Today we’d like to introduce you to Carly Camilla.
Hi Carly, so excited to have you on the platform. So, before we get into questions about your work life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today.
Over the past two years, I have created a new life for myself through health and fitness. I have lost over half of my body weight and have now created a business out of my transformation. I started at 300 lbs. and decided to make a change when I realized the quality of life that I was living wasn’t what I wanted. Being overweight my whole life held me back from amazing opportunities such as feeling confident, participating in normal activities, and from knowing my self-worth. With growing up feeling this way, I knew getting healthy was what I wanted, but I never knew how to achieve what I was looking for. Two years ago, my life changed when I stepped on the scale and saw 300 lbs. It clicked, and I dedicated the next year to getting my life back. I learned about true health and wellness and how everything can be accomplished through balance. After losing 135 lbs., I am now the happiest and healthiest I’ve ever been. I am able to enjoy things in life that I never knew was possible. I am able to participate in activities, feel strong, and walk around feeling confident in my own skin. My goal now is to help others achieve the happiness that I have found through health and fitness. I currently have an Instagram platform where I show motivational videos, promote body positivity, healthy cooking, and tips to help others take a step on their journey. I am now working on building my own business to help others on a one-on-one level.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Looking back, would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Changing the way you live means changing the way you think and changing your way of life. Nothing about that is easy, especially as an adult. What I can tell you is that weight loss has been my absolute biggest accomplishment, and every bit of the hard work has been worth it. With changing my lifestyle came with adjusting everything I knew. The way I ate, how much I moved by body, the way I viewed myself, and having a different mindset. With the physical change came mental change, and this was the most growth I’ve ever experienced. I truly believe that every new day is a new chance to change your life.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I have been lucky enough to make a business out of my social media platform and have been able to collaborate with multiple well-known brands. I am currently looking to further my business by creating an online coaching program. My online “lifestyle” coaching will consist of personal 1:1 training with clients who are looking to work towards a healthier and happier life. It will consist of customized meal and fitness plans for my individual clients, as well as support, accountability check-ins, and help with understanding exactly what they need to be doing. With losing 135 lbs., I am able to relate to clients on another level than most. However, I do still work a 9-5 for an email and SMS marketing company where I am able to learn a lot that can apply to my business. I truly believe in always having multiple streams of income, and nine times out of ten, you will be able to apply skills from one career to another.
Any big plans?
My future plans consists of having my 1:1 coaching up and running and securing valuable partnerships with brands that I believe in. With this, it will allow me to fully focus on my clients and help others achieve their personal goals, which is my main focus! I look forward to inspiring and motivating others to make the change that they didn’t think was possible! While living in such a fast-paced world, I hope to encourage others to slow down and take the steps necessary to keeping themselves healthy.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlyycamilla/
