“It was always really cool and exciting just watching what people can do in CrossFit. I was always afraid of it, though, seeing people climbing ropes and doing pull-ups. … I finally worked up the nerve to try CrossFit, and I love … everything about it.”

“I don’t know what made me think, at 309 lb, that those people jumping and doing pull-ups were my tribe, but I’m glad I called them. … Since starting CrossFit, I’ve lost about 165 lb, … I’m forever grateful that the depressed, uncomfortable, sick woman I used to be had the guts to give herself another chance at life.”

“I let the word ‘CrossFit’ scare me from walking into a place like this sooner, and I know there’s probably somebody out there that weighs 400 lb thinking … ‘Can I do that?’ … and the answer is, ‘Hell yeah!’”

“I didn’t think I would ever be able to do a CrossFit workout. … (but) I’ve seen my body change so much, and I’ve seen my health improve. … I’m so glad I made that first step.”