Kristi

Sept. 2021

Before

After

1. WHAT DID LIFE LOOK LIKE BEFORE YOU FOCUSED ON CONSISTENCY ON NUTRITION AND FITNESS?

I couldn’t stand without support, bend to touch my feet, or get down on the ground. I needed assistance to get out of bed. I’ve been in 7 car accidents, hit by others. I’ve almost died 3 times. I’ve been through prolonged hospitalizations, surgeries and injuries. I have spinal stenosis, a fused/metal foot, 40% left of my L5 disc after surgery, 5 herniated discs, and malformed knees without cartilage. My life was pain and A LOT of Alleve.

2. What made you decide to make a change?

My parents, died in 2015 and 2016. I watched my Dad waste away in his lazy boy because it hurt too much for him to move. He had been an auto mechanic and spent a lot of time of on motorcycles and snowmobiles. He had a triple bypass and artificial heart valve. I didn’t want to end up like that. It hurts to move, but not moving has dire consequences.

3. What has changed (attitude, energy, weight, habits, priorities, race times, blood work, confidence, etc.?)

Movement! I do all types of workouts now. I can get down to the floor and up. I can do yoga and touch the floor. Previously I was very unsteady as my back surgery created a weak core, I fell all the time. I haven’t fallen since joining the Warehouse. I’ve tripped, but caught myself, every time chanting “thanks Warehouse!” Heck, I can even do tree pose, and half pigeon. I rarely take Alleve. Joining the Warehouse has changed my life. I still have pain, however I have the tools and the people to help me deal with it. As someone that struggles with anxiety and depression, the open and accepting community Nickie has built is critical to my well-being and state of mind.

Share the following below:

1. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WAREHOUSE WORKOUT SONG?

Speakerboxx by Bassnectar.

3. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE QUOTE?

"The only thing that's held me back in life is my own limited perception of myself" RuPaul

2. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WORKOUT CLASS?

Pound!! Whoop whoop!!!!

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