I signed up for a three month training package and started that very day. I needed to have skin in the game. I needed accountability and education. It was one of the best decisions of my life. I learned how to feel comfortable in the gym along with correct  lifting techniques. My strength and confidence grew. I started to feel good in my own skin. My energy levels increased. The strength, confidence, and additional energy I gained from the gym started to spill over to other areas of my life. I learned that I can do hard things. I picked up old hobbies like downhill skiing, and embraced new adventures like backpacking and mountain climbing. Working on my fitness and health allowed me to chase dreams and engage in hobbies that I previously didn’t believe I was capable of. I went from having trouble making it up steep hills, to climbing and standing on the top of mountains. The only thing that had been standing in my way was my own self limiting beliefs, and my health and fitness.

I fell in love with the process of weight training along the way. I found myself spending hours in the gym completing my own workouts, learning new things, and unlocking new levels of potential, strength, and fitness. Once it was clear where my passions were, I knew I wanted to become a professional. I am now a National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Nutrition Coach. I have completed additional certifications in Weight Training Program Design, The Science of Nutrition, and am currently in progress with a Training the Female Athlete certification. I love to learn and in turn empower others to reach their goals.