OVERVIEW:

Phyllis Frempong from Nurse to Fitness and co-founder of Fit 4 the Soul talks to your host Erik Smith about her journey to fitness, why she became a vegan, and how to feel like the best version of yourself.

 

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Phyllis‘ family is from Ghana and graduating high school, going to college and getting a good job was like your trophy. 
• She is the oldest of two and there was a high amount of pressure on her. 
• Phyllis went into nursing and moved away and stayed in that area for the majority of school. 
• She found out that she had high cholesterol and uterine fibroids. 
• Phyllis‘ love of fitness started when she was able to release energy and stress. 
• Phyllis dropped weight and ended up on stage only months later. 
• Lack of confidence and self-doubt stemmed from her childhood. 
• What fibroids are and how they affect you. 
• Why Phyllis is a vegan and how that helps with her fibroids. 
• How Phyllis‘ lifestyle contributes to her health. 
• Many women don‘t have any symptoms with fibroids and some have severe symptoms. 
• How Phyllis‘ energy levels have changed since becoming vegan. 
• If you‘re looking to become vegan set up a budget for supplementation and make a plan. 
• Why you may want to cut out soy. 
• Why Phyllis decided to be a fitness coach. 
• How Phyllis‘ parents feel about the path she has taken in life.  
• Why sharing your story makes you feel like the best version of yourself.

3 KEY POINTS:

1. Don‘t settle on bad advice, get a second opinion and do your own research. 

2. Self-awareness plays a key role in knowing there is more to life.

3. Keep getting better and be your best self. 

TWEETABLE QUOTES:

• “My love for fitness started when I was able to release that bed of energy on stage.“ –Phyllis

• “One thing about me, if it‘s not anything else, I was driven.“ –Phyllis

• “If you give your body what it needs it will heal itself.“ –Phyllis

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Schedule a time to talk with Erik 
• Find Erik on Instagram and Facebook
• Connect with Phyllis on Instagram – @nurse2fitness or @fit4thesoul2019

Check out this episode!