One of the first places I took myself to get through hard times was the gym. I knew I had a lot of emotions - especially anger - and I needed a healthy place to help get them out. The gym became my me time, a place I could go and truly focus on myself and see the results. Because this journey can be hard and most of the work is internal, so it’s not something you necessarily “see” the results.

The inner work is important, but self-love shows on the outside too