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Sunday, November 10, 2013 • Albuquerque, NM 87107

My 15-Year Photo Fitness Journey

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By Megan Merchant
1998
Amazing childhood, loving family, new marriage, and off to dancing in college!
 
1999: Car wreck with spinal misalignment
2000: Two blown ankles from barefoot dancing with high arches
2001: Thyroid Cancer
 
2002
 
Simultaneously begin Masters degree in Phys Ed and Group Fitness career.
Work with Older Adults, acute and chronic disease rehab, and specialty programs. 

 
2005
First successful pregnancy and birth but ongoing thyroid battles.
 My highest weight: 176 pounds

 
2008
Pregnancy and postpartum fitness classes, better thyroid regulation and physician care.
2nd pregnancy weight: Healthy 156 pounds
 
Attempts to find passion for a program: trials in Zumba, Les Mills, P90X, Insanity, running...
Develop writing online and begin working at UNM-V in Health Education.

 
2011
My friend Dubra takes me to the LaBlast Premiere at IDEA World.

 
 
 
2012
2nd IDEA World with LaBlast: coaching class with program creator Louis Van Amstel.
Passion for dance renewed; fitness is SUPER FUN!
I tell Louis, "I'd like to bring your program to New Mexico..."
 
 
  2013
Louis comes to NM in June and we have a party, er, LaBlast Instructor Training!
 
And an additional eight public classes in November.

Riverpoint Sports and Wellness, West Albuquerque
Hosted by Dawn Loguercio
 
Latino Dance Revolution, Santa Fe
Hosted by Jackie Camborde
 
Presbyterian Healthplex, NE Albuquerque
Hosted by Shannon Bielenberg

CSP Dance Studios, NE Albuquerque
Hosted by Patricia (Patti) Smith
 
 Reignite Studios and Warehouse 508, Central Albuquerque
Hosted by Angelina Rosser

GarciaFit/Reignite at ZIA Family Focus Center, Central Albuquerque
Hosted by Margaret Garcia and Angelina Rosser
 
Del Norte Sports and Wellness, NE Albuquerque
Hosted by Sharon Luten

JCC of Greater Albuquerque, NE Albuquerque
Hosted by Debbie Quinones
 
 
Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life.  It turns what we have into enough, and more.
It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity.
It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend.
- Melody Beattie
 
Every step has a purpose. - Megan
www.meganmerchant.com
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Megan Merchant

Best known for engaging first-time movers, watch your dance and fitness barriers evaporate when you begin your journey with Megan. With a background in Dance (BA) and Physical Education (MS) from UNM, Stress Management Cert from UCF, and ACE HC/FNS/GFI credentials, Megan Merchant is well-known for her 17 years of spreading health, fitness, and dance to older adults, expectant and new parents, and collegiate students in the Southwest. "The best of life is in the precious experiences of every day, every moment, and every movement."
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