Forward Movement Magazine Winter Issue 1 2015/2016 | Page 11

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THE_FITNESS_GURU

AGE
22

LOCATION
Houston, Texas

OCCUPATION

NASM certified Personal Trainer

HOBBIES
fishing, working out, eating,
playing sports, and video games

FUN FACT ABOUT YOURSELF
I like to go to hotels and lay around, jump
on the bed all day, and eat room service! 

When did you first learn you had Scoliosis?
I found out in college when I would turn my back and
it would slightly take my breath away. 

How did it affect your daily life?
In regards to affecting my daily life, it would hurt to
stand up or walk for too long. Lots of uncomfortable
pain. Couldn’t bend over or lift heavy objects. Hard
to sleep some days. Some mornings I didn’t even feel
like walking.

What kind of treatment did you undergo if any?
I didn’t undergo any treatment. The doctor told me I needed surgery but I was completely opposed to it so I just have
been dealing with it. I haven’t let it become an excuse to do
what I want to do. I think being active is very helpful.

When did you get into fitness and how has fitness helped you?
I have been fit my whole life. I played sports since I was a
kid, so I’ve always been active.