Believe it or not, as a child I was very skinny and weak. My mother got me a gym membership when I was 12 and I started working with a trainer to strengthen my knees. I played softball all year round, volleyball in the spring and basketball in the fall. As soon as I got into high school, workouts were mandatory. A.M workouts with the seniors and afterschool workouts hitting the weights. I always felt at peace in the weight room....Didn't have to worry about school, home life, family/friends,etc...just focused on myself. Freed my mind and I was able to let out my frustrations through intense workouts or runs with the team. My older brother was always in the gym so we would lift together alot. He's a great motivator and would push me to the limit.
As I got older, I found myself always thinking about my workouts and revolving my work schedule and life around the gym. The past 5 years has been a struggle for me to reach my full physical potential. I've always been an athlete and have been fascinated with the body so a couple of years ago, I became a personal trainer . Learning about nutrition, phases of training, and the importance of staying healthy, motivated me to share my knowledge with others and help them reach their personal health and fitness goals as well. I've always loved and still do, getting in a great "pump" session. My biggest downfall was the diet aspect of it. I worked my butt off and kept bouncing back and forth and never saw the changes I wanted to see when I looked in the mirror. I've always flirted with the idea of competing but never had the right tools...proper nutrition plan, coach, support, and most of all accountablility. I finally decided that I was sick of not reaching my fitness goal and wanted to go for it. Currently I am in training for the Adela Classic in June. Bring the pain,sweat and tears because I'll never quit.
Working out to me is a passion of mine. I never miss a workout and I am always up for a good beating. I feel at home in the gym. No room for error...just my time to focus, concentrate on my goal of getting in shape for my show, and I just feel free...mind,body,and soul. Sounds weird, I know, but it's the only place I can go to that I always feel welcome and can get a good release. It's a lifestyle change that I am dedicated to maintain and I wouldn't have it any other way.