My Journey with Gender Schema in the sport that inspires so many to “Push the Boundaries of Expectation” After being asked “What drives you to be an active individual?” in the Athlete of the Month Interview I have been jonesing to follow up on my response. When I answered the question I realized that I […]
Paleo Challenge Blog – Week 6
Paleo Challenge Blog – Week 6: Thoughts: It is official! The week we have been waiting for…the end of our 6-week Paleo Challenge! The biggest question I have been getting (outside of, “who do you think won”), is what to do now that the challenge is over? I hope to give you a few things […]
February Athlete of the Month – Emma Calhoun
1: Where are you from originally? Here in Charlotte. 2. What is your favorite WOD/movement? Everything. 3. What is your least favorite WOD/ Movement? I can’t think of one I dislike. 4. What were you doing before CrossFit? How did you hear about CrossFit and/ CrossFit Northlake? I was swimming nonstop. My mom brought me […]
Paleo Challenge Blog – Week 4
Paleo Challenge Blog – Week 4: Thoughts: Your probably feeling great by now and the next 2-3 weeks to make it to 42 days are more a matter of willpower than anything else. Focus on the reasons why you decided to do the challenge, the results you have seen this far, the goals you have […]
Paleo Challenge Guest Blog (Week 3)
This is a blog written by Joanne Parker (my sister). Joanne is a type I diabetic with some great tips and information on how to make paleo eating work for you! For me, it’s been a slow process over the past five years but I have been patient with the process. I had to rethink […]
Paleo Challenge Blog – Week 2
Paleo Challenge Blog – Week 2: Thoughts: Week one is in the books and I know everyone tried their best and did an amazing job. I love hearing stories about how people are preparing for their weeks and seeing the wonderful support system we have in our community. When week one passes some of the […]
Paleo Challenge Blog – Week 1
Paleo Challenge Blog – Week 1: Thoughts: Paleo Challenge 2016 is officially underway. 42 days of bettering yourself and taking charge of your health. Here are ten tips I have compiled to help you get started and stay on track! 1. Do not compare yourself and your results throughout the challenge to others. This is […]
January Athlete of the Month – Julio Gomez
1: Where are you from originally? The Land of Enchantment known as Santa Fe, New Mexico. 2: What is your favorite WOD movement? Push Jerks 3: What is your least favorite WOD Movement? Double-Unders because currently I resemble a fish out of water as I attempt them. 4: What were you doing before CrossFit? How […]
2016 Paleo Blog
2016 Paleo Blog: Thoughts: Each week throughout this year’s challenge, I will be sitting down to offer my own thoughts, experiences and tips. Each week this blog will contain the following components: thoughts, 2 workouts to complete at home, recipe/weekly food ideas, a weekly goal and some thoughts from other guest bloggers. My goal in […]
The Three Wise Men
This Veterans Day we are honoring “The Three Wise Men”. They were three brothers: Jeremy Wise, Ben Wise, and Beau Wise (read more). They were warriors — Jeremy a SEAL, Ben an Army Green Beret, and Beau a member of USMC Infantry. Tragically both Jeremy and Ben were killed in action. Beau remains on active […]