I started working out when I was 20. Only 5 years ago. Yep. I know. I don't know how I lived without it. But
I had no motivation or desire to workout. Ever. I didn't do sports or PE as a kid and I had no desire to start as I got older.
I grew up eating mostly healthy (or "hippie") foods. So I had an idea of healthy eating but no idea about staying active or in shape. So when I turned 18 and had the freedom to move out of my parents house I ate every bit of junk food that I could get my hands on and I didn't exercise at all. Not a very good combination.
I looked unhealthy and felt even worse!
My two-year journey from 18 to 20 was a tough one. I was overweight, unhappy and disgusted with myself so at 19 I stopped eating enough. This was even worse! I dropped weight, too much of it. And I still felt disgusting, unhealthy and unhappy and I was totally unmotivated to do anything. I had no energy for life and I spent the next year trying to avoid it. Blah.
No fun at all.
By the time I was 19 I felt defeated without much motivation for life or for finding my direction. I didn't have a job, any passion or confidence.
But something incredible happened that year. I met my best friend, my motivator and my business partner.
Had it not been for meeting Dallas, I wouldn't have learned so much about myself that year.
Frankly, I am not sure if I would be where I am today. To the world I looked like a small, shy girl but Dallas saw more and he wasn't afraid to tell me. His no BS, direct yet caring attitude inspired me.
I changed the day that I met him. I realized that I could do whatever I wanted with my life and only I could make that change.
"Change happens in a moment, when you make a decision to do things differently, when you decide to BE different."- Tony Robbins
I quit smoking (Yes, I smoked cigarettes) and I started working out. I gained as much knowledge as possible on becoming healthier and happier. I got a gym membership, and personal trainer and I went back to my childhood "hippie" food.
It was hard. It was a struggle. But I did it without looking back. And it was the best decision of my life. I have spent the years since then continuing on that path. I found my passion.
I realized that I want others to experience the joy of transformation. I wanted to others and help my community.
My parents taught me the skill of giving, of caring, of empathizing. I wanted to share that with others.
Creating a better lifestyle, a better you can be hard.
And, to be totally open and honest with you... it is still hard sometimes.
There's nothing wrong with struggling or failing.
Fear of failing can be our worst enemy. Set your weight loss/ health goals and let me know what they are. Stick with them.
What is the worst thing that can happen if you "fail", if you don't reach those goals?
Focus on your happiness...
Focus on your health...
I am here with you. I see your full potential.
Nothing has made me feel happier than making that change and becoming who I am.
Working and and bodybuilding is my life.
I wake up every morning excited to work hard, sweat, transform and help others do the same.
It feels so good to be strong and it looks pretty good too :)