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I was diagnosed with high cholesterol at age 19. As a college sophomore, healthy eating and exercise were the last things on my mind. I weighed 135 pounds and had never struggled with my weight nor had any other health problems. However, given my family history of diabetes and high cholesterol, I had no alternative but to start daily medication and make healthy eating and exercise a priority.

I decided from the start that I was simply changing the way I ate by making healthier choices and limiting things like fried food and sweets. This was not a diet, but the beginning of a healthier lifestyle. I took advantage of the group exercise classes offered at my university's rec center and revisited my childhood love of dance at a local studio. I also did research on cholesterol lowering foods and got nutrition and fitness tips from websites and fitness magazines. The best part is that what started as something that could have been a burden and a struggle turned out to be incredibly empowering! I had more energy, more self confidence and made some new friends as well! At the time I had no idea how far my new found passion for fitness would take me.

While in graduate school, I was approached by the group fitness studio where I was a member about becoming an instructor. I am a music teacher, so taking the steps to become a teacher of fitness seemed logical and I welcomed the opportunity. Since then I have become certified as a personal trainer and completed group fitness certifications in TurboKick, spinning, Zumba and aqua.

Fitness has become a way of life for me. I am so excited to share my knowledge of exercise and nutrition through the Beachbody community!