Take Time To Be A Better You

TAKE THE TIME TO BE A BETTER YOU

story by Brock McCallister, Owner Flo-Town Fitness, Certified Firefighter, Crossfit-L2

Don’t get it twisted! Improving your overall health does not take two hours in the gym every day, it does not take hours of meal prep or a ton of knowledge...It just takes consistency! Give it 30 to 60 minutes of fitness three to five days a week, some groceries, and YOUR commitment to try. But don’t just take it from me, take it from people just like you! They have jobs, families, busy schedules, but they find time every week to get better.

Sandi Herron, Certified Public Accountant

What's your why? "I am working out to be at my best by 50. As I get older, I realize how my health is more and more important. I want to stay active in my older years and that has to start NOW, not later." What do your workouts look like? "My workouts only take 45 to 60min and I am in the gym three times a week. Plus walking or biking on the weekends." What’s your food situation? "I manage my food intake by planning and prepping on the weekends and log my food using an app. Trying to stick to a calorie budget while focusing on fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lean meats, don’t forget an occasional treat to keep my sanity."

"Find something or someone that will hold you accountable!" -Sandi

Clay Swaggard, Attorney

What's your why? "My profession tends to create sedentary lifestyles, so working out helps keep my physical and mental health in check. Plus, it’s fun! What do your workouts look like?

"My workouts are anywhere from 45 to 60 minutes, four to five days a week, with a combo of strength and endurance training." What's your food situation? "It is all about planning ahead, so I order some of my meals through 212 Meal Prep and pick them up at FloTown Fitness."

"Stick with it!" -Clay

Gregory Steele, Career Firefighter

What's your why? "I work out for peace of MIND before the physical benefits. For me, it's the tranquility that comes with the execution and completion of each workout."

What do your workouts look like? "Bodybuilding workouts that range from an hour to an hour and a half or calisthenic workouts which are usually around 30 minutes." What's your food situation? "My diet is consistent of carb cycling, with high carb intake every third day and low carb intake the other two days in conjunction with intermittent fasting."

"Always continue to analyze, theorize, and conform your own ideas and practices until you find what works for you." -Greg

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Krystal Bell, Occupational Therapy Assistant

What's your why? "I started working out almost three years ago because I felt like I was the weakest therapist in the nursing home. I was always asking for help to transfer patients and walk them, and I did not want to have to do that anymore!" What's your food situation? "I use a nutrition app to help track macros, but I take breaks so I don't burn myself out. I have the most success when I plan ahead (three to seven days of meal planning) depending on how busy my life is at the time."

"Don't stop, it takes time and discipline to get to your goals."

-Krystal

Maurice McFadden, Lube Technician

What's your why? "Growing up, I always wanted to be strong like a superhero so I could protect myself and my family." What's your food situation? "I normally prep my breakfast and lunch the night before and for dinner, I have a full meal after I workout."

"Listen to your body." -Maurice

Brice Morey, Family Medicine Physician

What's your why? "I work long hours at the hospital and working out is one of the few things that truly clears my mind. Also, I strive to be a role model for my patients!" What do your workouts look like? "I participate in group strength training classes in the morning and the classes are about 45 minutes, which I do five times a week."

What's your food situation? "I cook most of my meals and I stick to Mediterranean style cuisines. A lot of white meat, fish, roasted vegetables, fruits, and nuts."