BodyPreserver

BodyPreserver: Shelleen Age: 30 “I went from being a nobody, to a fitness model!” The 30 year old Fitness Professional and actress, never really struggled with weight problems growing up which she mainly attributes to being a dancer and constant practice kept her physically fit. However, an injury sidelined her and the sudden change of [...]

BodyPreserver: Julia Age: 31 When the fitness bug bites you, there is often no cure. Just ask the mother of two who abruptly switched careers from youth services management, into the realm of health and fitness after becoming more health conscious. “I’m a certified personal trainer and also provide menu planning and meal preparation for [...]

BodyPreserver: Bonnie Age: 35 Bonnie is a prime example of how will and determination can help us overcome life’s obstacles. She has resurrected her physical fitness after fighting through some serious health conditions, “I struggled with eating disorders, both Anorexia and Bulimia,” the mother of two admits. Moreover, with the potential of inheriting diseases that [...]

BodyPreserver: Toni Age: 32 A couple of years ago, this married mother of 4 took a trip to the doctor that revealed several health problems: Atriatachycardia (heart skipped beat every 7 beats), borderline high blood pressure, vitamin D deficieny, and blurred vision. All of her diagnosis were lifestyle oriented due to her diet and inactivity. [...]

BodyPreserver: Marier Age: 43 Always considered a “little guy”, Marier’s lifelong dream was to become big and strong to “even the playing field” amongst his peers. But, since it’s nearly impossible to change your genetic make-up, his will and determination lead him to powerlifting. The more he worked out, the stronger he became, until he [...]

Is eating organically the secret to beauty? Although an organic lifestyle is not my particular “cup of tea,”(it’s expensive) it is supposed to be better for our bodies by providing us with more energy and nutrition, but no study has been confirmed that it actually makes us look better. Albeit, I am neither a doctor [...]

With longtime Penn State University Head Football Coach Joe Paterno abruptly passing away after 61 years of service, I became curious to know if our livelihoods are the key to physical health. Furthermore, the national best selling book called ‘The Purpose Driven Life‘, a “self-help” book that encourages people to find their sense of purpose [...]

There appears to be a trend in our society where becoming nestled in our careers equals simultaneously putting our “younger days” behind us. Becoming a little older in chronological age and career focused doesn’t necessarily mean you have to lose your youthful exuberance. After all, your energy and personality are what probably helped get you [...]

BodyPreserver: Keith Age: 43 Keith’s 2nd Life Weight loss isn’t strictly about being “skinny” or highly muscular, but also being healthier and improving upon your physical condition. More so, it can actually help alleviate lifestyle diseases and physical ailments. In Keith’s “1st life”, he was a young drummer in a rock and roll band traveling [...]

With the New Year upon us, there will undoubtedly be a spiked increase in the number of new weight loss programs started by Americans for our “New Years Resolutions.” Considering myself a health/fitness fanatic, I thought that I was aware of all the different weight loss routines that are available. I was familiar with the [...]