MyStory
Fitness wasn’t always a part of my life. I never worked out, ate McDonalds whenever I wanted but luckily I never had to worry about my weight. I was a Psych major in undergrad, and had started my Masters in Child Psychology, after which I intended to go for my PHD and open up my own practice.
Sometimes things don’t go according to plan.
Everything changed when I was 17 years old. My mother wanted to spend quality time with me and thought that going to the Snowdon Y to work out together would be a good way to do so.
I loved the way working out made me feel. I wanted to eat healthier, experience life more fully and connect with my body. I saw tangible changes in my physique, evident increases in mood, decreases in stress levels and a newly sharpened focus on my education.
I was hooked.
While still taking on my Undergraduates degree, a chance encounter at the gym led to an opportunity I couldn’t pass up. Studio Adonnics - a boutique fitness center in Montreal, featured fitness for kids and I was asked to teach a class. Using my background in child psychology, this unforeseen merge in fitness and children sparked a newfound appreciation for what I knew I already loved and what I would soon fall in love with. I began to teach classes while still undertaking a full course load but seeing as I was in my final semester of my undergrad, I knew I could make it work. One thing led to another and it wasn’t long before I was running an entire fitness program for kids and teens.
Now, fast forward - Upon completion of my undergrad, one would assume the automatic choice would be to apply for my masters. So naturally, that is what I did, but at the same time, this new love for fitness inspired me to get certified in personal training. Doing two things that I loved would seem ideal for most people but herein lay my problem. I was at a crossroads and suddenly realized I had a big decision to make. I was midway through my master’s degree in child psychology when I made the scary, apprehensive choice to drop out and start an entirely new career path for myself.
In hindsight, I made the best decision for myself! It didn’t take long to realize that psychology was not my passion, fitness was.
Being able to fully embrace this new love for fitness, I began in 2008 to throw myself into any and all opportunities to grow as a fitness professional. I undertook multiple certifications, worked as a personal trainer and fitness instructor and soaked up as much information as I could. I moved to Toronto for a brief period of time and continued to teach and improve my technique working at Harmony Fitness, Ultimate Athletics and Dynamic Conditioning Center.
Upon my arrival back in Montreal I didn’t hesitate to return to Studio Adonnics, rebuild my client base and begin teaching as many classes as I could- But I knew it was time to take my fitness career to the next level which is why I decided to launch: StacyLel Fitness
I am excited to enter this next phase of my career, and help you achieve the sense of welfare that you are looking for…. And my psychology wasn’t even wasted; I am always here to listen without judgment, either during a session or after hours. Without the extra-fee!