I first discovered my coach Joey through a mutual friend. My bestie aimee started working with Joey , and July 2023 she gifted me an online session with him for my birthday. She’s in Manitoba. I’m all the way across the country in Newfoundland.
I needed to try this. So August 2023 we began my journey.
I needed something new. I am a 46 year old woman in the throes of perimenopause and the infamous struggles that go with it. But it was more than wanting to lose weight, aesthetics , be fitter .. I NEEDED to be healthier. Stronger.
You see, I’m a mama of 2 special needs children. And they require a lot of assistance from me. And they will continue to, for as long as I am able to care for them. So not only do I want longevity so I can remain mobile and healthy for MY aging body , I need it to help them as they get older. Joey listened , and understood where I was coming from.
I was so nervous when I began, not only was this new , I was always active , but CrossFit , HEAVY LIFTING , this was very new and I also had still been struggling with a knee injury for 5 years. The wrong tweak was detailing me for a week or more. So I was more than a little nervous.
Joey included rehab work for my knee with my programming. And I can do burpees ( and much more ) now, pain free for the first time in 5 years!!
I have grown so much stronger. The woman who was so pumped when she first bought 20 pound dumbbells for leg day, was now stacking plates on her OLY bar like a boss !
My mindset shift has been the biggest gift I’ve gained from this process. I consider myself a positive person. I meditate. I work on my mental health. But I always seemed to slip into patterns of criticizing myself. Shifting to believing in yourself is not something you truly appreciate until you get it back. Joey gave me that. With his guidance and faith in me.
Seeing that progress in the gym, paces improve, increasing your weights , it all gives you so much joy!
If you want growth in your life. REAL all encompassing growth. Mentally. Physically. This really is something you need to choose to do for yourself. You will be challenged. But you will grow and develop as a human being. You’ll get stronger. Faster. Leaner. You’ll also gain a boost in your confidence, joy ..and if you are like me. Ahem. Your vocabulary will expand significantly. 🤬I do have a habit of swearing at my trainer when I’m pushing myself. His ears are likely burning a lot.
I am so thankful for Joey, And southwest strength. For changing my life. It may sound cliche, but I am not the same person I was a year ago. I cannot wait to see what year 2 brings.
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