You are strong!!!

I'm always nervous showing people this. Starting at the top was two years ago when I began my journey to become happier in my own body. I joined a club rugby team and lost only about 15 lbs but the difference in my face and body is amazing. I am a strong girl. I'm a little shorter than 5'7 and I weigh 173 most days but I fluctuate by a few pounds regularly. My team is quite good considering we have won the Rugby New York State Championship two years in a row. I joined an All-star team and went to Albany to play with the best players in the North East and we placed second in the North East and 8th in the Nation. Girls, never ever doubt what your body is capable of and how much pain and joy it can handle. Rugby is the most amazing part of my life and it has helped me so much physically and mentally to become the best version of me. 7's rugby will be played in the summer Olympics for anyone curious as to see what a game of rugby looks like. I play 15's however and it's a little different from 7's. On a rugby team there is a position for everyone and everyone is needed on the field. Your team motivates you on and off the pitch (field) and you make life long friends who will always have your back. I'm slowly learning to love my body and what it can do and I hope to keep playing for many years to come.