Lisa Fields Wear your Pink/Green

How do I express how excited and honored  I am to be chosen as a spotlight athlete....me, the one who was always picked last to join any kind of sports team....it's just unbelievable!  
A little about me.I have been married to my soulmate for 24 years we were high school sweethearts. Michael is an wonderful husband but an even better dad. We have two amazing, beautiful daughters. They are both outstanding  soccer players (their athleticism definitely did not come from me.) I can not tell you how much strength I get from them. So many times when they were little and playing in a soccer game, I would encourage them when there was 5 minutes left to stay strong, and play hard, which they did!!! I didn't realize what I was asking from them until I started running on a tread mill and/ or doing burpees for 5 minutes!!! Ugh!!! They must have thought I was crazy!!! But, they continued to play! They showed their strength by continuing when they were tired and had had enough and also when they would get hurt in a game, they would play on...weather it be a broken toe,  a broken arm, a black eye... they would play on. So, when I work out I continually reminder myself of my own words and of their strength and determination and force myself to keep on for 5 more minutes.... When I trip on a bar and scrape my leg and get the 'missed the box' jump scratch I keep on because I know they would. They truly are my strength and inspiration!  

My story is fairly simple and I think many will be able to relate to. One day after much convincing from a dear friend of mine, Stephanie Scott, I decided that it was time for a change. I needed to start focusing on me. I had been too busy being a mom to my two strong, super athletic girls, that I had ' let myself go' . I was feeling exhausted when I climbed stairs and has called my scale a 'liar' enough!!!  I came to amazing Bootcamp and not only feel in love with the place but more importantly the people. I felt comfortable and not judged. Even when I was laying on the ground about to pass out my first day. So, I kept coming back and after  3 months I was so proud of myself because I was getting serious..lol...I signed up for unlimited access! I remember telling Channel. ..this is big for me!!! Now, It's been over a year and I guess I would say that is huge for me. Most other places lasted only weeks. So yep, huge!!!!

Thank you for allowing me to be part of this special group of spotlighters!  Thank every single members of ABC for your support there have been countless of  times when a 'you got this' from someone running by has given me that extra boost I need to complete a WOD.  To my partners in crime --they always get me in trouble..;) Laurel Miller and Stephanie Scott I love you two, yall keep me in check and I like that. A special thank you to all of the coaches, I love you all! Your guidance and support is priceless! And last but not least thank you Channel and Tommy for giving me a place that has changed my life.  

'I workout because I can and for that I am blessed!' Thanks again!
Blessings,  
Lisa Fields