Paleo Challenge Blog – Week 5: Thoughts: You are 14 days away from ending our 42-day challenge and I am so proud of every single one of you. 14 days is not long at all, compared to when you started. Come up with a concrete game plan to keep you with it the next two […]
Paleo Challenge Blog – Week 3
Paleo Challenge Blog – Week 3: Thoughts: I saw the following post on “stupid easy paleo” and thought the wisdom was too good not to share: Now that you’ve got some experience under your belt, it’s time to chat about what the upcoming week is likely to bring. (Of course, you truly are a unique […]
2016 Paleo Challenge – Get Ready & Get Motivated!
The top 5 reasons why you need to join the 2016 CFN 6 week Paleo Challenge 1. It will save your life…..literally: Very few people in today’s society appear healthy. Kids are heavier, teenagers are sleep deprived and muffin topped, the middle aged are completely stressed out, and the elderly are resigned to walkers […]
December Athlete of the Month – Tiffany Morton-Johannes
1: Where are you from originally? St. Croix USVI 2: What is your favorite WOD/movement? You’re going to think I’m crazy but I have a new found love for burpees. 3: What is your least favorite WOD/ Movement? Running! I hate running 4: What were you doing before CrossFit? How did you hear about CrossFit […]
November Athlete of the Month – Garrick Moreno
1: Where are you from originally? I am originally from San Antonio, TX but I now live in Dallas, TX. 2. What is your favorite WOD/movement? My favorite WOD is a “Fight Gone Bad” and my favorite movement is Squat Cleans. 3. What is your least favorite WOD/ Movement? My least favorite movement is Thrusters. […]
The Three Wise Men
This Veterans Day we are honoring “The Three Wise Men”. They were three brothers: Jeremy Wise, Ben Wise, and Beau Wise (read more). They were warriors — Jeremy a SEAL, Ben an Army Green Beret, and Beau a member of USMC Infantry. Tragically both Jeremy and Ben were killed in action. Beau remains on active […]
CFN – Thirty Days of Thankfulness
CrossFit Northlake is quickly approaching its third anniversary in November. I cannot believe it’s been three years since we nervously opened our doors and sat back anxiously waiting for members to join. Today, I spent some time looking through all of the gym pictures spanning the past three years. I couldn’t help but smile at […]
August Athlete of the Month – Chuck Hildreth
1. Where are you from originally? I am a native Charlotte resident; I have lived here since I was child. 2. What is your favorite WOD/movement? My favorite movement is the power and squat cleans. 3. What is your least favorite WOD/ Movement? My least favorite is the Double Under. 4. What were you doing […]
Finding Balance
Finding Balance This statement has absolutely gotten my wheels spinning lately. As a mom, wife, daughter, sister, gym owner, coach, teacher, and competitor who has recently undergone some life shift changes this statement often leaves me frustrated. Balance???….some days I am lucky to glance weary eyes into a mirror before 5:00 and realize I have […]