Stephanie Farnes

I love being over 40! My beautiful family and incredible life are my dream come true. In my 20's, I could never imagine the happiness I have now. The challenges of going back to school, starting a new career, divorce, being a single mom, starting over with nothing, and getting back in shape have made me into who I am today. Sharing my story with girlfriends who were dealing with similar struggles, has empowered them to triumph over difficult times too. I am so thankful to have come this far!

I am a strong believer in women and moms "filling their cups" daily. We often put everyone else first and ourselves, last. I love weight-lifting because I am now in the best shape of my life. My goal in my younger years was to be as thin as possible even if it meant depriving myself. Now, I want to be STRONG and make it a point to eat to fuel my body. Retaining muscle mass is critical as women age. I also love my job in women's healthcare, doing my make-up, and dressing up to feel beautiful. ❤️

A good friend of mine, Ciera, runs a FB group called "Badmoms". Our group consists of moms from all backgrounds. Badmoms members include many single moms who struggle to make ends meet. When a Badmom posts that they need gas, diapers, or food, our members help every time. At Christmas, Badmoms sponsor single moms, who would otherwise not be able to give their kids a nice Christmas. Badmoms is all about women helping women and I would love to donate to this amazing cause.