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Thanks for this great story Benoit!
Benoit before
Benoit after
“When a friend told me about the CrossFit method, I had gained 45 lbs in 10 years. I’m 42 years old and although I was always very active, I slowly neglected my health over the years. I tried gyms like Nautilus without much success and slowly lost the will to take care of myself and eat better.
I met Dominic for an evaluation at L’Usine without knowing what I was getting into. My only thought was that this was my last chance to find a workout method that I would enjoy and benefit from. I was a football player for years, I was used to “boot camp” type trainings and I’ve always preferred group workouts…CrossFit seemed not entirely different to me.
My first goal was to kick-start my metabolism. Second, to feel better about myself. A third, to lose weight…although my hopes weren’t too high since I often failed in the past.
So I started training 3 times a week at L’Usine after work. I limited my alcohol intake to a glass here and there and started watching what I ate…without really being on a diet.
When I started at L’Usine in July, I weighed 255lbs. A month later, 225lbs and in September…210lbs. Today, I weigh 200lbs, which was my weight when I was at my peak during my football years in CEGEP…25 years ago! I believe that today, I am in better shape than back then! Better cardio, flexibility and overall core strength.
I still can’t believe my good fortune of finding L’Usine and CrossFit. I gained 55lbs in 25 years…and lost it in 2 and a half months. A real miracle. Thank you Dom, Chris and the L’Usine gang for making me sweat and sweating along side me. Thank you Marie for being a constant inspiration and Emmanuelle for having supported me during this journey. ”
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Luc - Over-Head Squat
Luc joined L’Usine CrossFit 3 months ago. Prior to becoming a member, he had never worked out but had heard great things about CrossFit and the coaches and members at L’Usine. You can see his results! Thanks for your note Luc. Keep up the good work, you are an inspiration to many!
luc before and after april 28 2010
From Luc:
“Salut Dom,
Pour un gars qui avant vraiment jamais rien fait de “sportif” avant il y a 3 mois c’est quand meme pas pire!! Serieux dom – t’as aucune idee comment le crossfit a changer ma vie… j’ai plus que la piqure, c’est vraiment rendu mon rythme de vie!! Merci pour ton support et tout – t’es vraiment un tres tres bon trainer!!
A demain,
luc
