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Why I don’t buy cheap q-tips

Somehow, (I’ll bare you the story) I was given some generic q-tips.cotton swabs. The kind with cotton on the end of a plastic rod. I went to use them and scratched the inside of my ear with the plastic. There was not enough cotton on the tip to completely cover the plastic. They
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My first CrossFit Competition

Over the last couple of years, more and more CrossFit competitions are being held all over the nation. CrossFitters everywhere can now compete against other CrossFitters who fall under the same skill level. Thankfully, most every competition today now offers a scaled version just like
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Reboot

I was terrified when returning to CrossFit after having my baby. I was almost as anxious as my very first time (read about it here). I put a lot of pressure on myself to want to get back into it without missing a beat. Obviously, I knew that I had regressed, but the climb back to wher
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What to Expect at a CrossFit Competition

“If we wait until we’re ready, we’ll be waiting for the rest of our lives.” Lemony Snicket   Over the last couple of years, more and more CrossFit competitions are being held all over the nation. CrossFitters everywhere can now compete against other CrossFitters who fall under th
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CrossFit Acronyms Explained

It’s your first week, and you’ve been looking around wondering what the heck those acronyms on the board mean… We can help.   AMRAP– As Many Rounds as Possible BP: Bench Press BS: Back Squats BW: Bodyweight CFT: CrossFit Total – Consists of Max Squat, Press, and Deadlift CL
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eek… CrossFit!!

CrossFit can be intimidating. My first to CrossFit, I drove up 3 times before actually getting out of the car (thankfully, I had time to spare). I was having a mental conversation with myself trying to convince myself to turn around. I had all kinds of excuses. “I don’t ha
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