Hey There
If you're overweight and can't seem to shed those extra pounds despite years of yo-yo dieting, if mental illness makes motivation for the gym an uphill battle, if you're neurodivergent and the thought of getting (or staying) fit & healthy is too overwhelming ...
I SEE YOU.
I've been where you are. I know how it feels: the hopelessness, the guilt, the crippling anxiety and fear of (yet another) failure.
My story
I spent my childhood and adolescence healthy and active: I participated in competitive sports (in my case, swimming), played rugby and soccer with friends, and rode my bike nearly everywhere ... but then life happened.
As a young professional in a busy and demanding job, I believed I had no time to care for body and mind; I survived on takeaways, avoided the judgment of the gym, and soothed my troubles with liquor. At the age of 25, I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression. Burned out and alone, I sank further into my addictions to alcohol and food as sources of comfort, ballooning to nearly 350 lbs (25 stone, 158 kg) at my heaviest. The situation was out of control and the only solution I saw was to take my own life. I attempted suicide in autumn of 2008, but miraculously,
I survived.
I viewed this as a call to action--an opportunity to get my priorities straight and my life in order. I joined an intensive total body transformation challenge, and in just 12 weeks, lost nearly 50 pounds, 12% body fat and 14 inches off my waist. More importantly, I felt incredible!
I was so encouraged by the changes I'd seen in myself that I felt inspired to help others achieve the same success. My background in education and social work provided me experience in strong leadership and gentle guidance, so all I needed was the coursework in fitness methodology and practice. I thus set a course to become an online fitness coach.
MY QUALIFICATIONS:
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Level 2 Gym Instructor
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Level 3 Personal Trainer
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Level 4 ELITE Personal Trainer
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NASM Certified Nutrition Coach
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NASM Weight Loss Specialist
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NASM Virtual Coach
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NASM Cardio For Fitness
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NASM Cardio For Performance
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NASM Integrated Flexibility Training
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NASM Integrated Reactive Training (Plyometrics)
I am now a Level 4 Elite personal trainer and regularly access new courses to expand my knowledge and provide the best service possible to my clients. I found I had within myself the determination, drive and destiny to achieve my health & fitness goals, and
SO DO YOU. All you need is a little encouragement and the tools to get started, so when you're ready, I'm here for you.
Yours in health,
