Today marks 2 years since I walked into the Crossfit gym.  Time really does fly!  I went from being scared to death to stepping foot in the gym and inquiring to joining and still doing it!
While I still struggle with squats (me and that box and band just can't seem to part ways) and with jumping (I'm at least up to around 6 inches jumping on a 45lb and 25lb weight) I'm okay with it.  I've improved from 2 years ago.  I'm at least jumping on some weights instead of only stepping up on them and there was a time when I couldn't step up on them.  I have learned to accept my strengths and weaknesses and embrace them both.  Sometimes I go off by myself and work on something.  This gives me the time to focus on the movement and eventually I will conquer and accomplish my goal even if it takes me another 2 years. 
I still haven't accomplished my weight goal but I am more content with it in the past 5-6 months than I've ever been.  I have tried different nutrition plans from the Zone plan, Paleo, various online diets where some exclude carbs, to eating mostly protein, to HCG, to protein drinks.  Of course I've tried the Weight Watchers and Adkins and others that are popular before I started CrossFit. You name it, I've probably given it a try.  I've been stuck in a plateau for a year and a half.  I'm finally at a point I'm okay with it and know that at some point I will break through it but it probably won't be tomorrow.  It took me a long time to get to where I didn't get upset every time I stepped on a scale but I have finally arrived to a point of acceptance and just keep working at it!  I've learned a lot from listening to others and hearing what worked for them or those that have nutrition plans they offer.  I have learned not to give up and always listen to your inner voice no matter what someone else tells you.  Make the decision that works best for you, NOT someone else! 



A year ago I was working out about 9 times a week with 3 days going twice a day.  It was fun and I have no regrets.  But after 14 months of that routine I finally took a break and now average 4-5 times a week.  My body was getting tired and there were other things in my life that needed some more of my time so the transition was made to my workout schedule.  I may from time to time add more workouts to my schedule but for now I'm happy with my routine. 
As I enter into my 3rd year of CrossFit I know there will always be struggles but with those struggles always comes accomplishments.  I have goals for certain movements and lifts and while I may not achieve them in a certain time frame I will continue to improve!  And to me that's all that matters these days!  So bring on year 3 and I can't wait to see what I have accomplished this time next year!