I will never be at the Crossfit games. This is not a goal of mine. When I was first introduced to Crossfit it was because my best friend had started working out in a box and loved it. That year I turned 31 years old with "baby fat" still hanging around from my last pregnancy and my baby was almost three. I decided I better do something. My first day the coach asked me if I had any goals. I responded whole -heartedly with a four letter curse word in Crossfit and said, "my goal is to tone." Apparently "to tone" is not something good Crossfitters do or say. I had stuck these workouts out for a few months and started feeling a little more confident in my "Crossfit" abilities and then one morning it all came crashing down, the class was talking about "Rich Froning." While huffing through kettle bell swings, I asked a very sincere question, "Who is that and why do I care?" Yes, the shock you just felt was the look I got from those guys and gals as well. (And if you just read that and have no idea who he is either, we should be friends) I started Crossfit because I needed a change. I knew I needed to do something drastic for my health. But within a few months, I also realized moving heavy weight and finishing a metcon was not enough. I began to realize that fueling my body with proper nutrition was just as important as RX-ing the workout. I began to notice how my body responded and how I felt after eating certain foods. The synergist affect of exercising and proper nutrition should not have been mind blowing to me. I know how important exercise and nutrition are for overall health maintenance. I talk about it every day, all day. By profession, I am a family nurse practitioner. I currently practice in a primary care setting. In primary care, we see well, you name it. We are often patients first stop which is an honor and a challenge. My goal has always been to treat my patients like family. So, at times, we get to have difficult conversations regarding weight, diet, exercise and overall health. Recently, I have started to notice more and more external factors that people "think" are barriers to exercise and nutrition. The most common excuses are that gym memberships and eating healthy are "expensive." My response is always the same, "Yes, they are but let's talk about the diseases that we know you are predisposed to for being obese." I have began to do a little research (this Crossfitter is a nerd at heart). Let's take the top two most common diagnoses that are linked to obesity. Can you guess them? If you guessed Hypertension (high blood pressure) and Diabetes (elevated levels of glucose) you are correct! Do you know the average associated costs with Hypertension and Diabetes? The average cost for a hypertensive patient is between $1100.00-$1600.00 per year*. The average cost for a diabetic patient is between $12,000.00-$13,700.00 per year**. Read that again. These are just associated costs, this has nothing to do with what the disease actually does TO your body. Do you know what the first line treatment is to both of these disease states? Proper nutrition and exercise. If we can change our minds on what our health is actually "costing" us, we will start thinking about health preservation and disease prevention. And then our box membership and healthy eating doesn't seem so expensive after all. Here are some ways that I incorporate budget friendly "expensive" nutrition: Water is free. It is amazing it comes from a faucet not a bottle. Drink half of your body weight in it daily. Buy frozen vegetables. I know, I know, they should be fresh, but fresh grows mold before I can ever get to cooking them. Meal plan BEFORE going to the grocery store. What is this absurd thing I speak of? I promise it saves money because you are thinking through what you will be eating and will not buy unnecessary junk. (Unless you go to the store hungry or with children). Plan to eat ALL meals and snacks at home. Here are some ways that I incorporate budget friendly "expensive" exercise: I don't. I crossfit. :) But when I think of all the health preservation and disease prevention and the fact that we have the most awesome box. It is worth every penny. But seriously, our box is open ALL the time. Ok maybe not every second of every day but our coaches are there a lot and If you can't find a time to get there - that's on you. So, just like meal planning COMMIT to certain times that you will be at the box. Like on the planner and nothing is taking that slot. If you are STRUGGLING with nutritional options. Let the coaches know. There are meal plans available. Four years and 3 months into this Unyielding world and I wouldn't trade one second. Well maybe that one second when my shin ate the box but those are my battle scars and I don't even notice now because I'm "toned." - Amber Foster */** stats taken from the American Heart Association and the American Diabetic Association.
