Question 1: How did you become interested in fitness? And do you believe everyone has the opportunity to be fit?

 “I’ve always had an interest in fitness. Growing up I’ve always been taught that women and girls should be skinny and so I became obsessed with achieving that ideal physique as a little girl. As I grew older I started doing home workouts and always wanted to try working out at a real gym I could never stick to it before but at one point I was put in a situation where the gym was my only option and I loved it the second I set foot in it. My interest grew as I started seeing people post about their journeys and it just kept growing. I think that everyone has the opportunity but it’s not as easy for everyone, not everyone can afford to eat healthier or acquire the knowledge that would help them stay fit when their family is financially struggling. If everyone understood fitness in a way that benefits their mental and physical health I think more people would see and act on their opportunities.”

Question 2: What are some of your favorite exercises to do? And what level of strength do you have to be to do them?

“My favorite exercises are power lifts such as benching, squatting, and deadlifting. I enjoy these exercises because I get to take any anger, worry, fear, and hurt I have and put all of that energy into one push. I also like how they make me feel stronger and watch my lifting numbers go up. I don’t think you have to have any level of strength to do any exercise except for bodyweight exercises. It might also be more difficult for people who can hardly move with the amount of weight they carry to do big movements like that. “

Question 3: Do you think girls will ever get respect for guys’ strength? And if not, what are you guys going to keep doing to get that respect?

“I don’t think there is one general opinion that men have towards women. I think that men will bias their interest in women towards whether or not they should be encouraged. I think the fitness community is very encouraging of women lifting but a lot of us aren’t worried about public opinion; we mostly do it for the happiness it gives us. I’ve had a few interactions with men in the gym. I feel like a lot of them try to assume that girls don’t know what they are doing. A lot of guys try to use the gym as their tinder and it can be frosting because we just wanna be encouraged for the hard work we put in. I’ve had a few guys come up to me and show their support, complimenting my strength or consistency. People like that make me feel like the fitness community is accepting and encouraging of women building their strength.”

Question 4: How do you balance getting fit and going to school? And who do you look up to?

“I honestly probably shouldn’t be saying this but I prioritize my health a lot more than school.  I never really had problems with school, I’ve always been an honor roll student, and school never really came as a challenge for me. So adding the gym on top of that wasn’t difficult. I look up to Alex Eubank the most because he has made videos of himself talking about his struggles with anxiety and depersonalization. I just found myself connecting with what he was saying. He made me feel like I wasn’t the only one experiencing mental health issues and using the gym as a way to cope with that instead of feeding unhealthy habits.” 

Question 5: What advice would you give every single boy and girl around the world? Do you think some can accomplish their goals?

“I would say to explore yourself and get to know your own needs. A lot of people think they are just lazy or inconsistent or procrastinate too much but I think that they haven’t found the thing that they haven’t found the thing that makes them excited. There are so many different forms of physical activity and I don’t think there’s a need to force yourself to do something you don’t want to do. Also finding a reason that makes you excited I love getting my anger out and getting pumps from my lifts. I also like making content a lot. Patience is key in this Because it can take years to accomplish the goals you want. I believe that anyone can accomplish their goals if they find what works for them. If one way doesn’t work you could always try another way, I don’t see the point in people trying diets and workout programs that don’t work over and over and over again to try to achieve a level of fitness when you could try many other ways.”

Question 6: What have you learned about your fitness journey so far ? and how much muscle do you want to get?

“I’ve learned that I can be consistent and I am capable of sticking to something long-term. I’ve learned that I don’t have to stop doing something just because I messed up and I can mess up a hundred times and be okay because I learn from those mistakes. I’ve learned to be more confident in myself and my body. I’ve also learned my limits, how far I can push, and how to listen to my body and what it needs. I don’t have a long-term plan for muscle building. I just know right now I plan on improving the general look of my physique. Usually, my goals depend on the weather and how I feel about myself. Ever since I found the gym I’ve had a growing passion for psychology and exercise. I plan on writing books and starting a business where I can truly help people understand that they aren’t the problem with their plans. I don’t have friends that are into the gym like me but I try my best to encourage people around me to take care of their health.”