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  Windlord November 1, 2015 at 5:52pm

  Welcome in, Niki!  

  Props to you for staying true to your convictions even in the company of others with differing views.  The good news is that you'll find that protein is the most overhyped nutrient in the fitness world.  As long as you're eating plenty of your whole plant fruits and greens (2500k minimum/ 10grams carbs per kilo of bodyweight), protein is a non-issue.  

  Focusing on performing safe movements, progressively heavier or more challenging + ample rest is what will drive your performance improvements over time.  

  Stay in touch, and let me know any way I can be of assist.

  You on FB?  Some great plant strong athletes there too.
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  Niki November 1, 2015 at 8:20am

  I'm SO glad this group exists. I started crossfit 3 months ago and almost everyone in my gym eats paleo. I am new to weightlifting so I am playing with a raw vegan protein supplement from whole foods. Other than that, I do 80-10-10 for all meals.
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  Windlord August 5, 2015 at 7:13pm

  Grateful that I've recently achieved Level One Trainer status, and honored to be able to pass on what I've learned to others that their lives might be improved as mine has.  

  Oh, and DL 1rm has climbed to 345 :)
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  Windlord March 3, 2015 at 7:20pm

  Lifetime PR of 315 Dead today!  

  
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  RAMONA A. CADOGAN February 2, 2015 at 1:15pm

  Please subscribe to my vegan athlete YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGJ1bf0-d6-1IQkSP0rHdDg and at YouTube.com/holisticvegan

  

  Ramona Cadogan

  I have been vegan since 2006 and been off meat since 2000. I became a vegan because of the animals. I am a vegan Olympic weightlifter that offers per…
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  Bart Shields February 2, 2015 at 9:35am

  Sweet... I've been looking for you guys... I've been crossfitting for about 6 months now... Nobody at my box knows I'm a HCLF vegan. I've totally avoided that lecture... :) But secretly I'm laughing inside at how much freaking energy I have during or WODs.. Before choosing this lifestyle I was dragging through the WOD's now I'm PR'ing almost every week. It's Awesome!!
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  Windlord January 31, 2015 at 6:49pm

  
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  Windlord January 27, 2015 at 6:27pm

  No, Linda, a wannabe is someone who watches from the outside and wishes.  

  You're already actively pursuing goals, so that makes you an official crossfitter :)

  For DU's, I recommend watching as many how-to vids as possible, including Ramona's, writing down the important technique points .  Assuming you work in a box, engage the practiced eye of a coach or a highly experienced member to give you feed back.  

  Something you can do is rather than attempting to string multiples DU together, do just one DU, then a few singles, then another DU, repeat.  Over time, reduce the singles, until you're alternating reps between a DU and a single.  This builds the confidence and the muscle memory to begin stringing sets together.  

  Feel free to track your progress with these and any other wods/movements here :)
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  RAMONA A. CADOGAN January 27, 2015 at 3:13pm

  Linda double unders will come in time. Just visualize what double unders look like before you try each time. I will post a video next week for double unders. Check my profile on the Olympic lifts. I am a vegan(coach, personal trainer, meal planner) and compete in Olympic weightlifting as a vegan athletes. If you have IG you can view me doing double unders as rawveganlifter.
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  Linda Jaquie January 27, 2015 at 12:20pm

  Hello guys, I want to thank you for accepting me in the group and tell you a bit about me.
  I am a wannabe crossfiter since I just started. I am doing the beginners' version of the workouts (lady style push-ups, pull-ups and dips with assistance). My lower body strength is better than my upper body strength since I like riding my bike but there is always room for improvement. I can't do double under yet. :)

  Thanks again,

  Jaqueline