I live in Framingham with my husband, Eric (also at DCF), and our two children – Max who is 12 (and really likes the Teens class) and Rebecca who is 9. I am a literacy coach at McCarthy Elementary School in Framingham. In August, I will have been at Daybreak for 3 years. I always go to the 5:30 am class — even in the summer when I don’t have to get up. I’m a TOTAL morning person and the 5:30 am group grows on you! They are inspiring and so supportive.

What keeps you coming back to CrossFit each day?

I can’t imagine not coming to CrossFit. Most importantly, it’s given me a whole new way to think about my body and what it can do. I still can’t believe some of the things I have mastered over the past three years.

I’ve learned to be patient at DCF– sometimes I work on something for a long time and in my mind, I should be able to do it. However, by sticking with it, I’ve found that one day, it just clicks and my body starts doing exactly what I’ve been trying to do. The feeling of mastering something that I’ve worked on for a long time is so rewarding and definitely keeps me coming back to DCF.

Finally, I’ve learned the ups and downs of CrossFit. I have days that are so exciting and make me feel awesome and days that are frustrating and downright maddening. Even on the hard days, there’s always a group of people to cheer you on and encourage you. And on those hard days, I know I’m still getting better at whatever I’m doing and a good day is just around the corner.

What’s your spirit animal (an animal that represents you)?

I googled “animals that wake up early” and found out that LIONS “tend to wake up early with lots of energy” but “by early evening they’re exhausted.” Who knew? Guess I’m a lion.

What’s the hardest food/drink for you to give up on a nutrition challenge?

Definitely alcohol — especially the sunny afternoon we went to a beer garden and I had seltzer.  It was also hard not to take tastes of my kids ice cream which I usually disguise as helping them clean up the drips!

What’s your guilty pleasure movie/TV show?

I LOVE taking my kids to horrible kids’ movies because as soon as the movie starts, I always fall asleep. They know not to wake me up unless there is blood or fire. I sleep so well – it’s worth the price of the movie ticket!

What’s your favorite song to blast and sing along to when you’re alone in your car?