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Logan Nelson-
Ex gymnast, track athlete and bad ass ❤️
Since I was little, I’ve always had more muscle than the average girl and as you would probably except, I got comments on it. Some where impressed, some were very judgmental about the fact an 8 year old girl had “man shoulders.” To be completely honest, that didn’t bother me. Being a gymnast, I got judged by professionals and was given a number to tell me how good I was so criticism has never really brought me down. Instead, it fuels me. Once I picked up track, I instantly fell in love. I dedicated a lot of time to running and it wasn’t until my sophomore year of high school that I picked up weightlifting. Since then, the confidence I have in myself and my body is sky high. Remember that no matter what, YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL. Everyone is different but being different makes you so unique. Be true to yourself and be UNCONTAINABLE!
Samantha Gomez-
Track athlete, ex gymnast and beautiful human soul 😇
I’ve always been extremely critical of my body from a very young age. Growing up as a competitive gymnast I often felt too muscular and not girly enough, so I attempted to cover my body as much as possible. After quitting gymnastics and gaining weight during my teen years, I felt I was too heavy and still not girly enough due to other aspects such as my height and frame. After much time of fluctuation, losing weight or gaining weight in areas that would seemingly make me look “more feminine”, etc. I still remained too critical of myself. It wasn’t until this past year that I’ve made major changes in my eating habits in order to FEEL good rather than LOOK a certain way. Aside from healthy eating habits, I practice a lot of self affirmation through things like meditation and also do my best to surround myself with people who value the importance of inner beauty more than anything else! The way we treat our mind and body affects the way we feel about ourselves- and when we know we’re beautiful, others will too. Everything about this brand, especially the amazing woman behind it, perfectly displays the feeling I have when I’m at my absolute best... UNCONTAINABLE.
Alexis Rios-
Track athlete, strong, positive and amazing woman!
I believe being Uncontainable means being unapologetically me! I am a loud person with a huge personality. As a woman, I've always felt confined by the pressure to be feminine and 'lady like'. But women deserve to live out our truths as much as anybody else. I love that this brand is bold and encourages women to step into their power. For far too many years, I lived an empty life where I aimed more to be accepted rather than just be myself. Now I live an uncontainable life and I wouldn't want it any other way!
Kylie Dunkleberger-
Track athlete, ex-soccer player and sit-down comedian (lol)
Growing up and trying every other sport to keep myself busy, I always looked down upon my body size and figure compared to everyone else on and off the fields or courts. I’ve always known my capabilities as an athlete and young girl but began to deteriorate my own worth by comparing what was on the outside to others. I wanted to look big and strong like all the other girls playing soccer but stopped myself from going into gyms because I was afraid of looking too strong and “manly. if I began to gain more muscle” I grew up in a household being the only girl so my family and siblings would always compare our leg or arm muscles to each other. Even though this was something fun to laugh and joke about, this led me to feel like I had to walk onto the court or field and do the same thing. I’ve began to grow into a young woman who knows my strengths and worth in the real world. You are Uncontainable.
Kiana Pohe-Bright
Highly ranked New Zealand track athlete!
As a female athlete i’ve been told countless times-”lets not look to make the finals, that’s too big of a goal. Aim for the semi-finals”. But I always believed that I was capable of so much more! It wouldn’t come easy but if I worked hard, I could achieve what I was capable of.
Overall personal belief and self-motivation has been so important through my journey as a runner. There have been times where I have doubted my abilities, wished I had super defined abs like other runners or a certain running technique but I learnt that these thoughts would never help me win that gold medal.
You must embrace who you are and what you have to offer so that you can strive for YOUR greatness. Everyday I strive to be better than the person I was yesterday so that I am proud of the person I am becoming.
When set my own goals and I focus on becoming the best version of myself, I am Uncontainable
Sofia Sartin-
Waikato regional representive hockey player!
When I was younger I lacked confidence and struggled a lot with my body image. On Instagram I would compare my body to the ‘instaperfect models’ or at school to the popular girls who were always skinny. Because my body was different, girls at school used to tease me about my weight and I never thought I was good enough.
When I started fitness and playing sports I was so embarrassed! I had no idea where to start. The first training I went to, I turned up in denim shorts and the first hockey team I trialed for
I didn’t make. I would ask my sister why she always looked so confident when she played sport and she told me to ‘fake it till you make it, nobody will believe in you until you believe in yourself’. So from then on that became my motto.
From that day on, I made a goal. I would believe that I am enough and could make the top hockey team. Fast forward 6 years, a lot of hard work, self-belief and dedication, I am the starter on the HGHS 1st X1 field hockey team (ranked 6th in New Zealand), on the top ranked Waikato premier team and Waikato U18 women's team.
