Today we’d like to introduce you to Dawn McGinnis.
Hi Dawn, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
I had been active in school but then truly fell in love with fitness once I took an advanced weights class. My first squat max ever was 225 lbs. I remember doing it and then thinking, “holy crap…I can do that?!” That is when I discovered something that I implement to this day, powerlifting. Being able to push my limits and challenge my body is so empowering! I competed for a few years, and now even though I no longer compete, I still power lift. My love of fitness and health snowballed into my career. I am now a licensed health insurance advisor as well as a CPT. So, I quite literally help people with their health from start to finish! I am incredibly blessed to be able to help people every single day.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
TW: Eating disorder It has definitely not been a smooth road! Of course, I had the typical days where I didn’t want to work out, but the hardest was battling my binge/purge eating disorder. I quickly became obsessed with trying to be as small as possible.
Now, looking back, I just want to hug the girl that I was.
But, I truly think it’s important to grow through what you go through. Everything you’ve faced, you have made it through and it’s important to give yourself grace. I would say it all changed when I started talking to myself like I would a friend. If a friend was belittling themselves, you would immediately contradict them. So, remember to do that with yourself as well. Slowly but surely, you will start to appreciate all that you are and all that you can be!!
Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I specialize in being a certified personal trainer, as well as a licensed health insurance advisor. As a CPT, I take pride in being able to help anyone reach their goals. With being a Health Advisor, I can help ensure that once those goals are reached, they are protected. What sets me apart from others is that your goals are my goals. I want you to succeed in whatever way that looks to you. I will cheer you on, no matter how “small” the victory is. I will have faith in you, even if you don’t have faith in yourself.
I provide workout plans, nutrition advice, and insurance guidance.
Can you talk to us a bit about happiness and what makes you happy?
My cat… hahaha Well, he does, but he’s not the only thing.
Life makes me happy, people make me happy, coffee makes me happy!
God gave me this life, I want to live it to the fullest and impact as many people as I can! I used to not look at life the way I do now. So, now that I’ve changed my perspective, I truly know that life is about the little things because, quicker than we realize, those little things become the big things!
Contact Info:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: calendly.com/dawnmcginnis
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dmcginnisfit
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mcginnishealthadvisors
