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From ragile teen to ftness powerhouse,Mandy Gill shares her
story
By Eryn Kirkwood, MA
osstlifeY
ou might recognize Mandy Gill as the Aternoon Drive co-host on
The Beat 94.5 in Vancouver. But look beyond the
persona, and youll fnd an against-the-odds story o ferce
determination and a passion or lie that paved the way or a
dramatic transormation.
There are millions o success stories about people
recovering rom addiction, depression, injury, disease, or
trauma, and they always seem to revolve around a common theme:
the
ability to look deep inside and fnd inspiration, hope, desire,
and the will
to keep trying. This perky radio personality is no stranger to
the theme.
Anyone who knows Mandy will agree theres more than a little zinc
lining
on her clouds. Even something as sinister as the anorexia that
plagued Gills
teen years reveals an underlying determination to accomplish
seemingly
impossible eats. Sweat Equityconnected with Mandy to learn a
little more
about the indomitable wellness warrior behind the soothing radio
voice.
Overcoming an eating disorder is not a once-and-or-all solution;
that
whiny inner voice o anorexia still whispers in her ear once in a
while; whats
changed is that now she has the tools to deal with it. Mandy
says, Theeelings are important; you have to know their origin and
purpose. Whether
stress, disappointment, or anxiety, it can all be mitigated.
Doesnt it get
old, battling that same whiny, destructive demon all the time?
Not so much,
according to Gill. She says, Down days dont ft into my
vocabulary. Yes,
Im human, and I have down moments . . . but rarely do they last.
These
moments are a challenge, not an obstacle.
In a never-too-distant past, Gills greatest challenge was just
getting
through each day, malnourished and uninspired. Mandy says, The
saddest
part was the ear it instilled in my loving and supportive amily.
As she
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CrossFit gave me the confidence
to accept that my bodydeserves nothing but the best...
it has pushed me to limits I
never thought possible.
