8 years ago today I stepped into @crossfit_fireside for the first time. I was a stairmaster junkie scared of the big guys in the weights section. @crossfit has changed my life for the better and become one of the best parts of every day! It’s given me the confidence to lift heavy stuff (which is so important for your long term health and longevity!), the knowledge to take good care of myself, and the discipline to stick with hard things. And it’s just plain old fun too 🙌 There has definitely been some physical transformation (swipe to the end for a before and after lol), but it makes me a better person all around as well. If I’m grumpy, Karli ships me off to the gym and I magically become a happier person in 1 hour 😂 If you’re wanting to start your fitness journey, or just want to change things up a bit, I can’t encourage you enough to give it a shot! There are a lot of stigmas around it (it’s way too intense, everyone gets injured, etc) that are simply not true in my experience. Find a good gym in your area, show up consistently and I promise you’ll love it too! #fitness #crosfit #beforeandafter