AGE:  54

HOMETOWN:  My home town is Pacific Palisades, and I did lose my home in the fires. So I am currently floating from rental to rental at the moment. It is ok though! I am a survivor, and that which does not kill me only makes me stronger!😁

COLLEGE:  I went to Crossroads school in Santa Monica and then an art school for college which no longer exists.

FAVORITE FOOD:  Middle eastern food or pizza! Yum! 

FAVORITE PLACE VISITED:  My favorite place I’ve visited would have to be Venice, Italy as a child. I would like to go back one day as an adult to understand it from a different perspective. 

PLACE YOU WANT TO VISIT:  I would really love to go to South Korea, Hong Kong, Japan, Iceland, Switzerland, and Germany. And very much so Russia as well. They have been my top bucket list for a long time. I’ve traveled to many countries but sadly those I have yet to make it to. 

FAVORITE MOVIE:  My favorite films would be hard to answer as I love many and could not just name one. I do love foreign films and anything that is dark and gets you thinking after the fact. The kind you just cannot shake for days after. 

FAVORITE SINGER:  I have a varied taste in music, but I would have to say my always go to favorite singer is Trent Reznor from Nine Inch Nails.

BACKGROUND:  I had always been fit and active but had a set back in my mid/late forties where I gained 50lbs. I went from a gym rat 6 days a week and running 3-6 miles a day 120 lb woman to well umm
 you can do the math there. 😉

I had lost my father unexpectedly and my dog of 15 years soon thereafter, and I had just left my husband. So my joie de vivre had pretty much exited the room. After several years of self medicating that pain and coping in the worst ways possible for my body, I finally decided enough was enough. It wasn’t who I am to be living this way and treating myself badly. So that is when I decided to get it together and bought a treadmill to start running. But that wasn’t enough for me. I wanted and needed to run and exercise outdoors. This is when I contacted Sonki. 

What is your motivation to stay in shape and what is your key to success?  My motivation and key to success is how great I feel after a running workout session with Sonki. The adrenaline and endorphins that kick up after a great workout is an amazing feeling. And of course the typical knowing how I look in the mirror makes me smile again. And being able to physically MOVE in ways I normally could not had I not started taking my health seriously. 

What is your greatest challenge to staying in shape?  My challenge in fitness would have to be my asthma which is easily remedied with an inhaler when needed and sometimes I need a kick in the pants by Sonki to remind me that I am capable of doing physical feats that at times I whine that I cannot. He is great and very supportive. He knows what you’re capable of and will remind you and support you when you need it. Plus I really enjoy our conversations during our workouts. 

What do you like about Sonki Fitness Boot Camp and how has it affected your life?  What I enjoy most is Sonki’s variation in workouts. You don’t get bored and he will listen if you would like to try something different he will accommodate that for you. That’s a big one for me. I am not a fan of doing the same thing over and over again. As I’m sure most people are not either. 

What advice would you give to others about fitness?  My advice to anyone who made it this far reading would be is to keep going. It may not seem like it’s happening but it is. Your body is loving you for what you’re doing for it! Sometimes it’s gonna scream at you it can’t go any further, but then it will surprise you and continue on. And before you know it, your body becomes a well oiled machine and can do it for you without you having to think about it! 

Thank you Sonki for reminding me of what I am still capable of, when I forgot who I was and what I can do! đŸ«¶
 
Any other comments?  Thank you again Sonki!! I am truly honoured that you’ve chosen me as your All-Star for the month of April!!! It’s is not taken lightly and I feel greatly honored!! â˜ș

Thank you!!
“Warrior” Hussun Lyon (I like how that sounds!!) 😌