Great work Andrea! Just finished day 30 of the Whole30 nutrition plan. Andrea's progress goes well beyond her workouts!

The following was posted by long-time CFTC member Andrea Dombroski-Williams on Facebook earlier today. We’ll just let it speak for itself….

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“It is 12:01 and today is officially day 30 of a program I started. I didn’t really want to share this program outwardly because I wasn’t sure how successful I was going to be and feared making a jackass out of myself bragging about something that I didn’t finish.

Anyone who is a friend of mine on Facebook knows that I love to CrossFit and although I don’t do everything RX every time I go there I give it my damn best shot. 30 days ago I just finished taking an Olympic Lifting Seminar given by Chris Bullard and attended Whole9 Food Seminar that was hosted by the gym that I go to – Crossfit Tri-Cities. That weekend changed my life for the better.

I developed a whole new love and passion to become a better Olympic lifter. I’m doing things I’d never thought I’d be doing, studying video, taking video of myself and actually watching it and asking for criticism, which I have gotten plenty, which will only make me better in the long run.

Everyone knows what they should eat and what they shouldn’t eat. That’s a no-brainer, but we all continue to make wrong choices. The presenters of the Whole 9 seminar not only explained what to eat, but explained what happens to your body by making poor choices. After thinking about it, I figured, what the hell I’ll give it a shot. Sunday before I started I loaded up on all of the foods that I loved – bread, oreo cookies, red velvet cake balls, crab ragoon during the Bears v. Packer football game.

Monday morning, I started fresh. I went cold turkey on all grains, sugars, diary, unhealthy fats. I started eating breakfast – which was a meal I usually skipped, lunch, dinner, snacks. I made sure that I ate some protein, some healthy fat and healthy carbs consisting of a ton of vegetables and some fruit.

I can honestly say that the first three days I felt like crap. I was sluggish, tired, crabby. I really missed my 6 diet Snapple a day, my chocolate covered Detour protein bar and a hint of grains here and there. I was going through withdrawals. Like a drug addict goes through detox. By Thursday I started feeling better.

As the days went on, my meal planning to easier, I placed my first order for local grass fed beef and farm raised chicken, I was eating what I was supposed to be eating, the right amount of meals that I should be eating, and actually eating more than I have in years.

As of right now, I consider myself stronger. Not just in the physical sense but also mentally. It showed me that I do have the power to take control of my life and not let others negatively influence me.

After 30 days I have lost just around 10 pounds and my muscles have gotten more defined. My CrossFit Coach said to me tonight “Andrea, you have abs now” .

There were a few people from the gym who see me everyday that knew that I was attempting complete this program. The support has been truly amazing, all of my CrossFit friends (who I consider my family) . Everyone has either encouraged me to keep it up or told me how good I look. Honestly, how many people could honestly say that their friends are encouraging them and really mean it?

Based on how good I feel right now I am planning to commit to another 60 days to see where this journey takes me. I’m in this for the long haul. I hope to update you all on April 24th my continued success.

The Whole9 folks are coming back to Crossfit Tri-Cities in September. I do believe that it is pretty much open to anyone. If anyone is interested in attending I recommend checking the Crossfit Tri-Cities website. And, no, I did not get paid or asked to write this….I just want to influence others like I have been influenced in a positive way.”

Andrea

STRENGTH/SKILL

Handstand Progressions

CONDITIONING

“Pullup Ladder”

-With a continuously running clock do one pull-up the first minute, two pull-ups the second minute, three pull-ups the third minute… continuing as long as you are able.

-Use as many sets each minute as needed.