I absolutely LOVE CrossFit! I've been doing it for about a year now, and the changes I've seen in my body are things I never thought I'd see. Looking at the women in my family, I thought my hips were genetic curses, especially since years of distance running did nothing to slim them down. After six weeks, I began to see a real difference in how my clothes fit. After about six months of diligent CF workouts 3-4 times a week, plus "sort of" following the suggested diet (low carb) my hips are now gone, my waist is slimmer, my legs, arms and shoulders have definition. I've had to replace all of my work pants. Everything, even my "skinny" clothes are too big now. In terms of strength, I don't lift even close to what the other women in my gym are lifting, but I'm getting there.

CF is what they call "scaleable" meaning that you scale the workouts to your own level. Beginners start with very low weight, often just lifting the bar itself without any weight plates on it. A good CF trainer can also adjust workouts around injuries or other problems.

The only real negative, from my point of view is that it is very expensive--especially when you start having to replace clothing. In my experience, it's been worth the money for what it has done for my health, my physical look, and my self esteem.

Another possible negative, from what I've heard, is that there are some CF gyms out there that aren't that great. The trainers aren't really dialed in to the customers needs or aren't that skilled, so I'd ask around if you're interested and find a good gym in your area. They'll usually let you try a workout or two for free, then if you aren't too intimidated to try it out, you'll go through an introductory personal training period, where they teach you the most common lifts and movements while concentrating on good form.

Sorry for the long post...I can go on and on about this. It's changed my life and I'll recommend it to anyone willing to give it a shot!