Podcast 26: Revving Up Health: Five Auto Workers' Wellbeing Journeys
Discover how busy professionals in the automotive industry manage to achieve their health goals despite demanding schedules
Hosted by Chris Heinz
Ever wondered how busy professionals in the automotive industry manage to achieve their health goals despite demanding schedules?
In this episode, we feature five guests who have significantly improved their physical wellness. These real-life stories will inspire you, especially if you're looking for a boost to your health journey. Our guests come from various car dealerships, and despite the challenges of their demanding jobs, they have made remarkable changes in their physical well-being. Halfway through the show, we reveal the combined weight loss of our guests. You won’t believe it!
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First is Charles Camp, the General Manager at CMA's Valley Subaru in Stanton. Charles oversees sales, service, parts, and overall dealership operations. Motivated to lead effectively and be active with his children, he made significant lifestyle changes, such as waking up early for exercise, switching from energy drinks to water and coffee, and maintaining a consistent diet. His journey highlights the importance of overall well-being, with weight loss being a positive byproduct of his efforts.
Next, we have Rob Migliaccio, the Service Director at the Valley locations, overseeing Nissan and the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and RAM store. Rob's health journey began through a mentorship program where he set a goal to lose weight. He made changes like waking up early to exercise, maintaining accountability through social media, and focusing on portion control. Despite challenges, Rob's dedication led to noticeable physical transformations and inspired others to pursue their health goals.
Cindy Bouch, the Parts Manager at CMA's Subaru Winchester, shares her story next. Motivated by aging and weight gain challenges, Cindy focused on her health. She made dietary changes, such as choosing berries over sugary fruits and being mindful of the types of vegetables she consumed. Cindy emphasizes the importance of mindset in dieting and believes that a cheat day should not derail one's efforts. Her journey highlights the significance of consistency and the positive effects of small, mindful changes in diet and lifestyle.
Jermaine Simpson is the Sales Manager at CMA's Colonial Honda. Motivated by dissatisfaction with his appearance and health issues, Jermaine adopted a disciplined approach, reminiscent of his athlete mentality. He made significant changes, such as hiring a trainer and nutritionist, focusing on portion control, and making healthier food choices. His transformation inspired his colleagues to adopt healthier habits, and he continues to lead by example.
Lastly, we have Tustin Ulrich, the General Manager of Roper Kia in Joplin, Missouri. Motivated by dissatisfaction with his health and a challenge from a mentor, Tustin committed to sweating every day for a year. He focused on three key changes: daily exercise, eliminating sugar, and intermittent fasting. Despite his job and family’s busy demands, Tustin maintained his routine and saw significant results. His biggest successes include being able to ride a roller coaster with his children after losing 150 pounds and inspiring his 14-year-old son to adopt healthier habits.
These stories demonstrate that anyone can achieve their health goals with determination, consistency, and small, manageable changes. Whether you're struggling with your New Year's resolutions or looking for inspiration to start your wellness journey, today's episode will provide valuable insights and motivation.