As part of my new web series, The Role Model In You, here is my most recent interview. The Role Model In You series discusses how individuals were influenced as a child to lead a healthy lifestyle. It covers who influenced these individuals, the changes they made in their life to be healthy, and the message they would like to convey to the youth of today. Our guests include doctors, soccer stars, Super Bowl champions, NBA players, Olympic gold medalist, entrepreneurs, celebrities, and just regular people looking to share their story. I hope you enjoy it!
1. Your name, title, and age? What do you do (or did you do) for a living?
Shannon Miller, Olympic Gold Medalist
President of Shannon Miller Lifestyle: Health & Fitness for Women
Age 35
America’s Most Decorated Gymnast, 7 Olympic Medals (2 gold, 2 silver, 3 bronze)
Author, speaker, television and radio host, and health advocate.
2. Who was the person that inspired you as a child to eat healthy and stay fit? What was their relationship to you?
My Mother
3. What did they do to inspire you?
She doesn’t know the word quit. She will work and work until she makes it happen.
4. How did their lesson change your life?
My mother taught me that I should never set limits on my potential, and to never allow other to place limits on my potential. She encouraged me to shoot for my dreams, but helped me understand that also meant that I would have to be willing to put in the hard work and dedication it took to get there.
5. Do you convey their message to kids in your life presently?
I do. Every chance I get to speak to kids and my son is already learning these lessons.
6. What would be your main message to children today to lead healthy lifestyles?
Set goals; Long term and Short term goals. It wonderful to have the goal in mind that you want to achieve but you need to take it a step at a time, like rungs on a ladder, in order to get to the top. Never limit your potential. And finally, have fun. If you don’t enjoy it you’ll never be great.
7. Do you have a web site you would like to promote….web address only?
Love this Shanon, you are one of my favorites from the Olympics!
Ms. Miller has been a strong advocate on healthy lifestyle for children for years. I commend her on her post here, and her continued support of keeping children healthy.
I am a fan of Shannon’s as well. She is a great role model for many!
Shannon, you are awesome!