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My Exercise Identity Crisis: From Gym Perfectionist to Movement Explorer
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My Exercise Identity Crisis: From Gym Perfectionist to Movement Explorer

A personal journey through fitness perfectionism, from obsessive CrossFit culture and disordered eating to discovering the freedom of being a "movement explorer." The author shares how spreading physical and emotional needs across multiple activities—CrossFit coaching, solo running, casual pickleball—prevents any single form of exercise from becoming everything and losing its joy.

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Finding My People: How CrossFit Became My Constant
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Finding My People: How CrossFit Became My Constant

I started CrossFit at 25 for the gains, the PRs, and the aesthetics—but over time, my why changed. Now, it’s about mental health, stress relief, and knowing I’ll never have to “get back into shape” because I never left.

Through every move—to LA, Idaho, Vermont—CrossFit has been my anchor, helping me find community, routine, and people who push me to be better. Now, as a Level 1 Coach, I get to share that same strength with others.

If you’re struggling to find your place, walk into a class, join in, move. You just might find your people.

Read more about my journey & why movement is more than just fitness. 💜🏋️‍♀️ #TheGRLInitiative #FindYourPeople #CrossFit #StrengthInCommunity

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