It’s not impossible, just hard. CrossFit taught me that I am capable of overcoming the unimaginable. That skill and that mindset transfers to all aspects of life. Often a workout plan that leaves me shaking my head, but with an appropriate scale, it gets done and then celebrated. CrossFit is about building yourself while surrounded by a community of support. Cheering is encouraged and we all celebrate the success of others. I feel encouraged to try and fail and then to keep trying.  I found peace, friendship, community, mental health tools and self-confidence.  The gym is a place to let your mind rest, you simply can’t think if you can’t breathe. I keep coming back because fitness is a roller coaster, there’s ups and downs all the time, but with consistency, being health strong supports everything else, hiking, rowing the boat, horseback riding, running. It is a place to honor those that serve with your own hard work. I love CrossFit so much that in an effort not to miss class, I attended 5:30 am class and delivered my baby at 10:00 am!