How was your weekend?! Mine was a whirlwind of planning, cleaning, organizing and getting ready for several upcoming events! Not to mention, I am still in recovery mode from last weeks boot camp lol!
This post is truly inspiring to me in many ways.. for one, this post is about someone that was a good friend of mine growing up. We all know how that goes lol... good friend growing up means some where down the line you loose contact with that person, either you move to different areas or you go to different schools. Whatever the reason may be, it is bound to happen more often than one would think.
Recently, I have reconnected through Facebook with this dear old friend of mine through a mutual friend of ours that shared an old photograph of us. Needless to say my first reaction was more geared toward how old the photo was and how absolutely ridiculous I looked! Then my eyes shifted and I was sent down memory lane as I looked at the people next to me( one was my bff for 7+ years ). I was so inspired when I seen who he had become! As crazy as it may seem, I actually enjoy seeing those around me succeed lol.
So....
With out further ado, I would like to introduce y'all to Wesley Hamilton!
1. Tell us a little about Wesley. Where are you from, family.. etc
My name is Wesley Hamilton, born in raised in Kansas City Missouri. Single father to my beautiful 7 yr old daughter Nevaeh. January 14, 2012 my life changed for ever in a good way. I was shot two times which caused me to be diagnosed with a spinal cord injury. That was the beginning of a new and better life. Currently I am a inspirational speaker, full time blogger, adaptive athlete and the Director of an awesome non profit. I compete in wheelchair bodybuilding, 5-10k runs, and best of all adaptive crossfit. Some of my accomplishments are
1st place in the light/middle weight division at the NPC wheelchair nationals in west palm beach florida- 2017
2nd place overall in the para division at Wod 4 Wheels able body and adaptive competition -2017
May 2017 feature in Mens Health Magazine pg 118
2. What is your organization called?
The Disabled but not Really Foundation
3. What is your main goal for your organization?
To help instill a physical limitless mindset for our “disabled” community through fitness and nutrition.
4. What lead you to live a healthier lifestyle?
Durning the first few years of my injury I was 230 pounds and dealt with many health issues. I was on bed rest for 2 years due to a pressure ulcer on my tailbone, the doctors stressed more protein. Enough was enough so I took it upon myself and went to school to be a dietician. That was the moment nutrition became everything and with the right education I lose 100 pounds in a year.
5. What do you love most about competing
Being disabled people doubt you abilities. So my goal is to show them how disabled “but not really” I really am. I love the challenge, conquering the things I once feared I would never be able to do again. Oh and networking, building relationships with like minded people is amazing.
6. Where can connect with you on social media?
FB/IG/SC/Twitter- @iamweshamilton
Website- iamwesleyhamilton.org
Non profit site- Disabledbutnotreally.org
As you can see, Wesley is such an inspiring person! If you are on social media I strongly urge you to follow him for daily motivation and inspiration. Also, for more information on Wesley or his Non Profit organization, check out the websites listed above!
