Susie Miles 55
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Staying fit means mobility and the ability to do whatever I want at any age.
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For Susie, making time for fitness has meant staying flexible. When her three children were young, she worked out at 5am, as it was the only time available for her during her busy day. “Now, I work around my job schedule but always find the time,” Susie, a transcription supervisor, explained. “Sometimes it’s 6am and sometimes, it’s 6pm.” Whatever time crunch you face, Susie suggests staying consistent: “Look at your schedule and block off when you are going to work out, and stick with it.” Susie, a volunteer for Surgery on Sunday, enjoys weight training and being a good example of fitness to others. She credits Josh Bowen with keeping her motivated. She is proud to have run a half marathon to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. “I eat to live–I don’t live to eat,” Susie explained. “I try to be conscious every day of what I am eating.” Her favorite healthy snacks are protein shakes, though she admits her “splurge” food is ice cream. For anyone looking to get fit, Susie’s advice is an old adage: “How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time! It’s the same with working out: one step at a time.”
JANUARY 2017 | TOPS MAGAZINE
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