How I started to Live More
…confidently, intentionally, purposefully, and freely.
I’m a Certified Wellness Practitioner, Certified Health Coach, Stretch and Flexibility Coach, Fitness Nutrition Specialist, and Youth Fitness Specialist.
I am a mom of 6, ranging in ages from 7 to 25, as well as a mother-in-law AND a YaYa to 3.5!
Yep, I’ve been parenting for more than TWO decades! From being a teen mom to a single mom of two, to a step mother of 3, and having who I affectionately refer to as my “do-over baby”, I have experienced SO much, and am grateful for every step of the way.
Included in those 20+ years of parenting:
Gestational Diabetes //:// Prediabetes
Depression //:// Single motherhood
Marriage //:// Divorce
Extreme weight gain //:// Extreme weight loss
Disordered eating //:// Body dysmorphia
Periods of intense exercise //:// Periods of sedentary living
Losing both parents in very different ways //:// Anxiety
Abusive and unhealthy relationships //:// Extreme grief
Co-dependency //:// Financial issues
Occupational unrest //:// Generally shitty life decisions
I wasn’t living. I was surviving…barely.
This was me…barely surviving.
Until I was on the brink of homelessness and going to battle for my kids, I had no clue that I was not only contributing to my life full of struggles, I was the key player.
Yes, I was the one who was responsible for every day full of feeling anger, resentment, and unhappiness.
I had to do some real deep and unbelievably uncomfortable digging into myself, my thoughts, my beliefs, my patterns, my habits, and even the language I used. Only then was I able to start building the life that I would daydream about (probably at work while hating my job). Eventually I started living again, instead of barely surviving.
I had to learn how to fuel my body with nutrients instead of convenience.
Movement had to become a necessity instead of a chore. The value of quality sleep was increased by a gazillion percent. Loving my career instead of tolerating my job became a must. Healing my emotional wounds was imperative and necessary. Feeling happy and capable and alive…non-negotiable. Now, I can (and do) LIVE MORE.
Please don’t misunderstand…this is a daily practice. There is no magical formula that will forever improve the things you want to improve. This is something that has to be continually worked on, tweaked, and polished. It is a perfectly imperfect process.
What I am saying is that if you’ll allow me to sit on the bench alongside you, together we can work to rebuild your soul, finding the power you have inside yourself to take your life back…to LIVE MORE.
“I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it.”
Official Bio.
Kerri Wilson is a Certified Wellness Practitioner (National Wellness Institute), an American Council on Exercise Certified Health Coach, Stretch and Flexibility Coach, Fitness Nutrition Specialist, and Youth Fitness Specialist. She earned her bachelors in exercise science from Lakeland College.
Kerri has worked with clients individually and in class settings. She spent years in corporate wellness, working directly with employees on their own personal health and wellness. She offers a wide variety of educational presentations and health promotion public speaking events. She has been a facilitator for tobacco cessation and educational programs to help people with chronic illness live more quality lives. Her passion and expertise give her the skills and heart to help adults with chronic conditions manage their symptoms, save significant health care dollars so that they can live a long and quality life.
What People Are Saying
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Kerri is the most genuinely caring person I know. Her friendly personality makes everyone feel welcome. Through sharing her life experiences, she is an inspiration to all and supports you in your goals. A true friend and role model to females young and old!
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— Debbie L
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Kerri is a wonderful motivator. Because of her non-judgmental approach I felt good about exercising. She was also a sympathetic listener when discussing my diabetes, never letting me give up. The word ‘Can’t’ isn’t in my vocabulary anymore due to her encouragement.
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— Vicky G
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Kerri has had a big impact on the way I think about food and exercise. She approaches things with humor and encouragement, never judgmental. She knows how to make someone feel good about themselves. She is very knowledgeable and always ready to share that knowledge.
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— Terry S
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Making small changes that I learned from Kerri completely changed my life. I have the confidence now to wear what I want to wear, travel, and have even started a new and healthy relationship! I tell everyone who wants to lose weight to work with Kerri!
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— Sue M