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Huge huge thank you to everyone who came and supported this event. Jasper now has plenty more potential candidates with all the Mouth Swab testing that was done during the day. I know Jasper and his family are extremely grateful. All the competitors came ready to workout, even if the rain was suppose to drown us out! Luckily the Thunder Gods decided that this event was too monumental to ruin, so they gave us a giant rainbow instead! You all did an absolute amazing job!! the workouts were tough and had many of us laying on the ground after each heat. If you are sore like me, be sure to rest up and stretch so you can be ready to tackle the next Wod your coaches are already planning for Monday! Big shout out to the volunteers as well! You all continue to step up and contribute your time for us. We cannot run events like we do without your help. We truly appreciate all you do. Check out our Video and Pictures that were taken from the Event. PHOTOS ARE HERE! More soon to come! -CrossFit Unyielding Huge huge thank you to everyone who came and supported this event. Jasper now has plenty more potential candidates with all the Mouth Swab testing that was done during the day. I know Jasper and his family are extremely grateful. All the competitors came ready to workout, even if the rain was suppose to drown us out! Luckily the Thunder Gods decided that this event was too monumental to ruin, so they gave us a giant rainbow instead! You all did an absolute amazing job!! the workouts were tough and had many of us laying on the ground after each heat. If you are sore like me, be sure to rest up and stretch so you can be ready to tackle the next Wod your coaches are already planning for Monday! Big shout out to the volunteers as well! You all continue to step up and contribute your time for us. We cannot run events like we do without your help. We truly appreciate all you do. Check out our Video and Pictures that were taken from the Event. PHOTOS ARE HERE! More soon to come! -CrossFit Unyielding under two weeks away from our 3rd annual Unyielding to Cancer, and it’s going to be the best one yet!! We’ve announced all the workouts, which are all fun burners that most athletes are capable of handling, and registration is still open, so go get signed up!! What are you waiting for?! Its finally getting chilly and these workouts will be outside at Legion Field. So bring your warm gear!!
www.wodleader.com/competition/unyieldingtocancer Make sure to read the movement standards so that you get it right in practice. If you have any questions on the workouts, movements, event, or if you just want to say hey, send an email to chris@crossfitunyielding.com
Once again, The community came together for Alyssa, Michael, and their family! They are all absolutely thankful for the love and support you all showed them from the 5k and the Tribute workouts. For our Tribute Wods, a total of 84 Athletes packed the Gym!! You all did an amazing job and it was such an honor to have all of you there. Friends and family also joined us to cheer on the awesome group of athletes for a few hours! Promise I'll have more porta potties next time!! I wasn't expecting 100+ people! Haha. All of us from CrossFit Unyielding thank you for making this event possible. We will continue to keep Alyssa's spirit alive! Always!
Below is a video for the day of the event. I will add a few pictures that we took on our Facebook page when I have a chance! Please check them out and give our page a Like! You will be able to keep up with all the events that we do. We have one next month that many can join too. Please look into our Unyielding to Cancer. Its for a great cause. Hope to see everyone who was here with us for Alyssa's Wods again! -Jessie Macias Hope you are all ready for Saturday! We have 72 Athletes coming together in Honor of Alyssa! If you have some spare time this weekend and want to show your support, come by CrossFit Unyielding to cheer on your family and friends. Never done CrossFit and curious to see what its all about?! Its not about crazy workouts our coaches scheme up or being sore pretty much daily. Its about events like this where our community bands together to show our love and support. You will find that support daily when you walk into our doors, or any CrossFit Gym for that matter! Our Friends at CrossFit Locust Grove, CrossFit Ransom, CrossFit at Monroe Mill, and even one out of state gym, The Shop, from Tennessee is supporting Alyssa, The daily torture from our coaches is just an added plus! We cannot wait to watch everyone and cheer for all of our great competitors! Schedule and Heat times are below!
