Michelle Roberts – Testimonial

July 29th, 2011, by

Two babies in less than 2 years and a lot of excessive “baby weight”; I was in the worst shape of my life.  I knew that I needed to do something, but I didn’t know what to do.  I had gone to a few different gyms in the past, but it just wasn’t for me.  A few friends of mine had been doing CrossFit, so I figured I would give it a try.  My husband and I signed up for a free intro class in January of 2011.  We went early and caught the end of Team Saturday, and I thought that I would never be able to do that.  Written on the board were the basics of the Paleo diet and again I was skeptical.

After completing the intro class, I felt so inspired.  My husband and I signed up right away.  Jennie encouraged us to take pictures of ourselves so we can “see” the results.  I was so embarrassed that I took the pictures myself using a timer and hid the camera so no one could see them.  I told myself that my goal would be to lose 20 pounds by my birthday, which was 5 months away.  Much to my surprise, at the end of ramp-up (2 weeks) I had already lost 10 pounds.

Now 5 months later, my birthday is less than a week away and I am down 32 pounds.  I have so much more energy than I ever thought I would have chasing two children around.  After 2 months at CrossFit Fire, I was able to do an unassisted push-up and I recently completed my first unassisted pull-up.

Without the support from everyone at CrossFit Fire, I would not have realized my goal.  Getting up to workout at 5:30am everyday was a challenge at first, but the GYG makes working out so much fun. Thank you Zach for all of your guidance and encouragement.  Thank you Jennie and Bill for making me feel so welcome and giving me the tools to live my life to the fullest.

 

Category: CrossFit · Testimonial

16 Responses to "Michelle Roberts – Testimonial"

  • Steph
    July 29, 2011, 12:50 pm

    Michelle, I am so proud of your dedication to paleo and CrossFit. Your gains in the gym have been amazing and you're looking great! :) I am so happy for you. Atta girl!

  • mark R.
    July 29, 2011, 1:08 pm

    Nice job Michelle, its been nice having someone who is 'normal' at the GYG, that brings the total to a whopping...1

  • D Berry
    July 29, 2011, 1:21 pm

    WAY TO GO MICHELLE!!!! You look great!! Inspiring story for sure...now if I could only be inspired enough to catch you on a run!! you got some very proud kiddos and husband I'm sure!!

  • Stacey
    July 29, 2011, 1:28 pm

    Great Job Michelle! You look awesome! You must have been in the intro class with Cam and I since we went in Jan too:) Keep up the good work!

  • Bobbi
    July 29, 2011, 2:43 pm

    So proud of you Michelle!! You look absolutely awesome!! Your dedication to taking care of yourself and your family with such heathy habits is inspirational!

  • Kristin C
    July 29, 2011, 3:41 pm

    Michelle! These pictures are amazing! I am so proud of you and am so glad that we met at the GYG.....you're an inspiration!

  • Vanessa
    July 29, 2011, 7:34 pm

    Michelle - You are truly an amazing and beautiful person on the inside and out. These pictures just prove the latter even more ;) I am so proud of you and how much you have stuck with this even with two little ones. You are truly an inspiration to all of us mommies :)

  • Isaac
    July 30, 2011, 1:08 am

    Whoa Michelle! You look great and I am truly impressed! I know how difficult it is for me to be consistent, and I don't have anyone to take care of but me. You are awesome! I love that you can take care of yourself as well as your whole entire family team. Keep it up.

  • Zach
    July 31, 2011, 10:46 am

    What is more is how your kids have benefitted from your progress as well. Getting them on board is a huge accomplishment too. Mom of the Year!

  • TheMeatGoat
    July 31, 2011, 9:39 pm

    I don't know you but I had to post on the progress! This is awesome! Congrats!! You're in a great place to have awesome success!!

  • Michelle
    August 2, 2011, 11:39 am

    Thank you everyone for your kind words. This has been an awesome experience and I truly wouldn't have accomplished what I have without your support. Thanks again.

  • Jennie
    August 5, 2011, 7:35 am

    Michelle - thank you so much for allowing me to share your pictures and your testimonial! You've done an amazing job!