I was a bigger person my entire life, I was pushing 300lbs and to be honest hated who I was and what I looked like. It didn't help that growing up I had several people in my world who would tell me that I was only loveable if i was skinny. Long story short I was fed up with always being the "fat" one i hated going shopping 'cause i couldn't fit anything that my friends could. So in November 2011 i was challenged with a thought and it was "What are the things in your life that you are putting off till tomorrow that you could and should change today." That was it! I was working at a gym in the cafe but not using the facilities crazy I know. So on December 31st 2011 heading into 2012 I was in Sydney Australia looking at all the fireworks took a step back and started to tear up I could feel that it was going to be a different year, i just new it. That's when I started this incredible journey. Has it been easy? No! Has it been cheap? No! But has it been worth it every second.

I love working out because what you focus on you give power to, so if you are focusing on all the negative things that are going on in your world you give power to them and void the ability to change. I have learned that your focus determines your destination. You are the only person who has the ability to change your mind and push the barriers that hold you back. I love to push past the "I can't" to "Whoa I am truly stronger than I thought." Working out is not my healthy outlet when I am frustrated or upset, instead of eating (Like i used too) now I will go for a run and clear my head. I fully believe that you should have accountability and people who will push you and celebrate your wins with you on the journey. I love working out because there is really no limits except you. Push past the "I can't" and see how much ground you take you're stronger than you think.