Tap, Tap, Tap... Is This Thing On?

"I have started and stopped countless exercise programs
and gym memberships over the years.

Nothing seemed
to keep me motivated.

Nothing made me want to go back.

I felt like I was losing myself; not the part that is a mom,
wife or friend; but the part of me that used to be confident
in my body and what it could do.

I found myself trapped -
actually hiding from things I love to do and used to be good at.

A friend told me about CrossFit in Canton and how much she loved it, so I decided to give it a try.

When I walked through the door there were no mirrors, no endless lines of machines and no front desk to scan anything.

What I did find, however, was a supportive group of welcoming nonjudgmental individuals.

You check yourself in by walking throught the door, writing your name on the wall and finding a spot on the floor among the other CrossFitters.

Workouts are posted on a board each day which eliminates the guesswork and pressure.

My coach, Jen, guides me step-by-step through the workout from beginning to end.

She is always there to answer any questions and has gotten to know me a little more each day.

I have never found this at any other gym.

She wants to be there, she gets it.

For the past 6 weeks I have faithfully showed up and worked hard.

When I am done I have accomplished more than simply finishing a workout; it feels like one more step in the right direction.

I am so glad I gave CrossFit a try.

Come out and find me because I am done hiding. This one's for me."

- Anonymous