JJ's Fiji Nutrition Volunteer trip
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So at the start of March 2014, I was extremely obese (392 lbs) after ending my football career at Arizona State University, I had just turned 22, and I was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea, high blood pressure, as well as high cholesterol, and I felt like I had to make a lifestlye change or else I was going to live the rest of my life unhappy, unhealthy, and most likely alone.
It was then I auditioned to be apart of season 16 of the Biggest Loser, and by the grace of god, I was chosen as one of 20 contestants. In my time spent at the Biggest Loser ranch, I dropped exactly 100 lbs. before being eliminated after 13 weeks. I was the at home runner up for the season after losing 167 lbs (42%).
One of the things I have realized in my pursuit of health and wellness is that I have a ton of knowledge about health and wellness, nutrition, as well as physical education. I also realized that I have a true love for helping others. So I wanted to be able to give back to those who need a helping hand. I am currently trying to raise money in order to help under priveledged children in Fiji, with Projects-Abroad. As an intern on the Nutrition project I will be able to help people from rural communities in Fiji who do not have easy access to healthcare and health education. As this is an on-going project, I will have the opportunity to work on existing cases, as well as being assigned my own individual cases. I need to raise $4,650 dollars to just get out there, and since it is a volunteer project, I will not be getting paid. I will need to secure travel insurance, visa and passport, as well as money to live off of for basic essentials. I would like to volunteer for as long as possible, so the more money raised, the longer I can volunteer.
Interns can specify their personal interests and concentrate their efforts on any of the following areas:
Health Screenings
Family Health Empowerment
Family Health Mapping
Analyzing and Recording of Data
Report Writing and Presentations
House to House Intervention Projects
Healthy Cooking Classes and Recipes
Creating ‘Super Food’ Gardens
Village Exercise Project
Nutrition, Health, and Wellness Education
Child Health Project
Corporate Health Project
Natural Remedies and Detoxification Project
The support I have recieved since being on the Biggest Loser has been absolutely incredible! I would love to be able to share my knowledge and experience, and help change lives. Please connect with me on facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/jj.omalley1
and follow me on twitter and instagram @JJBL16.
God Bless!
http://www.projects-abroad.org/volunteer-destinations/volunteer-fiji/medicine-and-healthcare/nutrition/
It was then I auditioned to be apart of season 16 of the Biggest Loser, and by the grace of god, I was chosen as one of 20 contestants. In my time spent at the Biggest Loser ranch, I dropped exactly 100 lbs. before being eliminated after 13 weeks. I was the at home runner up for the season after losing 167 lbs (42%).
One of the things I have realized in my pursuit of health and wellness is that I have a ton of knowledge about health and wellness, nutrition, as well as physical education. I also realized that I have a true love for helping others. So I wanted to be able to give back to those who need a helping hand. I am currently trying to raise money in order to help under priveledged children in Fiji, with Projects-Abroad. As an intern on the Nutrition project I will be able to help people from rural communities in Fiji who do not have easy access to healthcare and health education. As this is an on-going project, I will have the opportunity to work on existing cases, as well as being assigned my own individual cases. I need to raise $4,650 dollars to just get out there, and since it is a volunteer project, I will not be getting paid. I will need to secure travel insurance, visa and passport, as well as money to live off of for basic essentials. I would like to volunteer for as long as possible, so the more money raised, the longer I can volunteer.
Interns can specify their personal interests and concentrate their efforts on any of the following areas:
Health Screenings
Family Health Empowerment
Family Health Mapping
Analyzing and Recording of Data
Report Writing and Presentations
House to House Intervention Projects
Healthy Cooking Classes and Recipes
Creating ‘Super Food’ Gardens
Village Exercise Project
Nutrition, Health, and Wellness Education
Child Health Project
Corporate Health Project
Natural Remedies and Detoxification Project
The support I have recieved since being on the Biggest Loser has been absolutely incredible! I would love to be able to share my knowledge and experience, and help change lives. Please connect with me on facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/jj.omalley1
and follow me on twitter and instagram @JJBL16.
God Bless!
http://www.projects-abroad.org/volunteer-destinations/volunteer-fiji/medicine-and-healthcare/nutrition/
Organizer
JJ O'Malley
Organizer
Scottsdale, AZ
