My fitness journey began some 20 years ago when working at my first “real” job out of college. I remember it well. Browsing at JC Penney, in most need of career pants, I carried into the dressing room the first arm load…thinking “these for sure should fit”. Nothing fit!
My heart sank, and I felt my weight was out of control. I had reached a size I had never been before. For me, it was about the size of pants that didn’t fit…and, ultimately, the number on the scale. Something stirred deep inside, prompting me into action.
Thus began my health and wellness travels. Here is the short version:
- Started as a gym member (and this was before Daemon) so some could have called me a gym rat
- Approached by a fitness instructor who saw something in me and asked if I ever considered teaching classes
- Took a leap of faith and became a fitness instructor
- Instructed very part time just to stay in shape
- Took another step in faith to become certified as a personal trainer through NETA (National Exercise Trainers Association)
- Patiently completed my 200-hr yoga certification with YogaFit
- Became an ACE (American Council on Exercise) certified Health Coach and Corrective Exercise Specialist through NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine)
- Completed C-HYI 300 – HOLY YOGA® 300 Hour Instructor Training
- Completed C-HYI Therapy – HOLY YOGA® Therapy Instructor Training through Holy Yoga
- Became a Fitness Teacher Gospel Preacher through Revelation Wellness
God has been faithful. Looking back over this journey, I am thankful for His hand upon my life. The JC Penney shopping experience that began my quest for health and wellness was only the beginning. The Lord’s plan is so much BIGGER and BETTER! Proverbs 3:5-6
There is a better way: to live holy and whole, to live in freedom, to live in our God-given identity.
