I have uploaded most of the team bios now. I am so thankful that each girl is so willing to share her personal story for the blog. I have found the greatest group of girls and I know sharing our journey to the NPC is going to be the most incredible experience.
When I first competed, I was on my own. I had very few people supporting me and I relied on myself for workouts, nutrition and motivation. I went to one posing practice with a few other girls, but other than that, I went into my first experience all by myself.
Knowing that this year I have an amazing group of girls to uplift and motivate one another makes me so happy.
I told the team from the get-go that I am no expert at competing, but our group is about support and I would do everything in my power to help them reach their goals and gain the confidence it takes to step on stage.
To me, competing is about being your best self. One of my favorite motivational quotes I've seen floating around Instagram lately is, "Look in the mirror, that's your competition."
The discipline this sport takes is not for the faint of heart. I'm willing to bet several people who have said, "I think I'm going to do a fitness competition" have never made it to the stage. It takes sacrifice and mental toughness. It's not just working out several times a week, it's a complete lifestyle change.
I have also seen the flip side of this sport, and the vanity that comes along with it. I get it when some people look at me crazy when I tell them what I'm training for. There are people who compete for the wrong reasons. I know some may picture the girls who just wanna strip down and pose in a bikini leaned up against a motorcycle for a "photo shoot." Or the "fitness models" who pose in lingerie and blast their sexy images all over social media to help "motivate" others.
I can't control what others do, but I can control what I do and how I represent myself and my sport.
As I post mine and the teams' progress along the way, I hope we can open some minds up and motivate others to be the best they can possibly be. Our goal is to represent with class, humility and grace.
We want you to see that you can do anything you set your mind to, but it takes hard work and self-discipline to be your best self. Each girl on Team Fitness Fixation is unique and we all have different backgrounds and stories, and that's what makes this experience so beautiful. We have all come together to empower one another and to inspire others through our journey.
Please stay tuned for progress pictures and news!
Thank you for the support!
In Health,
Brittany
