By: Alison Cardoza
Photos By: Matt Johnson
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In the month of May, we acknowledge and celebrate the most important women in the world to us- the woman that brought us into this world. Sonia, Shannon, and Cidney are all members at Milestone Wellness Center. These three women share a special bond together as family. Sonia, age 70, the mother of Shannon and grandmother to Cidney, has been a member at Milestone for over a year now.
Sonia enjoys the water aerobic classes we offer at Milestone. Her daughter, Shannon encouraged Sonia and Cidney to take the Interval Inferno class, taught on land by Rebecca Wine, and they loved it! “I never would have taken that class on my own. I have to modify a lot of the exercises and use lighter weights than most participants, but my goal is to eventually be able to do the entire class without modifications. I have high blood pressure and kidney disease, so I have to avoid sodium. I seldom eat food that I have not prepared myself. I also try to eat whole food, plant-based, and avoid animal products. I do like to occasionally grab lunch at Milestone Cafe. I enjoy their vegetable soup, veggie wrap, and black bean burgers,” says Sonia.
We asked Shannon what piece of advice she would give to others that are getting started on their fitness journey and her response was inspiring. “The piece of advice I would give others is to just do it. Stop making excuses for why you cannot get healthy or in shape and take the necessary steps to start. I would also suggest that you share your journey with others, including your accomplishments and setbacks. Being able to share your journey, knowing there are people who support you, and that you are not alone in your journey makes it easier and more fun. Everyone has setbacks and when you do, just acknowledge you got off track, and then take the steps to get back on. There have been times when I have not felt like going to workout or attending a class that I normally do, but then when I find out my mom or daughter wants to go, and I will find myself at the gym. In the end, I am glad that I went, because I feel better and happier afterwards, plus I get to spend time with people who mean the world to me,” says Shannon.
We want everyone to feel welcome at Baptist Milestone. Even if you are not related like these three, we want to welcome you to our Milestone family. We care about your health and wellness and want to see YOU succeed in life.
Happy Mother’s Day!
Alison Cardoza, ACSM Certified Personal Trainer and Fitour Group Exercise Instructor at Baptist Health Milestone Wellness Center. BS Exercise Science and Sports Medicine with a minor in Health Promotions from University of Louisville. Former UofL Ladybird and NFL Colts Cheerleader.
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