Natural Hair Girls Who LIFT Newsletter Feature: Shona Smith @shogeovanni_

 

This week highlight is Shona Smith (@shogeovanni_) she's from Texas, a fitness influencer and PHD student.

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When did you start your fitness journey or started training?

High school & undergrad track and field

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What are the most rewarding things you've achieved since your journey?

I back squatted 225lbs comfortably now. 4 years ago that was my max!

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What lesson(s) have you learned this past year?

A lesson that I’ve learned is that being patient and stretching regularly matters so much, especially as I’ve gotten older. Another is that there isn’t a rush to reaching goals. Lastly, don’t forget to have fun with everything that you’re doing. Having workout partners that are on the same page helps with this too! There’s never a dull moment and we all get to progress.

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How does lift heavy make you feel?

Like a BOSS. It feels so good being able to push my body to lift weight I didn’t even know I could lift. It’s hard not to smile every time.

 The post was originally published in the Natural Hair Girls Who LIFT newsletter on January 20, 2021.