by April Allman | Aug 16, 2016 | Best Bodies
Photo by Melissa Donald Never Quit Quitting never occurs to me. Exercise, clean living and a healthy diet has always been who I am. From an early age, I saw the benefit of adopting these practices, and to this day, they remain important to...
by April Allman | Aug 16, 2016 | Survival Skills
Nine ways to help a child who has lost a loved one.By Marie Bradby Candice uses puppets as part of the group sessions she has with the students. Photos by Melissa Donald “When I tell people that I provide grief and loss counseling for children, they say, ‘How...
by April Allman | Aug 15, 2016 | Best Bodies
Photo by Melissa Donald Survivor Being a metastatic Melanoma cancer survivor probably is my biggest motivator. I was given a second chance at life and I wanted to do something where I could give back. I went to nursing school as soon as I was in remission...
by April Allman | Aug 14, 2016 | Best Bodies
Photo by Melissa Donald It’s never too late…I started exercising seriously and consistently once I turned 30. I joined the gym with three other people, and I was the only person who stayed with it in the long term.Push throughThe people in my classes help push me...
by April Allman | Aug 12, 2016 | Best Bodies
Photos by Melissa Donald Strength I truly believe that it is our differences as individuals that are our greatest strengths. Our world today is ever evolving and maintaining a healthy lifestyle sometimes is not a priority. My goal is to stay fit and encourage everyone...
by April Allman | Aug 10, 2016 | Best Bodies
Photo by Melissa Donald FocusI worked 23 years in the health and fitness industry as a registered dietitian and personal trainer. Recently, I have left the fitness industry professionally and currently work part time so that I have more time to focus on my...