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Steven, after expressing his genetic imperative
Like it or not, we are the product of a very long process of adaptation to a harsh physical existence, and the past couple centuries of comparative ease and plenty are not enough time to change our genome. We humans are at our best when our existence mirrors, or at least simulates, the one we are still genetically adapted to live. And that is the purpose of exercise. But the problems that are created by ignoring this are not just physical. Diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, heart disease, hypertension, sarcopenia, and bad breath are only a part of what’s wrong with the way the twenty-first century treats its precious children. --CFJ *Issue Sixty-Three* November 2007
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For me the single most devastating thing is to allow the many negative messages I give myself to guide my thoughts and feelings. It's damn hard to do well at Crossfit, or anything else for that matter, when you don't think you can. We've all had our difficulties but when that which feels like failure in life gets internalized as a loop of self-blame, that message tends to amplify over time and mask out the tangible progress and successes that are in the here and now. In a nutshell, I am learning to treat myself with compassion and love, all the while challenging myself to do that which I don't feel like I can.
I might be a little bit of a head case...
but I carry a piece of paper in my wallet that reads "You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do things you think you cannot do." It is just a quote from Eleanor Roosevelt, but it does help me to read it often.
Daniel, it is not "just" a quote from E. Roosevelt, it is a quote of truth. Ev, you nailed it for me today. And today, my CFO counterparts, most of you don't know me, I have some news.
One year ago today I started CrossFitting in San Diego because Nicole Okumu, friend, neighbor (in SD) and trainer told me that CrossFit was what I had been looking for to help heal a severe break and sprain and to find something I would have fun doing to help keep my health.
My goodness how I have changed, self confidence, body and self image. I am strong and have regained so much self love through this process. So not to get too damned mushy, but Gee Nicole, thanks for being such a great friend and trainer.
My current trainer is Raj Huntley, and I have achieved many PRs this summer with him by my side. Today being my one year CrossFit birthday, he wrote a workout for me. I thought I'd share it with my original gym. This is what was on the board when I arrived at the gym this morning.
Happy CrossFit Birthday to Kristine Brooks
Love thy KB
Ring Dips x 37
KTE x 36
KB Swing x 37
KB Clean x 36
KB Lunge x 37
KB Box Step x 36
KB Squat x 37
KB Farmer's Walk x 36
Pull up x 37
KB Bench Press x 36
I finished with a time of 24:26, and ya' know...it wasn't as hard as it looked on the board. I just concentrated and kept telling myself I could do this, to focus on form and just keep truckin'.
Three dress sizes and the ability to do whatever is put in front of me. Thanks Nicole for getting me going and always cheering me on.
KB
Your a beast steven. Nice fran time today.