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Bel Inizio, which means "Beautiful Beginnings" in italian, is a nonprofit based in Houston, Texas working to empower women to build up self-esteem and confidence by fostering positive life changes through fitness, nutrition, and goal setting. Theresa Strong founded Bel Inizio in 2015 in efforts to assist women in regaining confidence after, or during, moments of difficult transition by creating a space for them to prioritize themselves, their health, and their ambitions. Since our founding, we've continued to grow and have helped over a thousand women accomplish their first 5K, and see themselves in a new light. 

Bel Inizio takes new athletes through an 8-week program where together we work on making healthier habits for ourselves like journaling, and learning about nutrition and fitness. The safe space we create during our program is meant to not only to learn how to prioritize and know themselves, but to also give our new athletes a brand new community of support that grows with them. After the 8-week program, graduate athletes are welcomed into our Beyond the Finish Line Program, where we provide them opportunities for connection, resources, and more. 

Our program shows each woman that they matter, regardless of what they have faced in their lives. With the help of local partnering agencies, Bel Inizio trains along side our new athletes towards building a healthier, self-compassionate mindset that drives them to complete their first 5k race and prepare for the ultimate race - the race for a better life.

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