What’s the First Rule of CrossFit?

It IS, in fact, like reverse Fight Club. The first rule of CrossFit is that you never STFU about it…

Yeah, so, I never bought into the hype for the longest time. I have had friends for months trying to coerce me into trying CrossFit. They know who they are and they are currently gloating, undoubtedly. Thank God for good friends and the influence they have on us.

So, here is the thing… for the last several months I have been in a rut and I’ve written about it. I have been climbing a hill in my career and in life… and fighting the proverbial uphill battle. I’d be lying if I told you it has not sucked ass. I have been tired, anxious, and somewhat depressed. Life isn’t easy and just when we are doing well, some shit always happens to remind us of our place. Getting kicked while you are down is awful, but you still have to get back up and figure it out.

I have been grasping at straws and trying to get back to being the fun girl that so many people know and love. Fitness has always made me happy… like always. I am not a cardio girl… I like to lift. I like to lift heavy. I like to be competitive. However, even that has been a struggle lately. After much debate and much pushing from friends in the CrossFit community, I decided to meet with the owner of a local gym. First, I was immediately more at ease upon talking with him about what I needed. It felt like this was worth a shot. Second and lucky for me, one of my amazing and strong female friends opted to join me on the beginner course.

So, a couple things… and you can hate on me, because I just don’t care. Why do people not shut up about CrossFit when they start? Because it is hands down amazing. The people and the community are so damn cool. Never have I ever worked out in a gym where I literally feel like people genuinely want me to succeed. Not only that, but the workouts are crazy hard and so worth it. For the first time in a long time, I walk out of the gym feeling relieved of stress and just loaded with endorphins. I feel happy lately, like actually happy. I am thriving in my job right now because my confidence is soaring and my head is clear of stupid, unnecessary stress. I am seeing pieces of the old me return. I feel stronger already. I feel beautiful again. I haven’t felt like I radiated confidence in a long time, and I think that’s happening again. I sleep better. I LOOK FORWARD to early morning workouts. Who the hell am I??

I know this isn’t something for everyone and I am not promoting it by any means, but for me it is amazing to be in my happy place again. I am going into my weekend feeling incredible and happy. Up until lately, I haven’t been able to say things like that in awhile. I finally feel like I’ve found something that lights me up, and I can’t wait to see myself improve.