We would like to introduce to you all Erica! Erica has been making incredible progress since joining our community. We are very proud of the progress she has made and how fun it is having you in class with us every week! You are a rockstar! Keep it up!
Why did you join Ampersand?
I joined CrossFit because I needed a change and what I was currently doing wasn’t working. I was just over a year out from having a hysterectomy and I hadn’t been able to find any consistency with my diet and exercise since I’d had the surgery. I needed something more structured and I hoped that CrossFit in conjunction with nutrition coaching would be what I was looking for.
What's been your biggest accomplishment so far and what would you like to accomplish next?
There have been so many accomplishments it’s hard to pick just one that stands out. It ranges from the strength I have gained and the heavy lifts I’ve been able to accomplish, to the nutritional habits I’ve created while doing the nutrition coaching. Right now I’m working on getting strong enough to do a full push-up, pull up, handstand and wall walk.
What's your favorite CrossFit Ampersand memory?
My favorite memories at Ampersand change week to week. My most recent was Monday during the WOD. We were doing Murph prep. I was the last one working and it was about 4 minutes from the time cap. The whole class yelled and encouraged me to keep pushing until the very end. I finished with 7 seconds to spare. I can’t exactly put into words how it feels when that happens but it’s the most amazing feeling.
What motivates you to continue training at CrossFit Ampersand?
Ampersand has become one of my happy places. No matter how crappy my day has been, going there takes it all away. The second I start driving to the gym my anxiety from the day melts away and I can’t wait to get there and leave whatever I have going on on the gym floor. The people, the environment, the hard work is all so rewarding for me. There’s something about being in a place where you can grow and you know there is no judgement. It took me a while to realize that no body else cares what I’m doing or how I look as long as I’m giving my all. It’s amazing how addicting health and fitness becomes when the environment is right. Along with everything above, seeing the results I was seeking in the beginning - weight and fat loss, muscle gain, strength, consistency - motivates me to show up.
