The Struggle is Real! CrossFit may have made it easier for you to walk up those extra flight of stairs or carry all your groceries in one trip; what it hasn't made easier is fitting into your clothes. Big butts and gigantic quads make squeezing into a pair a jeans a WOD in and of itself. And if you're lucky enough to get in the jeans they're so tight you start to lose feeling in your lower body. The Wall Street Journal takes a look at some of the obstacles we crossfitters face once our bodies begin to change, and what some entrepreneurial spirits within our community have done to end the struggle.

Do you want to learn about the foundation of the Paleo Diet? How about the anthropological side of a Paleo lifestyle? Or are you just looking for some new delicious Paleo recipes? Laura Schoenfeld (MPH, RD) of Ancentralize Me has compiled her list of 5 Paleo books that everyone should read.

Love is in the air and we're not talking about burpees! Crossfitters have gotten quite a reputation for not only being some of the sexiest people, but also for the dating scene and romances that have been kindled in between WODs. This Valentine's Day the New York Daily News poses the question: Is CrossFit the new Cupid?

The 2015 CrossFit Games season is about to begin with the first leg of competition set to kick off in less than 3 weeks: the CrossFit Open. Each year the training of every athlete who participates is put to the test, and this year's Open will see a lot of new changes; but what will not change are the challenges, triumphs, and cheers during each Open workout. The Open is different for every crossfitter who chooses to take on the physical and mental demands of each WOD, so the guys at Juggernaut Training Systems have put together 7 great principles to help you get the most out of this year's Open.

For a lot of people the start of a new year means getting in better shape; and oftentimes a big part of this plan is a change in diet. These days it seems like there are more diets than Jelly Belly flavors, and who really has the time to try them all? Earlier this year U.S. News released their list of the "top diets for 2015". We were shocked to not only see so many diets we've never even heard of make this "list", but also where certain diets ended up being ranked and their reason for being "ranked" so low.

Got any fitness or Crossfit New Year's resolutions? How about making 2015 the year you master the One Hand Handstand Push Up. Follow this illustrated progression on your way to adding this unique gymnastic skill and strength piece to your skill set:

Thanksgiving is just days away and you're still trying to figure out how to "paleoize" your spread. Well it's your lucky day because the paleo pros at Paleo Leap have perfected a simple yet tasty recipe for paleo stuffing. After whipping up this delicious Thanksgiving staple you'll have more friends and no leftovers!

Life and mannerisms in the box often do not translate well into "real life". Many of the things we say and do at CrossFit would receive odd looks and raised eyebrows outside the box. Here are 11 examples of things Crossfitters do at the gym that are socially inappropriate everywhere else.

It takes more than just strength, stamina, and flawless technique to win the CrossFit Games. Mental toughness is probably the most important part of an elite athlete's arsenal. 2014 CrossFit Games winner Camille Leblanc-Bazinet has developed one of the strongest mindsets out there, and she shares her 3 mental rules to help you push through the suck on your way to glory.