For all-rounder Alisha Fortune fitness is her life

constantly looking for ways to get better.

I also like to make my country proud whenever I represent the Golden Arrowhead and by wanting to achieve these feats, I challenge myself to get better each and every year.

How do you maintain a balance between fitness, working and a social life?

The balance is pretty easy for me now since I am self-employed. I get to choose how I work because I am a massage therapist and fitness trainer.

I train from 5 am to 7 am then I start working at 9 am. I close my sessions at 1 pm so I have enough time the deal with my clients, training and my social life. Sometimes it can be challenging but I have learned how to deal with the circumstances.

How did you get into competing on the fitness stage?

It was my nephew Andrew Harris, one Guyana’s renowned designers who encouraged me to compete at the first Hugh Ross Classic in 2007. I competed and I won but fitness was a part of my life for so long before that.

I would encourage everyone to adopt a lifestyle of fitness. After being dedicated to such a lifestyle, the discipline rubs off in every other aspect of your life. You become a better person and healthier also.

What is the ultimate goal for your fitness journey?

I hope to win my Pro Card and represent Guyana on the Olympic stage. I would love to become a sponsored athlete and spokesmodel. I love to be able to help people and also inspire them through my own journey.