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The Real Reason You Keep Starting Over (And How to Finally Stop)
By: Josh Pospy If you’ve ever found yourself saying “I’m starting over Monday” — you’re in good company. Almost everyone who has ever pursued a fitness goal has been there. The excitement of a fresh start, followed by life getting in the way, followed by guilt, followed by another fresh start. It’s exhausting. And it
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5 Easy Protein Wins You Can Make This Week
If there’s one nutritional lever that consistently moves the needle for people trying to lose weight, build strength, and feel better — it’s protein. Not a trendy supplement. Not a complicated diet protocol. Just protein, eaten consistently, in the right amounts. The challenge is that most adults are getting far less than they need —
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Why CrossFit Works Differently After 40 (And That’s a Good Thing)
Let’s get one thing out of the way right now: CrossFit is not just for 25-year-olds with six-packs and nothing to lose. In fact, if you’re between 40 and 70, CrossFit may be the most powerful fitness tool available to you. Not despite your age — because of it. Here’s what the science — and
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Why All-or-Nothing Thinking Is Holding You Back
“I’ll start Monday.” “I just need to be more disciplined.” “I’ve already messed up today, so I’ll try again tomorrow.” If you’ve ever said something like this, you’re not alone. This is what all-or-nothing thinking looks like. And for most busy adults, it’s one of the biggest things holding them back from making real progress.
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Fell Off Track? Here’s How to Restart Without Guilt
At some point, it happens to everyone. A busy week turns into a couple missed workouts.A few off-plan meals turn into “I’ll start back Monday.”Life gets hectic, and your routine slowly slips away. Before you know it, you feel like you’re starting over. Here’s the good news:You’re not starting over. You’re just picking back up.
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Why You’re Working Hard..But Not Seeing Results
You’re showing up. You’re working out a few times a week. You’re trying to eat better. You’re putting in the effort. But the results aren’t matching the effort. This is one of the most frustrating places to be. And for most busy adults, it’s not because you’re doing nothing — it’s because a few small
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Protein: Why It Matters More Than You Think
When it comes to nutrition, there’s no shortage of advice out there. Cut carbs.Avoid fats.Try this diet.Don’t eat after a certain time. But if there’s one thing that consistently makes the biggest difference for busy adults trying to lose fat, build strength, and feel better… It’s protein. At CrossFit Alabaster, this is one of the
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The Most Common Nutrition Mistakes Busy Adults Make
If you’re working out consistently but not seeing the results you hoped for, nutrition is usually the missing piece. And for busy adults, that makes sense. Between work, family, commuting, and everything else life throws at you, nutrition often becomes whatever is quickest and most convenient. Not because you don’t care about your health, but
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Embrace the Challenge: Why We Love The Open
At CrossFit Alabaster, The Open is more than just an event; it is a chance for us to challenge ourselves, unite as a community and push our limits. Whether someone is a veteran or just starting their fitness journey, here are three reasons why we participate in The Open every year: 1. A Benchmark for
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Strong and over 60: Why It’s Never Too Late to Get in Your Best Shape
When most people think about getting stronger, building muscle, or improving their health, they assume there’s a deadline. That if they didn’t do it in their 30s or 40s, they missed their window. At 64 years old, David is proof that’s simply not true. Starting (Again) With IntentionUntil his 50s, David ran a few miles