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I had always been a naturally skinny person. This was convenient because I am very unnaturally athletic. In high school I would run track and cross country just to be part of the “sports scene,” but I couldn’t (can’t) throw a football to save my life. So I never really paid attention to my diet, and … [Read more...] about Mark

I was working out with my husband at Lifetime Fitness and was not very motivated. He had to motivate me every time we worked out. Working out wasn’t something I looked forward to. I felt I needed to try something different than the traditional gym membership route. I thought these people are … [Read more...] about Anna

What brought me to CrossFit is a visit I had with Sonya about the chaos called my life and how things HAD to change for me. She invited me to CrossFit and the rest is history! My first impression, honestly, I was very nervous on my first visit. But Sonya reassured me and made me comfortable. … [Read more...] about Kelle

At the time we joined Silverback we were trying to get back on an exercise routine. We had been doing home exercise DVDs for a while but just getting bored! We were ready for something different when a neighbor said that we should give crossfit a try. We never heard of crossfit before but she was so … [Read more...] about Roberta & Leo

During the past fifteen months, CrossFit Silverback has given me more than I could have ever expected. I’ve found something that I can easily maintain forever, but more than anything, I’m happy and confident about myself for the first time ever. I had tried nearly every other exercise program out … [Read more...] about Cassie

Looking back… I was unhealthy. I was far from fit. I didn’t know the first thing about lifting weights nor could I lift any weights. I had a “bum” knee from an injury. I was sure I would “start tomorrow”. I didn’t think Crossfit was for me. I was certain that ONLY big, buff, muscular … [Read more...] about Monica

I began my transition to a healthy life style back in September 2012 by finally joining CrossFit Silverback awesome gym (community). In October 2012 did my first The Whole30 after attending the gym’s Nutrition class, was so inspired and determined. In the beginning it was tough competing with 30+ … [Read more...] about Veronica

Left: size 24/26 Right: size 18 I started slowly changing my lifestyle December 26, 2012. I didn’t want it to be a “New Year’s Resolution” because I was never able to be true to any previous resolution but I wanted to make a lifestyle change. I was truly miserable and I avoided cameras … [Read more...] about Adrienne