Get ready for a heart-warming conversation about the power of community at the Y. Today you’ll hear from Y member and YFit enthusiast Desiree McCarthy-Keith. Her journey at the Y began shortly after moving to Atlanta. She shares its positive impact on her health and her family. Their inspiring experience is a testament to the life-long influence of the Y.
IN THIS EPISODE:
[03:04] Desiree shares her love for the Y-Fit workout program and the diversity of how you can create a workout right for you
[07:15] Running kept Desiree and her sons bonded by their love of exercising together
[10:32] Desiree’s sons experienced playing basketball, coaching, and camping at High Harbor. Not only do they have fun, but they are learning responsibility and leadership skills
[12:44] Desiree talks about her position as a fertility specialist
[14:51] What makes Desiree the person she is
[16:41] What is it that makes the Y feel like home
[18:58] How eating plant-based changed Desiree’s life
[24:04] Desiree shares her Y story
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
The Y-Fit exercise is the Y’s version of CrossFit. It is not intimidating because you can work at your own pace.
The community of people who attend Y-Fit also sees each other outside the Y. As a result, they have made great friendships and created events that all enjoy.
The Y makes you feel at home when you walk in the door. The person working at the front desk knows your name. It’s a community and a home away from home.
RESOURCE LINKS:
Dr. Desiree McCarthy Keith - US News
Dr. Desiree McCarthy Keith - Facebook
BIOGRAPHY:
Dr. Desireé McCarthy Keith was born and raised in North Carolina and moved from Maryland to Peachtree Corners in December 2010. The day after they arrived, she joined the Robert D. Fowler YMCA. Her sons have grown up at the Y, participated in swim lessons, after-school care, team sports, and overnight camp, and served as Leaders in Training and camp counselors. Desireé is a fertility specialist by day, and outside of work, she is a plant-based foodie, yogi, smooth jazz lover, avid member of the YFit community and proud mom of two future leaders.
