Witness to Wellness Award – Emily Spears
Congratulations to Emily Spears! Emily is the new Witness to Wellness Award recipient in the Get Fit Club. Emily’s inspiration to become healthier began when she thought she was going to lose her mother in November 2023. She watched her mother struggle with breathing, lung collapse, and being placed on a ventilator. This inspired Emily to quit smoking.
But that wasn’t the end of her health journey. Emily says ” I had been overweight all of my life. So, when my son, Dakota, got engaged in August 2024, I knew it was time to make a change.” “I didn’t want to be the overweight Mom walking down the aisle. “
Emily says that she accomplished her goals by setting small goals. “Each time I would hit a goal, I would reward myself with something small: new clothing, getting my nails or hair done. Emily states, “I started out weighing approximately 254, and I didn’t begin looking for a dress for the wedding until I hit my goal of 175 the following August 2025.” She went on to say, “which I exceeded, weighing in at 169.” Emily says she doesn’t get as tired, breathes better, came off her blood pressure medicine, and her A1C is below the Medical Center recommendation requirement.
Emily tries to motivate others by sharing what has helped her along her wellness journey. She shares that you have to be willing to adjust your lifestyle and embrace new healthy habits. Emily states, “CHC has helped me by providing a great group of co-workers to support me, and my family has supported me throughout this journey. “It has been hard, but with dedication, support, and my faith, I hope to continue this health journey and be an example to others.”
The Witness to Wellness program recognizes employees who are dedicated to living a healthy lifestyle. Emily works for The Medical Center Scottsville on the Food and Nutrition Team. She was nominated because she changed her lifestyle after 33 years and for the healthy example she sets for her family and work family.
If you know someone who deserves recognition for following a healthy lifestyle, complete the attached nomination form and send it to GetFitClub@MCHealth.net.
If you know someone who deserves to be recognized for following a healthy lifestyle, go to the Get Fit Club under My MCH Portal and complete a Witness to Wellness Nomination Form.