Alexis Alvarez

My desire to be strong and capable to complete the tasks of what I do with my life, which is to rescue and care for the needs of the many animals we help, both inside and outside of the shelter. The physical demands are so great that it requires both inner and outer strength, as well as endurance. Throughout my 23 year fitness journey, I have been inspired by many HERS magazine covers, especially Erin Stern’s:) Fitness has also powered me through many life challenges including divorce and loss.

I LOVE free weights, resistance training, eating clean, and always staying active. My day starts at 5am and ends around midnight 7 days a week, without fail. I’m grateful that I put in the time, energy, and commitment to train my body to handle the demands my lifestyle places on me. At 34 years old, I can still catapult myself over a 6 foot dog pen and army crawl through storm drains to rescue a kitten or puppy (all true, btw). 😁

It would be used to continue to rescue and feed more fur babies. For the last 3 years, my mom and I purchase, prepare, and deliver meals to between 75-100 cats and dogs every single night, holidays included. This is in addition to running the shelter, which consumes our entire day and limited resources.