7 Things to Know About My Daybreak CrossFit Experience...:1. I am having so much fun! I admit to loving CrossFit! I love Daybreak and the crew! I actually love exercising now and look forward to the workouts! It's feeling like a kid again at recess! I get out what I put in and the results have been amazing....I am a self proclaimed "homer"!2. Six months ago, I sat with my doctor and we discussed medication to combat a diagnosis of high cholesterol, high triglycerides and the pronouncement of being pre-diabetic. Six months ago, I was woefully overweight and declared obese based on the BMI scale. Six months ago, I refused to be put on medication for something that I seemingly had control over but had been denying for years. I needed to make some serious changes. I was a 52 year old, out of shape, small business owner with little time for herself...or so I would tell myself....Six months later: I am 21 lbs lighter, my triglycerides dropped by 21 points, my cholesterol dropped by 28 points and my blood glucose has dropped a full point putting me one point from normal levels. Six months ago I met Mel at Daybreak CrossFit.3. "CrossFit is a cult". "CrossFit is dangerous". That's what I heard...that's what I read. Let's put this to rest. If you want to compete with the fittest guy or gal in the room without paying attention to what your body is telling you because in your head you hear "I'm strong, I can do that, no problem" then CrossFit can be dangerous. If you pay attention to your body, to your form, to your coaches and reside to compete with/within yourself, then CrossFit is a wonderful and engaging physical challenge. As for the "cult" statement, if finding like minded people who support you getting healthy and cheer you on to complete the workout of the day, then I'm in!4. If you plan to attend the free intro class at Daybreak, know this: it's challenging....but in a good way. The workout is totally scaled to your ability. My thought process during and after the workout went something like this: "wow, I'm really out of shape", "you want me to do what...?","this is like the Presidential Physical Fitness Awards when I was a kid", "what happened to the athlete in me?", "I have to sign up and try this for a month, that was fun!"5. I wish CrossFit was around when I was 25! But it wasn't and I am happy to say I am proud to be in the "over 50" group of Daybreakers who show up everyday to work on improving their health and fitness. We do what the 25 year olds are doing...maybe not as fast, maybe not as strong but we are doing it!6. I decided upon Daybreak because: it is woman owned, it's clean and open, and most importantly, I demanded not to get hurt (I read the same press you probably have). That sounds funny but when I presented that to Mel, the owner, she didn't laugh. She smiled and knowingly said "I don't want you to get hurt either" (we're not talking about insurance reasons here but a real genuine compassion for her athletes) "so this is how we are going to do this..." I have had classes with Kate, Michele and Sara. Not only are they amazing athletes themselves but they each promote and value Mel's commitment to quality and excellence.7. If I were you, I'd give it a try...just try...one class, maybe two...see if it's for you. As for me, six months later, I am stronger and fitter, more agile, energetic and confident. I am having a tremendous amount of fun all while huffing, puffing, sweating and learning about myself and those Daybreak CrossFitters around me!
Response from the owner: Lourdes! What a journey and transformation you've had. Thank you for sharing your kind and thoughtful story. We couldn't be more grateful to have you as part of the Daybreak family. Your gritty, hard-working attitude is contagious and we love that you're still a big part of our community today! -- Mel & Rap