03/12/2024
After shedding 144lbs, Solomon Wilson completed his first The CrossFit Games Open workout - 24.1 - and RX’d it at Diablo CrossFit !
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Solomon’s Backstory:
In 2022 at age 39 I stepped on a scale at my Doctor’s office: 387 pounds. I was comfortable and complacent. I also had high blood pressure, and was at risk of a stroke, diabetes, or heart attack. I immediately decided to act.
I gave up multiple daily soda’s, energy drinks, and sweet coffee and scaled back on portion size. However, on my own, my progress was slow and eventually, my health cost me my job and almost my life.
CrossFIt Saved My Life
In April 2023, I was referred to Diablo CrossFit by my friend Phil who did some work for me at my home a few years back. His physical transformation was incredible and he raved about CrossFit and his Coach. I literally drove to Diablo immediately, I was nervous, but walked in and was given a tour. I loved the atmosphere and vibe - no judgment - just positivity and possibilities. I signed up.
It was incredibly hard. I wanted to quit often. But I stuck it out and the habit formed. I craved the workouts and the experience.
What I did not expect was the change to my mindset. I came to understand what it took to be a better version of myself and the reciprocal benefits from doing so: a better husband, father, and leader. This was my new goal.
I’ve now lost 75lbs since starting CrossFit and 144 lbs overall! I am healthier, my blood pressure is normal, I am stronger than I thought I’d be, and I am a better overall version of me. And, there’s more work to do: I can’t do a pull up, can’t do a handstand, can’t climb a rope, am just starting to hit a few double-unders. But I still hold on to what Coach told me on day one: “Just keep showing up, and we’ll help get you through it”.
Oh yeah, and anyone who will listen to me talk for 5 minutes will know that I do CrossFit!