From 450 Lbs. to Fit: Athena Perez PH208 - a podcast by Julie Foucher-Urcuyo MD, MS + Dani Urcuyo, MD
from 2021-08-10T01:00
Athena Perez is the owner of Scaled Nation CrossFit, the author of the book, Lifting the Wait, and is an advocate for the inclusivity of obese and overweight athletes in the CrossFit community. She has a remarkable transformation story, and she draws on her experiences to support others in need. A survivor of child abuse, Athena has struggled with her relationship with food since the age of 5, but with the help of CrossFit, she’s lost over 225 lbs and reclaimed her confidence.
You can connect with Athena via Instagram @athenamariebt
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