Jane is not just one of the strongest girl I know but also one of the happiest. Her bubbly personality brings an incredible vibe to the box.
She makes heavy weights look like warm up sets but is also very humble and hard working, which is reflected in her amazing body transformation.
Below his Jane`s journey in her own words
Share with us how you came to discover CrossFit and what your initial thoughts were in those first few sessions?
After years of training with personal trainers, doing everything from lifting weights to tonnes of cardio a trainer suggested I do CrossFit and said I would enjoy it. I remember my ‘trial’ session at CrossFit RiseUp and the people were so friendly and nice. I knew I wanted to be part of this community.
Those first few CrossFit sessions can be gruelling and confronting. What advice would you give to someone who is just beginning their CrossFit journey?
The beauty of CrossFit is that no two people are the same. We are all individuals with different strengths and weaknesses. If you want to improve your fitness and strength just keep coming to CrossFit.
When you first moved to CrossFit Metal Therapy after your previous box closed, what made you stay & decide to make this your new home?
The decision was easy. My sister Maria had already decided to join CrossFit Metal Therapy and a lot of members from the previous box were there. What I love about CrossFit Metal Therapy is that everyone has goals and what to work towards and having wonderful coaches to help get us there.
Everyone in the box has noticed the transformation you are currently undertaking! You’ve lost a lot of weight and are looking amazing. Can you tell us a little about your current journey and goals? What changes have you made & what is your secret to success?
Aww thanks guys! Every goal should have a timeframe. And my timeframe is my wedding next month! That extra pressure has really helped to motivate me to lose weight as well as trying to fit into the dress. I never thought I was eating unhealthy foods but seeing a dietician really helped. I tried every diet there was from clean eating, to tracking macros etc. The keto diet seems to work really well for me and I never feel deprived – which is probably the key to long term success.
How has this physical transformation changed you in other aspects of your life?
The physical transformation has taught me a lot in terms of looking after myself. It has given me a lot of confidence to attempt things I wouldn’t have normally. Such as having a family photoshoot or attempting pull ups. I definitely don’t give myself enough credit sometimes but I have noticed that I doubt myself less!
You’re known around the box for making squatting 100+ kilos look easy. Can you tell us how you approach these heavy lifts and what steps you took to get to that point?
Squatting is my strongest and most natural lift – sorry if I made it look easy! Often the fear of the unknown and the self-doubt is what holds me back. It is about knowing your body, safely pushing your limits and having the confidence to execute it.
You’ve just finished participating in the CrossFit Open. Can you tell us the biggest lessons you have learned from these past 5 weeks & what would you say to anyone else wanting to participate for the first time?
I have never been competitive by nature but I loved the CrossFit Open. The spirit of the CrossFit Open brings out the best in all of us. The atmosphere is amazing and having everyone around to support to push you through these workouts, plus it was all heaps of fun! You will look back at these moments, focus on one thing to improve over the next year and see how far you’ve come.
You’ve been crossfitting awhile now. Tell us what your ultimate fist-pumping, proud moments have been?
For years I have been struggling with pull ups. I never thought I would have got one until recently I tried pulling up and next minute my head was over the bar! I have always said if I didn’t weigh so much I could get a pull up. Then last week at the last Open workout I got my first chest to bar pull up!
We've all got that one movement that makes us groan. What's yours?
Snatches. That’s self-explanatory hahaha.
What's are your other favourites and what's to love about them?
Squats. Because that’s something I am good at. Second to that I love cleans! How impressive is it to pick up the bar off the ground?
Now, let’s find out who Jane really is.....
.... if you were bestowed Queen for a day, what would you do in that day and why?
I would give all her money to the poor, no one needs that amount of money
.... if you could choose one thing to be remembered by, what would that be and why?
I would hope to be remembered by my beautiful voice. Have you heard me sing? HAHAHA! Apparently I sound better when I’m drunk.
.... if you were a chocolate bar, which one would best match your personality and why?
The Picnic bars. Average in appearance but definitely delicious on the inside
.... if you could make up your own CrossFit movement, what would that movement look like?
Yawning. If this was a movement, I would definitely be able to master it!
.... if you had to reveal something that people didn’t know about you, what would that be?
I am really bad at maths!
.... if you had to write a note to your child self, what would you say to her and why?
To put yourself first and don’t ever doubt yourself. I don’t remember when it started but when I was younger fear never got the best of me.
.... if you were stuck in the Jumanji game, what do you think would be your character’s strength and why?
I would be Jefferson “Seaplane” McDonough. I have strengths in making margaritas
.... if you had to name the top 5 things on your bucket list, what would they be and why?
More holidays: France for wine and cheese, Japan for the cherry blossoms, USA for Disneyland and shopping! I think this counts as 3 things. Learning to surf and turning 35 so I can qualify for the Masters League
What’s next for mighty Jane? Share your goals for the next twelve months of your CrossFit journey.
My goal for the next twelve months is to get BIG! Well not literally – I will be focusing on getting stronger! I only have one goal written down and that is to achieve a 130kg deadlift which is one of my weaker lifts that I am eager to work on this year.
In the middle of a WOD, what animal would best represent you?
I would be an eagle. In the middle of a WOD which would be half way through, I can usually see the end!
You've been asked to write a sales pitch for CrossFit. How would you pitch it?
Tired of those boring repetitive workouts?
Want to be able to lift heavy stuff?
Scared of not being able to commit?
Want to be part of a bigger community?
Want to challenge yourself?
Then CrossFit is what you need
CrossFit Inc. decide to name and design a WOD in your honour. What would the 'Jane’ WOD be?
The ‘Jane’ WOD, I have been thinking about for a while would look something like this:
50 cal row
50 front rack lunges 35/50
50 double unders
50 deadlifts 35/50
50 burpee box jump overs
50 power cleans 35/50
50 cal row