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Catching Up With

Autumn Nielsen

Our past teenLook cover girl, Autumn
is a fitness model, an influencer and
content creator.

We take a moment to see how she
has been coping during quarantine and
what her future plans are.

IG - nielsen_autumn
youtube - Autumn Nielsen
Photo - Ian Alexander Photography
tIktok - nielsen_autumnfit

i everyone! I hope you are all healthy and happy. So Bachelor’s Degree. This education will prove beneficial as I
much has happened since my last publication just a strive to be a leader and role model in the fitness industry.
Hfew months ago and I am excited and very proud to On the modeling front, I recently traveled to Columbus, Ohio
have the opportunity to share with you! for a super fun fitness shoot with the talented Ian Crumpler. I
I have managed to graduate high school from Michigan On- have chosen to use his pictures as the highlights with this arti-
line Schools. In fact, I completed the second half of my junior cle. I am thrilled to be heading to Pittsburg in September for
year as well as my entire senior year in just 18 weeks. I man- another shoot, part of which I will be dressing as a superhero!
aged to use my time in quarantine quite I can’t begin to explain just how much
efficiently which expedited the graduation I am looking forward to that. Who
process for me substantially. Little did I re- wouldn’t want to be a superhero for
alized that I would be a 2020 graduate! a few hours?
Proof that you can make good things hap- In July, I made the decision to start
pen during times of stress and chaos. My a TikTok account and that has been
advice to those that may be struggling with a blast! I am excited for the growth
staying focused and/or motivated would my account is seeing in such a short
be to start a detailed calendar. Planning Photo - Ian Alexander Photography amount of time. Check it out to see
my days in advance and reviewing them sides of my personality of which you
the night prior as well as the morning of have yet to see! Nielsen_autumnfit
truly helped keep me on task. It kept me On a final note, I prepare to enter
on task with my schooling, workouts, meal “adulthood” as I turn 18 this month! I
times, and “me time”! Give it a try. You realize that to many, it is just anoth-
have nothing to lose! er number. To me, however, turning
Many are wondering what I plan to do 18 is like entering a new chapter in
now that I graduated a full yr sooner. I my life. A chapter of which I plan to
will be attending ISSA College of Exercise make a successful one.
Science in the Fall. Just this past week, I To everyone reading this article, I
was awarded the Frederick C. Hatfield hope for you all wellness and pros-
Memorial Scholarship which allows me perity during these trying times. With
my first two yrs attending at zero tuition! I am beyond hon- that, I would like to end this with an inspirational quote by
ored and blessed to have been selected to receive this presti- Sonia Ricotti in hopes of shining light on all of you beautiful
gious award! I will receive an Associate’s Degree in Exercise souls. “Accept what is, let go of what was, and have faith in
Science prior to continuing another two yrs to complete my what will be.”

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