When I believe in myself, I am uncontainable’
Vici-Rose Green
Nationally recognized and respected rugby, cricket player and netball referee.
‘Recently I’ve injured myself and it’s puts me out for 6-9 months of doing the thing I love that has not only grown me as a person but have taught me great life lessons. This recovery time so far has given me time to reflect and evaluate what I want in life. Life’s to short to feel sorry for yourself and to not take risks.
Knowing the difference between confidence and courage. For you to be confident, you’d have to be successful in something. Therefore for you to be confident in something you’d have to had taken courage!
Life isn’t meant to be easy, all the time you’ll get thrown curve balls and opportunities, it’s what you do with them shows who you really are. You may think you’re ready for a opportunity now but no opportunities come. However you may not be ready for those opportunities but that opportunity has arisen. Will you take that leap of faith?
Personally this little curve ball that I’m facing won’t stop me from what I desire to be. This is not the first road block in my journey and I know for sure that it won’t be my last. If I’m able to do it, I have no doubt that you can do it too! Embrace it, believe in yourself and trust the process!!
I AM UNCONTAINABLE!!’
Deigna Khamal-
Nationally ranked track athlete and bad ass babe!
‘When I was younger, I used to get bullied for being different (eg curly hair and darker skin). Now I know I am so much more than what meets the eye. I have learnt to embrace my uniqueness and use it to be uncontainable!’
Lucy Vellenoweth-
Track athlete, field hockey player and overall superstar!
‘Every since I was a little, I was always that girl who was muscular and appeared to be stronger than all the boys in my class. In year 7 and 8 I struggled with my body confidence as I was always being called “hulk”, along with kids saying “do you take steroids”. For years I wished that I could just look like a normal “slim girl”. It wasn’t till a couple of years ago that I turned this around. I am proud that I am strong, proud that my body is shaped so I can excel in my sports and proud that I am born into a body which allows me to move and live happily. I wish I spent less time comparing myself to other girls and more time feeling confident on myself.
Now I love my muscles and strength and I am confident in who I am. Now I am uncontainable.’
Freya McEvoy-
Field hockey player, goalie and ref, Bussiness owner and amazing human being!
‘In my journey as an athlete I have suffered from several major injuries.
Most people start playing field hockey at the age of 6, whereas I started at 10. This meant that I was thrown in the deep end with a lot of catching up to do! My body was not ready. Within the first season, I had already broken a toe!
Despite this, my love for hockey grew. At first, I started off as a field hockey player but discovered that I had a talent and eye for blocking the ball. So I became a goalie. After a few years, I started getting serious about my sport- training 5-7 days a week.
Then I got injured again….. and again! Injury after injury, I tore ligaments, tendons,ruptured my ATFL and had to wear several moon boots.
I had just been announced the goalie for the Hamilton Girls high 1st x1 and Waikato U18 A field hockey team. I was over the moon but all these injuries made performing at a high level tough! All I wanted to do was play without pain.
Two weeks before the national high school hockey tournament, I had just gotten out of a moonboot. I was frustrated and scared but nothing could stop me from playing! I believed in myself and put so much time into my rehab and training. Because of this, eventually I stepped foot on the field. During the tournament, I played my heart out and our team finished 6th place in the nation! We made history placing not just the highest that Hamilton Girls High school has to places but a Waikato high school had ever placed in the New Zealand tournament!
Despite all the injuries I have had, I won’t let them define and limit me. No matter what challenges I face, I will get back out there and do everything I love. I have no plans to stop soon.
My name is Freya Mcevoy and i am uncontainable xx’
Avery Martinez -
Volleyball and rugby player, long distance runner and fitness lover!
‘Ever since I was young, people always used to tell me that I was so tiny and super skinny, which made me never feel capable of doing anything aggressive. People would stereotype me as weak just because I was little. It really got the best of me and it’s something I have battled with for a long time.’
When Avery decided to started working out for herself and to better her own health and fitness it was a big game changer.
‘It started when I played rugby as this “weak” girl that no one saw potential in. I decided that I would not let ‘weak’ define me and I challenged those limits.
Setting a goal to run an 8km in a certain time was also a challenge for me as well as making the top volleyball team.
I may have not been the most talented but because I worked hard and most importantly believed in myself, I achieved my goals! I made the volleyball team and was the youngest girl on the court! I also ran my 8km in my goal time!
I became UNCONTAINABLE when I realised that this was my own special journey and no one could stop me!
I stared to see and feel improvements and fitness became the safe place in my life that only I could control. Strive to be a better you and do it for yourself but help others along the way! YOU ARE UNCONTAINABLE!
