Inspiring Others to be Healthy is a Journey Worth Taking
It all started with the phone call no one wants to receive: “Dad’s in the hospital – he had a stroke.” That was May 2014. From that moment forward, my world and my perspective changed.
My personal background has always been one of movement – athletically speaking. It started at a young age, immersed in the world of competitive gymnastics, until injury forced me to step away in high school. After spending five days a week in a gym, I needed something more to fill my time and burn the excess energy. Running took over. The more I ran, the more I wanted to challenge myself to see what else was possible. That turned into marathons, and then eventually the world of triathlon and IronMan. In all that training, I realized there was such truth in the concept of “plan the work, work the plan”. Anyone can accomplish a goal with a solid plan and a commitment.
As the years passed, I watched as my Dad lived with obesity, and his health deteriorated as a result. His entire body was impacted. He slowed down and had to give up the activities that he loved most. Over the years, I paid close attention to health trends, fitness trends, nutrition trends, etc. There is so much information out there, yet, there was one fact that I kept coming back to over and over again – the obesity epidemic. It is no secret that we have an obesity problem in this country, and what’s incredibly scary is that children are being more impacted by this epidemic than ever before. It has been cited that this is the first generation of children who may not outlive their parents.
In 2017, I made the decision to leave my corporate career to find a way to push against the rising tide. I wanted to do something that would benefit adults and children alike. I wanted to find a way to help individuals learn about healthy living, and adopt healthy habits that would stick. I wanted to give back. The journey began with lots of “what if’s”:
- What if I could marry convenience, flexibility, and affordable personal training?
- What if I could help people better understand what it means to live healthy?
- What if I could break down what feels like an overwhelming journey into a more bite-sized, step-by-step approach, filled with little wins?
- What if I could help create a community that were not only focused on doing their own bodies good, but who also wanted to do good for others?
- What if we could actively support health and wellness programs for children all across the country?
And so, Fit For Good was created to do just that. Dad was a big fan of the idea and believed in our mission. Sadly, we lost him in January of this year, but I know he’s cheering us on from beyond.
I would welcome the opportunity to take this journey together – join me, and the rest of the tribe, to create a healthier you and a healthier community!
Be Healthy,
Sharon O’Donnell
Founder & Certified Master Personal Fitness Trainer
