Jon Whitener

Three years ago I saw a picture of myself in a wetsuit- If you ever need a life-changing wake-up call, put on a wetsuit. I have 3 beautiful daughters that I want to be able to play sports with when I’m 60 so knew I had to do something major. To help the cause, I found out I had high uncontrollable blood pressure and high cholesterol. To hear the doctors tell me this at 33 years old was pretty scary. I slowly started to watch what I ate and tried to educate myself on nutritional facts. I lost 7, 10 then 15 total pounds and started feeling motivated. Being motivated led me to research CrossFit gyms on the coast to help with my weight loss journey. I'm so glad I went through with my first class because I had this idea in my head that I had to be “in shape” or “fit” before trying out, Which is totally not the case.  Long story short, I went from over 280 lbs to 230 lbs in one year and I went from 4 blood pressure pills a day to ZERO pills a day. Hearing the doctor say I’m healthy…. WOW. When the opportunity came to myself and Evan to start our own gym and help others on their own journeys, we had to jump on it. We wanted to create a place where the coaches and members are willing to help and answer ANY questions you have (I ask a ton of questions). We wanted a place with no intimidation factor and was welcoming to every level of fitness. I'll tell you though, It’s definitely not easy. You will be sore. Probably for days. Making a lifestyle change isn’t easy. If you think you can’t do something, then you won’t. But if I can do this, anyone can do this. Stop waiting. Make the change.

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