Meet Gabrielle
My Vision
My mission is to get more women in the weight room to help them practice self-care, get stronger both physically and mentally, and be great role models for their children. Getting stronger physically will translate into a strong and confident mental state, which in turn will help you progress with the weight you are lifting each week. You might feel intimidated or lack the self-confidence to try something new such as strength training; this is okay and normal. Everyone starts at the beginning. Seeing yourself be able to lift any amount of weight will make you realize you can do anything, both in the weight room and in your life.
Certified Fitness Trainer
and Personal Coach
If anyone knows the craziness of being a stay-at-home mom, it's me. Some days, you can barely shower, the house is a mess, the kids are crying, and your to-do list just got longer because you got nothing done. I've been there a lot. But then I found strength training and it transformed how I viewed my whole life and my whole self. Each time I lift and do something I thought I couldn't, I better myself.
I would like to help other moms practice self-care with the help of strength training, in similar ways it has been there for me. Above all else, I want all women to feel strong, independent, and confident and there is no better way to do that than in the weight room.
Stop with the guilt
I used to feel extreme guilt about being away from Luke when he was a baby. I felt that I should be able to do it all, be everything for everyone, and do this all of the time. I told myself I could be this new person, aka Mom, while still being my prior self. It took me 3 years to realize I badly neglected myself and after a short period of higher stress/not the best of health, I took action and started lifting. I think I felt guilty in the early stage of learning how to strength train, but it didn't take me long to feel so amazing from it that I finally said to myself, enough with this guilt. I felt better, both physically and mentally, so there was no more room for feeling guilty. I was and still am a better mom and person because of my training. I get what you are feeling, but it doesn't always have to be that way. You can devote time just for yourself, feel better during that time, and then come back to your family.
Time an Issue?
Humans are kind of silly when it comes to perception of time. We think we are way busier than we really are and therefore, think we can't dedicate 2 hours a week to our health and fitness. A great way to map out the true use of your time is to keep a time journal. Record what you do in a day over the course of the week and see how many hours you are actually being productive versus how many hours scrolling on social media, watching tv, etc.
To really feel and see the benefits lifting can provide you, I suggest training at least 2x/week; 1x/week will not serve you to the fullest. When you do the math, a 1-hour workout amounts to 4% of your day but the benefits last a lifetime. Isn't lifting worth it?
