Megan Kalinec

Connect What fuels your passion for health and fitness?

I’m passionate about health and fitness because daily choices shape your entire life. As our modern world becomes more convenient, we move less and give away responsibility for our health. Movement and nutrition don’t just change your body, they strengthen your mind, confidence, and spirit. Modern medicine manages symptoms, but real health is built through how you eat, train, and care for yourself. Food and fitness are medicine.

What’s your favorite way to train or stay fit?

I love to stay fit with traditional weightlifting and Crossfit two times per week. Throw in some random classes of hot pilates and yoga too! However, my favorite ways to express my fitness is by trying new modes of fitness, preferably under a little competition (whether it's against myself or others). I did my first Crossfit competition at the end of last year, and now I'm in prep for my first body building show in April. After, I will try my first hyrox and rock climbing.

What would you do with $20,000?

If I somehow manage to win this $20,000, I would donate a good chunk to charities dedicated to reducing litter, cleaning up communities, and improving environmental quality like Keep America Beautiful. A small portion would go towards me starting online coaching business and further my education in effectively communicating the message described above and expand outreach. The last bit will go towards my mother to purchase a safe vehicle for her commute to work.