TRANSFORMATIONS

What are some challenges you faced throughout your transformation and how did you overcome them?

I faced multiple challenges throughout my fitness journey, and as my journey continued new challenges came up for me. Initially when I first started, I had a very hard time learning how to do the many different types of movements and lifts in a safe way. All I wanted to do was stick more weight on my barbell without taking into consideration that I was not lifting correctly.

Another issue for me was nutrition. I come from a culture where overeating happens often, and we are encouraged to eat a lot. I was also used to eating out 4-5x a week. As a full time college student and a part-time legal assistant I made poor choices with the things I ate because of how convenient it was.

What did you learn?

When it came to lifting, I had to learn to slow down, make sure I moved through every position correctly before moving on. Once I learned this, I was able to excel very quickly and lift more, and move faster because of it.

When it came to nutrition, I had to learn how to make better choices in the foods I ate and also eat small portions. With the help of coaches and my fellow athletes I learned that I don’t need to cut out all the foods I love, but instead have them in moderation while increasing the foods that made me feel good and train better.

Advice for future challengers?

You may be out of your comfort zone both mentally and physically, but know that things will become easier if you continue to come. You get exactly what you put in, nothing more nothing less. We are here to motivate you through this new chapter of your life. Remember, we were all there at one time or not. Feel free to come ask me questions or just say hi!

What’s next for you?

As a first-year law student I’m looking forward to learning more in school and at VCF Athletics! Everyday is a new adventure at the box, a place to relieve stress and to be around friends who turn into family