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It took me a year and a half to shoot again, and it was perhaps one of the hardest things I’ve had to do. In 2022, training for a marathon, I got injured. I trained through and still ran. The outcome? Seven months out without being able to train and barely walk. 

It took a toll on me physically and mentally. My body changed, I gained 17 lbs without being able to control it, nor train. I went from 5 days a week in the gym + Pilates/ outdoor workouts to small walks throughout the city. I refused to shoot. 

I booked one of my biggest campaigns to date in the middle of this and only took it because it was a big deal, but man was that hard. My biggest accomplishment and yet I was at my lowest. It was hard. Showing up was hard, talking about my career was hard. I felt like a failure and the only thing that helped me was knowing that I had not only run the race, but finished it. I beat one of my life goals and the injury was a result. 

These photos are the first two shoots I did coming out of it. I started getting back into it and feeling okay to shoot. Now here I am months later and in the best shape that I’ve been in, in the last two years. Since then I’ve also run 3 more races. 

It took consistency, showing up for myself, and doing it the healthy way. I refused to not eat, I refused to neglect myself and be too restrictive, but I still had a goal in mind and I had to follow it. Although it took time, and lots of criticism, I made it. 

Don’t give up on yourself. Do the hard thing. Keep your mind focused and shut out the noise. I did it, and you can too. 

Please reach out if you need help (mentally, emotionally or dietary-wise) during the process. It’s not easy, but it’s worth it. I know you can do it. Sending so much love to those struggling with an injury, or any kind of dynamic that’s held you back. Love you lots 💌💌
 
 
 
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