I have always struggled with body positivity…I would try to run or workout from home, and it would help for awhile but as everyone knows it’s “easy to fall off the wagon.” I knew a couple people who loved going to CrossFit at Degree, and when I knew I needed to do something for myself, CrossFit was something my mind kept going too!

My first impression of Degree was very welcoming – a place free to be yourself. I met with the owner, Kaleda, and by the end of my one on one conversation with her I was in tears. I didn’t know it then, but as time went on, I realized Degree is more than a place to lift heavy things, the coaches and athletes truly care, and want to know how you are doing inside and outside the gym.

My first bright spot would have to be getting a new PR In my deadlift! I love the fact CrossFit can measure progress in more than weight loss. It measures how strong you have become -nothing feels better than lifting something heavier than you did in the weeks before!

I’m working on trying to get my toes to bar/ handstand push-up. I love how the coaches break down any movement you struggle with, and help you work towards your end goal. 

My favourite memory at Degree is when we were at the end of a really hard workout, I was last in from the run and all I wanted to do was quit…but as I turned the corner the coach and all the athletes were outside of the gym clapping and cheering me on to finish!