During my senior year of high school in March, I went through stressful events that lead me to turn to physical activity in hopes of helping me feel better. I've always had issues with the way I looked, and wanted to change that as well. I had no knowledge of science based nutrition/fitness and just went on long runs every day, wouldn't touch a weight, and ate a moderately balanced diet. Initially, I lost a lot of fat and felt good about myself, but ended up gaining the weight back when my life got easier. So a year went by and I decided I wanted to be serious about losing weight again. Instead of running blind through fitness, I started finding workouts and meals on the internet... Yeah I bought into those stupid squat challenges and so forth because I had no idea the science behind everything; I simply did not know. I began to incorporate weights and resistance training and lost a ton of fat and was the lightest I've been at 123 lbs. But I still wasn't happy with my body, I wanted to look the a hot, fit chick. With the help of more research, addition of supplements, and the motivation of my amazing boyfriend, I'm now knowledgeable and on the way to my goal physique :)

Bodybuilding has allowed me to love and accept my current self instead of beating myself up over little things, such as how I look. My body is a work in progress ALWAYS because well, my body is constantly changing. Lifting has been there for me when I need to relieve stress in a productive and positive way. I've become enlightened and more positive in my life. I don't know who I would be without this type of knowledge and amazing fitness family I've surrounded myself with!