Hana Garcia

Meet Hana Garcia - I'm a certified personal trainer and a nutritionist through ISSA. My fitness journey began fourteen years ago when I first became pregnant with my son. I was drastically overweight and lost the challenge to stay at a healthy weight. I gained 90 pounds and had to then overcome diabetes. The illness was the tipping point where I knew something had to happen because I needed to retake control of my life. Fast forward nine months later I managed to lose 80 pounds and I kept the weight off. via www.hanagfit.com  (SISS) Hi Hana, where are you from and where are you currently spending your time?  (Hana Garcia) I'm originally from Casablanca, Morocco and now I'm currently spending my time in Apopka, Florida.  (SISS) What was one of the hardest things that you had to go through? What advice would you give someone going through the same struggle?  (Hana Garcia) The hardest thing I went through was when I was pregnant with my son fifth teen years ago and gained weight, I was lost! I was overweight and diabetic, I knew I had to do something about it and get my health back. Quick fad diets and fat burners were not the answer, fast forward nine months later, I lost 75lb and I kept the weight off, I did it the old fashion way with hard work, discipline and consistency, I believe if you are determined and dedicated you can achieve any goal you set up to achieve in your life.  My advice is, there are no short cuts or cutting corners if you want results, consistency, dedication and discipline are the key to success.  (SISS) ISSA Certified Personal Trainer | Nutritionist Coach | www.hanagfit.com #SISS Tell us more… who is @hanag31 and what are you most proud of?  (Hana Garcia) Hana is a woman on a mission to motivate, inspire and help others to learn, grow and develop a healthier lifestyle, fitness is my passion and I'm good at it. I'm proud of myself and my accomplishments, I'm an inventor and I have the spirit of a bull and a heart of gold 💛 I'm a proud mom of my son and seeing him grow to be a respectful young man is my biggest accomplishment. I'm proud to be a wife of a US army veteran, my husband is my biggest cheerleader and support besides my family, he always believed in me and my dreams. Overall I believe everything happens for a reason and every step we take in this life is for a reason.  (SISS) Finish this sentence, I have a dream… ?  (Hana Garcia) I have a dream of being my own boss and running a successful business.  (SISS) What makes you the happiest? What is fun for you?  (Hana Garcia) What makes me happy is, to see a smile on my family's face ❤ What is fun for me? Art, beach, dance, music, love, and family.  (SISS) How do you deal with disappointment? How do you Keep Going?  (Hana Garcia) Disappointment is a tricky emotion to deal with because every day can bring about new situations to be disappointed over. I Try not to take other people's reactions and opinions to heart, believe it or not fitness has helped me tremendously with my anxiety, depression and self-esteem.  (SISS) What is your superpower?  (Hana Garcia) My superpower is, I'm Brave.  (SISS)  Finish the sentence, my life has gotten so much better since… ?  (Hana Garcia) My life has gotten so much better since, I cut off unnecessary people and change my priorities.  (SISS) Can you tell us four things people might not know about you?  (Hana Garcia) (1) I speak three languages (French, Arabic and English.).  (2) I’ve been married for sixteen years. (3) I'm the oldest child. (4) I make handmade hair and skin products. Checkout @hanagbeautyspa on Instagram.  (SISS) Can you tell us where else can our readers follow your daily inspiration?  (Hana Garcia) @FACEBOOK/HANA GARCIA @HANAGFIT SUPPORT GROUP /FACEBOOK @INSTAGRAM HANAG31 @YOUTUBE /HANA GARCIA  (SISS) Got a Story to Tell? Can you tell us a quick story or moment/night of a relationship experience, a lesson learned? (This could be funny or serious).  (Hana Garcia) Sixteen years ago I found my soul mate, I wasn't looking for love but love found me, since then I learned a lot about myself and how I should be treated. He showed me true love, respect and compassion and his dedication towards making our future safe and set. I'm so blessed and grateful for being a mother and a wife.  (SISS) What’s your favorite quote?  (Hana Garcia) Everything happens for a reason.  (SISS) At Smart is so sexy we love to see women who are thriving in their career or business. What are you most passionate about?  (Hana Garcia) I'm passionate about my fitness career, I love helping others achieve their ultimate fitness goals. It brings me great joy.  (SISS) Who was the most influential person in your life and why?  (Hana Garcia) My husband, he is a hardworking man and will go to extreme measures to provide and support his family. With him getting deployed to Iraq more than three times, it made me have so much respect for him and what he does. He never asks for anything.  (SISS) Where were you five years ago? What advice would you tell your five years younger self?  (Hana Garcia) Five years ago, I was in Georgia where I was working for a company that didn't appreciate my dedication and commitment, if I can give an advice to my younger self I probably would of taking a chance to build my own fitness business instead of working like a slave.  (SISS) Can you take us through a typical day? From Waking up to going to bed, can you give us a play by play of a typical day for you?  (Hana Garcia) Since I have the luxury of not working and I love being a stay home mom, my typical day will be waking up, thanking God for another day, brushing my teeth, coffee followed by breakfast, watching Wendy Williams catching up with the local news, going to the gym, lunch, taking my dog out for a walk, catching up on emails, doing some reading, taking my son to basketball practice, dinner and relaxing for the rest of the night with some tea and a bubble bath.  (SISS) What is your favorite book and/or the latest one you’ve read?  (Hana Garcia) Living a life of awareness by Don Miguel Ruin Jr.  (SISS)  What would be a good theme song for your life?  (Hana Garcia) Boss by Beyonce/Song by the Carters  (SISS)  When do you feel the sexiest?  (Hana Garcia) I feel my sexiest, when I'm naked.  (SISS) Is there someone on social media that inspires you and is a great follow?  (Hana Garcia) There are few I can mention @Jessicaarevalo_ @chanelcollete @anita_herbert @ainsely @zuzkalight @hanaoeberg  (SISS) What does Smart is so Sexy mean to you?  (Hana Garcia) Smart is so Sexy, there is nothing more sexier than an intelligent, ambitious, confident, smart, creative and talented sexy woman. You can't beat that! (SISS)  Thank you so much Hana, Thank you for sharing with us, Keep Going #SISS and please check out Hana's online coaching at www.hanagfit.com