Magazine Ad

I recently shared the ad I was in for HumaPro, but yesterday at the grocery store I found myself in a magazine – one of my top 5 most amazing life moments to date! Such an amazing and motivating feeling seeing yourself in a magazine for the first time 🙂

I wanted to say thank you to all of those who shared your sweet congratulatory words with me! It was not only an amazing feeling for myself, but also special to see how proud my parents, boyfriend, and friends were!

THOUGHTS ON ACHIEVEMENTS:
I realized a few things from this personal accomplishment & wanted to share them with you in hopes of inspiring and motivating you all just like I am when I see others that I look up to achieve successes of their own.

1) There is enough success and happiness to go around… always celebrate the prosperity of others. I am so thankful for the supportive people around me. At your high times and low times, you will always find out who your true friends are. Envy is truly a poison that can consume your life; it is important to remember that success takes on different forms in each individual’s book. Not everyone would dream of being in a fitness magazine, nor is it the only dream I have! Therefore, I find it so important to praise everyone for their successes because someday you will appreciate that in return. No matter which side you’re on, remember that the happiness you show towards others is a reflection of the happiness you have in your own life.

2) Dream big! I never thought that a passion of mine would land me in a product ad and in a magazine. Dream big; think the unthinkable – it is up to YOU as to how far you take the path of success in your life! Dreams are just dreams unless they are followed with hard work, so commit yourself to every dream you have!

3) Use achievements as motivation. After a fitness event and several weeks spent on a strict diet, I can’t wait to celebrate with a delicious meal/relaxed diet for a day! However, yesterday, I didn’t want to look at junk food and instead felt so motivated to continue working hard in the kitchen and in the gym. Let your accomplishments serve as stepping stones for what is to come.