I STARTED...
in 2020, when my high school career came to an unexpected close with COVID, so I had lots of free time to pick up new hobbies. After finding a passion for exercise from participating in sports, I turned to home workouts on social media. With the abundance of content, I felt overwhelmed and lost on where to begin until I discovered a fitness app, EvolveYou, which introduced me to an organized day-by-day plan that kickstarted my love for lifting. I began to understand that the value of exercise is so much more than improving your physique; it is a way to celebrate your body and an opportunity for personal growth and self-care through movement. This completely shifted my perspective on health, inspiring me to contribute to this field.
MY JOURNEY:
2021:
Learning new movements using home equipment with the guidance of online videos and EvolveYou.
2022:
(a proud moment for me)
Completed my first 15K race as part of an ongoing family tradition.
2023:
Started to become more comfortable in the gym and made time to lift weekly. This slowly began to become a non-negotiable in my routine.
2024:
A couple races later, I started to enjoy the process of working towards a challenge and found myself signing up for more races
(high school me would be laughing)
One thing led to another and I signed up for a half marathon in April 2024 while still prioritizing lifting as it became a staple in my life for the last year.
As I look back, I understand the importance of celebrating little successes during each stage rather than looking ahead of where I want to be.