I was out with some friends the other day, and we got into a conversation about weight-loss and weight loss supplements. I listened to what they ate, how they exercised and what their sleeping habits were. Towards the end of our conversation, we got on the topic of weight loss supplements, and through the conversation, I realized that many people do not understand that weight loss is not a “quick fix” and that supplements promising fast weight loss do not work.   Most weight loss pills are built around the fancy word “thermogenic.” The basics of a thermogenic are they will raise the temperature of your body hoping to increase your body’s ability to burn fat. The problem with this is that it can cause more serious issues than favorable results.  The reason I bring up these supplements is that they promise rapid weight loss much like most diet plans....

Athlete Spotlight: First Name & Last Initial: Casey M.   Home Town: Baytown, TX   Age: 30   Occupation: 1st Grade Teacher   When did you first start CrossFitting? About four years ago   When did you first start training at BayWay CrossFit? Four years ago   Favorite WOD: Anything with burpees, pull-ups or pistols!   Least Favorite WOD: Anything with thrusters! I hate those things!   Tell us about your sports & fitness background? I did gymnastics for 12 years, swim team for 8 and dance for 4. Took a hiatus from the gym for awhile when I was in college and then started CrossFit a little after I started teaching.   How did you first get exposed to CrossFit? Take us back to your first WOD…what was it, and how did it feel? My mom and I signed up to do a tough mudder and decided we...

   

    

Since we started BayWay CrossFit in 2012, I have heard the reason, “I do not have time,” more than any other reason for not working out. Granted I believe that some people are extremely busy with their kids, work or other obligations but to say you do not have time is honestly a cop out. I am not saying that you need to go to BayWay CrossFit (although starting in February we will be offering over 50 hours a week, including weekends) but to say you cannot commit at least a couple hours a week to exercise is just asinine. Exercise can be done in many ways, and often you can search google to find a workout to do at home with equipment or household items. Yes, there is some self-motivation needed to do this, but if you cannot make it to a gym you need to find something to...