My journey started young back in my teenage years. I was always the “bigger” friend, and those insecurities? They consumed me. I’d overthink everything, let negative thoughts run my day, and constantly feel stuck, unmotivated, and unsure of where I was going wrong.

Then I found the gym. And it changed everything.

Something about it just clicked. I found a space where I could focus on myself, put my energy into something real, and slowly break out of the mindset that had held me back for so long. I realised the only thing standing in my way… was me. So I stopped waiting, stopped wishing, and started doing.

I flipped my whole lifestyle. I began showing up for me. And that was the best decision I’ve ever made.

The gym didn’t just change me physically, it completely rewired my mindset. I became consistent. I became proud. And the wildest part? Somewhere along the way, I actually fell in love with the process. I’m not chasing perfection anymore, I’m just becoming better than I was yesterday.

Today, I can confidently say: I’m my own motivation.

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