Muscle Memory digital AugSept 2018 | Page 87

M “SAY GOODBYE TO HATERS! DON’T LET ANYONE EVER TELL YOU THAT YOU CAN’T DO SOMETHING!”  @MORGANBLONDEFIT TRAINER: Mindi O’Brien (Team O’Brien) FUN FACT: Favourite food is mac and cheese! organ has fitness in her blood—literally! Her mom Holly, used to compete and is still active in fitness, and thanks to her, it’s been a part of Morgan’s lifestyle from the giddyup! Holly’s been a huge fan and always encourages Morgan, but that doesn’t mean it’s been an easy path. Morgan suffered with anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and shyness prior to her change in career and her commitment to fitness and competing. “I changed careers to work on myself. I was lost and now I have found fitness to heal me. Competing is the one thing that keeps my mind strong, focused and away from negative distractions and bad choices.” Getting her body into shape wasn’t Morgan’s biggest hurdle; it was getting her mind strong and learning to love herself again. Morgan has been seriously training with her coach Mindi and nutrition coach Dennis for just one year now. Their support and encouragement has given her a renewed sense of self and the confidence to step on stage – and that she did! “My first competition was on May 5th, 2018. It was the Mindi O Show with the Canadian Physique Alliance and I placed 2nd in Bikini Tall class and 3rd in Bikini Novice Class.” She has since gone on to take a 3rd place finish at the GNC/Allmax Natural Classic in June—it’s in the genes! Morgan recognizes the gift she’s been given—her passion for life reignited and her inner strength rebuilt, She is inspired to learn more so that she can share and support other young women who suffer from anxiety, depression and self-esteem issues. She loves being part of a team and sees the value in surrounding herself with like- minded positive people that share her new found passion. If she could bottle up her enthusiasm and give it away, she would. For now, she will continue on her path and likely inspire many along the way! MUSCLEMEMORYMAG.COM 85