The year I started CrossFit (2017) was the most difficult year of my life. Having been an alcoholic and drug addict since adolescence, I knew I needed to change, but I didn’t know how to replace my self-destructive habits. A very good friend of mine, aware of my struggle, suggested that I try CrossFit with him.
I was unwilling and skeptical at first but figured anything would be better than continuing to live the life I was living. After accompanying him to CrossFit SteadFast one morning, I quickly developed a new, healthier addiction. All the coaches and other athletes were extremely welcoming and supportive. It was unlike anything I had ever experienced in the world of fitness. People genuinely cared about my wellbeing and progress.
I had been a member of another gym that I routinely visited a few times a week, but my workouts had become stale and boring. I would work the same glamour muscles (biceps, chest, back) during each visit. I probably hadn’t done a single squat since high school. When working out alone, I would stop as soon as I reached even the slightest level of discomfort.
CrossFit SteadFast has helped me crash through that barrier. Every workout leaves me with a new sense of accomplishment. With the help of CrossFit SteadFast in conjunction with a twelve-step program, I have been clean and sober for over eighteen months now. As a nurse working in the field of mental health, I encourage those struggling with addiction and/or depression to incorporate some kind of physical activity in their daily lives. CrossFit SteadFast has filled that niche for me. I am forever grateful to Brian, Sabrina, and the rest of my Steadfast family for helping me become the best version of myself.
Love you Chris!
Chris thank you for this. Love you man.