By Chioma Umeha
Miss Okpara Uchechi Kristyna, a fashion designer
from Imo state, recently told Independent that she used to be overweight, often
sick, lazy and unfit, but she is now healthier, fit, and sexier following
regular visits to the gym. Excerpts:
Do you exercise regularly?
Yes I do. I have been con¬sistent since
registering in a gym barely three months ago. In fact, I visit the gym for
fit¬ness exercise daily.
What were your initial complains before you
started exercising?
I complained of unhealthy weight. I was prone to
diseas¬es and was not fit to do many things.
Can you say there are positive changes?
Yes, obviously. For instance, physical exercise
has helped to control my weight.
What other changes have you expe¬riences?
Physical exercise has also helped to reduce my
risk to dis¬eases. It has strengthened my bones and muscles and even improved
my mental health and mood.
What was your body weight before now?
I was 85kg, but now weigh 70kg.
What can you do now which you could not do before?
I feel healthy, light and fit now. Prior to my
regular visit to the gym, I was often sick, lazy, heavy and unfit. A gym
session or brisk 30-minute walk can be quite help¬ful. Physical activity
stimulates various brain chemicals leaving me feeling happier and more
re¬laxed.
I also feel better about my appearance and myself
when I exercise regularly. It also boosts my confidence and improves my
self-esteem.
Has regular exercise reduced your visits to the
hospital?
Yes of course, I do not get sick anymore.
Can you say that exercise has made you to make you
to stop us¬ing some drugs?
Yes, obviously. I look sexier than before, I am so
in love with my present shape, all thanks to darling exercise.
