As a mother and a Client Relationship Director, Sheri tends to put other’s needs before her own. At home Sheri is devoted to raising her children and running her household. At work Sheri usually eats lunch at her desk so she’ll be there should a client call. It’s simply her nature. So, it felt unusual and a little strange the first time she left work early to meet her trainer. Sheri felt a little guilty at the time, but the fact that nothing fell apart in her absence was both enlightening and energizing.

The workouts, while grueling in their own right, added an additional challenge. Sheri has always liked to do things on her own and she was usually the one helping others. Now she was relying on someone else to help her get back in shape. Her trainer taught her that fitness is a journey and that being perfect isn’t the goal. “The only way to push your boundaries is to try new things knowing you might fail, and knowing that failure is an okay outcome.”