I've been into exercise my WHOLE life, with the exception of a couple years when I was going through some severe depression and packed on the weight. Up until that point in my life I had always been fit and never had to worry about my weight. Well life threw me a curve ball and I found myself unhealthy, lazy, and overweight. Thankfully I was able to get myself back on track, 30 pounds lighter, and more into fitness (and now nutrition) than ever.

So what's my point?? The point is that after having such a passion for fitness for the majority of my life, I'm FINALLY going to be a part-time fitness instructor and personal trainer starting December 1st!! A family friend happens to manage a gym and knew that I was working on some certifications. She got in touch with me and the rest is history. I'm SOOO excited! I'll teach 3 classes a week (in addition to my "day job" in Human Resources) and hopefully I'll get some regulars for personal training as well. The timing couldn't be better because I recently broke up with my live-in boyfriend and my rent in NYC is CRAZY. So not only am I doing what I love but the extra money is like a life saver too.

Just wanted to share my happiness with you guys! Most of my family and friends don't really "get it" but I have a feeling some of you will.

Congrats!!!!