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From her time as a college athlete to her current role as the host of NewsChannel 9’s “The Daily Refresh,” Sierra Waggoner brings an enthusiasm for life to every role. When it comes to health and wellness, Waggoner relies on whole foods and well-planned fitness to fuel her days. Read on to learn more about the habits that set Waggoner up for success as she talks meal prep, movement, role models, and more.
What is your approach to wellness? How has that changed over time?
I played sports my entire life – basketball was my main sport, but then I met soccer and fell in love! I went to college on a soccer scholarship, so wellness wasn’t really a choice. After I
hung up the jersey, I realized not running 7 miles a day will catch up with you. I quickly learned to eat whole foods, and
I implement that daily. I feel so much better when I am eating
well and drinking lots of water. I enjoy group fitness classes, running, and pickleball, of course!
What are your favorite ways to practice self-care?
The best way I know how to practice my truest form of self care is reading my Bible. When I start my day off that way – the rest of the day trickles into place. I do my skincare, drink three Stanley cup’s worth of water a day, spend time with my niece and nephews, and try to get out in the sunshine as much as humanly possible!
What are the traits you most value in yourself?
The trait I value most about myself is my genuine love for life. God gave me this adrenaline for simply living. I know not everyone feels that way when they go into their day, so I really don’t want to take that for granted.
What are some of your current goals and what are you doing to work toward them?
My current goal is getting a workout in before I get to work. In the TV world, I could get off work at 5 or 8 p.m., depending on how much needs to be done. So, I am working towards starting my days with a workout, instead of trying to cram it into an afternoon!
When it comes to health and wellness, is there anyone you admire or look up to? Why?
My health and wellness role model is my mom, Shannon Waggoner. She studies everything she puts in her body with a holistic approach. She has taught me SO much about food. Healthy fats, complex carbs, and protein – when to eat them and paired with what. She grows so much of the food in her gorgeous garden and because of her, I grew up loving all the foods my picky friends hated, which in the long run has made eating well easy because I truly enjoy all the healthy foods. At 66 years old, she is the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen and doesn’t wear makeup. She is goals!
What do you find the most rewarding?
Working really hard on something and watching it be successful. The current most rewarding thing in my life is building “The Daily Refresh” from tape on the ground to the best-rated show in our time frame. Our bosses have poured into us – and the fact all the hard work is beside my best friend Josh makes every single day (even the tough ones) incredible.
What have been some of your recent challenges? Have you found any solutions? If so, what are they?
My most recent challenge was about two years ago – I was only working and forgot to keep myself accountable. Meal prepping changed by life! My biggest piece of advice is to find foods you enjoy – get creative and eat whole foods. Cook it all on Sunday night, and you are set for the week. If you bring your own food to work, you won’t eat all the other things or be caught having to grab something quick. Also, drink water and move your body!
