Tami McCandlish
Connecting Faith & Fitness
Hi, I'm Tami, a Midwestern country girl raised at the edge of the Appalachian foothills. I'm married to my college sweetheart, Charlie. We coach people in exercise, nutrition, and wellness.
Exercise is an act of worship that nourishes my soul, and I love sharing that with others.
I eat beautiful salads and too many tortilla chips.
I love cats (and all animals) and have six kitties, that, some days, I talk to more than humans.
I'm not very girly. I'd rather power wash than go shopping. I chew my nails, and most of my clothes are from 2010 and from my little sister's closet.
I’m the kind of friend who doesn’t need to schedule an appointment for a phone call or post a photo every time we get together.
The kind who will mail you handwritten notes just because and who will stand up for you when you’re not around, even when it means standing alone.
I honor friendship because I know the pain of losing friends.
I know the sting of gossip, betrayal, and rejection. The aftermath of a wrecked reputation. The heartbreak caused by someone who will never knock on my door again. The absence of community. And the challenge of regaining authentic friends.
When I was 17, bullying changed my life forever. It created a mess in my mind and shook my identity until I learned that my worth is in Jesus, who taught me to forgive my enemies and move forward in love.
I’ve been sharing my experience since 2007, but I don't consider myself an anti-bullying speaker. I'm just a girl with a story, using my interests to help people navigate the imprint of bullying.
Whether you’re trying to figure out how to survive one more day of school, or you carried the pain of the past into adulthood, I hope what I share resonates with you.
When you feel attacked for who you are, I hope my words remind you God's love outweighs all the affection of this world. He is the Best Friend who will never abandon us. I hope you'll join me in drawing close to the King of the outcasts, who understands our hurt like no one ever could. He frees us from shame and restores what was lost.
Although we may never meet in person, I value you just the same and care about your growth. I hope we can be friends. God led you here, so don’t hesitate to reach out. I’d love to hear your story and pray for you.
