Name: Lilly Villafuerte                       
Age: 26
Occupation: Veterinary Technician
Which class time do you usually attend? 6AM, 4PM, or 7PM.
Favorite WOD: Cindy
Favorite Lift: Power Snatch
Deadlift Max: 265lbs
Back squat Max: 195lbs
Favorite Food: Chicken Pasta Alfredo
Favorite Movie: Miss Congeniality
Favorite Athlete: Deborah Walston : )
Dream Job: Nurse Practitioner
Dream Vacation Destination: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

How long have you been CrossFitting?
“7 months”

What keeps you coming back/motivated?
“The No Excuses Crossfit Community and trying to become better everyday.”

How did you find CrossFit?
“Thanks to a great friend, Erika Bodden.”

What is your athletic background (If applicable)?
“I played soccer in middle school and all throughout high school. I also played basketball, volleyball, and ran track.”

How has CrossFit changed your life, lifestyle, level of fitness?
“Before CrossFit, strength training was never an option. It was more about dieting and cardio exercises to lose weight. Now, to me, strength is the new skinny and I love my results.”

What is the one thing you have done here that you never thought you could do? (muscle up, double unders, heavy deadlift, run a mile, etc.)
“A strict pull up.”

Who or what motivates/inspires you?
“The No Excuses Crossfit Community. They are my biggest inspiration and I’m so blessed to have all of them in my life.”

What is your proudest CrossFit achievement?
“Placing top five at our gym in the Crossfit Open.”

Name one goal/personal achievement you would like to achieve through CrossFit?
“Gain the skills to move to Performance Level. ; )”

Hobbies/Interests outside of CrossFit?
“Running with my two labs, baking and snowboarding.”

Any advice for new members?
“Don’t let fear and intimation keep you from becoming the best you can be. There will be times when it will get tough but always remember that Crossfit is about reaching your limits and setting an even higher bar the next time around.”

Coach Laura’s Take:
“Lilly is a great athlete. She has progressed in her strength and skills at a very fast rate. I am impressed with how quickly she learns new things and applies coaching to her workouts. I have no doubt that Lilly will continue to progress in her abilities and become a force to be reckoned with!”