RESULTS

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JIM

Today was the finish of my 13 weeks of “trying” cross-fit and the numbers don’t lie. Here they are:

60 – days of working out (minus two days / week rest and a few days missed due to weather or travel)
22 lbs – lost
34 – waist size of my pants moving towards 32
04:30 – a very familiar time in the morning
24 – vertical box jump
36 – days before my 52nd b-day

I am feeling leaner, stronger (body and mind), and more confident. Cross-fit knows no age or boundaries. No longer “trying” Cross-fit, living it.

I want to thank:
• my son, Zach for introducing me to Cross-fit.
• Matt for stopping me in mid-sentence that Saturday as I stated I wanted to go to the gym to get in shape … and working with me to re-ignite the fire inside. Keep yelling at me.
• to the Silverback community for being supportive and a great community

See you all at 05:00

Jim version 2.0

LINDA

I had gone some 40+ years without knowing anything about Crossfit.   I had a membership at a “globo gym” for a while I’d do my 45 minutes on the treadmill/elliptical, do a few sit-ups etc. and go home and was surprised that the weight wasn’t coming off.  I went to the first Saturday work out at Crossfit Silverback.  I thought I would try it for a couple of weeks and see how it fit.

The first week was trying.   I was learning new terminology and my body was learning new moves.  I was so de-conditioned that all I did the first weeks were air squats,  push ups against a bench, and ring rows in place of pull ups.  Week by week I kept coming and little by little I improved.  The bench push ups turned into push up against boxes, and one day Coach Matt said “Try a couple of girl push ups from the floor”.  I was amazed when I did it!!!  I don’t think I did girl push ups even when I was in elementary school.  I am starting to do real pull ups (with a red band) and someday with no bands at all.

At the “globo” gym, I could look down and see the people working in the free weight area and it seemed like a different universe, now not only do I know what they are, I am really doing them! Another red letter day was when I deadlifted 200 lbs!

When I began, I did not weigh 200 lbs, but was so close to it I could touch it.  Since starting CFSB, I have lost 20 lbs, but more important my body is getting toned and clothes that were sitting in the back of my closet are now getting a second life.  I feel more energized and I sleep like a rock now.

I have experienced three things at this “box” that I did not get at my “globo” gym. First is that Matt knows who I am and what my assets and limitations are; and he motivates me to excel and improve.  Second is a community of fellow athletes that encourage me during disappointments and celebrate my successes. I really don’t consider them ‘fellow athletes’ at all; they are my friends and extended family. The third thing is to be an example to my children.  When they come to the “box” while I workout, they see that being healthy is important and this is what mama does. This I did not get – or see – at my old gym.

I am still a work in progress but aren’t we all?  What I have learned about myself is that I can push myself past what I think I can do.  Never get comfortable with routine – Routine is the enemy!  Thank you Matt and everyone for helping me discover this new person.  Now, WHO’S THE MAMA!!

Effort creates results

GARRETT

Matt,

I just wanted to thank you for everything you have done for me over the last year. I walked into CFSB a little more than 80lbs over weight and couldnt do a single pullup if my life depended on it. Over the last year here is what happened:
Waist – went from 38-40in down to 32in waist
Shirts – went from XXL down to a large
Pull-ups – >1 now I can do 28 unassisted
Dead Lift – 395lbs to 480lbs (500lbs here we come)
Weight – 282lbs as of this morning I wieght 197lbs = 85LBS lost!!!
I could go on and on about the results that I have seen over the past year. My energy alone is through the roof I dont want to go sit on the couch and eat cookie dough anymore haha. I watch what I eat now and make the right decisions on nutrition (most of the time) all thanks to you. You have truely changed my life and I cannot thank you enough. Not only have you built a great box but everybody is like family. Thanks again for everything you have done and we will see you soon.