We just wrapped up our mom on ramp class and the mama’s in the class sure kicked some serious booty!  We all know how hard it is to be a mom - sleepless nights, countless diapers, feeding hungry little ones, cleaning noses, all while trying to stay cheerful and sane!!!

The guantlet has been thrown!  Our good friends at CrossFit South Brooklyn think they have a better pool of athletes...we obviously see things differently.  We have decided to have some friendly affiliate battles to see how we all measure up! 

Dain Sandoval has been crossfitting for a couple of years.  He’s dropped a few pants sizes in the process--thanks to making the switch to Paleo eating.  Dain’s wife Shannon is currently in our PM On-Ramp.  Eating paleo doesn’t have to affect your partying!  Check out this email that I got from Dain last week:

I am so excited! Thanks to you and all of my amazing trainers for your support. I have never been part of something so supportive and positive and I am proud to be a part of Crossfit NorCal. I will continue to be dedicated and work my ass off and hopefully make you all proud! Thanks again!

~Katie Stueber

When I first called you guys last March looking for a trainer I had no idea
what I was getting myself into. All I knew was that I had let myself go for
a couple of years, hated “regular” gyms and this sounded like a better
option. I had never actually done any sort of regimented working out, and as
you will probably recall Nicki, I was scared. You oh so wisely paired me up
with Angela and here I am almost 7 months later, skinny as I’ve been in 20
years and stronger and more fit than I’ve probably ever been. Thanks for
making a 40+ year old proud of herself again. And a special thanks to Angela
for kicking my butt a few times a week. I love it!

~Yvonne Zipf

My journey with Natalie Taylor began when my seven year old patted my tummy and told me I was blubbery.  Ouch!  My goal when I met with Natalie was to get in shape.  She developed my program based on my fitness level at that time.  I always felt encouraged and I found that I really liked learning how to use my body correctly.  I have also gained strength, while learning proper form, so that I can do day to day tasks without injury.  I was able to help my husband lift our big gas bar-be-cue off the deck, it was easy and I didn’t get hurt. When I do yard work I don’t suffer the usual aches and pains of the past.  I no longer wake up each morning feeling sore and stiff.  I have never felt better in my forties! I cannot say enough about the great experience I have had working out at CrossFit NorCal with Natalie!  I encourage anyone who wants to really get in shape to contact her today.  What are you waiting for?
~ Seana Velasco