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Alicia Gagniere

Sherbrooke, Canada
17
Journey Start Age
3+
Years as Trainer
150+
Clients Helped
Alicia Gagniere

My Journey of Recovery and Empowerment

I started working out at 17, but it was for all the wrong reasons. I had an eating disorder, doing hours of cardio and eating almost nothing. After a couple of years, I met my husband, who is also a trainer. He helped me with my relationship with food and workouts, and I slowly started to recover. With time, I accepted to stop focusing only on my weight on the scale and how my clothes fit. I decreased my cardio, focused more on muscle training, and slowly started to gain more muscle mass.

After a couple of years, I really developed a passion for fitness—for all the information about eating enough, eating well, and fueling my body. It was so important for me and my recovery from my eating disorder. So, I did some certifications and started working as a personal trainer in the same gym as my husband. Everything went well and I grew my business very fast. It's been almost 3 years since I started, and I am so grateful to be able to live from my passion and also to be able to work and help people, especially women, with their goals—to lose weight, to take care of their health, and to help some of them with their relationship with food and eating disorders. I know how hard it is to live with this. And I am grateful to share my experience with these women and to help and accompany them in their process.

My Mantra: One day at a time. One step at a time.

My Journey Through Fitness & Life

A journey of overcoming struggles, finding purpose, and inspiring others

Age 17

Unhealthy Habits

Started working out with an eating disorder, doing excessive cardio and barely eating.

Early 20s

Road to Recovery

Met my husband, a trainer, who helped me recover my relationship with food and workouts.

Career Shift

Became a Personal Trainer

Developed a passion for fitness and nutrition, got certified, and started my own business.

Today

Helping Others

I now help women with their fitness goals and their relationship with food, sharing my own experience with eating disorders.

My Philosophy

My approach to fitness and life, from self-worth to mental resilience

Recovery & Empowerment

I believe fitness is a tool for recovery, helping people regain control of their bodies and minds, and empowering women in particular.

Fueling Your Body

My journey taught me the importance of fueling your body properly and focusing on muscle training over excessive cardio for a healthier lifestyle.

Mental Health First

It's about helping people change their relationship with food and exercise, moving past a focus on the scale and towards overall health and happiness.

Living from Passion

I am grateful to live from my passion, and my mission is to help as many people as possible find that same sense of purpose and strength in their own lives.

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