Optimal Living Magazine Fit, Fabulous & Full of Faith Issue

What Healthy Sisters Do To Stay Fit, Fabulous and Full of Faith for 2017
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OLM: What is the latest national marathon or local run you have
been a part of?
TH: In November 2015, I was training for the Disney Marathon when I
broke my ankle. My recovery lasted longer than I expected so I have
slowly been working my mileage back up. Of recent, I completed the
Atlanta 10 Miler the weekend before my 45 th birthday. That was a huge
milestone for me after coming off of an injury and having an extended
recovery process. My goal is to complete a half-marathon in the Spring
and start training for a full marathon by the end of the year.
OLM: How has your faith played a part in keeping "the movement"
going?
TH: My faith has been paramount in my message as Inspired Sistah. If
it were not for my faith, I wouldn’t have anything to share. I believe God
allows me to live my life “out loud” so that I can be a source of encouragement
for others who are faced with similar challenges. I often receive
messages from people who I don’t know, but they follow me on
social media and are inspired by my consistent faith. That makes all of
those tearful talks with God in my shower so worth it!
OLM: What is the scripture that you live by on a daily basis?
TH: Because EVERYTHING that I’m doing is God-Inspired and God-
Directed, I have to trust Him on a daily basis for my next move. So
Numbers 23:19 is a constant source of encouragement for me:
“God is not a man, so he does not lie.
He is not human, so he does not change his mind.
Has he ever spoken and failed to act?
Has he ever promised and not carried it through?”
Numbers 23:19 (NLT)
OLM: There is a strong entrepreneurial spirit amongst women of all
ages, what is a tip you have for women to start living their dreams?
TH: Don’t shrink back or play small when it comes to the dreams you
hold in your heart. God placed them there for a reason. Your gift is
needed, so don’t allow fear, intimidation or the opinions of others to hinder
you from doing the thing you have been purposed to do.
OLM: What are some suggestions you can offer our readers on
staying fit, fabulous and full of faith for the year 2017?
TH:
Just Go! Stop contemplating, overanalyzing or making excuses. If you
want to lose 50 pounds, do it. If you want to write a book, do it. If you
want to start a business, DO IT. There are more resources and opportunities
than ever before. The only thing holding you back is you. But
most importantly, understand that having God at the center of your life is
like having secret intel. His spirit will lead and guide you into all truth.
Meditate on His word, rest in His promises and watch Him blow your
mind with His goodness.
OLM: What’s next for you in 2017?
TH: In 2017, I will be expanding my Wellness and Coaching Practice to
really assist women in making the shift to total wellness: Mind, Body and
Spirit. Personally, I plan to continue on my own personal wellness journey
and hopefully upgrade my status to tri-athlete.
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