Today we’d like to introduce you to Aniya.
Hi Aniya, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
Wellness has always been on my radar, but in 2015 I officially made it a lifestyle/career! My dear friend & colleague traveled to Hawaii to scuba dive, but couldn’t because she was “too big” to fit into a wet suit. She came back to Chicago disgusted and determined to lose weight with the goal to scuba dive in Australia for her 40th birthday. She reached out to me for help! For a year we literally worked together, ate together, and worked out together! She would tell me how much I inspired her, but in all actuality, she inspired me! My friend lost 100 lbs. in that year, she was a new person! Her glow and zeal for life were like none that I’ve ever seen! Shortly after losing 100 lbs., she passed away due to rare liver condition at the age of 38. Throughout that year of us working together, she told me I should train other people, I should host my own wellness workshops, teach fitness classes and ultimately open my own gym. All of those things seemed far-fetched at the moment, but after witnessing her take her last breath I knew that everything she told me would happen and IT HAS! I knew that if I could help her, that I could help other women just like her and that’s exactly what I’m doing! It’s been such a blessing!!!!
R.I.H Sinikka
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?
I believe this is my calling, it’s what I’ve continuously prayed for and because of it I’ve been blessed along my journey! Relocating to Texas in September was a “struggle”. My husband and I had a database of 7000+ people that had either attended our classes or participated in one of my wellness workshops! We left that network and are essentially starting from the ground up! We tried to immediately open a new location, but after about a month or so we decided to take a different route. I transitioned to an online wellness coach and started teaching classes at other gyms. I am now at the point where I have built a small community and I’m hosting my first in-person workshop in Texas starting May 1st. God is faithful
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I am a Wellness Coach, Fitness Instructor, and Business Owner! I help busy career-driven women prioritize themselves mentally, physically, and emotionally through proper nutrition, mindful practices, effective workouts, and FUN! My claim to fame is that I’ve literally helped 100’s of women lose 1000’s of pounds since 2015! I’m known for my innovative, inclusive wellness workshops which span far beyond physical activity! I place a huge emphasis on my clients making themselves their number priority. When you work with me, you will no longer negotiate with yourself about your health!
What makes you happy?
Being able to help women of all ages fall deeper in love with themselves from the inside out! The transformations that I get to witness are priceless. This makes me happy because I know they’re genuinely happy, I also know that their newfound appreciation for their health is contagious! They will inspire others to adopt a healthy lifestyle as well! I feel like my purpose is fulfilled over and over again and I love it!
Contact Info:
- Email: getaniyalated@gmail.com
- Instagram: getaniyalated_wellness
Image Credits
Year2139
