February 1st, 2012
Dave Merriott 6 months ago (on the left) and today (on the right). Good job Dave!
It’s been about 7 months now since I first stepped foot into CrossFit Kitchener and did a trial WOD… I thought I was going to die that night. I was the last to finish and it felt awesome having everyone else cheering me on to finish the WOD as honestly I did not think Iwas going to complete it. I loved the support of everyone around and if it were not for that I would of never come back. Today I am 50+ lbs lighter and have gone from couch potato to hooked on crossfit and suffer withdrawal symptoms if I miss 2 or more days in a row.
I had tried doing paleo after being informed of it during the bootcamp but found myself going back to the processed foods and junk until a few months ago when we did the whole30 challenge. It really opened my eyes as to what goes into processed foods and the value of eating whole foods. I decided this was the perfect time to get started with healthier eating. The CFK facebook page for the whole30 challenge is/was a great place to share tips, recipes, pictures and provides so much support during the whole30 challenge as the first few weeks are tough to get through, but on the bright side it only got better from there. I am still doing paleo about 90% of the time with a few cheat days here and there — I am looking forward to the next 30 day challenge starting Feb 1st.
Strength: conventional deadlift to 1 rep max
Today’s WOD
21-15-9
Body Blaster’s
KB Snatches 1.0/.75 each arm
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Tune in to Biggest Loser at 9pm (Tuesday). Apparently, they are doing FRAN!!
Day 1 of our whole 30 challenge starts today. Good luck to everyone doing the challenge!!
50 pounds lighter! WOW, very good job Dave!
31/01/2012 at 21:34
Dave, that’s awesome Buddy!! Losing weight, and gaining strength.
31/01/2012 at 21:49
Dave, you’re my latest crossfit idol!
Keep up the great work dude.
BTW, I was there when you did your first wod.I really did think you were going to die too haha.
01/02/2012 at 00:07
Way to go Dave!!!! And you will only keep felling and getting better…Fitter, Faster, Stronger
01/02/2012 at 10:46
Congratulations on your success Dave!!! I’m doing the Whole30 again beginning today, so be sure to share any recipes or sources to buy good food locally on the Whole30 facebook group!
01/02/2012 at 10:58
That’a boy Dave!
01/02/2012 at 11:58
Way to go Dave
I was there at one of your first WODs too and it was a doozie, but I remember that you were still smiling at the end!
On another note, what the heck is a “Body Blaster”?
01/02/2012 at 14:19
Great job!
BTW: Today’s WOD tried to kill me. omg….
A body blaster is a burpee on anabolic steroids.
01/02/2012 at 14:45