Amy Schmid

Female

25

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Health, Wellbeing and Fitness Coach

Jan, 2003

I have been an athlete since I was 5 yrs old. I played every sport I could! But at the age of 18, I was unlucky enough to develope an auto-immune neurological disease called Gullian-Barre syndrome. My health declined and I was paralyzed for almost 6 months. After hospitalized treatment and physical rehabilitation, I wasn't able to run, jump or play my sports, so I began lifting weights. I guess you could say, the rest is history!

Being active, working out and bodybuilding is a lifestyle! I have a rediculus amount of energy, and in order to spare the rest of society from being annoyed by my never ending figdeting or random dance breakdowns, I get some of that energy out in the gym! Bodybuilding is a different story. Bodybuilding is a personal challenge. Every day, hour, minute, second you have to be sure you're making progress. For example, every meal has to be cooked, portioned, and ready to go and with you every 2-3 hours. You have to maintain cardio, training, and mental stability to the best of your abilities, or at least to the level you desire or strive for.

I learned a lot when I was sick. I try to never take anything for granted. Even being able to walk is a gift and after not being able to, I realize how lucky I am to be able to compete! I also have an incredible support system. My boyfriend, friends, family, and clients are amazing people that expect alot out of me because I expect a lot out of them.

Stepping on stage in my first compeition exactly 1 year after I was released from physical rehabilitation after being paralyzed for 6 months. My other accomplishment is having made my food and training a lifestyle. It's tough to maintain a healthy lifestyle 6-7 (pre-cooked/measured) meals, 2 gallons of water, train, work and still have freinds everyday.