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comes a time in our lives, when many of us find ourselves to be in somewhat of a “rut”. There are many reasons and/or circumstances for this, unique to every person and situation. I recently found myself in this position, before making a major change in my life, to finally pursue the career that I am truly passionate about. Ever since I was fourteen years old, I have been working in the restaurant industry, the last eighteen years of which was in management. For the longest time, I believed that this was my calling in life. I really enjoyed being able to welcome people into “my home” and provide them with the highest level of hospitality.
As time went on, I found it harder and harder to motivate myself to bring the same fire to the team. After over twenty-two years in restaurants, I had allowed myself to let go of playing sports and making exercise an important part of my life. When my wife and I sought out the help of a personal trainer, we were able to drastically change our lives, by each losing over thirty pounds in less than three months. I then went on to compete in the new Men’s Physique category of the BCABBA’s fitness and bodybuilding competitions. After placing third in my first show, I then went on to compete in the Provincial Championships and then the Canadian Nationals. Every day my mind was wandering more and more while at work, thinking of wanting something different in my life. When I thought of what I wanted to do, I thought of how amazing my coach was to help me change my life and I wanted to be able to help other people change their lives in the same way.
I began my next journey to make this change, by working on my Personal Trainer Certification. This was not easy. While finishing school, I was also right in the peak of contest preparation for the Canadian Nationals, training twice a day, working at least fifty hours per week, plus preparing for renovations of the restaurant. Even through the heavy pressures I was facing, I still managed to make it through the competition and earn my certification. Shortly after, I found myself presented with the opportunity to make the change I was so eager to take on. As soon as I received the phone call to say I was being offered the opportunity to join Steve Nash Fitness World as a personal trainer, I immediately handed in my notice of resignation.
Upon starting this new chapter in my career, it was a difficult adjustment, leaving a well-established career and healthy salary, to now build a new career from the beginning. I was determined to be successful and I had an incredible support system from my wife, family and friends. After one month in my new role, I was promoted to the position of Assistant Fitness Manager. This allowed me to see the best of both worlds, while I was able to impact the business from a leadership role and still allowed me to continue to work with my clients and help them change their lives. A quick two months later, I have since been promoted once again to take on the role of Fitness Manager and build my own team of amazing trainers. I have to say, this goes to show that with belief in your own abilities and a true drive to pursue your passion, along with a strong support system, you really can achieve your dreams. Never before have I seen more truth in the expression “when you love what you do, you will never work a day in your life.” Thank you to all of my dear friends and family that have believed in me and supported me, especially during this time of change.
-Andrew Bukowsky
Andrew is a Certified Personal Trainer, Canadian National Level MP Competitor and Pure Force Nutrition and No Limit Muscle Inc. Sponsored Athlete. For questions or comments, you can contact Andrew at:
Twitter: @Andrew_Buk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/andrew.bukowsky
www.facebook.com/TheFitLife247
Website: AndrewBukowsky.blogspot.ca
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