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Thank you for coming to my blog - I hope to inform, entertain, and engage you in the pursuit of a healthy, happy lifestyle!

Personal Training is my passion. After several years working in the corporate world, I decided to give up my job and pursue a career in fitness.

Growing up, I enjoyed horseback riding, track and field, and then played on a women’s rugby team in college (much to the dismay of my very worried mother!).

After graduating from San Jose State University with a BS in journalism, I began working for a higher education textbook publisher. Going from a very active lifestyle to sitting at a desk for 8 hours a day had taken its toll – I gained weight and lost my energy and self-esteem.

 A coworker introduced me to Tae Bo ® Fitness kickboxing and I began running. As the pounds came off, I discovered my true calling – my friends, family, and coworkers asked me to train them and help them with their own fitness journeys.

After work and on the weekends, I studied, trained, and earned certifications as a Tae Bo Fitness ® Instructor and as a Personal Trainer with the American College of Sports Medicine. For several months, I negotiated contracts in an office by day and taught kickboxing and Personal Training by night – I was leading a double life!

I decided to take a leap of faith and accepted a full-time Personal Trainer position with Equinox in San Mateo and haven’t looked back – I consider myself very lucky for making this change!