Carrie Goforth is not a newbie when it comes to the discipline of being an athlete. Starting gymnastics at just five years of age, she just grew her sporting career from there to earning her IFBB Pro status in the bikini division this year. But it wasn't always easy. Carrie was born with a congenital heart defect and kidney disease and this is a daily battle for her, then add everything else that life has to throw at you. But nothing has stopped her in her pursuit to reach her goals and live a fulfilled life. We know that our HERS readers will be motivated and inspired by Carrie's story.
IN A FEW WORDS COULD YOU PLEASE INTRODUCE YOURSELF TO OUR READERS?
I come from a mixed-race family. My mother's family is from Warsaw Poland and my father is Native (Taalagi) American Indian. I love my heritage and I'm very proud of my culture, although it hasn't always been easy to be different.
• I am completely satisfied with the uniqueness of my DNA.
• I have been an athlete all my life.
• I train every day and rarely take a rest day.
• I believe in the true meaning of a healthy lifestyle not simply looking the part.
• I was born with a congenital heart defect and kidney disease; my insulin is failing. Everyone faces challenges. I do not feel that I am unique in my difficulties but the truth is that each day is a struggle.
WHAT WAS YOUR DEFINING MOMENT TO MAKE FITNESS PART OF YOUR LIFE?
I have been an athlete all my life. I come from a gymnastics and track background. My father was a sprinter and a light-heavy boxer. It's in the genes. I have been a gymnast since age 5 and began my track career shortly after. I joined a competitive cheer team and competed all over the US in high school. I later cheered for the University of Louisville and won Nationals back-to-back.
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ALWYN UYS
What if your life changed in a split second? We always think that it will never happen to us. But to Alwyn Uys it did. A car accident at the age of 24 left him paralysed from the chest down. Alwyn gives HERS some brutally honest insight into his journey to become a Paralympic Gold Medallist.
HOLDING THE MIDDLE GROUND
The M135i feels like a good movie with a sad ending
THE ULTIMATE PRESCRIPTION FOR A FULFILLING LIFE!
Relocate to Costa del Sol
For the love of HEALTHY LIVING
Izelle Hoffman is SA's newest rising star in the culinary industry and although she never formally trained as a chef, growing up in a household where great food was always a comfort and source of nourishment, it seemed like a natural progression for her to take inspiration from the dishes she grew up with turning them into a modern, playful and healthy experience.
WEIGHTLIFTER'S GUIDE TO VEGETARIAN CLEAN EATING
Think going meatless means you lose all of the lean muscle you’ve sculpted? Guess again: A balanced vegetarian diet allows athletes to get all the protein they need without sacrifi cing results. Here’s how.
HERBAL HYPE OR HELPFUL?
Exploring the Role of Supplements in Vascular Wellness
THE BEGINNER'S ESSENTIAL SUPPLEMENTS GUIDE
Confused about which supplements can help you shed fat, increase performance, and feel healthier? We take a look at a few fundamentals that every fit woman should include in her stockpile.
15-Minute Fat Burners
Give your metabolism a boost on even your busiest days with these high-intensity conditioning plans
20 MINUTE FAT BLASTER
Even on days when you’re pressed for time, this quick plyo routine will have you firing up calories, building muscle, and boosting your metabolism.
Mind Your Fitness
Use these proven motivational techniques to power through your toughest workouts and stick to the strictest of diets—no matter how hectic your schedule gets
