New Year, New Beginnings

Hello all my fellow potential followers, fans, and advocates for health and fitness! My name is Sarah, and I have wanted to start a health and fitness blog for awhile now, so I decided no better time to begin this journey than with a fresh new year! Now the first popular question would be, "what makes you feel qualified to contribute and give advice to the world of health and fitness?" Good question. Firstly, health, (medicine), and fitness have been ingrained into my brain since a child. My mom is a doctor, and before becoming a doctor, she went to undergraduate school to become a nutritionist. Then there is my own journey. I have struggled with weight since the age of 12-13 (I will be 26 this May and have finally gotten the feeling of being in control of my own fitness and health), and at my heaviest was about 215 pounds, my height only being 5'4. Technically according to BMI charts, I was obese at my heaviest. I began getting interested in this industry and field at 13, when I begged my mom to allow me to join Jenny Craig. I love learning as much as possible when it comes to fitness and nutrition. I love reading Internet articles, magazine articles, journal articles, etc. in college I took plenty of biology courses, including 3 nutrition courses, anatomy, and physiology. While in college, I took a semester in a nursing program. I have had certifications as a phlebotomist and nursing aide, and basics of nutrition were covered with both certifications. My next venture, while working on this blog is to receive two certifications, (looking into penn foster) for one in fitness and nutrition, and the second to become a personal trainer. I know and understand that health and fitness is not a fad, but a lifelong commitment and lifestyle. I am here to give pointers to any questions (once my fan base builds), review workouts and workout DVDs, post healthy recipes that are quick and easy, etcetera. Anything to help anyone who is struggling and feel hopeless! Because I understand those feelings and know they are not fun! Enjoy reading and I hope to help, and bring comfort to those who need it.

Until next time, stay forever healthy and forever fit! 💪💯🍎