?I was injured in 2001 when I was still fresh in the Marine Corps. The injury ultimately led to amputation in 2014. At that point, I had no more constant pain, and I was able to shift my focus and work on the demons trapped in my closet. After drinking the CrossFit Kool-aid, I started to notice that several pounds of excess booze, junk food, pills, excuses, and laziness,  began to shed. I realized that being in the gym was my outlet in order to just deal. I am now able to continue to dump all my emotions into a barbell or a workout instead of my family, food, or pills. I never knew how strong I was or what I was capable of until 2021 when I was challenged to do a competition online. I am now the Fittest Women lower extremity on earth after competing at the WheelWod Games and 3rd Fittest on earth at the CrossFit Gam"

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