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I think a lot of HS boys have a similar collage in their bedrooms! LOL
What motivates you?
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I think a lot of HS boys have a similar collage in their bedrooms! LOL
I have been in fitness as long as I can remember. I have always been concerned about my health - even as a tot. Odd. I have been lifting for about 6 years but just a year ago REALLY started lifting. Before, I wanted the red carpet look and I had it. Nice and thin but hardly any muscle to show (I had some nice popping biceps but that was about it - and that was because I was so freaking skinny!) I went through a pretty tough 3 years recently and needed internal strength that I had lost. Although I could lose myself in my dance, it was no longer enough. Through lifting and seeing my strength increase I became stronger inside. I felt solid and stable. I felt like I could take on the world, and I did. I had no interest at the time in external appearance. I grew up under scrutiny because of my blonde hair and blue eyes. I was expected to be perfect and they thought I looked it. It was the identity that "they" gave me and one that I didn't want. Having muscle is like sticking my tongue out at them 
or my finger up ;-)
Now, with my career, part of the deal is my figure. I can't coach others if I don't walk the talk or look the part. I know that everything I do is being watched (that damn scrutiny again!). Clients watch me in the grocery store, they come to my table when they see me at a restaurant, they watch me in the gym, they pay attention to what I drink and snack on. I have to be a role model for them and when I feel like slipping up, I remember that they are working so hard to get to where I am and I can't let them down.
Lastly, Dementia has stolen my mothers life (as she knew it). It stole my grandmothers too and I will do everything in my power to stop the cycle. Being physically fit and mentally sharp are just a small part of that. The stronger I am the stronger I can be for her, for my son, and for my partner.
For me, my health is a journey. The physical appearance is a nice addition to the hard work I put in to stay on top of my game. That is plenty of motivation!
or my finger up ;-)Now, with my career, part of the deal is my figure. I can't coach others if I don't walk the talk or look the part. I know that everything I do is being watched (that damn scrutiny again!). Clients watch me in the grocery store, they come to my table when they see me at a restaurant, they watch me in the gym, they pay attention to what I drink and snack on. I have to be a role model for them and when I feel like slipping up, I remember that they are working so hard to get to where I am and I can't let them down.
Lastly, Dementia has stolen my mothers life (as she knew it). It stole my grandmothers too and I will do everything in my power to stop the cycle. Being physically fit and mentally sharp are just a small part of that. The stronger I am the stronger I can be for her, for my son, and for my partner.
For me, my health is a journey. The physical appearance is a nice addition to the hard work I put in to stay on top of my game. That is plenty of motivation!
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