How I Got Here
When that voice creeps back into my head, there’s one thought that always keeps me going. It’s when I remember WHY I started on this journey. You know what that “why” is for me?
It’s you.
My mission is to help that little voice in your head fade away too. For you to whisper to yourself when you are on the verge of giving up, “Actually, I can.”
This is the moment that you will discover that the person you thought you were is no match for the person you actually are, & not even close to the person you are about to become.
I believe that we are all capable of extraordinary things. I am committed to supporting & empowering people of all walks of life to live a healthy, balanced lifestyle.
Through my training programs, fitness challenges & meal plans, my goal is to unlock your true potential, so that you can achieve the body & goals of your dreams.
I’m not here to just change the scale…I’m here to help change your life!
The biggest challenge isn’t the ache in your lungs or the burning in your legs. It’s the voice in your head telling you, “I can’t.”
My Story
Athletics have been the biggest part of my life since I can remember. I grew up playing soccer, basketball & track. I eventually went on to compete as a D1 hurdler & heptathlete for the University of Oregon.
Unfortunately, my experience as a collegiate athlete was incredibly disappointing. I knew it wasn’t going to be easy, but I didn’t expect it to destroy my self esteem & love for my sport.
For the first time in my life, I dreaded going to practice. I was treated like I wasn’t enough, so I started to believe I wasn’t enough…I wasn’t fast enough, I wasn’t strong enough, I wasn’t small enough, I wasn’t good enough. After being told by my coach that I needed to lose weight without given any guidance on how to do so in a healthy way, I developed an eating disorder & I eventually quit the team.
Still to this day, it was probably the hardest decision I have ever made because it completely changed the trajectory of my life. Even though I was at my rock bottom, I still respected myself enough to walk away from something that was no longer serving me. I am proud of myself for that.
It felt like I had lost my identity when I hung up my spikes for good. I had dedicated my entire life to my sport & it all ended so abruptly & horribly. I was convinced that the only way for me to move on was to lose my identity as an athlete entirely. I was ashamed & I wanted to lose the obvious symbol that defined me as an athlete…my muscles.
When I started to feel my body change & my muscles weaken, my strength in every part of me began to fade, too. I was losing my confidence, my excitement for life…my joy. I was diminishing with every meal I flushed down the toilet.
The moment I picked up a heavy weight again was the moment I knew that fitness, for me, was about SO much more that just working out & looking or performing a certain way. With every rep that day, I literally felt myself come back to me. I knew, right then, that it was my calling to help others overcome their own battles with their bodies.
Looking back, I am 100% certain that it was all meant to be. I will forever be grateful for my unfortunate experience as a collegiate athlete.
If it wasn’t for it, I would have never discovered that my true passion is not for winning races, but for helping others win the best version of themselves through health & fitness.
As a senior in college, I began to showcase my healthy lifestyle on social media to help motivate & educate others on how to create healthier relationships with food & fitness. As a full time student, while working 2 jobs, I became a personal trainer & launched my online health & fitness business. CPT Fit co. was just a little passion project. At the time, I had zero intentions of turning it into my career. I graduated with a degree in Advertising, moved across the country by myself for my first big gig, & created online training programs as a side hustle.
One thing lead to another & less than a year later I did what I never thought possible & quit my corporate job to pursue CPT Fit co. as my full-time career. Since then, I have launched my CPT Fit App, my apparel brand, my Waffly Fit Cookbook, & my nutrition coaching business.
It’s easy in life to blame others or obstacles for our lack of success. However, in reality, no one else is responsible for your success, your failures or your happiness other than yourself. YOU are in control. My favorite quote by William Ernest Henly says, “We are the masters of our own fate & the captains of our souls.” You can sit in your little boat & let the currents of life aimlessly push you, or you can choose to take action, set your sights on what you really want, plot your course towards it & attain your goals. Figure out what truly ignites your fire & set sail fearlessly towards it.
I hope that you choose to go after what you truly want in this life. I hope that you are not here on my website now because you want to look a certain way for someone else. Being healthy is NOT just about looking physically fit. It’s about being emotionally & mentally healthy, too. This is your unique journey & YOU must learn to love the reflection in the mirror before you can fully love anyone else.
If you are reading this now, I cannot thank you enough for being here. If you are struggling & need some guidance when it comes to your health & fitness journey, you are not alone. I see you & I’ve got you! Learn more about how I can help you with my CPT Fit App today!
WHAT FUELS ME
We’re a highly collaborative and supportive team, coming together on every project to ensure our clients get the very best result.
Our Mission
Build the best product that creates the most value for our customers, use business to inspire and implement environmentally friendly solutions.
Our Values
We strive to go above and beyond for our clients no matter the challenge. We aim to deliver our very best work every single day across our services.
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