Brittany Bergquist

What fuels my passion is seeing how strength changes you - not just physically, but mentally and intellectually. When I shifted my mindset about what health means for me and subsequently adjusted my approach to fitness, I gained more than muscle - I gained confidence, energy, and self-trust. I want other women to know their best years can come at ANY age - they begin when you start taking care of yourself in a sustainable way.

I love strength training at the gym - the atmosphere, the camaraderie, and the laser focus it provides me. I’ve met amazing people there who have helped push my progress forward and encouraged me to keep showing up, even on the tough days. Outside the gym, home improvement projects and walking, running, and hiking with my dogs are a few organic ways I stay active and support my overall fitness.

Straight transparency - I would pay off student loan debts with this prize money! We all know that college tuition isn't cheap, and it would be a great feeling to have a big chunk of this paid off so I can save more towards new goals. Adulting at its finest!