Since starting CrossFit two years ago, Chris has seen serious results. While Chris’s goal has always been to get more in shape and lose weight as a result, it wasn’t until he joined CrossFit Winter Park and changed his diet that he finally saw both results come true. Learn more about Chris’s journey below:

• Where are you from?
  • I’m originally from Boynton Beach, FL, but moved to Orlando in 2004 to go to UCF.
• What is your occupation?
  • I am a student at UCF studying to get my Ph.D. in Chemistry. Once I graduate, I’d love to do cutting edge research for a well-known company in the industry.
• What was your journey to CFWP?
  • I’ve been at CFWP for just over a year. I visited a different CrossFit gym while on vacation with my family and really enjoyed it. I love a challenge, and CrossFit proved to be the most physically challenging thing I have ever done. After some convincing from my now fiance, Stefanie, I decided to try it in Orlando, and have been hooked ever since.
• What were your goals when you first started at CFWP and how have they evolved?
  • My goal from the beginning was to lose weight and get more fit. Initially, I did not lose weight, and actually gained some weight. While some of that was likely muscle, my nutrition was not dialed in. About 6 months ago I decided to try to Lurong Challenge that others at CFWP participated in and I saw huge results. Combining a clean diet with the programming at CFWP allowed me to achieve the results I’m most proud of — losing 30 pounds. My goal now is to be a strong competitor in the RX division of  local competitions. I’ve competed in 5 local competitions so far and am looking to compete in more in the future.
• What is it about CFWP that keeps you coming back?
  • I love the programming. It’s always varied, challenging and never boring. The people and community I’ve found at CFWP also keeps me coming back.
• Favorite lift/movement?
  • The Snatch is my favorite and least favorite movements all in one. When I first started CrossFit, I couldn’t physically perform an overhead squat because I didn’t have the mobility, and now I can snatch 200 pounds.
• Least favorite lift?
  • Handstand Pushups. They’ve gotten easier, but they’re still not fun.
• Interesting fact about you?
  • I am a man of many nicknames including Grabill, Grabill kid, Gerbil, Gerber, Shockey, Hochuli, Show, and Eric. Those are just a few I can think of off the top of my head.