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Sean O’Malley

January 2020

Meet our member profile for January, Sean O'Malley (though many of you probably already know Sean, or have seen him walking the Track). He's at the CGC every day, usually twice, working on bettering his health. Sean was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, which prompted him to make his health a priority. By adopting healthy habits, which included regular visits to the CGC, he's now diabetes-free and 35 pounds lighter! Now that he's put a check mark next to one health goal, he's not stopping - it's onto improving his cardio.

"We only go through life once, so don't be afraid to live."
  • Where is your hometown?
"Halifax, NS"
  • What do you like about the CGC?
"The many varieties of activities."
    • What motivates you to maintain and active lifestyle/why is fitness so important to you?
    "I was diagnosed as stage 2 diabetic. Because I work out here, I am now clean!"
      • What do you like to do in your spare time?
      "Golf in the summer months."
      • What is your favourite workout routine/where in the CGC will we find you?
      "On the Track for a brisk walk."
      • What is your favourite food or indulgence?
      "Lean steak and caesar salad."
      • What is your favorite post-workout snack?
      "Energy bars."
      • What is your favourite movie/book/TV show?
      "The Shawshank Redemption/ The Da Vinci Code/ America's Got Talent."
      • What is your go-to workout song or what are you listening to right now ?
      "Rock music - it keeps me moving fast."
      • What is your favourite quote?
      "We only go through life once, so don't be afraid to live."
      • What is your current workout goal or proudest accomplishment since starting at the CGC?
      "I beat diabetes, now it's time to build up my heart and lungs."
      • What is your favourite memory of the CGC?
      "The staff and the patrons. Many have become true friends."
      • What do you wish other people knew about the CGC?
      The staff here are amazing. All of them will help you put one foot in front of the other and help you achieve your goals. I lost 35 pounds with their support.

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