Mary Ellen Ponder

A little bit about Mary Ellen:  She's been a member at CS&F since July 2022. She's been married to her husband, Lee, for 15 years and they have two girls - Ellison (10) and Henley (9). Lee owns a distillery in Dahlonega (Big Creek Distillery), but she doesn't drink alcohol. Lol. Before she started coming to CS&F, she went to Burn Boot Camp and ran a lot. 

Favorite Workout: Anything with Double Unders and Cleans

Least Favorite Workout: Anything with Wall Balls or Thrusters

Favorite Movement:  Pull Ups - She is still so surprised she can do them that it feels like a WIN every time!!

Least Favorite Movement: Wall Balls

Favorite Music to Workout To: She honestly doesn't pay much attention to the music. Ha!

Favorite Cheat Meal: Jeni's Ice Cream

Goals when Joining CS&F: She wanted to get stronger and to care less about the way she looks and more about what her body can do! She wants her girls to see what it looks like to be healthy and strong. Also she had a goal to do a pull-up. She has achieved all of these goals - which is awesome!

Special CS&F Memory: Competing in a CrossFit competition... Never in a million years did she think she would do that! It was also special when her girls watched her do an Open workout this year.

Advice to a New CS&F Member: Find a class time (or two) and be consistent. You'll start seeing the same people everyday, make new friends, and be held accountable! Also, sometimes you won't want to come... SHOW UP ANYWAY! Consistency is key!