As Abi continued to progress and compete , she also found fame on Instagram where she quickly grew to be a well-known fitness star and inspiration for her countless followers . On social media is where she gets to connect on a personal level while also sharing her abundance of knowledge on nutrition and exercise . “ I really make sure that the exact way I portray myself on social media is how I am in person . It ’ s easy to be fake in the fitness industry . I want to be a genuine person on social media just as much as I am in person .”
Abi acknowledges how important it is for both individuals and businesses to have social media in today ’ s society in order to acquire the attention of a new generation deep-rooted in the digital world . Abi makes sure to read every comment that comes through and tries to engage with her followers as much as she possibly can by responding to comments , posting daily Instagram stories and sharing fresh new content . When it comes to social media for Abi , it ’ s not about the fame and glamour of being a well-known fitness star , but rather it ’ s about the energy that she puts out for others to see . It ’ s about being that positive ray of light for her fans and followers in order to brighten their day and inspire them towards leading active healthy lives .
However , the online world has its negative side as well . “ With social media nowadays , people want to compare or they always want to be like someone else . I like to portray self-love .” When you follow Abi ’ s page , it is not about striving to be like her – it ’ s about aiming to find your own unique potential and and having self-confidence .
With each and every post , Abi shows her followers that anything is attainable . When asked what advice she would give to others looking to begin their journey in fitness she responded , “ The one thing is , don ’ t compare yourself to other people because someone else might be on chapter 30 whereas you may be on chapter 1 , but you don ’ t realize they have had to go through the same progression .” Throughout Abi ’ s life , she has leaned on two mottos which are very important to her . The first is to trust the timing of your life and the second is to surround yourself with a good community of people that support and love you . With these life virtues in mind and her hard work in action , Abi is the perfect demonstration of believing that anyone can achieve what they want , not only in fitness but in every aspect of life .
After a stressful few months in which Abi made the tough decision to drop out of a national competition , she is still proving that anything is attainable . Even after making this emotional choice to listen to her body and step down , she continues to exude a positive outlook and strive for her dreams . The next stop on Abi ’ s journey is the Ben Weider Legacy Cup in Toronto , where she hopes to receive her Pro Card and begin to compete in the professional leagues . In her own words , “ Be realistic , but be a dreamer and go for it . The sky is the limit .”
RAPID FIRE
WHO IS YOUR MOST FAMOUS FOLLOWER ? Cassandra Martin
WHO IS YOUR FAVOURITE PERSON / ACCOUNT TO FOLLOW ? @ gopro
WHICH EMOJI DO YOU USE THE MOST ? Happy Face with the hands by the face
WHAT ’ S YOUR FAVOURITE RESTAURANT TO EAT AT IN TORONTO ? Sotto Sotto
WHAT ’ S THE LAST BOOK YOU READ ? You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero
WHAT ’ S YOUR FAVOURITE SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM ? Instagram
WHAT TV SHOW ARE YOU HOOKED ON ? Bachelorette + Bachelor , Game of Thrones , Suits , Scandal
WHEN YOU WERE A KID , WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GREW UP ? When I was a kid I always wanted to be a vet when I grew up and be an Olympic Equestrian rider
WHAT ’ S THE LAST SONG THAT WAS STUCK IN YOUR HEAD ? Spotlight by Gucci Mane ft . Usher
WHAT ’ S YOUR FAVOURITE FOOD ? Pizza , pasta , Mexican , cheese + crackers , cereal
DOGS OR CATS ? All animals !
WHAT ’ S YOUR LIFE MOTTO ? Everything happens for a reason
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