Determined to Fight Genetics

Stephanie Adams BWI Inflight Coordinator

I’m a driven person, especially when it comes to my wellness. Even at a young age, I was interested in what I put into my body. My grandparents always had a garden that provided nutritious, organic vegetables and a ton of fun for the family. While grocery shopping with my mom, I slowed her down by reading all the food labels before putting items in the cart. So, it wasn’t surprising to anyone that I received my Personal Training and Nutrition certification during the pandemic.

Why am I passionate about wellness? In my family, education is a top priority. All of my family obtained a college degree. While blessed with brains, we also inherited genetics and unhealthy habits that led some of my family members to have health issues. I was determined to create a different journey and help others.

My advice for others on their wellness journey: everything in moderation. It’s never too late to focus on getting healthier—start small and have a plan that includes realistic and specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and timebound (SMART) goals. Also, never judge your progress by weight alone since muscle weighs more than fat. Use your clothes to tell you how your body is changing for the best, and celebrate all the non-scale victories along your journey. And remember, clean eating is how you look in “dress attire,” and exercise is how you look in your “birthday suit.” Cheers to looking good in both!

Last year, we introduced “The Scoop,” a digital publication available to Customers via the e-reader on the Inflight Entertainment Portal. Each quarter includes a Customer Spotlight that features a Southwest Customer and underscores the Values, Heart, and Hospitality that we extend to our Customers. Here is the spotlight for this quarter.