A recent survey cited that over 40% of women hate their bodies. Another survey stated that women fret about their body image every 15 minutes.
These statistics are not surprising to me. It was only a year ago that I felt the same way…
I absorbed the mass media’s depiction of beautiful women – the air-brushed images of celebrities inundating magazines, television shows and movies left me feeling inadequate rather than entertained.
In an effort to achieve that look, I joined a local gym. I weighed myself after every workout. I didn’t understand why I was not seeing immediate results after being on the treadmill for an hour. I was getting frustrated. I noticed my husband was seeing results through his CrossFit training – but I figured that was for military men only.
With extreme reservations, I joined CrossFit Coastal (I was so intimidated!). Surprisingly, the workouts were scaled to my level of fitness. I didn’t want to come in last during the class workouts, so I really pushed myself. It was hard. It was damn hard! I still came in last – so I kept coming back. I showed up and I didn’t quit.
8 months have passed and I can’t remember the last time I weighed myself. I see a Cosmo magazine and instead of wanting to look like the cover model I think to myself, “I wonder if she can do pullups?” Now I measure my performance and workout scores rather than my weight. I’m focused on showing up and doing the best I can each day. As a result, I am strong and confident and I understand what it is to be a really fit woman.
I’m excited to announce that CrossFit Coastal is introducing a CrossFit Women Foundations Program for women only. Don’t worry fellas – it’s not because we hate you, but the truth is that CrossFit is very intimidating to most newcomers and this is our attempt at overcoming that anxiety.
The goal of this 6 Session Program is to introduce new women to the CrossFit method, prepare them for the intensity of co-ed group classes, and provide female mentorship for healthy living.
If you or a woman you know is interested or curious, call or email me.
-Thera Storm
Phone: 910-547-7744
Email: TStorm@CrossFitCoastal.com
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You are so strong, Thera, and you look absolutely amazing. You ARE absolutely amazing. xo
Thera, were’nt you on the cover of Cosmo last month? hmmmmmm….if not at least we all know you could take her, maybe we should write them a letter! Each and every one of the women at CFC should be an inspiration to all women out there. You can see that everyone gives it 110% and the results show. Keep up the hard work ladies. 3-2-1 GO!!!!!
Thera,
Thanks for a great post. I used to be one of those women too-worried about my weight constantly. I don’t weigh myself either anymore. It IS truly about feeling strong and performing better and the confidence that comes with that. Thanks again!!! YOU ROCK T Storm!
T storm is the coolest nick name ever by the way! keep up the great work!
T-storm
keep up the amazing work, Because you are a really great example to me and other Cross-Fit women.
o and we have matching sports bras. so yeah. u can’t stop