I started to attend fortitude the first week of Jan. 2018. Im a 44 year old male that weighed in at 297lbs. I was always tired when I would get home from my job, had no ambition, and just set in my ways that was normal to me. No real nutrition, as for I knew nothing about it anyhow, snacking on the wrong things and drinking soda like it was water. Within 6 weeks of having a nutrition plan and a regular schedule of working out along with the expertise of the coaching staff at fortitude I had started to change my lifestyle for the better. I started feeling better, my energy level had changed to being more active instead of the usual, which involved the lazy boy recliner.
I gave up basketball 3 years ago. playing since I was a kid just wasn’t fun anymore, frustrated from my fitness at the time, gassed and exhausted from running, not being able to be competitive just ruined the love of the game for me. Since I have been going to fortitude for nearly a full year I have lost 75 pounds. I just picked the ball back up this dec. 2018. I’m playing well, running non-stop for a minimum of an hour and have restored my love for the game. The reason I write this is for others to know that if you have any desire to make a change, a change of lifestyle for the better, then this is the place for you! If I can noticed a difference within a year then I know you will notice a difference if you give yourself the chance.
Do you want to be FIT? It’s the Simple things in life like walking your dog, riding your bike or even being able to walk up and down stairs on your own without being exhausted or whooped.
I’m thankful for our coaching staff at fortitude for their commitment to keep the facility clean and all equipment up to date. I’m thankful for my CrossFit family at fortitude For encouraging me when I needed encouraged, or cheering me on when I struggle.
Don’t be scared or intimidated from what you may have heard. With your commitment and determination to better yourself, you will be living a better quality of life for yourself and your loved ones.
Thank you again to Head coach and owner Cody Ringle, and his awesome coaching staff for providing me with the right tools to be not only be more fit, but just be a better person in general.
Ron Martin