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2/23 Transformation Tuesday

2/22/2021

Bethanie celebrates her two year TSCF anniversary this week.

Yesterday was Bethanie's TWO YEAR
TSCF Anniversary!

Bethanie Hall has been training with us for 2 years! We just love seeing her smiling face in class. She is getting stronger and more confident every day!
HAPPY TWO YEAR TSCF ANNIVERSARY Bethanie!

Bethanie, Why do You do CrossFit?

What was your life like before you started training with True Spirit CrossFit?
After gaining almost 50 pounds within a year, I found myself back at the gym. However, I didn't have alot structure and it was very hard getting myself to go and be consistent. Then I did my first 5k and started focusing more on running, but my body was not prepared for it and I was in and out of physical therapy with injuries.

What brought you to True Spirit CrossFit in the first place?
Although I was making some progress I knew I needed to be doing something different. I needed to get stonger. I was looking for a good program and structure. TSCF is also really close to work (hospital).

What was your first impression? Has that changed?
First, the coaches are awesome. They are all very knowledgable and genuinely care for everyone coming through the door. Also, I had avoided CrossFit for a long time because I am very shy and working out with a group sounded terrifying. But that has become my FAVORITE part! The support from everyone and the energy from the group is incredible and has made all the difference.

What was the first thing fun or positive thing you experienced while training with us?
I realized one day that I wasn't fighting with myself to go workout. I was actually looking forward to going!

Are you working on any special CrossFit related skill now?
I got my first pull-up a couple months ago which I never ever thought would happen and know I'm working getting multiple.

How has you life changed since training with TSCF?
Before starting at True Spirit I had stopped doing pretty much all of the activities I loved. I just wasn't physically able to get out and enjoy it, but now I'm back on my dirtbike, trail running more miles then I ever have, and strapped on my snowboard again. Just overall stronger and happier.

What's your favorite True Spirit CrossFit memory?
Probably the day I got my first pull-up. It really was a crazy feeling when I pulled myself up to the bar for the first time.

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2/16 Transformation Tuesday

2/15/2021

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Thursday is Kris's TWO YEAR
TSCF Anniversary!

Kris Clawson has been training with us for 2 years! We just love seeing her smiling face in class. She is getting stronger and more confident every day!
HAPPY TWO YEAR TSCF ANNIVERSARY KRIS!

Kris, why do you do CrossFit?

What was your fitness life like before you started training with True Spirit CrossFit?
I have been over weight, lost weight, over weight, slightly smaller and then overweight again. I have worked out, but really, it’s been since high school, which seems like a life time ago. I am strong for what I do, but I could be stronger. Mentally, I’m mush. Even when I wasn’t overweight, I wasn’t healthy, mentally or physically. I ride horses, garden, work hard at work, but I was short on breath, stamina and happiness. I love CrossFit, and I’m so happy I’m back.

What brought you to True Spirit CrossFit in the first place?
My friend Noah!!! She has talked about what a great place True Spirit has been (and she’s a badass) and I kinda wanted to be part of that. Then I started Facebook stocking True Spirit and decided that they seem like my kind of people.

What was your first impression? Has that changed?
My first impression was that everybody is so nice here, and the coaches are so welcoming. Over time, it’s only gotten better. I have friends there, and I look forward to seeing everyone. It’s the highlight of my day!

What was the first thing fun or positive thing you experienced while training with us?
I love how the coaches and other teammates offer so much assistance in scaling the workouts and help in general. Being able to scale the workout, yet watch others Rx it, gives me hope and inspiration that I can do that one day. I look forward to each class I can make it to.

Are you working on any special CrossFit related skill now?
My goal is to make it to the gym, after that, it’s to survive the workout. I’m still trying to learn how to count rounds/reps all while gasping for air.

How has you life changed since training with TSCF?
I am already stronger, happier, and healthier. I aim to eat healthier and I make a point to take time for myself. I am so glad Leslie didn’t let me quit, I am already becoming a better human because of her “take time for yourself” pep talks. Meeting with Audy has been great too. I’ve really been taking a look at what I eat, when and why and it has really opened my eyes to how I can do better nutritionally. Little changes have made a big difference.
UPDATE: Since working with Coach Audy Kris has lost 20 pounds!

