MANDA'S     BIO

 

Growing up, I always had weight issues and was extremely uncomfortable in my own skin. Health, nutrition and confidence was not a priority in my house growing up and was not aware of the food choices and lack there of were the common denominator. This ignorance of how important nutrition was, took me through a very bad relationship with my parents and into a very toxic relationship with my boyfriend at the time, through my teenage years. I went out most nights, drinking, binge eating and smoking ciggarettes, my body or health were never considered. With the lack of confidence I would attach myself to the wrong crowds and would be easily influenced to live out this lifestyle. I was always an athlete and craved pushing my physical limits. 

I later then attended Massage Therapy school and I truly think this is what changed my life for the better!! My mind was opened to the way our body works and how much I was tearing it down. So from being touched everyday and having to be voluneerable under sheets and not being able to hide my inscurities I decided I needed to get a hold of my life. Not to mention, to maintain my grades I could no longer go out or stay out late. I studied nutrition and chose to be open minded when it came to nutrition. Many of us think one way because that is what we're taught growing up but nutrition is constantly evolving. This is around the time when Organics were becoming main stream and were recommended so I thought by making alfredo sauce and frying organic chicken tenders was healthy. Still using all the fat burners on the market and wasting (which I thought was an investment) on many chemical induced supplements. I would run every day for miles and stayed consistent but wasn't lifting weights yet. I had a gym membership and would go everyday and started to be reconized from it but I wasn't seeing the results from how much I was exhausting myself. I'd spend hours in the gym, using all the cardio equipment and was really just trying to workout a bad diet. 

Then finally one day I think it all clicked. I had enough and wanted to wear a dress or shorts without trying on everything I owned before finally deciding on something. I kept researching and came across gluten free which later became main stream and made some changes. I started to set daily obtainable goals and also weekly and 6 month goals in a journal. I struggled everyday and still do when it comes to self disipline when I get emotional but I'll be honest, it doesn't get "easier", you just get STRONGER! You'll see the results and there's no food more satisfying than seeing your hard work pay off physically, mentally and when you have control.. hold on to it.

 

I started my fitness journey at 240lbs in a size 22 pant at the age of 19. I was so disgusted with how I felt, what I was eating and the lifestyle I created that I finally went all in and started making even bigger changes. I didn't own shorts til I was 21 and even then, I wasn't completely comfortable in a size 9 short. At 21, I started waking up EVERYDAY at 5am when I put 100% into it and made NO EXCUSES. I did morning cardio for a minimum of 30 minutes before breakfast. I would either go to the gym or run outside. In the beginning it was tough getting up that early but it taught me disipline and knew this was going to pay off eventually. I started lifting weights and had to intensify my cardio which is how I discovered what HIIT (high intensity interval training) can do. Throughout this journey I've tried EVERY diet and diet pill out there and realized after wasting so much money, there's no easy way out, you just have to put in the work. I always thought lifting weights was going to make me "bigger", as in "bulkier", but it was my diet the whole time. Lifting weights, mixed with HIIT and a clean consistent diet, gave me the confidence and the results I never had and always craved. From doing my own research I knew if I continued to eat unhealthy and not consistent while incorporating weights, is what would make me appear "bulky". When my friends continued to go out, I declined because my goals were more important. They started to see the changes before I did and asked what I was doing but what they didn't realize is the work and dedication it takes. I started hanging out with more motivating, driven friends and continued to pursue my goals, day in and day out. 

Some days were easier than others but I pushed harder everyday til it became a habit like brushing my teeth.

Today I weigh 138lbs and wearing a size 3. I want to inspire as many people as I can because it's really all in our minds. We may ache, be busy, have full time jobs... but we all have the same 24 hours in a day. You can do a lot in 10 minutes, if that's all you can make time for.

ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE. Train your MIND to see what your BODY is capable of.

If you're having trouble with your eating habits, time management or looking for a passionate, knowledgable and empatic but straight forward trainer.. feel free to message me.

If you need home workouts, gym regiment, meals, nutritional plans, supplements, I can certainly help!

It goes without saying, this is a LIFESTYLE, not a fad or DIET!