Mar 29, 2016 | Our People
On January 1, 2009 I was out of shape; I couldn’t walk a flight of stairs without breathing heavy, sweating, etc. I was having anxiety issues. I was on the verge of starting blood pressure meds, and had no energy for any activity. That day, after a holiday...
Mar 29, 2016 | Our People
My story is about overcoming tobacco use, giving up caffeine, and getting physically fit. It all began in 2010 after a physical and I made a commitment to not be a statistic. I was a normal everyday person, meaning I came to work and would go home. There were times...
Mar 29, 2016 | Our People
My life was filled with child and young adult obesity. I was ridiculed by my classmates from kindergarten through my college years. I never was an athlete due my size, and the sports that I tried out for I never finished. Normal life was mostly sedentary. I played...
Mar 29, 2016 | Our People
I stopped saying “no, I can’t” and started saying “yes, I can”. I became a person who was ready to start living instead of just existing. I was basically going through the motions and letting my day run me instead of me running it. Honestly, those everyday motions...
Mar 29, 2016 | Our People
After the death of loved ones, I made up my mind that if I wanted to get healthy lifestyle, I couldn’t just talk about it, I had to do something. Culturally, my family has always had a tradition of eating things not good for us. I like it, but over time, some of...
Mar 29, 2016 | Our People
I loved to smoke. I didn’t think I would ever quit. My whole day revolved around when I could have a cigarette. My day would start and end with one. I would leave for work and time it so I could have a cigarette on the way there and have just enough time to sit...
