Pecha Kucha Love Story

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Christian & Liz

• Spent most of my free time with these two.
• The start of a great friendship...
• and love story!

So how did it start?

Fitness.

July 2010

What does one do when you're interested in a boy?

• Join him at the places he likes to hang out.

• But... I thought women are not supposed to lift heavy weights?

Exercise == Torture

• Had never been fit in my life.
• Exercise was embarrassing.
• But I knew I was out of shape
• Had nothing else to do outside of work and wanted to hang out with my new friends
• Caved in and went along.

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Started with fitness and then...

• Researched more about nutrition.

• Saw changes in physique

• Seeing progress helped me set goals to better myself.

• Motivated change in every aspect of life.

Patience

focus on the big picture

  Consistency

• Give things a try and make them a habit.
• Lifting became a part of me. I don't have to think about doing it.

Confidence

Stepping out of my comfort zone

Moderation

Why should women lift?

Bulky muscles are a myth.

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Many benefits

• Bone Health

  • Women are prone to Osteoporosis (bone loss)

  • Strength training increases bone density

Many benefits

• Hearth Health

  • Reduce your risk of heart disease

  • The heart is a muscle too

  • Increased endurance

Many benefits

• Stress Relief

  • Feels great to lift heavy

  • Overcoming physical challenges is rewarding in a different way than mental ones

Myth Busting Women

• Spitfire: Strength training app for women by women.
• Erin & Nidhi: software engineers & athletes

Build a Community

and build strength together

  So what about Christian and Liz?

Gracias