What’s The Worst That Could Happen? Let’s find out.
I get asked this question every time I refuse to drink more or stay out more because I prioritise my training more than a good time. I also get asked this about why I prefer to train daily. I always respond with “I don’t know and I don’t want to find out…”.
I started training about six years ago at a CrossFit box in Northriding after what seemed to be an unending bout of depression. A friend of mine, Scott, suggested I try out exercising to bring me back to life. I went to check the box and fell in love with it from that moment on.
After over a year or two, I moved to CrossFit Cyprium and found my joy there. There’s a strong sense of accomplishment after having smashed a tough workout and feeling your body getting stronger everyday.

I have never had a bad body in my life but I love the body I’m in now because it is a lot stronger and even though I’m often teased about the fact that my bum doesn’t jiggle when I dance or becoming too muscular, those are silly things that come with the work I put in.
I love my CrossFit community, the pressure (on myself by myself) to be better and stronger pushes me to not skip a day. Yes, recovery is very important and I make sure I sleep more, relax as much as I can and eat healthy meals to nourish this body. I know people are obsessing about a big bum and a small waist. I don’t train for that, me and other people who take our program seriously don’t train for that.
Strength, my mental health and discipline are what keep me there. A great body is a bonus. As we start the year and you want to get into training, just start. Start small, maybe three times a week. The important thing is you showing up, even if it’s 30 minutes but just get it done.
Weight training is not reserved for men. It looks great on us. It’s even nicer when you can out lift some men :). Don’t overthink this… get started. Be your own body goals. Even if you buy a body, still do the work to maintain it.