Before I joined CrossFit Central I was living a super fun life in Austin, indulging a little too much and not taking the best care of myself. Despite my generally positive outlook, 2018 was a really tough year for me. Massive changes to all major aspects of my life - home, relationships, and work carried from the early part of the year through the summer and straight to the end of the year when I lost my job. For a person known to be boundless in energy, I was feeling exhausted and emotionally needing to step back and focus on taking care of myself and learn what that could actually look like. I was drinking too much socially, eating out frequently, and had lost touch with a regular exercise routine. I was reluctantly gaining weight and very hesitant to take action. I was not sure how to make changes without admitting I needed a real overhaul to how I was living.

In late 2018 I was in line at Tacodeli when a member of the Burnet Road location invited me to check out the gym. She told me about the I AM program in January and I was very curious. Shortly after the New Year I joined the gym. I jumped in with an open mind to see what would happen if I committed 100% to what the space was offering. I began to consistently attending class 3-4 times a week. I joined as a 2 times per week membership, and as my body adapted to the challenging workouts I was able to bump up to an Unlimited membership and deepen my practice.

From the start, CrossFit Central offered a proven structure and huge opportunity for me to step up and create a foundation for myself to learn optimal habits, restore and develop a different relationship with my body and mental space, and meet like-minded people who are also committed to constant improvement.

I have experienced a major transformation. Most obviously in my physical and energetic appearance, but in a deep layered way that has reset the course of my life at 36 years old. I am in an entire different trajectory prior to joining this community. I started at 197.6 lbs and have lost 45 lbs of fat. My body fat percentage went from 36% to 16% and visceral fat levels (around organs, an overall indicator of health) went from 14 to 5!

I am stronger mentally, eating like a champion, have reduced stress, sleep better, and experience a deeper connection in my body and mind that has created a deep sense of peace, confidence, and joy that emanates. I am a better version of myself and feel more fully expressed.

Morgan Lost 45 lbs.
Lost 49.25 inches
19% body fat
visceral fat went from 14 to 5

I am proud of my progress as I dedicated myself to taking consistent daily action to create new habits, learn how to eat, train, and recover from our workouts. Surrounding this process, I made many new connections with other members of the gym. People really care and support me and we are thrilled to share in the fun process of achieving progress. This process of community, accountability, and support created a powerful space where I am able to move forward and hit many milestones of achievement. This process creates a momentum of confidence and inner-strength that makes us better conditioned to take on life's challenges.

The environment at CrossFit Central invites you to start wherever you find yourself. I was out of shape. Its was difficult. I just keep showing up and every time I walk out of the door I accumulate more understanding of my mental and physical abilities to adapt to the work we take on. It’s interactive and varied and lends itself directly to taking life's challenges on head first. I make progress every day in different ways. The experience is deeply challenging, rewarding, and humbling. Watching yourself set goals and hit them over and over creates a framework to get better at life and live the life you want.

After one year at Crossfit Central, I can say the experience has entirely changed the course of my life and made a total shift in how I am committed to live. I live in confidence, executing my life with focused consistency, and the willingness to take on new challenges with a strong mind. I have developed a passion for fitness and eating nutritious food that build my heath to aim for quality of life and longevity. I met an amazing partner who is also an athlete and we share a strong passion for health. My commitment to developing in this path feeds my passion for my life and the life we are building together. I will always be deeply grateful for this community and the expert and proven programs that create real change in our lives. Thank you.

Coach Carey
”I have seen a complete mindset shift in Morgan over the last year. A new view on what food does for the body. It is awesome to hear her get excited about her food prep! She keeps it simple and loves to try new healthy ways to prep. I have tried some of her recipes and they are awesome! She can't wait to see what she is capable of with her new body!! We are getting her set up on new skills work so she can continue to improve in her physical skills as a CrossFitter! Morgan wants it so bad that you have to help her to slow down and relax. She gets so excited and wants it NOW! As she gets more fit we are helping her to channel that excitement to what I call a "patient fast" - being patient to do the exercise correctly but fast enough to win! She continues to push herself and it actually inspires me to work harder!! And that is exactly what we are all about Morgan is an inspiration!”