There’s No Such Thing As Settling

Getting to the top is no easy feat. And the pressure is extra hard if you’re a woman trying to make it in an industry that’s primarily dominated by men. Sarah Bowmar knows this all too well. She is the founder and CEO of leading sports nutrition brands, Apex Protein Snacks and Bowmar Nutrition. As one of the most successful, young female business leaders in the fitness industry, she says that one thing that has helped her make it to where she is now is never settling. 

“I’ve always wanted to make my mark and when I fell in love with fitness and nutrition, I knew that it was the right space for me to really establish myself. Having that in mind, I never stopped working until I was happy with where I was. And I guess that is really one of the secrets to working your way to the top–everyday you have to get up and do what you have to do to go one level higher.”

For the unoriented, Sarah began her foray into fitness back in 2011 when she started joining fitness competitions. In  2014, she earned her Fitness Nutrition Certification and Personal Trainer Certification from the prestigious International Sports Science Association (ISSA). Since then, she has continued to further her knowledge about health and the human body, even earning a Prenatal and Postpartum Fitness Specialist Certification from the American Fitness Professional Association (AFPA). Soon after, she founded Bowmar Nutrition as an answer to the clamor for a premium sports nutrition brand that is dedicated in combining advanced technology and a profound understanding of user preference in the development of all its products. Her other nutrition venture, Apex Protein Snacks, makes it possible for those who love to explore the great outdoors to keep going longer and further, with delicious, high-protein, and low sugar snacks that you can take anywhere.

“Never settle–I used the same mindset as I was creating my brands Bowmar Nutrition and Apex Protein Snacks. I wanted to offer my customers nothing but the best I can, and it’s really paid off. You can apply this mantra in all aspects of your life. Want a better future for your family? Keep working on it. Don’t settle with what you have now. It’s OK. Want to give back and do social good more and more every year? Strive hard to do it.”

Adding that while drive is very critical for success, kindness is equally as important too. “By all means, work your butt off, but also don’t forget to be kind to yourself and others. Don’t judge others if they don’t have the same drive and mindset as you and forgive yourself if you’re not able to reach your goals within the timeframe you set. It happens, and the best way to move forward is by starting again.”

In addition to being an entrepreneur, Sarah is also a celebrated blogger and the author of the Amazon bestseller, “Zero to a Million Without Showing Your Butthole”. She is also an avid bowhunter and together with husband, Josh Bowmar, uses the practice to feed families in Mozambique and South Africa. 

To know more about Sarah, you may visit her blog www.sarahbowmar.com. You can also give her a follow on Instagram @sarah_bowmar.