After two pregnancies I found myself over 200 pounds. I was always tired, never had any energy and slept poorly. Overall I was very unhappy with no confidence or self esteem. I tried workouts at home, walking with the kids and every fad diet….but none of it worked.

Being a single mom of two active boys, one of which was diagnosed with epilepsy that required appointments at least twice a week, I just needed an hour to myself everyday. That’s how I found myself at Chic’s Beach CrossFit. There is a sense of community, people who encourage you and empower you to step out of your comfort zone. There are coaches who push me to do more, go heavier, go faster because they believe in me when most days I don’t believe in myself.

I have lost a good amount of weight but what I have gained is so much more valuable. I’m raising strong, athletic, confident boys and now I have the energy to keep up with them (most days). I have muscles I never thought I would have and friends who are much more than that.