See you soon! -Jessie Macias We had a great turnout at our Live Like Alyssa 5k. 100+ Runners came out to run on a beautiful morning through Oxford and many more showed their support by Donating and helping me coordinate the Event. I talked to many of you and learned how to make it better for next year! We hope to see you all again! Here are the Times for all your runs followed by a short video of the Run! -Jessie Macias
Saturday, the 16th, is right around the Corner! I want to personally thank each and everyone of you that have signed up or donated for the #livelikealyssa 5k and Tribute workouts!! It means so much to her family and friends! Words cannot express the gratitude you have all shown. If you have not signed up, you can still register HERE ! You can also show up the day of the event and join all of us!
Information for the 5k Event is in the link above, and Facebook But I will add it here as well! Parking Will be anywhere you can find it around the Oxford Campus, the nearby Elementary School, or City Hall. Make your way to Clark Street and look for the Check in station. Registration We will have a Registration Tent to check runners in, hand out bib numbers, and to hand out a small gift! Registration begins at 7:30 and will continue until 8:20. We plan to start the run at 8:30. Our Members from the Gym and Representatives from Classic Race will be in charge of registration. Please make your way over to them when you arrive. Race/Course We will speak a little about the event and maybe do a fun warm up together, CROSSFIT STYLE!!! Don't worry... I promise it will not be tough, but it will get you primed for the run! Completely optional of course. We will ask the competitive runners to start at the front of the group, followed by the casual runners, then followed by the jog/walk/with kids crew. For my CrossFit Unyielding members, this is your Saturday WOD!! The Race Course is attached below so you can familiarize yourself with the turns. I will have volunteers and arrows to help guide the way, but just be aware towards the end of the course, as you will return on the same road as where you began! After the Race Please grab some water or a banana to refill your tank after the run! We will have a water and snack station available where you all first checked in! Feel free to grab one before the race as well! Final Thoughts Again, Big Thanks to all of you! We will continue to Honor our dearest friend, Alyssa, Next weekend with a Partner Tribute Workout (9/23/17). If you are interested, grab together a team of 4 and come workout with us. All the information you need can be found HERE ! See you all very soon! -Jessie Macias #Livelikealyssa 5KPlease sign up for our 5k race In honor of our dear friend, Alyssa Hartfield Wright. All in the information is on Event bright and Facebook! Please click on the link below for more information. https://www.facebook.com/events/1904240883232948??ti=ia
Lauren Byrne Profession: Lauren is a Research Analyst for companies that want to pursue front end innovation in industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, biomaterials. Favorite Quote: "Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than you." Why did you join CrossFit? I weightlifted all through college but my strength and cardio plateaued and was looking for a more challenging environment. 2 facts about me: I am a nationally ranked competitive slopestyle snowboarder. I watch all the Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings movies in order at least once a year. Tori Knight Profession: Tori is currently blessed to be a stay-at-home-mom to her two boys, ages 3 and 7. Favorite Quote: "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding." -Proverbs 3:5 Why did you join CrossFit? To become stronger 2 facts about me: I LOVE goats and having fun with my family. Sonya Hopper Profession: Sonya is the office manager for her husband's business, Covington Air Systems, Inc. Favorite Quote: "Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart." -Psalm 37:4 "Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that." -Martin Luther King, Jr. Why did you join CrossFit? I joined in May because the gym I attended had closed. I called several gyms and decided to give Unyielding a try. I'm glad I did. I'm not a fan of change, but the people at Unyielding have made this transition easy. Very welcoming new group of friends. 2 facts about me: I worked as a personal trainer for two years with Jimmy Birdsong. (209-2011) I'm terrified of heights! I discovered it when I had a panic attack on the sky bucket at Six Flags. A few years ago, with my heart racing, I zip-lined and propelled off a semi high rock. It was a proud moment, but I'm still not sure about attempting a rope climb... Lee Bryan Profession: Lee is the International Shipping Manager at CR Bard Favorite Quote: "Success is not final, failure is not fatal, it is the courage to continue that counts." -Sir Winston Churchill Why did you join CrossFit? I joined to challenge myself and to do more than just simple cardio. 2 facts about me: I'm an avid hunter and an amateur guitar player. Also, Lee is married to Angela Bryan, one of our other members! Other new members for May:
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