I have emotions that cannot be ignored. These emotions or feelings of sadness were magnified after my second knee surgery. I gained weight. As soon as I was cleared to exercise, I joined my co-ed softball and football teams, I hit the gym, lost 40 plus pounds, became a Certified Personal Trainer, launched a business, and walked with my teammates, the Delaware Sole Sisters. GirlTrek positively impacted lives throughout the community and changed them for the better.
GirlTrek empowered me in such a way that I began taking more risks and decided that fear was not going to rule over my life. No, I would not let the fear of being a curvy trainer deter me from helping others reach their goals. I was fortunate to have joined an awesome team, the Delaware Sole Sisters. We walk for our health and inspire others to do the same. We are more than just a walking group. We have individuals with fitness levels of all kinds and our activities are not limited to walking. Lives are being changed on a daily basis.
Our team is an unstoppable force. I’ve witnessed how Charlotte’s life was transformed by GirlTrek; a leader was birthed. I observed how “KD” charged us to love the skin we were in. I watched “Char” become the “Our Melanin Is So Ah-mazing” ambassador. Victoria became stronger and began conquering the “Big Hill” at Glasgow as if it was an appetizer. I witnessed the rising of many stars.
I know I couldn’t have completed all the above without God, willpower, and a great support system. I will not give up and neither should you. I’M NOT PERFECT BUT I’M HERE FOR A PURPOSE. My wish is for you to find yours. I can’t think of a better time to join GirlTrek. I urge you all to lace up your sneakers and walk. This is the season to take back your communities, become a positive influence, and light up your neighborhoods with that radiant blue shirt.
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