Definition for Ladies Spring 2014 Issue 001 April 2014 | Page 28

with Vegan Ladies Who Lift: Shawn King What inspired me to get fit... To be honest with you, I think at the time my sister-in-law wanted me to join a gym with her. I don’t remember any “pressing” reason. But meeting a buddy at the gym every day certainly holds you accountable when you’re first starting out on a new schedule and are nervous about trying something new. I know what has inspired me to stay fit all these years is my family. I wanted to stay active, healthy, and just feel young! Nothing gives me that more than the way I eat and my exercise routine. I also wanted to be a good role model to my daughters. Maddie is now eighteen, works