Meet the 2016 Fit Family Challenge Experts
Meet the experts that will be mentoring our 2016 Fit Family Challenge spotlight families.
Charlotte Parent’s 2016 Fit Family Challenge begins May 1. The Howe and Hill families are participating as this year’s Spotlight Families. With the help of the Fit Family Challenge team of experts, each family is challenged to meet exercise and nutrition goals they set for themselves, change behaviors and learn about new ways to become healthier. Meet the experts, follow the families and begin your own family’s adventure by signing up for the Fit Family Challenge.
Devan Kline
Fit Family Challenge Fitness Expert
Devan Kline is a 28-year-old entrepreneur, owner and trainer. In January 2013, Kline opened Burn Boot Camp that offers family-oriented camps and sessions with a focus on fitness for moms. With child care, short training sessions and meal prep service, BBC’s success skyrocketed and it quickly grew to 10 franchised locations.
Kline’s inspiration for BBC came from his time as a minor league baseball player when he helped his host mom lose 45 pounds. His role in her transformation made him realize he wanted to help moms on a bigger scale. As a certified personal trainer and fitness nutrition specialist, Kline is excited to work with the Howe and Hill Spotlight Families for the Fit Family Challenge.
Inspirational Quote That Motivates You
Get better everyday — grow your health, relationships and career.
Best Song to Get You Moving
“The Way I Am” by Eminem.
Favorite Way to Burn Calories
Athletic conditioning.
Go to Breakfast Foods
Breakfast casserole with sweet potatoes, eggs and ground turkey.
Wellness Tip to Pass On
Lifting weights will not make you bulky.
Kyle Lane
Fit Family Challenge Fitness Expert
Kyle Lane’s background in fitness started in weight training as a teenager and skyrocketed once he started running in his mid-20s. He trained for a year and ran the Thunder Road Marathon in Charlotte in 2010. Once he started working as a trainer at BBC, he immediately fell in love with the intensity and fast pace that members bring to camp every day. He believes being healthy isn’t just something that’s done 45 minutes a day three or four times a week — it’s a lifestyle. Lane currently works as the head trainer at BBC Elizabeth location.
Inspirational Quote That Motivates You
Whether you think you can or you can’t — you’re right. — Henry Ford.
Best Song to Get You Moving
“And Then What” — Young Jeezy.
Biggest Misconception About Healthy Eating
It costs too much or more than eating junk.
Favorite Way to Burn Calories
Running a race whether road or trails.
Go-to Breakfast Foods
Egg casserole with sweet potatoes and salsa, AfterBurn protein shake, banana and coffee.
Wellness Tip to Pass On
You can’t train like an athlete and eat like a model.
Tricia Azra
Fit Family Challenge Nutrition Expert
Tricia Azra is a registered dietitian nutritionist, and has been practicing nutrition in the North Carolina region for 19 years. Azra is very passionate about healthy eating and strives to inspire and empower individuals to live well.
In her early career, Azra practiced as a clinical dietitian, and later her passion for healthy living has led to her current role as a wellness dietitian working for Carolina’s Healthcare System. She enjoys improving community wellness in a multitude of ways, such as offering nutrition classes, nutrition counseling, community presentations, as well as writing articles on popular nutrition topics. During her free time, Azra enjoys cooking, running, traveling and cheering for her two boys on the soccer field.
Inspirational Quote that Motivates You
If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you.
Best Song to Get You Moving
“Cake by the Ocean” by DNCE
Biggest Misconception about Healthy Eating
That you have to give up favorite foods completely.
Favorite Way to Burn Calories
Hiking.
Go-to Breakfast Foods
Steel cut oats with almonds, chia and blueberries.
Wellness Tips to Pass On
Exercise your mind, like you would your body.
Maureen Carlomagno
Fit Family Challenge Wellness Expert
Maureen Carlomagno is the founder of Your Wellness Coach, which offers a variety of work/life balance services to the community. She teaches classes on managing stress, personal lifestyle assessments, and community seminars. Before starting her own company, she worked in the health and wellness industry for more than 10 years in the government, private, and nonprofit sectors. She has a master’s degree in public health from Boston University and is a Certified Health Education Specialist, a Certified Intrinsic Coach®, and a Certified Valuations Specialist (CVS-FR). In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, and participating in local wellness events.
Inspirational Quote that Motivates You
“Live light, travel light, spread the light, be the light.” — Yogi Bhajan
Best Song to Get You Moving
“Happy” by Pharrell Williams.
Biggest Misconception about Healthy Eating
That it is extremely difficult to do. With the right support system in place, it can be done.
Favorite Way to Burn Calories
Walking one of the many fantastic nature trails and greenways in our area.
Go-to Breakfast Foods
Scrambled eggs (free-range) with avocado or a smoothie.
Wellness Tip to Pass On
Planning your healthy habits is half the battle. A good plan can go a long way.
