Tuesday - Athlete Profile (Brent C.)

Jan 23 2012

Posted by Miles Davis

Check out details on Brent's amazing transformation story since joining CrossFit South Cobb in March 2011. With a weight loss of over 100lbs in less than a year, we couldn't be more prouder of you Brent!

3 rounds for time of:

800 Meter run
20 Box Jumps (24/20)
50 Sit-ups

How long have you been a CrossFitter?
Nine months

Why do you CrossFit?
In the beginning, I joined CrossFit to lose weight and get back in shape. Now, I CrossFit for the camaraderie and the high you get after a really tough workout.

What’s your favorite thing about CrossFit?
My favorite thing about CrossFit is the support I receive from the trainers and other CrossFitters. Whether it comes in the form of encouragement, compliments, or a little tough love, it all helps make me a better CrossFitter.

How has CrossFit impacted your life?
About eight years ago, I got my first desk job and developed some pretty bad diet and exercise habits. These bad habits resulted in me packing on over 100lbs. In March of 2011, I weighed 344lbs and my body fat percentage was about 38%. I joined CrossFit the following month and lost 105lbs over the next eight months. Now, my body fat percentage is 12.9%, and feel like I am in the best shape of my life.

What’s your favorite lift/workout?
Grace. Thirty clean and jerks for time…it doesn’t get any better than that.

What’s your least favorite lift/workout?
Inchworms

What advice would you give to the new CrossFitter?
I would tell the new CrossFitter not to get intimidated by some of the times and scores you see on the whiteboard. You would be surprised how many CrossFit athletes struggled with their weight and fitness before joining CrossFit. If they can do it, so can you.

Tell us something not CrossFit-related that we don’t know about you.
When I was in high school, I was offered an athletic scholarship to play basketball for West Point.

Comments

Submitted by ernesto on Jan 24, 2012 5:14 PM.

Great job Brent! I've noticed the change over time at the gym, but seeing the before and after pic really shows the scope of your transformation and the effort and perseverance you've put into it.

Submitted by Eddie on Jan 24, 2012 3:42 PM.

awesome job.

Submitted by kyle on Jan 24, 2012 3:23 PM.

Damn Impressive.

Submitted by randy on Jan 24, 2012 3:07 PM.

Great job Brent!!

Submitted by Brent on Jan 24, 2012 2:23 PM.

CrossFit Family: Thank you so much for the kind words and support! I'm pretty touched by how many of you have responded. You guys are amazing and I feel extremely blessed to have all of you as friends.

Submitted by Ron T. on Jan 24, 2012 11:38 AM.

Way to go Brent! I distinctly remember you being one of the fist people I talked to about their experience at CFSC after the 2 week intro. You had told me how much weight you had lost and I was so motivated. Thanks man... those words continue to stick with me.

Submitted by Barb on Jan 24, 2012 10:23 AM.

First, awesome job Brent! You're truly an inspiration and your accomplishment speaks to both your character and to the wonders of the CrossFit philosophy and lifestyle. Second, this gym, CrossFit South Cobb, is AMAZING! Miles and his team of coaches are a tremendous driving force behind all of us who want to live a long and healthy life. I can't say enough about the encouragement we receive from them during our WODs and their humble approach to teaching and coaching. WAY TO GO BRENT! and I'm proud to be a part of the CrossFit South Cobb Community.

Submitted by Raul on Jan 24, 2012 10:13 AM.

I believe this suits u Brent: "Affliction is the wholesome soil of virtue, where patience, honor, sweet humility, and calm fortitude, take root and strongly flourish."

David Mallet

A humble yet aggressive approach to crossfit has resulted in learning the movements, listening to ur trainers who care about ur success and safety, ultimately resulting in the Drago u created. Keep inspiring others, proud to be a witness to your journey.

Submitted by Neal on Jan 24, 2012 9:44 AM.

DAMN!!! 'Nuf said.

Submitted by Morgan on Jan 24, 2012 9:40 AM.

Amazing job, Brent!! Congratulations on all the hard work paying off!

Submitted by Miles Davis on Jan 24, 2012 9:29 AM.

I predict randy winning this WOD with Ernie right in his heels!

Submitted by Whitten on Jan 24, 2012 9:13 AM.

This has been one the more amazing things to watch. I think we started at roughly the same time last year. During the challenge last year he really started to show big changes but it was after it was complete that I saw the largest changes. Brent you have a stellar work ethic, by my count about 100+ lbs worth and still counting.

Submitted by Cathy Bell on Jan 24, 2012 8:13 AM.

That is amazing. I can't even tell it is the same person. I'm taking yalls word for it.

Submitted by Dustin on Jan 24, 2012 7:21 AM.

Brent, awesome growth, or rather loss. :-) So proud of your accomplishment. Continue to be an inspiration to others and myself!

Submitted by Matt T. on Jan 23, 2012 10:15 PM.

Way to go SuperMan!! See you in the gym tomorrow.