5 /5 jon whitener: One year ago I saw a picture of myself in a wetsuit- If you ever need a life changing wake up call, put on a wetsuit. I have 3 beautiful daughters that I want to be able to play sports with when I’m 60 so knew I had to do something major. To help the cause, I found out I had high uncontrollable blood pressure and high cholesterol. To hear the doctors tell me this at 33 years old was pretty scary. I slowly started to watch what I ate and tried to educate myself on nutritional facts. I lost 7, 10 then 15 total pounds and started feeling motivated. Being motivated lead me to researching gyms on the coast to help with my weight loss journey. I came across CrossFit Ergo. Read some reviews and after getting up enough courage, I called to get more info. I’m so glad I did. I had this idea in my head that I had to be “in shape” or “fit” before trying it out. Which is totally not the case. The coaches and members at Ergo are always willing to help and answer ANY questions you have (I asked a ton of questions). They take away any intimidation factor and are so welcoming. Mike, the owner got me on a nutritional program that I’m currently still on. Nutrition is the hardest part of weight loss and Mike is my biggest cheerleader. I’ve never been a part of a gym where the coaches, members and owner truly care about your well-being. Long story short, I went from over 280 lbs to now 230 lbs in one year. I went from 4 blood pressure pills a day to ZERO pills a day. Hearing the doctor say I’m healthy…. WOW. It’s definitely not easy. You will be sore. Probably for days. Making a lifestyle change isn’t easy. If you think you can’t do something, then you won’t. If I can do this, anyone can do this. Stop waiting. Make the change and come see what I’m talking about.





