PRESENT

My fitness journey has been an incredible one, honestly. After years of chronic health issues and suffering from anorexia in high school, I've finally gotten myself into a healthy state of mind and better physical health than I've ever known! I love nutrition and fitness and I also love inspiring other people. Follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/truly_alive

PAST

Last year I joined BB.com to participate in the fitness challenge from January through April. My sister bought me a gym membership in January and I resolved to make it the best used gift I'd ever received. And it was! I was married in June and one our honeymoon in Hawaii, my husband and I hiked the 22 mile round trip along Kalalau Trail (Kauai) in under 36 hours. (Just look it up.) My toenails are still growing back.

After our wedding, I moved from Chicago to Indianapolis, and one of the things I miss the most is my gym membership. I loved that gym. We have a "home gym" set up in our apartment complex. The plus side is that it's available 24/7, the downside is that it has about 5% of the equipment I'm used to. We'll see how long I can take it before finding a new gym!

Anyway, my husband and I love our active lifestyle, enjoying hiking and backpacking in a variety of places: Indiana, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, Montana, Washington, Wyoming, Hawaii, and always increasing when possible! My goal throughout the winter months is usually simply to stay fit for the summer adventures, but this year, since there's no wedding gown I have to wear at the end of it, what the heck? Why not. Let's get ripped.

I want a chiseled six-pack. So...bring it on.

Oh, and if this works, who knows, I might just try for a fitness modeling competition. I think I could handle that :)

2018: Weightlifting makes me feel alive :)

LAST YEAR: It keeps me feeling motivated and makes me enjoy life even in the dead of cold winter, and when summer comes and I'm rocking a bikini, I feel amazing.

PAST YEARS: It makes me feel great, look great, and have the energy and strength for all the adventures I want to have!