We launched Barbara's Buddies LIVE this morning, as the Buddies joined Barbara at AIM Fitness, with our trainers Jason and Aly.
We started off the morning with a big hello from the entire group, as Barbara explained how the system was going to work.
Then... one by one, we introduced YOU to the Buddies, giving you a chance to hear each of their stories.
Meet Megan:
Megan is a 27-year old literacy facilitator from Cornelius. She says she's struggled with weight her entire life and is ready to take complete control of her heart health.
She's already a member of a local gym, but feels that's not enough. Thankfully, she has no existing health problems and she DOESN'T want that to the change.
Megan is full of energy and ready to take on this challenge head-on.
It sounds like the key for Megan will be squeezing in time to exercise because she has a very busy schedule.
Meet the Weavers:
Meet (from left to right) 37-year old Nyruh, 11-year old Imani and 34-year old Darlene.
This family of three captured our attention because as a group, they're wanting to change some habits and get their hearts in great shape!
Nyruh and his wife Darlene met more than a dozen years ago while serving in the US Army. As you might expect, they were both in great shape.
Since then, Darlene says they've made bad food choices and have settled into a life of inactivity. Now they want to be better role models for their daughter, Imani.
Add to that a family history of heart disease and stroke, and this becomes a need to take charge of their health and keep those risk factors at bay.
We expect to see some military-type Buddy motivation from these guys... and we welcome it!
Meet Fred:
Fred is a 56-year old from Gaston County who has a history of Diabetes.
Sadly, both of his parents died from complications from Diabetes. He is also diabetic and takes insulin daily, as well as medicine for high blood pressure.
He says he is tired and sluggish all the time and that his body constantly aches from head to toe.
Fred's biggest challenges, by his own admission, are eating right and getting in shape. Fred believes this Buddy program is the one thing that will make all the difference for him, because we are all committed to holding each other accountable!
Meet Frankie:
Ms. Frankie is 55-years old and wanted to be part of this Buddy program because she has Type 2 Diabetes, Hypertension, High Cholesterol and suffers from joint problems.
She says she weighs more now than she ever has, and that's preventing her from enjoying life as she could or should.
Frankie used to walk 5 miles every day. She says her biggest challenge now is motivation.
Our trainers will be showing her modified versions of our exercises so she doesn't skip a beat. And like the rest of us, she'll get plenty of attention from our nutritionist.
Meet Amy:
Amy is a 47-year old wife and mother of two.
She says while her family loves her just as she is, she's not at all happy with her weight, especially considering her family history of high blood pressure and diabetes. Popular diets are a challenge for her because they usually involve or exclude foods that aren't conducive for the rest of her family.
Also, finding the time to exercise is a big obstacle because both she and her husband work full time while raising a 12-year old and a 13-year old.
Amy is really hoping that by getting her heart in shape, she'll be able to ward off heart disease and diabetes.
Amy wants to be around for her family and she's committed to finding the time and energy to make this work... Buddy style!
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