My Journey to Wellness...
My very bumpy, yet incredibly rewarding journey to total-body wellness began in February of 2016. At this time, I had been building my business as a Partner Trainer with Camp Gladiator outdoor fitness for one year and was still in the midst of undergoing a significant transformation in my physical, spiritual and emotional health. What I didn't know, was that there were so many other aspects of my overall wellness that I had been neglecting for so long. I had all the formal training and education I needed to share my knowledge of fitness with others, but I hadn't yet been introduced to how I can make small changes in my everyday routine to elevate my health far beyond the wellness line. It wasn't until one of my campers- an "oily queen", named Melissa Sanches, stepped onto my field, into my life, and into my heart in an incredible way. It was clear to me that Young Living had absolutely changed Melissa and her family's life in more ways than one- and I trusted Melissa to take me on that journey with her. I felt honored that Melissa wanted to positively impact my life and my health in that way.
So- it all started with Melissa, her love for the Young Living mission and Seed to Seal quality, and a Premium Starter kit. At the time, my roommate, Whitney and I, had been suffering (and I mean suh-fer-ing) from congestion and respiratory issues- which made it difficult for us to train at the capacity we were expected to. After just a couple days of diffusing and using our Thieves & R.C. oils, among many others, we could BREATHE again! As if that weren't enough to convince us, Whitney accepted a call (both literally and by God) to welcome a foster baby into our home. While this was an absolute blessing and probably one of the best experiences I have been fortunate to be a part of- it came with many challenges. To tell you these oils saved. our. lives. would be an understatement. I couldn't imagine the trauma this kiddo had gone through- and the oils provided immune, emotional, respiratory, and sleep support to each one of us during that time. Whitney and I were all-in from that point forward and she now uses oils daily on that same kiddo along with his two older brothers they adopted last December.
I tell you this, because Young Living is so much more than essential oils. It is so much more than using a diffuser every now and then, because it "smells good". Using the world's purest oils and toxin-free products on a daily basis is my way of rebelling against debilitating, chronic diseases that limit us from performing to our utmost abilities.
My mission is to empower as many people as possible- by providing education of fitness and total-body wellness that will improve their quality of life and ultimately, add years to the lives of those I love.
I am SO incredibly honored to have the opportunity to lead you to live a life ABOVE the wellness line!
So- it all started with Melissa, her love for the Young Living mission and Seed to Seal quality, and a Premium Starter kit. At the time, my roommate, Whitney and I, had been suffering (and I mean suh-fer-ing) from congestion and respiratory issues- which made it difficult for us to train at the capacity we were expected to. After just a couple days of diffusing and using our Thieves & R.C. oils, among many others, we could BREATHE again! As if that weren't enough to convince us, Whitney accepted a call (both literally and by God) to welcome a foster baby into our home. While this was an absolute blessing and probably one of the best experiences I have been fortunate to be a part of- it came with many challenges. To tell you these oils saved. our. lives. would be an understatement. I couldn't imagine the trauma this kiddo had gone through- and the oils provided immune, emotional, respiratory, and sleep support to each one of us during that time. Whitney and I were all-in from that point forward and she now uses oils daily on that same kiddo along with his two older brothers they adopted last December.
I tell you this, because Young Living is so much more than essential oils. It is so much more than using a diffuser every now and then, because it "smells good". Using the world's purest oils and toxin-free products on a daily basis is my way of rebelling against debilitating, chronic diseases that limit us from performing to our utmost abilities.
My mission is to empower as many people as possible- by providing education of fitness and total-body wellness that will improve their quality of life and ultimately, add years to the lives of those I love.
I am SO incredibly honored to have the opportunity to lead you to live a life ABOVE the wellness line!
My Fitness Journey..
Certain elements of this story have very little to do with my fitness journey, but I am confident that my fitness journey had much to do with how I overcame and have grown from them.
The photo on the left was taken just days before I survived the unthinkable- On June 11th, 2012, I was severely beaten by my then boyfriend of two years- someone I loved, someone I cherished and thought didn't have the capacity to hurt a fly- I was wrong. Every single moment of that long night in Houston will haunt me for the rest of my life. Unfortunately, events such as this continued repeatedly for the next two years. I spent the remainder of my college career insecure, walking on eggshells, and blaming myself for just about every violent incident that occurred, and there were many. I developed mild forms of anxiety, let my school work suffer, lost my passion for fitness, and allowed the things that once ignited my soul to fade. I no longer loved myself- I lived to please and do everything I could to save an already broken, toxic relationship.
