My Journey to Better Health

As the owner of Fitness 1440 Conyers, I am excited to open the center in my hometown. I have not always been health conscious, and it took some time to turn the corner to wellness. I was overweight from high school on; taking blood pressure pills that early in life. In 2013, I was more obese with hypertension, and high cholesterol. I was the primary caretaker for my mother who passed from complications from a massive stroke which she suffered January 1, 2013 and ultimately passed June 15, 2013. For six months, I experienced what a massive stroke does to the body. It is not pretty. After mother passed, I came to terms with my own health prospects.

Knowing I was headed down that same road to possibly having a stroke or a heart attack, I begin to assess where I was physically, mentally, and spiritually. Being honest with myself, helped me to get a grip and make changes and better choices. I had always been a walker, but I did not consistently keep the food under control. I love food and did not set limits on what to eat and how much to eat. My family overall enjoy food, and we celebrate around food like most people. In August 2013, I made up my mind that I would get healthy. Walking turned into running. I got my food under control. I worked with a personal trainer. It was an amazing journey that continues. Hence, seven years later, I am an avid runner with over 80 races completed, including six AJC Peachtree Road Races, four marathons and twenty half-marathons.