LIFT WELLNESS CENTER Celebrating 10 Years!

Do you remember what you were doing 10 years ago on January 28, 2013? Probably not……. unless you are one of the 314 members who checked in for THE first time at LIFT Wellness Center. Exactly 10 years ago, we opened our doors to the community with the mission of “preventing disease and promoting healthier lifestyles using education, physical activity and nutrition”. We didn’t want to be “just another gym”. We wanted to be the place for the 80% of the population who had never set foot in a “gym”. We wanted to be the place where no matter your age, fitness level, or background, you could start here and become a healthier version of yourself. We wanted to be the place where you felt like you belonged. We wanted to be one of the very best parts of your day, a place where you left feeling accomplished and energized.

What started with nothing but an idea, a dirt foundation in the middle of downtown and 1000 members has grown to become the only certified medical fitness facility in the area with almost 4000 LIFT Wellness Center members! While we recognize this 10 year milestone, we CELEBRATE our members and as you embark on this new year, be sure to celebrate! Celebrate each time you just show up and put in the work. Celebrate every burpee, every mile, every lap, every lift, every step. High five your group fitness buddy, your personal trainer, your CrossFit partner, that person swimming laps next to you. Celebrate because you made the choice to do something to make you a better you!

In 2023, we wish you health and happiness and sincerely hope that you find LIFT to be your home away from home….a place where you see your friends, have fun, and leave energized. We truly hope that coming to LIFT is one of the very best parts of your day.

Miki Martin

Director

Congratulations to our 300 CLUB! You define DEDICATION!

Sharon Perry-Brown 471

Cole Murray 386

Dorothy Martin 358

Leila Frankland 352

Brian Marshall 342

Gregory Slack 341

Roger Lewis 339

W. Hamilton Moore 327

Jeff Longley 324

Diane Harris 316

Sarah (Sally) Neudecker 314

Tim Martin 312

300 CLUB is based on the number of check-ins that each member has each year.

Alan and Maegan Rothrock

Maegan states she remembers when she joined LIFT. She was pregnant with her first child and was unsure how she was going to continue working out once he was born. She brought her son Rhett into LIFT childcare when he was just 6 weeks old and from then on has been so thankful of the service. "In 10 years, many faces have come and gone in childcare and LIFT but one thing has remained the same and that's community." She said when it comes to caring for her kids, she 100% trusts LIFT to care for her boys Rhett (9) and Elliott (4). She did not grow up with exercise as an important part of life but wants to instill that in her boys. Now both boys will wake up and ask if Mommy is going to the gym today and if they get to go play. "I want to model to my kids that exercise and a healthy lifestyle is important so they will grow up and lead that too." Her husband, Alan, serves on LIFT's Medical Advisory Board. "As a doctor here in Jackson a lot of what I see in acute care can all be prevented if patients would just make exercise a part of their life." Alan shares that he feels the LIFT is way underutilized. For those looking to make a change, the LIFT makes it easy. "People just need to show up, sign up and give it a try." Both Alan and Maegan love the sense of community that LIFT provides to hold you accountable to coming. Both have made numerous lifelong friends here at LIFT and now have a huge extended family. "We are both just so thankful to have found a second home here at LIFT. A place not only that we love but that our boys have grown up in and will continue to get to experience with us as they get older!"

Barbara Newbern

I come from a family that has lots of health problems and disease so staying active is important to me. I joined LIFT at the very beginning and made a commitment to myself to come, to stay healthy, and prevent anything I possibly could. All of the staff here at LIFT have been great over the years. They know when to push you to be stronger and better. I have seen a change in myself as I am determined to keep pushing everyday. I am stronger than I was 10 years ago and can't wait to see what the next years bring.

Bill & Linda Farmer

"We were so excited for LIFT to open, we knew they would offer varieties of equipment and we were thrilled to join." Bill and Linda both say how their favorite part of LIFT is the indoor walking track because they love the view. They also complimented how clean and well maintained everything was. "Thanks to all of your staff, everyone is outstanding."

Let us help you jump start your weight loss goals for the New Year!

Call us at (731) 425-6820

Email at hmrliftcenter@wth.org

1200 Calorie Diet

What is it: I’m not sure if this diet needs a formal introduction since it has been around longer than most diets that are still prevalent today. The 1200 calorie diet requires an individual to strictly track their calories and make sure that number doesn’t go over 1200 calories. With it being January and weight loss being top of mind for many, this diet may sound appealing. Let's look at the pro's and con's and make a healthy decision.

Benefits: For some, perhaps even many, people who reduce their intake to 1200 calories, weight loss may be likely. The important thing to note though, is that long term weight loss and maintenance is not likely.

Negative effects: Your body will eventually decide that enough is enough and will slow down your metabolism (minimum amount of energy needed to exist) so that 1200 calories will be enough to maintain your weight. This means if we increase our calorie intake because we are tired of the diet or “fall off the wagon” then you are very likely to see every pound come back and then some.

This dietitian’s recommendation: Although it seems that almost everyone and their mother (and probably grandmother) have tried this diet, I am not one to recommend it. A person eating only 1200 calories is probably rather hungry all the time, possibly cranky, and hyper-focused on food; tracking every bite they eat, constantly looking for new low calorie recipes or ingredients or food items, and often talking about their diet. This statement is nothing against this person…it is a statement against the diet. Let's focus on small changes such as drinking more water, eating more fiber and whole foods, cutting out high sugary foods and start there. After all, a toddler requires about 1200 calories a day, and you are, I hope, taller and weigh more than a toddler.

Group Fitness has a few changes for the New Year!

Zalmico Harmon Jr.

Zalmico was was born in Washington D.C. and played college basketball at Santa Barbara. He also played professional basketball in Central and South America before starting his personal training career in Kentucky. With a NASM certification, he specializes in mobility and resistance training. "As a yogi, I love finding ways to connect with people and grow in a creative balance with life."

If you are interested in training with Zalmico or any of our trainers, stop by the Fitness or Front desk to complete an intake form.

The Winter months can be hard on your fitness for multiple reasons. From caring for your families, being stuck inside with colder weather, and not getting as much activity with the shorter days, it is tough to keep fitness top of mind. CrossFit Longevity is here to help you keep up your fitness as life slows down or demands a little less from you.

Whether you are a former athlete, looking to maintain your functional capabilities, or new to fitness completely, CrossFit Longevity enables you to improve functional fitness and improve your ability to prevent lifestyle diseases. Our focus is to help you get more out of life through challenging YOUR fitness and being a part of an encouraging community.

We'd love to have you come try out a class for free this January!

Tuesday and Thursday 11:00am-12:00pm.

CF LWC Referral Program

Refer a friend and earn your next month's dues free! At CF LWC, we love community and sharing our fitness journey with one another so why not workout with your friends. The highest compliment that you can pay us is referring a friend or family member to CF LWC. So, we’ve decided we’d love to give back to our community for making it what it is.

How to participate

- Bring a friend to a free class (guests must sign a guest waiver at the front desk. Guests may use one of your FREE 3 guest passes per year once per person; otherwise, there is a day pass fee for guests).

- When he/she fills out the CF LWC Enrollment form, have them include your name in the “Referred by” section to receive credit for your next month's dues.