I learned at an early age what it means to be a fighter.  Life is not always sunny, it will test you in EVERY way possible. I learned to take the good with the bad. Whether I was being competitive in sports, dealing with toxic people and situations, or battling the ups and downs of a non-traditional family environment. Every obstacle has made me the woman I am today.

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I have always been an athlete or involved in some kind of fitness. When I was old enough to hold a tennis racket, my grandparents put one in my hands. When I was 4, I started gymnastics, then it was basketball, running track, and on to soccer, which I played from age eight, until I was 24.

 Fitness will always be my outlet of choice. It’s also my lifestyle.  It’s a way to decompress, rebuild, and recharge. A healthy coping mechanism if you will, for those long days or when nothing seems to go right. Being healthy is not exclusive to lifting weights. Being healthy is also what you eat, your thoughts, and what you surround yourself with.

The last few years have been full of humbling experiences, lots of growth, and change. I have learned patience on a whole new level and I can honestly say, I’m happy. I attribute a lot of that to my lifestyle and the positive people I am around. My story is still being written, but this is why this lifestyle is my passion. Always make the comeback bigger than the setback! If you fall, crawling is acceptable, but make sure you rise with fire!