I FINALLY hung up my procrastination shoes and started to really get my head back into the game. It is NO secret that last year I experienced my fair share of lows from trying to teach Zumba, being bullied in my new duty station, to just plain ole giving up on my dreams of ever becoming a Personal Trainer, Buying into the Curves franchise that I just shrugged my shoulders and waved my white flag.
That was until I had a very long hard look at what steps did I actually take to really set me apart from all the other millions of Zumba Instructors? What did I do that will not only make me marketable but will also make others want to hire me? Carlos paid for my ACE Personal Trainer Cert that never got used. The reason why I did not pursue it was because I felt at that time I was not living the life of someone who wanted to be fit. I had my fair share of set backs and I am sure I still will in the future I am far from perfect but at least this time mentally as well as physically I can say I am in the right space.
I am by far from the picture of health but while I am working on not just my body but also my credentials. I want to educate myself with all that I can get my hands on to make not just myself a better person but also a better instructor.
As of today I landed 2 gym jobs as well as got Certified in my Group Fitness Instructor & Life Coaching Certification. I also got certified in a Jillian Michaels mind and body course. I leaned towards this because I want to NOT only help others change their body but I want to help change their mind. This is HUGE for me because I want to be the person I once needed when I was at my heaviest 236 pounds and also when I hit my lowest emotional point. So stepping into this direction is something I really see myself doing along with nutrition. I am bursting with excitement I just feel with every ounce of my being 2015 is going to be my year.
What's next for me is passing my Personal Trainer Certifacation and maybe adding on a nutrition Certifacation.
I am just so extremely happy that I over came that old self pity mentally. That I did NOT listen to those haters who would poke fun at me, judge me, laugh at me and wish bad things my way. It was not easy but I am glad I did because how I feel today is more than I ever can describe. Don't ever give up on your dreams because once you overcome your obstacles trust me it's all well worth it!
Let your trials be your testimony!
