MEMPHIS FIT Photo by Tindall Stephens
Andrea Walker, 47 OCCUPATION: Family Nurse Practitioner FAMILY: Son (25) and Grandson (18 months)
Favorite Ways to Stay Fit: Follow a specific lifting/training plan on a weekly basis. I know exactly what muscle groups I will work and which machines I’ll use before I enter the gym. I even have a backup plan in case machines or equipment are being used. I include cardio at least three times a week for a minimum of 30 minutes. I also count calories and measure everything to help me remain fit. I have been doing all three on a consistent basis for the past five years. Where I Work Out: I am a member at ATC Fitness and I work out there six times a week. I also work out at home in my mini home gym or outside occasionally when the weather is nice. What Started My Fitness Journey: 12/31/2014. I signed up at a gym for the “New Year’s Special.” It was an awesome decision. I have been working out consistently since then. How I Stay Motivated: I focus on remaining healthy and being fit to help me keep going even when I don’t feel like working out. I was on blood pressure medication before I started consistently working out. After losing weight, I was able to stop taking it. What I Eat to Stay Healthy: I try to limit my intake of processed foods. I eat lean protein—a lot of chicken, turkey meat, and egg whites—and healthy carbs, healthy fats, and a limited amount of fruit. I try to eat a carb, protein, and fat with each meal. I eat six times a day and drink water, protein shakes, and coffee with stevia. I measure everything. How I Curb Cravings: I am genetically blessed to not have a sweet tooth, but I do crave some foods such as french fries. I 20
