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    “A woman shouldn’t be doing an Arnold split.”

    @catd I have been saying “I’ll be back” a lot…
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    “A woman shouldn’t be doing an Arnold split.”

    @directorrico This explains a lot about me
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    New coach has me on high calories

    @kripnal I’m 5’2” and weigh about 122. My maintenance calories are about 1800 (give or take some). That’s with 4-5 days/week strength training and 1 maybe 2 days a week of CrossFit, plus walking.
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    What do u have for breakfast

    @bagr4 Today was three egg whites, slice of reduced fat cheddar, veggie sausage patty, and blueberries. Yesterday was oatmeal made with a cup of milk and mixed with dried and fresh blueberries and a tablespoon of ground flaxseed meal and a side of three egg whites. Basically, plenty of protein...
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    Dating while being petite and overweight

    @jodi1028 GO HAVE FUN! Get out of your head. He likes you! Go in there with the same level of confidence you have when you feel your best and knock his socks off!
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    Can we talk weight gain?

    @pdbcm Seven pounds in one month is not likely all muscle. It could be that CrossFit is increasing your appetite. It could also be water weight, especially if you’re increasing your carbs to support your training. Just make sure you’re eating a good quality diet - good sources of protein...
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    Goals

    @lovelylady35 The attendance goal mentioned is a great option. You can also set goals around specific movements, like get double unders, perfect my deadlift form, or practice pull-up negatives 2x a week.
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    Is it appropriate for a coach to physically correct you?

    @kingshellie I’ve been at a CrossFit gym for 12 years and I can’t recall a trainer ever physically touching me or any of the other members when giving cues. If they did it was very minor/not memorable. Now when I take something like Pilates or yoga it does happen on occasion but it’s totally...
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    CrossFit burnout?

    @bonlin Agree with others saying try something else for a while. CF is great but it’s nice to have other modalities in the mix, or at least some experience with them, especially if you’re a coach, so you can meet people where they are if they’re coming from different types of exercise before...
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