Jillian Irvine — The Sporty Superstar
For Jillian, being active is second nature. She grew up in Vancouver, playing team sports her whole life. Volleyball was a big part of her university years and was her benchmark of staying fit and healthy. There were standards she had to meet. She had to eat clean or would risk performing poorly during practice, not having enough energy for drills, and being benched during games.
It was only when Jillian graduated did she need to make her own conscious decisions on what her health and wellness routine would look like. 2 fitness sessions per day, 6 days a week was not going to happen…especially not when she had a full-time job.
She took matters into her own hands. She tried new things and pursued old hobbies that she didn’t have time for before, like running, swimming, and tennis. Her love for volleyball never stopped, which led her to join an adult’s league with some high school friends. This was a new chapter of her life.
Now, she lives in Shanghai. When she’s not working as an account manager at ZIVA (a company that manufactures fitness equipment), she’s a spin instructor. When she’s tired, she makes sure to listen to her body and skips the workout — instead hanging out with friends instead. She loves the freedom of enjoying the activities without worrying of falling off the bandwagon.
Jillian’s Quick Tip
To keep herself on track, she makes monthly goals. Getting 8 hours of sleep a night, being more mindful, and cooking at least once a week are at the top this month.
It’s awesome how Jillian creates a routine that she whole-heartedly loves. She juggles the work-life balance, making sure she is on top of work, stays active, but also mindful of her well-being.
For Jillian, health and wellness is a lifestyle. “It’s a lifestyle where you choose to make health a priority and make the effort, however big or small, on a consistent basis.” We couldn’t agree more!
myMomentum is a community app inspiring you to make healthy choices each day with a bite-sized challenge. Earn rewards from our partners for every challenge you complete. For more info, check us out on our website, Instagram & Facebook.
