CLUTCH CITY COMMUNITY FITNESS
ATHLETE OF THE MONTH

August Athlete of the Month

💪 Big Papi’s Comeback: A Clutch City Story of Strength and Grit

Most of the CCCF Family know him as Big Papi—a familiar face with an unstoppable drive. For years, CrossFit was something Luis did on and off, never fully committing, until life demanded a serious change. With high cholesterol, rising blood pressure, chronic back and knee pain, and even signs of diabetes creeping in, the wake-up call hit hard.

In November 2024, weighing in at 290 lbs, Luis made the decision: no more excuses. He began to rebuild himself from the inside out—embracing intermittent fasting, cleaning up his nutrition, and showing up to Clutch City Community Fitness 5–6 days a week, determined to change the narrative.

🧱 Running one mile used to feel impossible, each step painful. But CCCF’s supportive environment, coaching, and community energy helped Big Papi push past the pain and build unstoppable momentum.

🎉 Today, Luis has dropped to a powerful 209 lbs, crushed his first 5k in over a decade, and is now clocking 2-mile runs with purpose and pride. His next goal? Drop another 9 lbs and keep climbing—not just in fitness, but in confidence, mindset, and strength.

At CCCF, Big Papi isn’t just changing his health—he’s inspiring the whole community to believe in what’s possible. And every drop of sweat, every cheer from a fellow member, and every rep he powers through is a reminder: transformation happens when you show up and refuse to quit.