TWA 3.11.24

IN THIS EMAIL:

• Solomon’s Story
• Last FNL!
• Theme: Extreme Team Colors
• Puzzle Challenge
• Mr. Miyagi Wins
• Placebos, Heart Disease & Kindle

REMINDER!  LOG YOUR 24.2 SCORE AT GAMES.CROSSFIT.COM BEFORE MONDAY AT 5PM PT!!

SOLOMON’S STORY:  On Friday, March 1st, member Solomon Wilson completed his very first CrossFit Games workout and he did it RX! Sol started with Diablo in private coaching sessions with Coach Jackson 11 months ago. From time-to-time, he’ll jump into class as part of his training. If you’ve seen him, you’ve probably noticed his incredible physical transformation. He’s literally a different human. And his story is pretty amazing. Here it is in his words:

“I just completed my first Open: 24.1 and RX’d it! Got it done, barely at 14:45, but finished it with the help of the Diablo crowd!”

The Back Story

“In 2022 at age 39 I stepped on a scale at my Doctor’s office and watched it climb tot 387 pounds. I was comfortable and complacent. I also had high blood pressure, and was at risk of a stroke, diabetes, or heart attack. I immediately decided to act – for my family and my career. 

So I started with my diet. I gave up multiple daily soda’s, energy drinks, and sweet coffee.I scaled back on portion size. However, on my own, my progress was slow and eventually my health cost me my job – and almost my life.”

CrossFIt Saved My Life

“In April 2023, I was referred to Diablo CrossFit by my friend Phil who did some work for me at my home a few years back. His physical transformation was incredible and he raved about CrossFit and his Coach, Jackson. I literally drove to Diablo immediately, I was nervous, but walked in and was given a tour. I loved the atmosphere and vibe – no judgment – just positivity and possibilities. I signed up. 

I barely made it through my first scaled workout. After my first session my wife was concerned and asked “are you going back?” To be honest, I wasn’t sure. But I kept going back. And, three months later, I was hooked! The habit was formed and I did not feel right if I missed a session. I was feeling good, stronger and overall just better. I looked forward to the hard work and the weight came off, fast.  

What I did not expect was the change to my mindset. I came to understand what it took to be a better version of myself and the reciprocal benefits from doing so: a better husband, father, and leader. This was my new goal.  

I’ve now lost 75lbs since starting CrossFit and 144 lbs overall! I am healthier, my blood pressure is normal, I am stronger than I thought I’d be, and I am a better overall version of me. And, there’s more work to do: I can’t do a pull up, can’t do a handstand, can’t climb a rope, am just starting to hit a few double-unders. But I still hold on to what Coach Jackson told me on day one: “Just keep showing up, and we’ll help get you through it”.   

Oh yeah, and anyone who will listen to me talk for 5 minutes will know that I do CrossFit!”
Solomon Wilson

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