“Whatever physical activity that makes you feel good, do plenty of it. Make it part of your lifestyle. Whether it’s boxing, biking, walking, running, join a community that meets on a weekly basis. That will help keep you motivated, aid in you maintaining your weight loss, and prevent you from feeling like exercising is a chore.” —TERESA SCOTT
Three years ago Teresa Scott, the Jersey-native was fighting depression. Among her woes included a stagnant position as an art director, a bad break-up and an “obese” label she wanted to rid herself of. Determined to shed some extra baggage and change her life, she joined Kingsway Boxing Gym in NYC.
Now, the lightweight troublemaker, who lost over 55 lbs, is a certified boxing fitness instructor and business owner. At the top of the year, she founded Women’s World of Boxing, the first all-women’s boxing gym with a tough mission, ‘To Provide a safe, positive and empowering atmosphere for women to explore the sport of boxing. And that it is. Check the smiles and speed bags.
By: Sabrina Stephens
Photos: Teddy Sczuldo
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This is amazing. I’ve seen this young woman at the gym in Jersey and she is such an inspiration. Not only is she an inspiration but she encourages and motivates others around her. She is down to earth and always smiling. You can tell she feels good about herself and she often said that getting in shape did that for her and gave her a new confidence. I love seeing our beautiful “sistahs” excelling and reaching new heights.
You Rock GoddesSheroWarriorWoymn… YeBeGoGo!!!!
It is so exciting to see women empowering other women! So often, women do a lot of the opposite! Teresa is such a great example of how we all should be. Her light shines through in everything that she does. The boxing being an extension of that! There isn’t a person in the world I would feel more comfortable with to guide me to my healthier happier self than she! Plus, having a good jab never hurts…
Always Bless,
Laurie
Ms. “T” , all I can say is when the stories and inspiration like yours.is real, We as women can encourage each other and gain better self esteem about ourselves as a whole. I really feel this is going to impact the world in more ways than just a pysical sport. Everyone has their own personal “fight” or battle, and your story gives us the encouragement to fight back with a God given smile.
Ms. “T” , all I can say is when the stories and inspiration like yours is real, We as women can encourage each other and gain better self esteem about ourselves as a whole. I really feel this is going to impact the world in more ways than just a physical sport. Everyone has their own personal “fight” or battle, and your story gives us the encouragement to fight back with a God given smile.
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