We compare performance-driven CrossFit culture with health-first Outlast training through two athletes’ real results, from autoimmune remission to rebuilt motivation and strength. We also share why we still do the CrossFit Open and how benchmarks and nutrition keep progress honest.

• shifting from whiteboard scores to intrinsic motivation
• endurance grit and identity formation as “Athlete Sherry”
• Graves disease, cortisol management, and muscle gain
• protein tracking, MyFitnessPal, and gamifying habits
• no RX, coaching nudges, and choosing the right load
• benchmarks for accountability without public ranking
• community blend across Bison and Outlast during the Open
• tempo training improving form, depth, and joint health
• reassessing seasons of life, aging, and menopause impacts
• what Outlast could add next for space and connection

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