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Growing up, my father was a U.S. Marine, which meant when he would run, I would run. I quickly grew to despise running and all things fitness. Being forced to do something certainly does not foster passion. After high school, I joined the military, where my disdain for fitness continued. In fact, I can say with absolute certainty that the few times I ever exercised were during the physical fitness tests required once each year or mandated group fitness training. As time passed, my family grew and in the process, we decided it best to separate from the military. I spent two years as a stay-at-home mother, devoting all of my time and energy to my family. Many women, mothers especially, give themselves so much grief, and completely deny themselves and their interests for the benefit of others. For me, the turning point was simply the ability to step back and see that I had lost my passion, my drive, and my motivation for anything aside from my family. Sometimes gaining awareness will initiate the spark of change, as it did for me. Such a simple thing, exercise, completely transformed my life. I began with short, bodyweight, interval workouts and progressed to resistance training. Two years into my fitness journey, I found CrossFit and can no longer imagine my life without it. It was through these revelations that my passion for fitness and nutrition began. No one is born with passion – it develops over time through changes in habits and behavior, and the acquisition of knowledge. Passion must be cultivated through experiences that force you out of comfort zones. For me, it was through the challenges CrossFit posed that I learned what I was truly capable of, and through these capabilities, came the passion to challenge existing limits. It is my hope to share my passion and help others lead happier, healthier lives in the process.