#Repost @harborfitness with @get_repost ・・・ In honor of National Women's Health and Fitness day, we chose to highlight a member of our staff who has overcome great adversity and has made great strides in health as well as fitness. In Amanda's own words, she reflects that "Due to childhood trauma, I adapted a lot of negative traits. I never felt “good enough”. Starting my adolescence, I developed anorexia and I would only eat one meal a day. It consumed me and I got to the point where I didn’t even have the energy to get up from bed. Food became my comfort and I closed myself off completely. I became very socially anxious and felt as if my presence was nauseating. I’d go into work and wait for the minute that I could run out. I brought myself to the point where I didn’t even want to look at myself in pictures or even the mirror. Everything changed on Oct. 4, 2017. That’s when I decided to make the change my life was needing…That night, a spark ignited in my soul. I pushed myself. While trying to balance school and work, I sacrificed sleep to cook and exercise. I stopped making excuses and second guessing myself and started to put my mental and physical health as a priority." Since then I am 30 pounds lighter and I feel better than I ever have." What are you willing to sacrifice? @mdmaphotos . . . #NationalWomensHealthandFitnessDay #harborstrong #strongwoman #bklynstrong #determination #grit #witnessgreatness #strive #betteryourself

#Repost @5thavefitness with @get_repost ・・・ #flexfriday seemed like a great day to introduce our new #trainer ! Alex has a Master’s degree in Sports Management and Physical Education, and is certified in Nutrition. Growing up she primarily played Basketball, but she would try any sport she could. Her determination and curiosity lead her to never turn down a challenge. She is constantly amazed by the positive effects exercise has on her own physical and psychological well-being. As a trainer, she wants to share her enthusiasm for #fitness , encourage others towards a happier lifestyle, and help her clients realize what their bodies are capable of. She believes that with the right training program, a bit of determination and support, anyone can achieve their goals. #fridayvibes . . . #weekendvibes #training #personaltrainer #bio #meettheteam #fitnessmotivation #flex #friday #motivational #motivated #gym #gymlife #fitnesslifestyle #fit #fitmodel #strong #strongwoman #weekend #fitgirl #muscles #brooklyn #nyc