Five years ago I found Fusion Fitness, with a pregnant Erica, and a lost Celia, scared to death of change. My journey began with a goal of completing my first 5k so I added Boot Camp at Fusion two days a week in addition to my running schedule. Before I knew it, I was losing not only pounds, but inches from all over my body. I began to strive for bigger running goals. I set my mind to a half marathon with my end goal being the Dopey Challenge at Disney World. It is a 48.6 mile journey and 4 day challenge. While being a working mother, life was hectic and my first marriage fell apart and ended in divorce. What I thought would be one of the hardest things I would ever go through was the driving force for me to become the strongest and the healthiest Celia I had ever been. I strived to be someone my son could aspire to be.
Before I knew it, I was losing not only pounds, but inches from all over my body!
I completed my goal of the Dopey Challenge and continued to train for numerous races around the country, including races in Alaska. I have completed over 15 half marathons, 4 full marathons, and have placed in numerous races. Pushing myself to limits, I did suffer injuries, causing me to have to cut back on training. As cliché as it sounds, it’s hard to get started on a journey but so easy to fall out of it. Suddenly, the 40 pounds I had lost was slowly coming back and the motivation I once had was disappearing. I am now in a loving relationship with someone who would support my decisions and dreams. Everyday whether I want to work out or not, my husband knows my heart wants/needs to train and be healthy and he supports me 100% .
I have completed over 15 half marathons, 4 full marathons, and have placed in numerous races..
Fast forward three years, the love of my life, Jeff, and I suffered the greatest loss, the loss of Jeff’s baby girl and my step-daughter. Our world stopped. Suddenly, the only energy I had for life was the energy and happiness of being with my son. I tried going to working out a few times during the 3 months I took a break, I paid the money, took breaks, but the classes just went on without me. My mind couldn’t function on working on my body when my spirit was broken. Erica and Mike were amazing during that difficult time, with text messages and emails of checking in and encouragement that they would be there when I was ready to return. Here I am now! READY to be STRONG and HEALTHY inside and out! My story is still being written but I know that Erica and Mike at Fusion Fitness will continue to be a part of my healthy story.
Everyday whether I want to work out or not, my husband knows my heart wants/needs to train and be healthy and he supports me 100% .
The encouragement I receive at Fusion Fitness is amazing. Even when I was working through personal issues, I would still receive encouraging messages challenging me to continue to strive to be the best Celia I could be and to stay positive! Never be scared to step out of your comfort zone and push yourself. Don’t be afraid to be judged. The team and clients at Fusion did not judge, but simply offered support.
Never be scared to step out of your comfort zone and push yourself.
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