A medical discharge from the army was not what Justin Johnson had in mind. His plan was to spend his life serving his country, but life didn’t turn out the way he wanted. Coming home early was devastating. “I never dreamt of leaving the military,” he explains. He had served his country honorably for 14 years with three combat deployments, first in 2003–2004 in Afghanistan … [Read more...] about Operation Combat Boots: Helping Veterans Get Physically and Mentally Fit
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How Adam Nugent Lost 120 Pounds
It all started when Adam Nugent was 9 years old. “My parents noticed that I had been gaining weight, so the pediatrician recommended that they give me a jogger trampoline to encourage me to exercise more,” he recalls. Unfortunately, that gesture only led Nugent to feel self-conscious about his body for the first time in his young life. He developed an increasingly … [Read more...] about How Adam Nugent Lost 120 Pounds
Watch: Drew Manning of Fit2Fat2Fit Shares What Completely Changed His Perspective on Weight Loss
Many people believe that losing weight is as simple as watching your calories and hitting the gym. But Drew Manning, fitness expert and best-selling author of Fit2Fat2Fit, knows better. In the video below, he shares how intentionally gaining 75 pounds completely changed his perspective on fitness. "We’re so quick to judge other people that we’ve lost that ability to truly … [Read more...] about Watch: Drew Manning of Fit2Fat2Fit Shares What Completely Changed His Perspective on Weight Loss
Purify Wellness: Helping Others Become Healthy, Strong, and Well
A Himalayan salt cave. Energy mapping. Magnetic therapy. Yoga. Hot Yoga. These are just some of the ways that entrepreneur Holly Draper is helping people to improve their minds and bodies at Purify Wellness in Pleasant Grove, Utah. In a time marked with health concerns, Holly Draper wants to help people of all ages be their healthiest selves. But that’s no easy task. … [Read more...] about Purify Wellness: Helping Others Become Healthy, Strong, and Well
Fit to Fat to Fabulous: Drew Manning’s Up-and-Down Journey
Drew Manning saw a disconnect between himself and his clients. He often couldn’t relate when they struggled with meal plans and workouts. “It’s always easy for you to stay fit,” his brother-in-law told him. Manning had to agree. As a former wrestler and football player, he was never overweight. He claimed every workout opportunity. “I had been in shape my whole life,” he … [Read more...] about Fit to Fat to Fabulous: Drew Manning’s Up-and-Down Journey
