Jul 2, 2020
| | Stacie is from Upper Nicola Band. She is the daughter of Jake and Monica Coutlee. She is also a mother of two sons, Jaimin and Evan Casimir. |
| | As a survivor of trauma, Stacie developed an unhealthy relationship with food when she was young. Her anxiety also affected her breathing. |
| | Using food as a coping mechanism, Stacie gained weight and faced frequent bullying. |
| | But her healing journey shifted in her 40s. In 2010, Stacie took control of her wellness through fitness and healthy eating. She lost more than 80lbs. |
| | She then played in the World Masters Games Softball twice! Competing in Italy in 2013 and New Zealand in 2017. |
| | In 2016, at the age of 48, Stacie experienced an emotional transformation. With new confidence, she chose to compete in a body-building competition. |
| | She started a 20-week training program for the competition. She worked out seven days a week, including five days of weight training and daily cardio. |
| | “I almost QUIT. Considering the commitment, I was under heavy stress and due to the steep learning curve. Due to lack of knowledge, meal prep took close to eight hours per one day a week. Through perseverance, I mastered the process within a two-hour timeframe.” |
| | More than 200 hours of training and dedication later, Stacie was ready to compete. “After being bullied for my weight … I never thought I would stand in front of |
| | In 2017, Stacie continued her fitness journey and became a trained yoga teacher. She had been practising yoga for two and a half years. “This training helped me to learn about myself along with helping others.” |
| | After becoming certified, Stacie partnered with a Yoga Therapist to facilitate “Yoga for Trauma,” an eight-week program offered to Indigenous communities. |
| This was an opportunity to use her learning to help others understand their trauma from a new lens. “Sharing my own story of trauma, I am able to help others.” |
| | In 2018, Stacie reached another milestone when she began her MBA program, which she is set to complete in 2021. |
| | After graduating, Stacie plans to become a personal trainer and to compete in her second body-building competition. |
| | “I love helping people heal and transform.” Thank you, Stacie, for sharing your journey. |