Before: 7 Weeks Later:
Here is what Suzy had to say…
When I first started Crossfit I literally googled, ‘Crossfit Before and After.’ I wanted to know that I would get results. I saw amazing pictures of females who went from flabby to six pack abs in 3 months. I decided I would try it. After 3 months, I had GREATLY improved, but I still did not have the body I thought I was promised from many online testimonials. It took me some time to realize that we are all different and bodies respond to exercise differently. I have been an athlete all my life, so mto get back in shape, my body made me work for the damage I had done during the 4 years in college of inactivity and partying. I started at Moxie only coming 2-4 times per week; however, I quickly began to enjoy each workout more and became a junky. I now come at least 5 times per week and literally feel ‘off’ if I don’t go. Becoming a part of Moxie has improved my life in many other ways. Once starting Crossfit I became more aware of my nutrition and lifestyle in general. For the 10 months I have been a member at Moxie, my lean muscle mass has continually increased and my performance has improved every week. Chris, Ben, Eric and Drew continually coach and help you in all areas of Crossfit. Whether it be Ben helping with a snatch, Chris showing you how to dominate on box jumps or Eric just being an ass, everyone contributes to your athleticism at Moxie. Because of the help and support from the coaches, I knew that when the Moxie Challenge was announced I would kill it.
I ate 80% paleo before I began the Moxie Challenge; however, when we went started I went 100%. I began tracking my food when I started Crossfit, so calorie counting was nothing new to me. I am a person with little self control, so in order to make good eating decisions, I have to see the calories on ‘paper’ before I eat them. For 7 long weeks, I logged my calories each night for the next day-planning each meal (I even planned the calories at the Moxie party). While I know this is not realistic for a lifestyle, it greatly helped me during the challenge. I used to not focus on my percentages of protein, carbs and fats at meals before the challenge. Thanks to the nutrition talk we had at Moxie I began paying more attention and it helped me tremendously. Before the challenge I was eating well, but not eating the right proportions. I consumed about 60% of my calories from protein and 15% from carbs. During the challenge, I learned that my body requires more carbs to function efficiently. I limited my calorie intake, nixed alcohol and grains and began running on top of the WOD. Some days I felt like shit-I felt weak and I didn’t want to be at the box. However, others I walked in feeling amazing and crushed WODs that used to kill me. Before the challenge, I had accepted many of my PR’s as lifetime PR’s. I did not think I would lift any more weight on a calorie restriction. I learned, however, if you eat the right stuff, it works. I lifted 5 more pounds on my deadlift (313), which for me was huge. I PR’d on my strict press, push jerk, clean, and clean & jerk and on many benchmark WOD’s. My double unders, which I HATE, improved immensely. I knew that for the challenge this would be the place I could improve on the most, so I purchased a jump rope and practiced at home as well. The last week of the challenge I did 20 unbroken double unders during a WOD, which is a personal best. I also realized that running isn’t so bad. I still do not enjoy it, but I am more motivated to improve. I frequently checked the Crossfit Endurance website and did their WOD in addition to Moxie’s. I also did my first 10k during the challenge and have committed to doing a number of races in 2011. I am hoping to complete my first ½ marathon in the Spring and a marathon by 2012.
Crossfit has helped me realign my life. This is not a gym membership or a fad diet-it is a way of life and a community. I have met the most amazing people at Moxie and have made changes that will last forever. As cheesy at it sounds, I respect my body so much more. I will not gain the weight back, or the fat. I have changed the way I look at food and life. The most exciting part is, is that there is still so much room to improve. I can still get stronger, leaner, faster and better. I love the fact that Moxie coaches know what I am capable of and let me know when I am selling myself short. They will always push you further or let you know how you can do better- and they will let you know when you have done well, and encourage you to enjoy it (free beer Friday, anyone?)
Since starting Crossfit I went from not being able to do pushups, pullups, run a mile without stopping, or doing any kind of Olympic lifts to doing 100+ pushups in a workout, strict or kipping pullups, run 6 miles without stopping, and pull 138 pounds off the ground and put it over my head. I have had gym memberships, done club sports and at home DVDs, but never have I had results like I do now or have I been pushed like I am now. No matter what you do at home, nothing will get you moving like 3-2-1 GO!
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Summary
She lost 3.1% body fat, shredded 18.2 pounds, shrunk by 2.5 inches, can now lift 35 more pounds (9.62% stronger), and can move 18.94% faster.
Body Fat %: 24.7 Body Fat %: 21.6
Weight: 180.1 Weight: 161.9
Waist: 31.5” Waist: 29”
Chest: 38” Chest: 38”
Moxie Total: 364# Moxie Total: 399#
Conditioning: 1077 seconds Conditioning: 873 seconds
