Today we’d like to introduce you to Britney Walker.
Britney, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
I started this journey with myself. I was in my early 30’s with hypertension, prediabetic, severe Anxiety and depression. My weight was out of control. I gained over 50 pounds in less than a year. I finally went to the doctor and asked for help with my weight loss. The doctor put me on medication that didn’t help. I was frustrated but I wanted to live for myself and my family. I wanted to feel better and look better. So my health journey began. I began to walk, walking turned into running, running turned into biking, biking turned into going to the gym every day. I changed my eating habits and became a vegetarian.
I lost over 50 pounds and I felt amazing. I no longer have prediabetes, depression, or hypertension. My anxiety isn’t something I deal with daily like before. I wanted to help change people’s lives like I changed mine. I wanted to help people feel good, look good, and to be healthier. I wanted to be the difference for others. I wanted to motivate others and just help push others to have a healthier lifestyle. So I opened U Exclusive Health and Wellness.
Has it been a smooth road?
Opening U Exclusive, was not a smooth road. I was scared to fail. I was afraid that I didn’t look like other Personal Trainers in Atlanta. I was afraid to get negative comments or negative reviews about my body image. I am a mother of three amazing children so my body was “a mommy body,” whatever that means. But this was how I felt in the beginning. So I stalled in the beginning. I made excuses on why I didn’t start the process. I was sabotaging myself and struggling to realize that I was just as good as anyone else. But I decided to push forward and open my company and haven’t looked back since.
We’d love to hear more about U Exclusive Health and Wellness.
U Exclusive Health and Wellness specialize in Personal Training, Youth Fitness, group Fitness, and nutrition. I am most proud of being able to work with my clients and make a difference in their lives. I’m able to help some clients reverse some chronic illness or get off some medications. Each client is different. I am able to work with the youth and make a difference in their lives. I’m just blessed to be able to help clients reach their goals. I am able to help clients with their health journey. It’s great to look good but it’s even better to feel good and being healthy. Some things that set me apart from others are, I am relatable. I can say I did this too. I can share my struggles and my accomplishments. I can share my setbacks and my come ups. I don’t look like most Personal trainers and it’s okay. I am goal-driven, I never gave up on myself or others. I can work with youth and adults. I have learned that clients don’t want you to be perfect. They want help to reach their goals. I’m proud of my clients and the hard work they put in with me.
Is our city a good place to do what you do?
I do feel that Atlanta is a great place for U Exclusive Health and Wellness. Atlanta is a great place for Fitness. Most people want to be healthy and fit but just need motivation. Atlanta is the gateway for fitness. There are so many places to workout. So many places and parks to walk, hike, run, ride bikes, just to be active period.
If someone is just starting out, I would recommend them to go for it. Go after your vision and goals. Just do it. Don’t be afraid or scared if you fail so what, get back up and fight even harder. Go kick butt and hit Atlanta like a storm. You got this and as a community, we got this together.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://train2you.com/profile/britney-mintoria
- Phone: 678-614-5447
- Email: uexclusivehealthandwellness@gmail.com
- Instagram: Uexclusivehealthandwellness
- Facebook: Uexclusivefitnessand health
Image Credit:
Morgan Walker and Mellisa on Mountain photos
Photographer Kong for other photos
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