Not Losing Weight At Crossfit

If CrossFit was a high school student, she'd be Serena Van Der Woodson. Which is to say: the workout trend exists in a world of its own, has amassed a serious following, and has its own special lingo.

But while CrossFit may be the it girlof group fitness classes, it's not exclusive. The sport, which combines bodyweight exercises, Olympic weightlifting, gymnastics, and cardio, is not your typical trip to the gym. “CrossFit is not just about movement. It’s about using community and coaching to make working out effective and fun, ” says certified CrossFit trainer, Ian Berger, CF-L1, founder of The Endure Podcast.

Moreover, the workouts are universally scalable, which means that people at all fitness levels, technical ability, and strength can come to a box and do the workout of the day (WOD), explains Berger. And yes, he says, if weight loss if your goal, CrossFit will help you get there. So drop whatever is holding you back and pick up a barbell instead. It's time for your CrossFit transformation.

I'm Working Out, But This Time It's Not To Lose Weight

“I was overweight, out of shape, and broke. I had tried literally every diet out there: cabbage soup diet, cayenne pepper lemonade diet, diet pills, straight-up fasting, low-carb diets… but as soon as I came off the diet, I would gain back everything I had lost.

That's why I decided to try a six-week beginner CrossFit challenge that popped up on my Facebook newsfeed. Before this, I never liked working out, but once I found the right activity, I couldn't get enough. When the six-week program was over, I joined the box, and 14 months later, I was down 35 pounds. Then I started working with a nutritionist and I lost another 35 pounds. Now I've been the same weight for three months, which has never happened in my entire life.

My advice for someone thinking about CrossFit would be: just try it! And don't be intimidated. Once I finally just bit the bullet and went, I loved it. There were people of all weights, sizes, and fitness abilities there. And I never felt judged for being new or less fit than most of the other members. Every workout is scalable, so we all finish around the same time no matter our levels.

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Working out with people is actually the best part of the sport because they hold you accountable. When you don't show up, everyone wonders where you are. And that’s exactly what CrossFit is: community. The sport and the people seriously changed my life.”

“It was 2011. I was a Division 1 soccer player, but I was on the verge of losing my starting position due to weight gain and lack of motivation. Over winter break, my sister begged me to go to a class with her... and I never looked back.

My original goal was to just lose weight and end my soccer career on a high note. But I lost over 20 pounds and I not only felt good, I was actually having fun exercising. Three years later, I started to enter CrossFit competitions. Now, I’m the owner of CrossFit Speakeasy, a regional athlete, and I compete all over the world.

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My advice for anyone wanting to try CrossFit is to go to your first class and ask questions. Learn as much as you can about the movements. Ask when you're confused. Seek help if something doesn't feel good. And become part of the community. The atmosphere in a CrossFit gym is all about helping and making each other better. So don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it.

I promise, you’ll soon look at a newbie in the gym and smile to yourself thinking 'that used to be me, ' and you’ll want to help them feel the way you do now.”

When I went in for my annual physical in the fall of 2015, the doctor told me I was pre-diabetic. My dad has been living with Type 2 diabetes for 15 years, so I knew I had to make a change. I ended up at a CrossFit gym only because it was the closest gym to my apartment at the time. Two and a half years later, and I still go to WillyB CrossFit in Brooklyn five times per week.

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The scale hasn’t changed that drastically (because muscle weighs more than fat), but I am in the best shape of my life and I have had two successful annual physicals and am out of the pre-diabetic range.

If you’re looking for a gym to join, make it a CrossFit gym because the focus is progress in relation to you. For example, it's about how you did on a workout versus how you did on it six months ago when you first did it. It's never about you versus another member.

If you stick with it, keep pushing yourself, and don’t give up, you’ll see the improvement! No only will your scale number go down, your lift numbers will go up, and your scores on metcons [metabolic conditioning workouts] will improve.”

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“I was a dancer growing up and all through college. But after graduating, I moved to NYC, and gained about 15 to 20 pounds from a sedentary desk job, lots of client dinners, and a never-ending stream of happy hours. So, when my boyfriend opened a CrossFit gym a few blocks from my apartment, I decided to give it a try (even though I was terrified).

If you’re just getting started with CrossFit, know this: It's 100 percent normal to get frustrated in the beginning. It's not easy to learn a new skill, but I promise it will get easier and more comfortable with practice. And the more you come, the more practice you'll get!

And if you’ve been delaying joining a box or strength training because you’re scared you'll get 'bulky'... stop! It’s pretty impossible for most women unless you're training and eating like a CrossFit Games athlete.

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I've lost 15-plus pounds and have built muscle in places I never thought possible. But I'm not 'bulky!' I am the most confident I've ever been in my body and I am so proud of the strength I've built!

My sister talked me into taking a CrossFit class with her. And I was so bad. Like, bad. But I’ve been doing the sport for a little over three years now.

I weighed about 210 pounds when I started, and now I currently sit between 165 to 175 pounds. CrossFit saved my life. I was an overweight, unhappy recent college grad who didn’t know who she was. Focusing on my health and my goals as a regional CrossFit athlete has opened so many doors for me athletically, professionally, mentally, and emotionally. And I think that these goals are just as (if not more) important than the number of pounds I've lost.

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If you haven’t tried CrossFit, I absolutely suggest going to a free intro class at a few different gyms. See if you like the vibe, the people, and the coaching because every box has its own personality.

You want to pick a box you mesh with it because it will make sticking with it so much easier once you get started. And if you don't like the vibe of the first box you try out, that's okay! I promise a gym you will like exists.”

When I originally signed up for CrossFit, my initial goal was to lose some weight, a hopeful 10 to 15 pounds. However, I ended up gaining so much muscle that my weight actually didn't change much.

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I've only lost five pounds in the two years since joining, but my body has completely changed: I lost inches around my waist and the belly fat that I had almost given up hope on losing has actually shrunk! I also get compliments on my arms now (don't hate that!).

If you are thinking about joining CrossFit to lose weight, just do it. Everyone has to start somewhere, which means everyone has had a first class. No one will judge you for being new or not knowing certain movements, because everyone was the new kid at one time!

Plus, you'll be surprised how many people in class have only been doing it for a month or two. And by the end of the week you won't feel like the new kid anymore, so make sure you stick it out!”

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“After two years of working a desk job, I had gained weight and my joints were really hurting me. I went on Groupon and found a great deal on a three-week intro course at a CrossFit box. Somehow I made it through the three weeks and graduated into the regular classes...and I got hooked.

For the first time in my life, I looked forward to working out. In four months, I lost 20 pounds. I got faster and stronger. And I felt happier.

If you're using CrossFit to lose weight, it works. But you have to commit to going at least four times per week! Because as with any weight-loss effort, consistency is key. If you stick with it and eat right, you will definitely lose fat. But the

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