The reason I am into this whole fitness, health field I think was when I turned 12 on February 12th. I was in school and it was towards the end of the day and had just finsihed passing out the cupcakes that I brought to the class.
My teacher gets a call from the principal saying that my dad was there to pick me up.
I was so shocked, happy, and excited thinking my dad had come to get me out of school early because it was my birthday.
It was an awesome feeling...
However, that excitement was short lived as I had found out that my favorite uncle passed away. My aunt had come home and found him on the floor lying face down.
Now, my uncle was one of the most influencial people in my life during that time. He bought me my first weight set when I was 11. He bought me my first basketball jersey of my favorite player. To me, he was the man and someone I always wanted to be like.
After a few weeks went by, the autopsy report came back and they found he died of a massive heart attack.
He was only 47 years old.
That day was a huge eye opener for me because it was something that could have been avoided if he had just taken care of himself, ate right and exercised.
Because of his passing, I feel led me to pursue my degree in Exercise Science and to start personal training at a very young age.
SO I guess this is why I'm here today trying to spread the message of health to as many people who would listen.
I guess we all have pivotal moments in our lives that shape us and make us the person we are today.