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Thyroid levels improve after LWF!

Jul 12, 2018

Thyroid levels improve after LWF!

Cydne Mooney This 60-year old grandmother can now garden with ease, enjoy participating in outdoor activities such as hiking and is able to get down on the floor to play with her grandchildren with no problems as a result of participating in classes at LiveWellFit. Cydne has struggled with knee issues and hypothyroidism, but reports that both are doing better since she began exercising. “My endocrinologist has had to decrease my thyroid medicine twice and he is amazed,” said

Age 43 Cortney inspires many!

Jun 18, 2018

Age 43 Cortney inspires many!

Cortney McCarty is the bomb.. LiveWellFit and Suzi McKee have been an important part of Cortney’s life for the past seven years after a friend invited her to a LiveWellFit Boot Camp. As a result of working out at LiveWellFit, Cortney feels she is in the best shape of her life. According to Cortney, “Suzi has a way of motivating me to push myself further than I ever thought I could.” Working out mid-morning is Cortney’s favorite because the ladies in those classes have “becom

43 pounds gone, shaved 8 minutes off her marathon time, and easing the "empty nest" syndro

Jun 11, 2018

43 pounds gone, shaved 8 minutes off her marathon time, and easing the "empty nest" syndro

Meet Hillary Wilson To help fill the void left when her oldest daughter went off to college recently, this 43-year-old mom of two likes to run. Hillary feels that running keeps her in her happy place. This past year she has lost 43 pounds and shaved a full 8 minutes off her half-marathon time. Hillary works along-side her husband in their wholesale beauty supply business and loves hanging out with her high school daughter who will be a freshman in the fall. Hillary was born a

"I love that I finally feel like I belong somewhere"

May 21, 2018

"I love that I finally feel like I belong somewhere"

Meet our member of the week - Shannon DeFord Shannon is a 48 year old mother of one daughter who just finished her first year at college in Oklahoma. She has been married for 21 years this July and completed her 25th year as a teacher this year. In her spare time, Shannon enjoys photography and volunteering at her church on the tech team running cameras and lights. Photography led Shannon to start a local non-profit called Frames of Love about 5 and a half years ago with a

37 and been with LiveWellFit for 7 years!

May 12, 2018

37 and been with LiveWellFit for 7 years!

Anna Miller is a 37 year-old active mother of 2 who has been married for 16 years. She loves spending time with her husband and daughters having “dance-offs” in the living room, as well as time with her extended family. Anna is a passionate dance teacher and has been teaching since she was 15. In 2011, it was Anna’s younger sister who introduced her to LiveWellFit owner Suzi McKee. Then Anna attended a "fit camp" back when Suzi taught classes at other gyms. She enjoyed it so

Cindy, age 57, finds a "community of women" at LiveWellFit and loses her fear

Apr 22, 2018

Cindy, age 57, finds a "community of women" at LiveWellFit and loses her fear

Cindy has been an active LiveWellFit member for 6 years, mostly attending the 5:00 am classes. She is 57 years old and with two grown sons and has been married for 36 years. Her favorite things to do are working in her yard and going on long walks. When reflecting on what she likes the most about LiveWellFit, Cindy says, “I love the women [The Tribe] and the amazing instructors. The environment at LWF cannot be matched at any other gym in town. LiveWellFit is truly a communit

Are you an Emotional Eater?

Apr 9, 2018

Are you an Emotional Eater?

Do you turn to food when you're happy, sad, angry, upset or bored? We women are ALL emotional eaters at some point. I have done over 12 60-Day Challenges where I work with 30 women for 60 days to help them set new habits for their personal health. During this time, I helped women find their "triggers" that tend to make them overeat and keep them from making the scales their barometer of success or failure. The scales are NOT the only way to measure progress or success. Duri

"Almost 65" and healthier than ever!

Apr 4, 2018

"Almost 65" and healthier than ever!

Featured Tribe Member: Carolyn Hurt Carolyn is a very active “almost 65 year old” grandmother of 11 who enjoys snow skiing, water sports, crafting and both sewing and embroidery. She owns a business called “Threads” and is on the board of directors for Golden Spread Emmaus where she acts as the women’s registrar. In 2012, Carolyn’s husband passed away and she found herself lonely and wanting to get in shape. She wanted to exercise with women only. That is when she discovere

The Big "M"

Oct 18, 2017

The Big "M"

Menopause. At LiveWellFit the majority of our clients are over age 45. We get tons of questions about how to deal with the symptoms of menopause and peri-menopause, and the best advice is always "eat clean and stay hydrated, get adequate sleep, reduce stress, move your body". While it's always best to talk to your healthcare provider first, we've compiled a list of some of the best advice and tips for those going through THE CHANGE. Perimenopause is a transition time “around

Let's Hike!

Sep 7, 2017

Let's Hike!

Before heading for the hills, here are a few things to make your hike most enjoyable. We have our upcoming group HIKE to the canyon Saturday September 30th. Some will be going halfway to the lighthouse and back, some all the way! For those hiking this fall here are some tips! Know where you are going! – Plan your hike. Carry a compass and a map. Learn how to use both. If you are headed to a higher elevation, stay in the city you are hiking for at least 2 days to accumulate. O