Healthy Wealth

03: Phyllis Frempong | Fit 4 the Soul


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OVERVIEW:

Phyllis Frempong from Nurse to Fitness and co-founder of Fit 4 the Soul talks to your host Erik Smith about her journey to fitness, why she became a vegan, and how to feel like the best version of yourself.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Phyllis' family is from Ghana and graduating high school, going to college and getting a good job was like your trophy.
  • She is the oldest of two and there was a high amount of pressure on her.
  • Phyllis went into nursing and moved away and stayed in that area for the majority of school.
  • She found out that she had high cholesterol and uterine fibroids.
  • Phyllis' love of fitness started when she was able to release energy and stress.
  • Phyllis dropped weight and ended up on stage only months later.
  • Lack of confidence and self-doubt stemmed from her childhood.
  • What fibroids are and how they affect you.
  • Why Phyllis is a vegan and how that helps with her fibroids.
  • How Phyllis' lifestyle contributes to her health.
  • Many women don't have any symptoms with fibroids and some have severe symptoms.
  • How Phyllis' energy levels have changed since becoming vegan.
  • If you're looking to become vegan set up a budget for supplementation and make a plan.
  • Why you may want to cut out soy.
  • Why Phyllis decided to be a fitness coach.
  • How Phyllis' parents feel about the path she has taken in life.
  • Why sharing your story makes you feel like the best version of yourself.
3 KEY POINTS:
  1. Don't settle on bad advice, get a second opinion and do your own research.

  2. Self-awareness plays a key role in knowing there is more to life.

  3. Keep getting better and be your best self.
TWEETABLE QUOTES:
  • "My love for fitness started when I was able to release that bed of energy on stage." –Phyllis

  • "One thing about me, if it's not anything else, I was driven." –Phyllis

  • "If you give your body what it needs it will heal itself." –Phyllis

RESOURCES MENTIONED:
  • Schedule a time to talk with Erik
  • Find Erik on Instagram and Facebook
  • Connect with Phyllis on Instagram – @nurse2fitness or @fit4thesoul2019
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