About 3 years ago, I was going through a rough time in my personal life. Working multiple jobs, mother passed away a few years prior, going to school full time and supporting myself at the age of 18... I needed an outlet. At the time I worked at a park district as a lifeguard so I was able to use the fitness center for free... I decided to give it a try because I had always been into athletics, just not the gym. As I began to go each day, I fell in love with the feeling of being sore, pushing myself to the next level, and I loved the relationships I gained with people from the gym. As time went on, I met my current boyfriend there, and he completely helped change me. He pushed me every single day, have me pointers, spotted me, taught me about nutrition and helped me fall even more in love with the gym, my results, and ultimately love myself more.

Why I love working out? I love the pain that's endured with each additional rep, the soreness I feel the next day,
The compliments I receive when I reach a new level of strength, and I love the feeling I get after I just busted my ass in the gym and gave it my all. Working out is something
That will always be there. On a great day, on a crappy day... I can go there and reach new levels of physical and mental strength that I never even knew I possessed. The nutrition factor of working out has helped me to not only love myself more and be happier of the way I look. But it has mentally shown me that I am stronger than I ever thought I could be, and that ultimately, it's all a mental game... And knowing that, I can achieve whatever I believe.
I love helping others and motivating others. When someone compliments me or asks me for advice, I feel honored and that pushes me to do even greater.
Oh, and all those people who ever doubted me, told me I was crazy for working out twice a day, eating the same thing almost every day.... I've proven them all wrong. I've shown them just a fraction of what I am capable of and that is the most incredible feeling.