Deron Eunice

I started CrossFit in 2016. The camaraderie that I saw in the CrossFit community was the closest that I have found since the military. Like the military, the person to your left and right is suffering just like you and that is a powerful tool for progress. I came into CrossFit after 11 years of chronic back pain after 3 back surgeries. I was overweight with a pre diabetic diagnosis and high cholesterol and blood pressure. I cried after my first workout and have been hooked ever since. I literally couldn’t run around the block and did push-ups on the wall. It has completely changed my life. My blood tests are normal and I’ve never felt better. I am so thankful for this community and the amazing people I have met along the way. The biggest things I’ve learned along the way is consistency equals results and you can’t out train a bad diet. CrossFit has been just as important for my mental health as much as it has physical health. I have coached many sports through the years; however encouraging people to reach their potential in this space and seeing the results has been the most gratifying.

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My turning point was knowing that had to do something to get healthy both mentally and physically. The chronic pain brought depression with it. I wasn’t sure if I could do it without getting hurt but the movement modifications allowed me to work hard and gave me a goal to improve over time. The absolute decision came when I knew I was about to go shopping for size 40 jeans and ultimately that’s when I signed up. I have been consistently working out 5 days a week since then.

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My passion is encouraging people. That might be screaming in the middle of a workout or going around to everyone after the workout to give you a fist bump because we made it until the end and gave it all we had. It doesn’t matter if you are a competition athlete or someone that walks in just like I did 7 years ago, I’m so glad you are there because it is life changing.

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