20Jan
Dammed if I do and dammed if I don’t is exactly how I felt this past summer when I was invited to a socially distanced outside gathering by an associate. And yes I have to say it like that just in case someone from my job reads this blog. To be honest this associate was
08Jan
As Beyonce’ would say “I got a big ego” and this couldn’t have been more true up until two years ago when I stopped posting my scores on my gym’s tracking management system called Wodify. Prior to that to say that my ego was out of control when it came to working out is an
28Dec
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Pastor John Wagner
30Nov
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Pastor John Wagner
12Oct
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Pastor John Wagner
28Sep
Epictetus
21Sep
16Sep
“What do you do for fitness?” “I crossfit.” This has been my pride ridden boastful response for the last six years. Isn’t it funny how we as humans can be so smug once we embark upon an idea, concept or methodology that changes us mentally, spiritually or physically. Our underwhelming behavior is then compounded with
14Sep
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26Aug
Before you throw shade and do a double take to make sure this is my blog you’ve clicked on I will answer it before you ask the question. Yes, this is still MScrossfit and yes I am still an advocate for MS awareness, Crossfit, health and wellness. However, there are times when I just have
30Jul
Laid out on my beach towel embracing the cascade of the sun’s rays I have consciously enveloped myself its warmth with the hopes of leaving this water park with the very welcomed complexion of the beautiful actress Lupita Nyong’o. As the temperature tops 95 degrees I become aware that most Multiple Sclerosis patients aren’t privy
27Jul
21Jul
“The warm-up for today’s class is a 1 mile run.” Although I’m never one to complain, at least not out loud, my inner thought was “Oh they are straight buggin…isn’t there three 800 meter runs already in the workout today?” I should have known something was up when the workout somehow wasn’t shown on Wodify
20Jul
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30Jun
We are dopamine phone fiends awe stricken by the blue light that illuminates self validation expressed in likes, red hearts and anonymous typed comments. Its hold of us is suffocating, strangling the last freedoms we have as human beings…choice. The oracles of these platforms are nothing but two bit hustlers using the deception of the
23Jun
Avoided by many and excepted by few. Change, real change requires a certain fortitude that isn’t for the faint of heart. One must endure criticism, backlash and judgement from those whose spotted past transgressions would suggest they all they should offer is their silence. Fortunately the undesired gossip and undeserved shade isn’t even what is
18Jun
Last Saturday I was hit by a truck except my truck came in the form of a partner WOD that included 100 reps of four movements that were completed collectively by my partner and I as we alternated doing 20 sit ups. My partner was a rock star! We completed all movements and reps before
08Jun
In the five years I have been doing Crossfit I have never spoke about it leading with the name Greg Glassman. Quite honestly the average fitness advocate has never heard his name nor could they pick him out of a crowd. I myself didn’t know who he was until after being in Crossfit for about
11May
06May
I absolutely despise the proverbial phrase “When life gives lemons make lemonade.” I’m sorry but please tell me when life has ever been that damn nice to you or anyone for that matter? If I sound irritated it is because this so frequently used phrase is misleading, obtuse and a bold face lie. Life doesn’t
27Apr
Raise your hand if you have ever been to a game on a high school level and saw at least one official or referee that could not run the length of a field or a court? Did you think to yourself, “How in the world is this person a referee but can’t run?! Much respect
17Apr
It is my 9:30am crossfit class and as usual I am the only African American woman there. This scene is not unfamiliar to me. Whether it be the primarily white catholic elementary school or the private university I attended (and trust me there was not a single black face in any of my marine biology
09Apr
03Apr
Six nuggets for 99 cents! Sounds like a good deal..right? Wrong! But how many of us knowing that even though this deal is too good be true continue purchasing chicken nuggets from fast food restaurants anyway. Unfortunately this is the norm for our society who loves to accept the fake, the false and the untrue
07Mar
“Doc, what’s my life expectancy? Will I eventually regress mentally and physically?” His response, “One doesn’t know.” I met his answer with great disdain. “One doesn’t know?” Seriously, how could he, a well versed esteemed and highly recommended neurologist, not know? With his years of schooling and experience treating patients with this disease one would
04Jan
It’s Sweet, it’s spicy, it’s ozie
I didn’t know I’d be here in this moment. I didn’t know the hours I