What's your favorite True Spirit CrossFit memory?
So far, my favorite memory is the day we were going to run the mile. I had already had a terrible day and then to top it off I had to run a mile. I haven’t done that in years. I was so stressed about it and after the warm up I was already tired, then even more stressed! After one lap I was ready to quit and leave, I knew I just couldn’t go on.
I asked Dover if I could do something else and she says, “yes, just walk.” A simple, perfect no non-sense answer that stopped my anxiety instantly. I had told myself that I couldn’t so many times that I forgot how I could.
So I, walked/jogged the rest. At then end, after their mile, Jessie and Kerri ran my last lap with me, it was then I knew I was in the perfect place. That day meant more to me than those gals know.

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2/2 Transformation Tuesday

2/1/2021

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Thursday is Sam's SIX YEAR
TSCF Anniversary!

We help people strengthen their body, mind, and spirit through fitness, fun, and friendship. Watch Samantha's story and read about her path to discover her true spirit below. This week we celebrate her 6th year anniversary with True Spirit CrossFit!
What was your fitness like before you started training with True Spirit CrossFit?
I was always a self-motivator when it came to fitness. I was mainly a runner and though I found solace in training for longer distance races. I had this desire in my head and in my heart to push limits, but my body was saying the opposite. Running slowly broke me down over the years to a point where I couldn't push myself beyond a mile. I needed something to feed that still very present desire, so I looked to CrossFit.

What brought you to True Spirit CrossFit & Yoga in the first place?
I wanted to get stronger and I wanted to look fitter. Little did I know, CrossFit would teach me how to be at peace with myself, too.

What was your first impression? Has that changed?
My first impression was love at first sight. I've battled with that love, as I do with anything in life, but it has become something stable and has brought many positive relationships to my life. Not to mention, it is a nice escape from the everyday.

What was the first thing fun or positive thing you experienced while training with us?
Learning that I am stronger than I thought, has been the most fun experience. With this mindset, I try to embrace every movement CrossFit brings my way. I'm still learning how to break my own limitations, but thats the fun part. I get to continue this process of discovery.

Are you working on any special CrossFit related skill now?
I am currently focusing on my deadlift and my pull-ups! I want to lift at least 1.5x my body weight (plus some) and I want to be able to do at least 5 strict pull-ups now that I can do one! UPDATE: GOAL ACHIEVED! Sam is now working on a Bar Muscle-up.

How has you life changed since training with TSCF?
I'm just happier.

What's your favorite True Spirit CrossFit memory?
There is no single memory, but my favorite times are when people, myself included, finally reach a goal that we've been working on since the beginning (i.e. muscle ups, double unders, pullups etc.). Those moments bring so much energy to the class and reinvigorate everyone. It makes us all think that we too, will reach our goal someday.

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1/26 Transformation Tuesday

1/25/2021

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MIssey finally got double unders!

The Importance of Small Steps

I have been exploring strategies and tactics for making sustainable change over the past few #transformationtuesday blogs. The New Year is a natural transition time for many of us. We may want to start or STOP a habit. We might seek a change in our lifestyle, and we will best accomplish that through smaller steps.
Smaller steps allow us to "shrink the change." We all like the idea of a big sweeping change. However, implementing that change is so. damn. hard.
Small steps can help us create success, and you've heard me say it so many times, success creates motivation.
When you succeed at something you are much more likely to continue to WANT to work on it.
If we slip while working on small steps the results are not so disastrous. Simply start with your last successful step and keep going.
We use small steps to teach you physical things at the gym. How do you learn how to do a pull-up? Step one: get to the gym. Step two: do a ring row. Step three: learn how to do an active hang from the bar. Step four: do a scapular pull-up. See? Small steps towards a big goal.
What big fat scary goal do you have? Can you write down a series of small steps that will help you work towards that goal? Share with me in the comments.