Today we’d like to introduce you to Hawa Sadiq.
Hawa, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
Growing up, I was always the chubby African girl, the kid everyone picked on in school—the middle school I reached my breaking point and did a full 360 turning my whole life around. I lost a total of seventy pounds while finding my passion and purpose through my weight loss journey. I gained self-confidence, self-love, devotion, and a relentless drive to go for any and everything I want.
The majority of my childhood took place in Senegal, my mother’s home, located in West Africa. Leaving there around third grade, and making a sudden shift in my diet from whole foods to processed fast food hit me hard. I gained a total of forty pounds over the course of one year. As the years went on, things got worse, and being picked on by my brothers at home didn’t help. By the end of elementary school going onto middle school, I became very depressed, and my self-esteem plummeted. I cried myself to sleep almost every night, but this night was different. I wiped my tears and told myself today is the day everything changes, and exactly that happened.
I began making slow changes to my diet. With the help of my parents, I began exercising. Every time i wanted to quit, my mom would be right by my side, reminding me never to give up and pushing me to be my best self.
Over time with consistency and hard work, I began seeing changes, receiving compliments, and becoming addicted to the process. Before I knew it about a year and a half later, I was 70 pounds down. I gained so much confidence and began loving myself in the process. Not only that, but I also developed my mindset of “I can achieve and everything I set my mind to.”
I began training in my junior year of high school. I started with my best friend, mom, and little brother. I’m my happiest and feel my best when I’m helping others and training myself. It literally lights my fire. I started to feel a strong sense of purpose, and knew to elevate others and helping them get to their best selves was my calling.
I set out to get my NASM personal training certification before graduating high school. This is exactly what I did within just two months filled with five am studying before school, and late night studying before bed. I got to call myself a certified personal trainer not long after. Having the honor of being trusted to help people get to their best selves, gain confidence, and overcome obstacles they never thought was possible kick-started GetFitWithHawa to get me where I am today.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
This year has definitely been a rough one filled with ups and downs. Starting my business has been a challenging roller coaster ride, but the reward is priceless and definitely worth it. Everything Is a learning process every day is trial, error, and growth Waking up with an open mind willing to retain every piece of information that comes my way. Growing learning how to run a business, attract and retain clients, figuring out my niche combined with college, and work is a heavy weight, so taking it one day at a time has been my biggest blessing.
The thing I struggle with the most is learning how to take breaks. Running a business comes with constantly improving, meaning there’s something to do. Learning the importance of taking out time to rest has been my biggest lesson thus far along this journey. Making sure I stay charged up, so I’m capable of giving my best self, is always first. Every day I’m finding balance and falling involved with what I do even more.
We’d love to hear more about your business.
GetfitwithHawa was created to elevate, inspire and help people reach their best selves not only physically, but mentally, and spiritually. With both in-person and online personal training services customized to fit all your needs and guarantees you reaching all fitness goals. We also offer personalized meal plans to ensure maximum results. GetfitwithHawa Build self esteem, your overall confidence and empowers women are showing them that any goal is attainable with hard work and dedication. Being there every step of the way with each and every one of my clients is a must for me. The happiness and joy that comes from my clients reaching their fitness goals is priceless.
So, what’s next? Any big plans?
GetFitWithHawa definitely has big plans for the future! Starting with spreading health and wellness locally then taking it global. We plan on hosting our very first GetFit boot camp at Sadiqs bistro 2020, kicking off a great start to the summer spreading love, positivity, and happiness. Changing lives, spreading positivity, and helping people reach their goals will always be our mission.
Pricing:
- 1-on-1 personal training starts at $240
- 2-on-2 personal training starts at $180
- Online personal training starts at $175
Contact Info:
- Website: Www.getfitwithhawa.com
- Phone: 678-389-0087
- Email: getfitwithhawa@gmail.com
- Instagram: _hawasadiq
- Facebook: Hawa sadiq
Image Credit:
Chad
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