It wasn't until October of 2013 that I realized there was something great out there for me. I was meant to do amazing things for myself and for others. I was meant to empower people, to make them feel whole- something I had lacked for years. I was now confident that HE had a plan for me. So, I made the decision to explore internship opportunities in Dallas and sever the ties with a relationship that no longer came from places of love and respect, but with resentment and manipulation. This is where CG found its way into my life- at the most perfect time.
While traveling back and forth to LSU and fulfilling my spring internship requirements in Dallas, I was invited to attend my very first workout with my previous roommate and very dear friend, Whitney Dewell. You may have seen our CG video "Find your Fire"- There is no better way to describe what I felt on that day. I was alive again, this was IT.
My Camp Gladiator transformation began instantly, with the majority of it beginning with spiritual and emotional clarity. It wasn't until later that I noticed a physical transformation had occurred. I was fueling my body properly, feeling better, treating others and myself with kindness, and sharing the happiness CG had brought to me in an infectious way. I fell in love with the PROCESS and the results followed. One of the most incredible lessons I learned was to focus on what I had to gain, and not what I had to lose. I wanted to be strong again, I wanted to be confident again, and I wanted to find the capacity in my heart to love again- Camp Gladiator, with the help of my incredible community and family, allowed me to do just that.
I share with you today not to gain sympathy, or pity, but in hopes of igniting the same fire and inspiration in you that CG and my journey to a healthier life did for me. Camp Gladiator has paved an incredible path for me and has created endless opportunities, allowing me to lead and empower others by way of health and fitness. Camp Gladiator has changed my life- and I'll be forever grateful for the passionate, dedicated team of trainers and campers I've so proudly called my CG Family.
The photo on the left was taken just days before I survived the unthinkable- On June 11th, 2012, I was severely beaten by my then boyfriend of two years- someone I loved, someone I cherished and thought didn't have the capacity to hurt a fly- I was wrong. Every single moment of that long night in Houston will haunt me for the rest of my life. Unfortunately, events such as this continued repeatedly for the next two years. I spent the remainder of my college career insecure, walking on eggshells, and blaming myself for just about every violent incident that occurred, and there were many. I developed mild forms of anxiety, let my school work suffer, lost my passion for fitness, and allowed the things that once ignited my soul to fade. I no longer loved myself- I lived to please and do everything I could to save an already broken, toxic relationship.
It wasn't until October of 2013 that I realized there was something great out there for me. I was meant to do amazing things for myself and for others. I was meant to empower people, to make them feel whole- something I had lacked for years. I was now confident that HE had a plan for me. So, I made the decision to explore internship opportunities in Dallas and sever the ties with a relationship that no longer came from places of love and respect, but with resentment and manipulation. This is where CG found its way into my life- at the most perfect time.
While traveling back and forth to LSU and fulfilling my spring internship requirements in Dallas, I was invited to attend my very first workout with my previous roommate and very dear friend, Whitney Dewell. You may have seen our CG video "Find your Fire"- There is no better way to describe what I felt on that day. I was alive again, this was IT.
My Camp Gladiator transformation began instantly, with the majority of it beginning with spiritual and emotional clarity. It wasn't until later that I noticed a physical transformation had occurred. I was fueling my body properly, feeling better, treating others and myself with kindness, and sharing the happiness CG had brought to me in an infectious way. I fell in love with the PROCESS and the results followed. One of the most incredible lessons I learned was to focus on what I had to gain, and not what I had to lose. I wanted to be strong again, I wanted to be confident again, and I wanted to find the capacity in my heart to love again- Camp Gladiator, with the help of my incredible community and family, allowed me to do just that.
I share with you today not to gain sympathy, or pity, but in hopes of igniting the same fire and inspiration in you that CG and my journey to a healthier life did for me. Camp Gladiator has paved an incredible path for me and has created endless opportunities, allowing me to lead and empower others by way of health and fitness. Camp Gladiator has changed my life- and I'll be forever grateful for the passionate, dedicated team of trainers and campers I've so proudly called my CG Family.
