Unleash Your Inner Ninja Warrior
Episode Overview
Kayla's 75-pound weight loss journey. Breaking free from toxic relationships. The role of community in personal growth. Transitioning from corporate to health coaching. Embracing change and self-belief.
Sometimes we have to borrow other people's beliefs about us until we're able to foster and create enough on our own.
In this inspiring episode of Becoming Wildly Well, host Brandi Lea welcomes Kayla Cittadino, an incredible example of transformation and perseverance. Kayla shares her journey from a six-figure corporate career and a life of dissatisfaction to training for American Ninja Warrior. Her story begins with a significant weight loss journey, shedding 75 pounds over a couple of years.
Despite being an athlete in her youth, Kayla found herself at over 200 pounds, trapped in an unfulfilling job and a toxic relationship. Her breakthrough moment came when she realized the need for change during a bridesmaid dress fitting, a moment that shattered her complacency and propelled her towards a healthier lifestyle. Kayla talks about her mindset transformation, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing health and the role community plays in supporting personal growth.
She highlights how critical it was to have people around her who believed in her potential, fostering her journey towards becoming a Ninja Warrior. Kayla also shares her leap of faith, leaving her corporate job to become a health and fitness coach, a decision driven by her passion for helping others achieve similar transformations. Throughout the episode, Kayla underscores the importance of self-belief and investing in oneself, whether through hiring coaches or building a supportive community.
Her story is a testament to the power of perseverance and the impact of setting goals and sticking to them. Kayla's message is clear: it's never too late to change your life, no matter the challenges you face. As the year comes to a close, Kayla encourages listeners to make the most of the remaining time, no matter how small the change might seem.
Her impactful journey serves as an inspiration for anyone looking to overcome personal obstacles and discover their own inner strength.