Miss Ohio USA 2023

Becoming Miss Ohio USA was the dream of a lifetime until I realized the dream didn't stop there... I WAS GOING TO MISS USA!!! It was time to kick it up a notch. Or twelve. My fitness would not only be seen by the pageant viewers of Ohio but now be broadcasted on LIVE NATIONAL TELEVISION on the CW. I set my sights on the best physique of my life while remaining true to myself, and my passion for doing it the healthy way. And I did just that!

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I challenged my physical and mental limits while maintaining a healthy and realistic approach. While the workouts were tough, and the nutrition was strict, I still would get ice cream on a warm summer night and enjoy pizza with friends. The little moments that brought me joy were essential to continuing with a strict plan. A reprieve from the plan is a way to incorporate joy into your fitness journey. I was determined to put my absolute best foot forward at Miss USA knowing the eyes would be on me as “the personal trainer." It was just as important for me to use the platform to preach balance. 

 

Without proper balance, we can quickly become miserable creatures robotically moving towards a goal. Which often evolves into a moving target, intensifying and becoming unrealistic and unachievable. Short and long-term goals have their place, keeping us motivated and on track. I don’t want to knock the importance of goals, but I want to emphasize enjoying the journey for myself and you. Saying “I’ll be happy when ___”, “I’ll be kinder to myself after ___”, or “I’ll be worth it if ___” is toxic. They leave us chasing a moving target, never pausing to enjoy how far we've come.

 

I'm in awe that I represented my state amongst fifty other women doing the same at Miss USA—a national competition leading to the international stage at Miss Universe. The mental lessons I learned getting there were invaluable on stage. 

 

In addition to my personal experience tapping into mental determination to grind and hustle to make it happen, I have the academic knowledge to back it up.  I create training programs tailored to my clients' needs. I've been in your shoes. I know there will be moments of struggles, mental battles, self-doubt, the pesky comparison game, and the nagging desire to give up. I fought these daily leading up to Miss USA. I coached myself through every hurdle and can do the same for you. After trudging through the toughest and most rewarding physical challenge of my life, I am certain I can help you on the journey to your mountaintop moment. 

 

If you are reading this, I want you to know that you do not need to change your physical appearance for anybody. This is for you and your desire to become the best version of yourself for yourself—no matter your ground zero. There is always room to grow and strive for new heights.

 

A healthy and balanced physical fitness journey will make you the best version of yourself and empower you to continue because you have fallen in love with the process and who you are becoming.

 

With love, 

Mackenzie