Inspirational Stories

Occasionally I'm going to take the chance to share stories from my coachees. I feel that the more stories I can share, the more people I can inspire. I realize that some people are inspired by different people. Some people might not be able to relate to my story since I've been an athlete my entire life. Although they may look to me for guidance, my story might not resonate with them and inspire them to stay diligent. So I requested that my coachees send me their stories so that I can share them with everyone.

So I want to thank Heather for stepping up to be the first person to share her story. Her story does resonate with me since she has cancer prevalent in her family. Cancer is also a big factor in my family's medical history and it's one of the reasons I train as hard as I do.

If you feel comfortable with it, I would love for you to send me your story so that I might share it here to inspire other people to keep with us on this fitness journey.


Thanks again Heather for sharing and keep up the great work!!


I've been overweight my whole childhood (I got up to 198 lbs.), but lost weight the summer between sophomore & junior year of high school (down to 145 lbs.). As I've gotten older, the weight pretty much has stayed off, with some slight fluctuations. My goal was to be the healthiest I've ever been when I turned 30, & I am healthy & strong now! However, I'm not setting a time frame on my body being where I want it- just trying to get there by this summer, so I'm on the X to get me there. My mom passed away from Pancreatic Cancer Dec. 9, 2008, My grandpa died from bone cancer in 2004, & my mom's sister had uterine cancer in her 20's, but is now cancer free thank God. So, cancer has hit my mom's side of the family hard. My dad's side of the family battles heart disease & diabetes. I refuse to let any of those things happen to me. That's why I'm on this journey.