Growing up, my mom had her own personal training business and she was a certified personal trainer, so she taught me to lift properly. Also, she had tons of books on fitness and working out, which I used to learn new exercises and routines, as well as proper form and technique. I started running in elementary school, and first started lifting weights in 7th or 8th grade on a regular basis.

I love to see transformations in my body. I go through a lot of up and down phases with my consistency in going to the gym and staying in shape because of my schedule, but when I am in the gym and staying in shape, I have WAY more confidence in myself and every aspect of my life. I love to feel like I'm in control of my body, my health, and my life. I like that it gives me goals to strive for.