Kaala Powers

I started working out for myself, for confidence, strength, and sanity. After becoming a mom, and especially after my child’s diabetes diagnosis, health and fitness became something deeper. It became how I protect my mental health, care for my body, and stay strong enough to lead my family through hard days. Health isn’t just what I do in the gym anymore, it’s how I show up for my kids and how I choose myself so I can be there for them, every day.

I love CrossFit because it challenges me both physically and mentally, and the cross-training aspect keeps fitness functional, well-rounded, and sustainable. I also enjoy simple walks and time outdoors keep me moving without pressure. Staying fit also happens in my kitchen through realistic, high-protein recipes and tools that make fueling my body easier, not overwhelming. For me, health is built through movement I enjoy, food that supports me, and habits that fit a fast, complex daily life.

I would use it to pay down medical debt from my child’s diabetes diagnosis, relieving a very real financial burden on our family. That stability would allow me to give back more intentionally to the diabetes community through shared resources, support, and continued advocacy while staying present for my kids and my own health.