FASHION CORNER
Certified 8Figured Fitness Expert
DEBLAIR TATE
Contributor : Rosemary Gonzalez
Certified Fitness Coach , military training instructor , and owner of the 8Figured brand DeBlair Tate is showing others how to appreciate and respect their bodies . In December 2019 , Tate started a fitness apparel line that blossomed into the 8Figured brand . “ Our multi-faceted company includes nutritional supplements , fitness accessories , leisurewear , and health and fitness coaching ,” she said . “ I was inspired to establish 8Figured after realizing how much money I shoveled over to more prominent brands and the consistent marketing I provided them just by wearing their apparel .” Fitness has always been Tate ’ s priority ; growing up in a small town in Mississippi , there was not much activity besides church and sports . In high school , Tate was very athletic , and in college , she played softball and basketball and ran track . After graduating high school , Tate attended Mississippi State University . After two semesters , she enlisted in the United States Air Force Reserves and left college to attend boot camp and technical training . Then she returned to complete her bachelor ’ s degree in Computer Science while serving in the military . “ I had to serve military duty one weekend out of every month besides two weeks out of the year ,” Tate said . “ I did this up until I graduated from college .”
Although Tate seemed pretty involved in her hometown , she left segregated
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