WS Chronicle

By Busta Brown

“I walked this journey. I suffered with depression, being overweight, losing weight and then gaining it back. I wasn’t happy with my body and couldn’t look at myself in the mirror. But I learned to shift that mindset, and now I created a place where I can share that same mindset and success with others,” shared wellness and fitness coach Jacqueline Morgan. 

She’s no stranger to giving back. Jacqueline is a mom, wife, grandmother, and business mentor to up-and-coming entrepreneurs. “I’ve been sharing my heart and expertise for a long time. So, I created a center to be an approach to nutrition, fitness, motivation, and more,” she said. 

Jacqueline Morgan is speaking of Achieving Your Wellness Fitness and Nutrition. They have everything you need to get you in shape mentally and physically. “We have healthy smoothies with different flavors that provide all the nutrients your body needs. We have boosted teas that help with energy and focus. They provide vitamins and antioxidants. We have plenty of supplements that provide support for greater wellness. We have personal training classes such as an intro to yoga, Zumba, and extreme hip-hop step to help with cardio. When you’re starting your weight loss, cardio is good because it helps keep your heart rate up.” 

I look forward to stopping by Achieving Your Wellness Fitness and Nutrition to check out their Wi-Fi area, a spot where you can relax while sipping on some of their boosted teas or smoothies, and listen to some music or motivational speakers. 

“They say the real work of wellness starts from the shoulders up, so listening to motivational speakers in our Wi-Fi area will give that extra boost,” said Jacqueline. It’s also the perfect spot to meet and chat with new people in between your workouts. 

When new clients come to Achieving Your Wellness Fitness and Nutrition, they first receive an assessment. “We put them on a scale and take their numbers, because a lot of people don’t know where they are until we break down their numbers. That’s how I started this journey myself. A friend of mine put me on a scale and we looked at all of my numbers and it told me that my metabolic age was 70. At the time I was only 45! What that meant is that my metabolic numbers made me older and that I needed work. It was because of the weight I was carrying, the lack of fitness, and the medical conditions I had, which were high blood pressure, and even getting winded when I walked up the stairs. 

“Obesity is a national epidemic and a major contributor to the leading causes of heart attacks, heart failure, strokes and diabetes, etc., which can be changed by what we’re putting in our bodies and exercise. This was my journey and testimony, and I’m now healthy and at peace with who I am. I can look at myself in the mirror now, so I’m here to assist others to do the same. 

“When you come into my space, you will leave feeling different. At Achieving Your Wellness Fitness and Nutrition, we understand when people say they don’t have time, feeling too lazy to work out, too busy, or can’t afford it. I’ve used all of those excuses. I’ve walked that journey. I realized it started with me and knowing my WHY. You have to know your WHY. Mine was I wanted to be around to live as long as I can. I want to live my dreams and enjoy my family. Our body is the vehicle to make that happen. It’s like a car; if it runs out of gas, it can’t get us anywhere. So, when you come to my space, we’ll make sure we provide you everything you need to keep you fit both mentally and physically,” said the mother of four and wife of 26 years. 

Some things seem easier said than done. So, I asked Jacqueline Morgan how they will help us change a closed mindset, so we can take that first step toward success. “We must work on ourselves, so we offer a buddy system. I find out what you need personally to be successful, and we will provide you with the necessary tools to get you there. If you’re thinking about eating something that’s unhealthy, text me and say, talk me out of eating this. And I’ll call you right away. Anything we can do to help you win is our goal. I’ve been there, so I know it’s hard. That’s why I started this business. 

“I’ll make your journey fun and exciting, which makes it easier to win. Don’t look at it as a diet, look at it as a fun and exciting lifestyle that you will learn to live and walk in. We’ll take small steps and get you there,” shared Jacqueline. 

I agree 100% when she said we have control over a lot of our illnesses. It’s all about having a growth mindset, an open mindset. Michael Jordan said, “I can expect failure. Everybody fails. But I can’t accept not trying.” Give Achieving Your Wellness Fitness and Nutrition a try and let them take you on a journey toward a better and healthier you. You deserve it! 

Before we ended our interview. I asked Jacqueline how I can get rid of this mid-section of mine. “As most of us know, it’s the sugar that causes the mid-section to grow. It’s 80% of what you put in your mouth and 20% fitness. So, our smoothies, teas and other supplements will satisfy your taste buds, while helping get rid of that body fat. They’re also good for diabetics. Let’s not forget, we have people that want to lose weight or maintain. So, I tapped into all of the products and tools to provide that as well.” 

Achieving Your Wellness Fitness and Nutrition has had a soft opening, so March 12 will be their Grand Opening, with a fun and exciting twist leading up to the big day. “Joy Nelson, who is the founder of Lead Girls, will be the host and Allan Younger from Forsyth Tech’s Small Business Center will spearhead the ribbon cutting. 

“Leading up to the grand opening, I’m doing something called the Jumping to The Grand. Every day on my Facebook and Instagram platforms, I’ll be jumping rope. I love jump rope because it improves your legs, brain, heart and mood. Beginning Feb. 12 until March 12, I’ll be Jump Roping to The Grand, doing 300-500 jumps a day. I hope to get some folks to join me, so by March 12, when they come to Achieving Your Wellness Fitness and Nutrition, they’ll already have seen some results. When they come by and see what we have to offer, they’re not going to leave,” shared the excited wellness and fitness coach. 

The center will also have a mirror for you to look at yourself while speaking affirmations into your spirit. I always say, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. He gives me the strength of who I’m supposed to be.”

Congratulations to Achieving Your Wellness Fitness and Nutrition, The Chronicle’s Business of the Month, located at 4015 Old Hollow Road, Kernersville. If you’d like more information, or want to join Jacqueline Morgan and Jump to The Grand, call 336-422-6144, send a message to info@mywellnessachieved.com, or visit mywellnessachieved.com/