Beth Willmann

Important Stats (if you tested them):
Deadlift Max: 155
Backsquat Max: 155
Got Muscle-ups:  Nope
1 mile run: haven't timed it

Name: Beth
Age: 29
Occupation: full time mom of 3 cute girls under 3 years old
Favorite WOD: WODs with several different movements in them
Favorite Lift: back squat

How long have you been CrossFitting? a little over a year not counting time off for my baby

Which class time do you usually attend? 8 am but am starting to attend in the evenings more

How did you find CrossFit? My brother and sister in law started going in Houston then a friend of mine found a CLCF boot camp for us to sign up for last August

What is your athletic background? I played many sports growing up. Have worked out off and on since high school. 

How has CrossFit changed your life, lifestyle, level of fitness? CrossFit is definitely the first workout I have been so dedicated to. I love coming to workout. I feel so great every time I finish a WOD. I always joke and say CrossFit is the reason I got pregnant again so fast. I got back into shape so much faster after my second pregnancy because I started CrossFit 6 weeks after I had my second girl. CrossFit is when I get some me time for an hour a few days a week. It makes me happy, therefore makes everyone else in my fam happy. 

 What motivates/inspires you? My faith in God which keeps me going and striving to be the best person I can be everyday. My loving, amazing husband who supports and encourages me everyday. My sweet girls who love on me all the time and motivate me to be the best example for them daily. My awesome family and friends who inspire me by their actions and support me in all I do. 

 What is your proudest (CF) achievement? Working out throughout my entire third pregnancy until I was advised to rest. 

 Name one goal/personal achievement that you would like to achieve through CrossFit. I have several. A couple at the top of my list are...do an unassisted pull up someday and continue to tone up and drop my baby weight and then some even quicker this time around (which I am almost back to pre baby weight at 8 weeks). 

Hobbies/Interests outside of CrossFit? Hanging with my family and friends, making cakes, making crafty things for my girls and house, watching  movies and whenever i get the chance which isn't often sleeping :) 

What is your favorite cheat meal? Everything from Chuy's from the margaritas and green sauce to the tres leches 

Any advice for new members? Never give up. Keep pushing through each WOD. Don't compare yourself to others at the box. Just keep trying to improve you not trying to beat anyone else. I like this that I heard a lot while I was pregnant, "No excuses, just do it!" :) 

 Tell us about CrossFit and Pregnancy. How long did you stay in the gym, how did it impact delivery and recovery? I am so glad I continued CrossFit throughout my pregnancy. I felt better through this pregnancy and was able to work out until a week and a half before I had my baby. This was my first pregnancy I did not have high blood pressure at the end. I don't usually have high blood pressure but did at the end of my other pregnancies and had to be induced both times because of it. I had this baby within 6 hours from start to finish with no medication. I tried to get an epidural for the first time but it didn't work. Apparently my body likes a little challenge. I felt great right after delivery and healed quickly. I started working out at home within a couple weeks and was back at CLCF right after my follow up appointment at 5 weeks. 

Any tips for moms to be? Once again don't give up. Visit CrossFit moms website for great advice and alternative movements. Keep working out as long as your body will let you. Stop when something doesn't feel right, listen to your body and put your baby's health first. The longer you can work out the quicker you will recover. My first few workouts back I didn't believe this but now I do. I feel great and feel like I am getting back into shape much faster because I stuck with it. 

Have you met Pukie? Surprisingly, no. I have come very close a few times. 

We have always been impressed with Beth's willingness to work hard...often times while VERY pregnant she would out work those in class beside her. Nothing like a 8 month pregnant chick beside you working her tail off to make you rethink whining. Beth has actually been pregnant IN the gym more than not. She is a joy to coach, always striving for better, and never taking the easy road. We are proud of the example she sets for the 'no excuses' mentality.