My name is Astrid. I am a single mother to 2 wonderful kids, Peter and Zara. I’m also a mother to a variety of animal babies, including dogs, cats, rats, a turtle and fish. Taking care of everyone and trying to give them the best life I can brings me such happiness.
I’m currently a bartender, and most of the time I love my job. I’ve been doing it for the past 17 years. Not only is it great money, and has helped me support my family better than any other job has, but the people I’ve met along the way have become more than customers. They’re my family and friends.
I love to help people, and make them happy!
In my own free time, whatever free time I have, fitness and health has been a passion of mine for years.
My love for exercise started with boxing. It has always given me a safe place to get my mind and body right. It’s my favorite sport, hands down. I’ve grown to love jiu jitsu and weightlifting as well.
Like many other men and women, I’ve struggled with body dysmorphia, comparing myself to all these social media images, and having unrealistic expectations for myself. Resulting in even more negative thinking, and injuries.
I want to help those struggling as well. I want to help anyone who has been beat down by life, has had their share of shitty fad diets, anyone who has ever been scared to eat too much because they don’t want to get “fat”…I want to help anyone out there busting their ass, making ends meet, understand that you can incorporate some kind of exercise into daily living.
I want to help those victims of domestic violence feel safe, strong, and like they can protect themselves.
I want to help children who have been victims of abuse, trauma, and bullying overcome those things and develop confidence and be proud of themselves.
I want to help those who have suffered with substance addiction become addicted to their health and loving their bodies.
And, so many more!!
Going through the courses to become a Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach is going to cost some money, as well as the extra tutoring/coaching to help me through my studies.
I will not have time to work extra, and money is already not extremely plentiful.
I have set this fund up to hopefully alleviate some of the financial stress, so I can concentrate on my courses and my family.
Anything is something.
Either way, I will make this happen. I didn’t come this far to quit. 💪🏼🥊
Thank you for taking the time to read this, and I love you all. 🖤
