"To
get to the place that you really want to be, you'll need to become someone who you have never been." Author
unknown
My journey began much like many of my clients. In 2004, I was 50
lbs overweight and beginning to feel the problems that being overweight brings. I was tired all the time and had
a desk job which caused a lot of the weight gain.
Me 2004
I joined my local 24 Hour Fitness and decided to hire a personal trainer to guide me. Once I realized
where my body fat percentage was, I knew I needed help. Over the course of 8 months, I lost the 50lbs and then some. I began
to talk to my trainer about my possibly changing careers to become a personal trainer. He encouraged me the whole way. I also
spoke to the Fitness Manager at the club, who guided me in the process to become certified. I ordered the
NASM CPT course and studied all through the summer. I passed, got my CPR card and began part time as a personal trainer in
the fall of 2004. In January of 2005 I quit my full time job, dove in to be a full time personal trainer and have not looked
back or regretted my change in careers!
I am always amazed how I can touch and change so many lives. I love my job for many reasons.
The main reason is that I can help them become better people through living a healthier lifestyle.
As a fitness professional, I reach clients on many levels. I try to set a great example through working out and eating
healthy. I help clients become excited about living a healthier lifestyle.
I have my ups and downs
like my clients and am able to relate to them when they have had a bad week with food or are having difficulty getting up
in the morning to to do their cardio. I have been there and can guide my clients through those rough patches we all go
through on our fitness journey.
I work with a nutritionist and even a trainer to keep me on track. Even
trainers need a trainer to help keep us accountable!
I
competed in my first bodybuilding competition, May 2010. I am preparing for 2 more bodybuilding shows, one in April 2011 and
one in May 2011.
