Andrea Torres

My passion for fitness is fueled by my love of the mental and physical challenge. It's inspiring to see what my body and mind can accomplish. I love the feeling of pushing myself & the adrenaline coursing through my veins when I'm done. As a single mom raising four boys (one who is disabled and medically complex) I use the mental grit, resilience and confidence I have built in the gym, outside of the gym every single day. I need to be physically & mentally strong for me and also for my kids.

There are too many ways to choose a favorite. These days I am most consistent with Crossfit. I also love yoga, hiking, paddle boarding, pickleball, jiu jitsu and anything else that gets me outside or moving my body in fun and new ways!

I would use it to do a mix of very boring things like paying off debt and getting ahead on rent to giving my kids the gift of a clothes shopping spree or getting some things they've had on their wish lists for a while. I would also update some of my outdated fitness gear and getting something things we need for our apartment. Ooh, maybe take my kids to see my sister and her kids across the country. That would be fun! We've only been able to do it one time since they've moved there.