Meet some of our members and see what they have to say about their experience with CrossFit Steele Creek!

Kelly F. – I wanted to thank you and your staff for pushing me to get strong and in the best shape I’ve ever been in.  As a 34 yr old mother of 2, I’m more than thrilled with the progress I’m making.  I didn’t look this good in high school!

In 2011, I lost 20 pounds by switching to a Paleo diet.  While I was happy with my size, it was clear I needed to tone up desperately.  I was running 4 miles a day and while it was mentally nice, it made no noticeable improvements physically.  It was very frustrating.  I had some CrossFitting friends who were pushing me toward it but, like a lot of girls, I was afraid to weight train.  I was afraid of “getting bulky” and terrified of adding a pound.  Fortunately, a few scary articles on “skinny fat” bodies was en

ough to get me signed up.   Since joining CFSC, I’ve been literally dropping inches (totally wasn’t expecting that) and toning up and adding muscle and it’s been a beyond awesome experience.  I look and feel great.  I’ve never said that before in my life.  I can’t wait to see what the next 4 months will bring!

Lis D. – On December 18, 2010 I decided that I needed to take control of my health. After many discussions and inspiration from friends, I took a leap and walked in for my first day of Crossfit. This was the progression I made between week 2 and week 15 of exercising regularly and cleaning up my eating. Thank you CrossFit Steele Creek – you changed my life. One month later, I found out I was pregnant…

…Now, at week 53 of Crossfit, and week 32 of pregnancy, I still do not weigh as much as I did when I walked through those doors. I have had a happy, healthy pregnancy, and have continued with CrossFit throughout. As much as I loved losing the weight, gaining it again has been the best part of my year. And thank you to all of my CF buddies who have encouraged, su

pported, and laughed with me throughout this past year. You are the best!

Paul C. – I came into CrossFit Steele Creek with my wife , Megan, around mid October, 2010. Having heard about CrossFit from a bunch of my prior military friends I wanted to give it a shot as well as do something active that I could share with my spouse.  I decided to let her have a go first as I was still a little reluctant and I kept working out with my buddy at work in our ‘traditional’ gym.  After a few visits back to CFSC during this time I just fell in love with it.  CrossFit reminds me of working out in the military, it was something I enjoyed, everyone embraced the suck and just pushed through it, kept on going saying “we all are in this together”.  That communal mentality is something I had been missing and it helps push me further and harder every day. So with that I found myself signing up as well on Nov 1, 2010, and took the top 2 photos you see.  I don’t remember the exact figures but I was over 30% body fat and out of shape, unless you count round, it is technically a shape. I quickly and vehemently sought the teachings of the coaches for everything in and out of the gym.  We had a ‘Zone Diet’ challenge which got me heavily involved and now fully entrenched into eating the ‘Zone’ 24/7, a

nd I LOVE IT.   I am now; the bottom 2 photos, down from a 40″ to 32″ pant size, down from XL (or XXL in some cases) to just Large shirts.  I’ve lost roughly 50 lbs over the last year!

Thank you to the coaches: Cory, Brian, Aaron, Dave, Lisa, Dawn, Kyra, and Amelia.  You have all helped me in some way over the past year and I wouldn’t be where I am today without your continued motivation, pushing, form correction, and most of all passion for what you do.

If this picture inspires at least one of my friends to get out and live a healthier lifestyle then I’ll be happy. You can do it people, just get out there and ‘Do work’. You’ll be happier because of it!
This is only the beginning, I’ll keep working, keep pushing, and keep striving to be a healthier me for my wife and my son.

Norelle I. – I have been with CFSC since they opened their facility. I have enjoyed watching our crossfit family grow. This place is amazing and the energy is always exhilarating.The coaches are very knowledgeable and motivating. especially, when I wasn’t feeling like working out. This place is more than just a gym, its a family. It has truly changed me and I love everything about it. When I first joined CFSC I was 50 lbs over weight and was not happy about my physical appearance. I kept working hard and kept on the regiment that the very helpful coaches of CFSC had made for us. within a few months I started noticing changes not only physically but also confidence in myself. I felt relieved after seeing results since I had tried so many things that never worked for me. now i am 50 lbs lighter and in the best shape of my life. After this accomplishment, I feel extremely motivated to keep striving forward to get even more fit.

Adi I. – I am in the army and my motivation to join crossfit was to get in better shape. I was just planning to come in for a little while and get in shape, but once I started doing crossfit at CFSC, I noticed that it was more than just the workouts, it was being in the prescence of a great crowd. I was like some other people who say that ” we can just look at the workouts online and do it at a gym” but when I tried that, I noticed it wasn’t the same as i wasn’t as motivated to workout by myself, I got funny looks in the gym as i grunted trying to do my power cleans as they were strollling on their treadmills. The atmosphere at CFSC makes m

e workout harder and push myself even harder. The coaches at CFSC are very knowledgeable and helpful. I have approached all of them to get some advice about work outs and diets.

An Email From Cami B. Subject “Two Surprises” -
Surprise #1:  I just attempted to wear a pair of slacks that have not seen my rear end in well over 18 months!  They slide on without effort and with LOTS of comfort!

Surprise #2:  I found $46 in the back pocket!

Thank you for all you do for me!  I APPRECIATE you and Brian immensely!

Have a great weekend,
Cami

  Tami C. – Posted on FaceBook

Crystal F.- Below, you will see the differences between Paleo with Crossfit vs. Vegetarian with Yoga.  Not sure there is a huge difference, but I feel great.  Sometimes I feel like a weenie when I struggle to get through a Crossfit workout, but I know that it is worth it in the end and I feel accomplished when I do!  This is a competition between a girl and I at work using the US Navy/Marine formula for calculating body fat.  I would be interested in getting a more accurate number, but this works for us for now.

Regardless, if you take out the comparison, you can see that overall I lost 10.8 pounds, plus 2 inches in my waist, hips, and navel, an inch in my neck (how does that happen?), and a little over 4% body fat.  Slowly but surely, I am on my way to a better me.  Just thought I would say Thank You and share some results.

CrossFit Steele Creek Members – We want you ALL to be featured on this page!  If you would like to share your story please email us your story at Crossfitsteelecreek@gmail.com or even just leave us a comment on this page on how CFSC has helped you!