 3. And most important I feel awesome. My wife joined shortly after I did and now my son enjoys going to the box as well. We can’t wait for him to start Cross. Fit Kids this summer. I just want to say thank you to everybody I have met at Cross. Fit 9. 06. There are too many names to list from the girls in the morning, who do not like my taste in music, to all the trainers you guys are amazing, and to all my fellow athletes thank you!!! And of course to Shay and Jill, if it weren’t for you none of this would be possible. You guys are truly amazing and thank you so much for bringing your passion of Cross. Fit to the rest of us. I am so proud to be part of the Cross. Fit 9. 06 family and so grateful for the lifestyle change it has given me!!— Chris Sgouris. Shay. July 2. 01. Shay was 2. 5 years into Cross. Fit. The photo on the right is current Shay’s progress over the years- “Filthy Fifty”7- 1. Rx’d“Jackie”3- 6- 0. Blue band pull- ups Feb.
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