Saturday, July 5, 2008
Profile Profile: Beth O'Connor, wellness coach
Posted by Michelle Ye Hee Lee on Sat, Jul 5, 2008 at 5:00 PM
Beth O’Connor teaches people about nutrition, health, fitness, meditation, and spirit — the elements of what she says comprise wellness.
“You don’t have to be a size 2 but you can eat nutritiously. Stay away from saturated fats. Stay away from all the processed foods, packaged foods.”
O’Connor teaches groups at wellness parties: “We talk about nutrition and fitness. I teach them meditation and give them some yoga stretches to do. I massage and they learn how to massage — very basic things.”
On Southern food: “I love [Paula Deen]. But everything she makes, it’s just butter, pounds and pounds of butter. I eat butter, but very in moderation.”
“[A]bout five years ago, I realized I can’t eat this southern fried food anymore. I gained so much weight during my marriage and I’m still battling it. I believe a lot is genetics, but we’re still in control.
O’Connor says diet is the primary cause of unwellness. “What you put in your body is gonna affect you, five years from now, 10 years from now.”
(Photo by Joeff Davis)
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Very cool photo. How'd you get her to hold that flaming ball above her forehead?
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