ABOUT JIM : Personal success story
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My Success Story
Growing up, I was not the biggest or strongest
kid on the block. At 5'11", 135 pounds, I was often termed as being too skinny by many of my
classmates. In my junior year of high school, my brother introduced me to weight lifting. My dedication and persistence in the weight room
helped me go
from a 135 pound "weakling" to 195 pounds of "solid muscle." I not only saw changes in my body, but I began seeing changes
in other areas of my life: my energy levels skyrocketed, my confidence soared, and my motivation level remained high. I soon learned that leading
a healthy
lifestyle
can
not only improve one's body and health, but it can also have a positive influence on many areas of one's life. This realization led me to carry out
my lifelong mission: "Inspire others to lead healthier and more fulfilling lives which can be achieved through the proper exercise and
nutrition."
I graduated with honors (Summa Cum Laude) with a B. A. degree in Nutrition. After college, I became credentialed as a registered dietitian by the American Dietetic Association's Commission on Dietetic Registration and certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as an exercise specialist. I moved to Virginia Beach where I
started my own personal training business, JDW Fitness and Nutrition L.L.C. My career escalated as I began to gain a reputation as of one of the
top personal trainers in the area. My clientele includes those from all walks of life (athletes, actors, models, business owners, elders, and teens).
I gained additional exposure when I began competing in bodybuilding competitions all around Virginia and North Carolina.
I was still determined to reach more people. I began holding fitness and nutrition seminars for the public. I have presented to a wide arrary of audiences which include school-age children (from pre-schools to college campuses), sports teams, nursing homes, hospitals, prisons, corporations, and various health clubs throughout the country. Today, I continue to use my talents to help people transform their bodies and change their lives.
Jim White Hampton Roads leading fitness spokesman
Jim has affiliations and has worked with Bon Secours Health Systems, The Hilton Hotel, Farm Fresh Food and Pharmacy, and the Junior Leagues to name a few. As an avid fitness writer, Jim has been featured in Lifestyles 50+ magazine, Inside Business Journal, Tidewater Women, Vow Bridal Magazine, HR Monthly, the Virginian Pilot, and The Beacon.
Jim acts as a fitness spokesman and has been seen on WVEC-13, WTKR-3, WYTV-33, WKBN-27, WTAR-850 am, Radio Disney, “Living the Life”, "The 700 Club”, on ABC’s Family Channel and the Discovery Channel.
Jim has acted as the grand marshal for many community events such as the Alzheimer’s “Memory Walk”, the “Walk for Hope”, the CHKD 1 mile Kids Fun Run, the YMCA July 4th 8k run, and the “Race for Breath”.