FAITH, FAMILY & FITNESS WITH JAMIE MATTHEWS

Written by: Latasha Ramsey - Cyprian

Jamie L Matthews was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana Jamie was separated from her family in 2005 due to Hurricane Katrina. However, she was blessed to escape with her life Since living in New Orleans Fischer Housing Project, Jamie has come a long way

Happily married to Corey Matthews, they have a beautiful 8-year-old daughter Aaliyah Jamie, a Bestselling Author, has stepped into her calling as a health coach Late last year, Jamie and her husband Corey launched their juicing business, Lifeline Juice LLC They currently serve clients in the Greater Austin, Texas, area Jamie also coaches women on how to incorporate healthy eating and exercise into their daily routines.

Jamie works full-time as a Quality Analyst for a global dialysis and kidney care provider Health and fitness is her passion, but her purpose is to grow in God and share His love with the world through her life experiences. Jamie believes that the desires of our hearts are no secret to God She truly believes they are our gifts and our calling

Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established (Proverbs 16:3)

Jamie is passionate about her faith, family, writing, and healthy living In this interview, she explains how her successful business started, her inspiration, and her passion for wellness and fitness She provides valuable advice to those that want to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Prepare to be moved by Jamie’s inspirational story of transformation as she guides other women to improve their overall quality of life

What inspired the start of “Lifeline Juice”?

Lifeline Juice was born when I joined my husband on his juicing journey Due to his Ulcerative Colitis battle, my husband has been juicing for nearly 9 years. When I agreed to join and support his journey, God blessed us to bless others with Lifeline Juice in late December 2022

Outside of fitness and business, who is Jamie Matthews in eight words?

An Overcomer, Undefeated by God’s Grace and Mercy.

When did you realize you held a passion for fitness and wellness?

Like many women, after a breakup I did it to fight depression and anxiety It took a few years to take it seriously, and I believe that I could be consistent. My body underwent many changes a year after my daughter was born in 2016 Fitness became my outlet but also my crutch again I used it to turn off the world Let’s Werk TogehtorTogethor Fitness was born I fell in love with wellness, watching my husband fight for his life and heal himself Now, we do M O R E (Making Our Reality Extraordinary) with fitness and wellness.

Health and fitness are essential aspects of life What advice would you give those trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle?

Invite God into the process Our entire world is an echo chamber of fast, unhealthy, processed foods and quick body-altering procedures accomplished in little to no time We re conditioned to “look a certain way, by any means possible, and as fast as possible I believe most are directly related to the foods that we eat This process/transition is tough It would have been impossible for me to do without God

Like many, when COVID came, so did weight gain At 36 years old, I was convinced I was too old to lose weight I remember telling my husband I was too old to lose weight He looked, laughed, and said, “You can do anything!” That day, I went to my prayer closet I asked God to step in and help me. With hard work, proper diet, and exercise, I got down to 173 lbs. I had my confidence and lean muscle to match

I have a form of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) that doctors have never resolved During the last week of December 2022, I decided to take on the challenge of an all-fruit diet for 90 days. I completed my first 90 fruit and veggie diet in September 2022. With much research, I believed that was the reset my body needed physically, spiritually, and mentally I invited God into the process I began my 90-day fruit fast on January 9, 2023, and completed it on Easter Sunday, April, 9th 2023 I went from being depressed and weighing 200 lbs to hearing the voice of God, following His divine order for my life, to now weighing 143 lbs I’m back to weight lifting and resumed my normal healthy diet I’m in the best spiritual, mental, and physical health of my life!

A 90-day fruit fast may not be your path, but I can guarantee fruit and vegetables are a part of your journey to a healthier you

If you could tribute your success to anyone in your life, who would it be?

It would be my husband I always say, “I was his wife and his Divine assignment!” He saw in me what I couldn’t nearly 12 years ago and has guided me along this journey with grace, compassion, and love Sometimes tough love, but always love He sought after God on how to love me Because he truly knew God, he knew himself I believe this allowed him to get to know me, helping to guide me to my destiny

Is there a particular message you want women to understand with your business?

If you ’ re going to get healthy and fit the right way, there’s gonna be a process. No shortcuts, no fads or gimmicks, but a process. No matter our role(s) in life, there will be a process You have to figure out your process and why, then commit to it I believe we can figure out what that process is together You won’t regret it

What is next for Lifeline Juice?

Growth! We plan to break into the Farmer’s Market this spring and summer Greater branding, spreading the word, and getting Lifeline Juice into many more hands and helping heal many more people. Who knows, maybe store shelves someday.

What is your definition of a Pretty Woman Who Hustles?

A woman whose image points to God Because she walks in her purpose, she goes from hustle to flow