Growing up, you might not think of me as someone who would be active. My parents tried to get me into sports like basketball and swimming, but I never really stuck with them...
As a child, I was never into sports, despite my parents' efforts to get me involved in basketball and swimming. I preferred staying at home with my books and music. Later in life, dealing with Crohn's disease, I found that my body wasn't absorbing essential nutrients like calcium and iron, leading to symptoms such as abdominal pain, fatigue, and weakness. I started exploring other ways to improve my health and discovered that exercise could help alleviate some symptoms. Although I disliked the idea of exercising, I hated Crohn's disease more. I joined a gym and initially focused on cardio, but soon found a passion for weightlifting. This type of exercise helped me feel stronger and healthier, and even improved my appetite. With the guidance of personal trainers, I learned to do full-body workouts to avoid overexertion. Weightlifting also helped me recover from osteoporosis and anemia. I even participated in a half marathon and tried new activities like ziplining and archery. During the pandemic, I faced challenges in maintaining my routine but found joy in outdoor activities like walking and jumping rope. The key to sticking with exercise is finding something you enjoy that makes both your body and soul happy.