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Just figured I'd chime in here. I started crossfit a month ago and really enjoy the program thus far.
I have been an athlete my entire life (football, basketball, biking, hiking, spartan races, etc).
I have done many different types of exercise, but never much in the way of Olympic lifting. I've always been more of a cross trainer and circuit trainer using machines, body weight exercises, and cardio. I still use my Bowflex and run/hike to fill in the gaps from crossfit.
I think the most important things to realize when exercising are pretty basic:
Eat Healthy- By this I mean kick the processed junk as much as possible and keep a balanced diet
Enjoy Your Exercise: It is pretty simple, if you don't like what you're doing, you won't do it for long and fall back into bad habits.
Sleep!: I am a RPSGT, sleep tech, by trade. I can tell you this is one of the most overlooked facets of health. You can try to exercise and eat right all you want, but your body needs time to heal and regenerate. This isn't just your physical body but your mind as well. Give yourself enough time to sleep every day and don't be afraid to throw in a nap (less than an hour) once in awhile.
As far as making everything a pissing contest, don't get caught up in it. I've known plenty of guys that could push more weight around than I could, but couldn't keep up in real world activity. Having a big gas tank is just as important as big muscles.
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