“It hasn’t been easy. It’s actually been really tough. But look at you, moving forward and still giving it your best. I’m so proud of how hard you’re trying.” A few years ago, I was totally immersed in the world of CrossFit, high-intensity workouts and heavy lifting. It became a significant part of my life, shaping not just my physical health, but also my mental resilience. When I suddenly began struggling with my mental health, and as a result, experiencing anxiety attacks and sleepless nights, I knew the constant drive to perform at a high level in the gym was adding unnecessary stress to an already heavy mental load. I started to realize that the toll these demanding workouts were taking on my mind and body outweighed the benefits. So, a fter several years of pushing myself to the limit, I made the decision to, not quit, but just scale bac k on CrossFit. I was stepping back not because I didn’t love it anymore, but because doing it too frequently was no ...