Witness to Wellness Award – Makenna Wade
Congratulations to Makenna Wade! Makenna is the new Witness to Wellness Award recipient in the Get Fit Club.
Makenna said, “My overall goal on this fitness journey is to be physically and mentally healthy.” She said that physical fitness and eating healthy foods give her reassurance that she is fueling her body with nutrients to boost her energy and a focused mind. She states, “I enjoy learning new ways to improve myself through physical fitness, and I feel it’s important to share with others to provide ways to make a healthy lifestyle fun!”
Makenna says she accomplishes her goals by exercising a few times a week and providing herself with healthy food options. She states, “That half of the fitness takes place in the gym and half the time walking in the park.” Makenna says having a workout buddy is very effective because, on days when you don’t feel like being active, having a friend motivate you really helps you reach your goal. She states, “I am very thankful to have a person like this in my life and as a co-worker! I feel my co-worker and I have much better attitudes about how we view ourselves, and we both feel better physically and mentally.”
Makenna’s suggestions to others include finding a schedule that works for you. She goes on to add that you should find ways to fit in some physical fitness, even if it is a short workout, and have an accountability partner to push you on days when you don’t feel like doing anything. Makenna says to get outside because this improves your mood and makes the workout more enjoyable. She states, “Be kind to yourself and give yourself credit for working hard, because you are closer to your goal than you were yesterday!” Makenna added that the “Get Fit Club” and “100-Mile Club” motivated both herself and her co-worker to get up and get moving, making their fitness journey more exciting!
The Witness to Wellness program recognizes employees who are dedicated to living a healthy lifestyle. Makenna works at the Emergency Department at The Medical Center at Franklin. She was nominated because she wanted to begin a workout program and encouraged a co-worker to join a fitness club with her, and they became each other’s accountability partner.
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.