AthletiFit: Founder's Story

I grew up overweight and less than healthy, it was fast food and processed snacks that filled my belly. The result was as you'd expect, I became overweight, self conscious, and lacking in confidence. More importantly, however, I'd formed terrible habits which would haunt my fitness journey. At the age of 13, I chose to make drastic changes to the way I had lived my life to that point. I began to notice figures such as athletes, bodybuilders and actors whose physiques seemed to grab my attention-I wanted to look that way too! I joined my local gym and began to lift weights. Without proper guidance and support, as you might expect, I made lots of mistakes along my journey. I lifted weights much heavier than I should have with improper form, leaving myself injured time and time again. My choices in the kitchen were not much better informed. I overloaded my diet with protein and lacked the balance necessary to nourish the body as a whole. I learned a lot through the mistakes I made, and in my 20's began to notice the fruits of my trial and error. I finally began to love the way I looked and felt!

Had I been able to access the guidance and support of a community of like minded individuals, I may have been able to avoid many of the mistakes I made throughout my years. I began the AthletiFit shop and support community for those who have stepped into the shoes of a younger me. If we can reach any number of souls who lack the support system to better their lives, I will have lived up to my goals and dreams! My hope is that my experiences and those of others who engage in our community might shed some light on the path ahead of anyone embarking on the journey to a healthier lifestyle. You absolutely CAN do it!