Dear B: Should I CrossFit?

Dear B,

I'm a healthy 20-something female who is in pretty good shape, fitness wise. I mean I just ran a half-marathon and I juice for two meals a day! Just sayin'. I can always fit comfortably into my skinny jeans but I still feel fat. I keep hearing about CrossFit and how amazing the workouts are but do girls do CrossFit? I kinda want to try it but I'm a little leery since I do wear make-up and know my Tori Burch. I just want to get skinny and toned; not look like a man.

Love,

A

Dear Big Rich Texas,

Let's get one thing straight; bulging muscles are not chic. Flab, however, is less chic. I, too have toyed with the idea of giving CrossFit a go, and while I am in no way against it as a means of exercise there are a few areas of concern which I have complied into the following list. You're welcome. 

CONS

Lots of randoms in one gym that more closely resembles an abandoned warehouse 

WOD (forget pro-choice!)

Girls with bulging muscles

Slightly scary boy-men trying to prove their manliness 

Lots of strange noises coming from those lifting heavy items

PROS

Becoming one with your competitive side/finding your competitive side 

Being JLO circa 2002 in Enough "I could kill you" shape

Semi-attractive men who are in GREAT shape

So in conclusion, strong may be the new skinny but long and lean is always in. Might I suggest giving CF a go but also sticking with your weekly yoga practice or Pure Barre routine. 

XOXO-B

A Chic White House.

This is me taking the time to acknowledge four more years of chic in the White House. Regardless of which man you voted for you have to admit the Obama ladies are both well-dressed and adorable. Michelle is always a picture of class wearing labels I can actually pronounce, and I love that she isn't afraid to be photographed doing things other than sitting in the audience listening to her presidential husband. Oh, and she's friends with Beyonce. Don't pretend like that isn't impressive. 

And all politics aside, this election was a win for tween fashion with Sasha and Malia. You know they have the best party favors at sleepovers.

P.S. Shout out to Brian Williams and the state of Colorado - the true winners in this election. 

xoxo-B