Congratulations to Elizabeth Sullivan RVA's Healthiest Person!
A flexitarian?!? Who knew!? After several qualifying hurdles and a stiff competition, Retreat Doctors' Hospital is proud to reveal the first ever winner of its RVA's Healthiest Person Contest. Not only did she have what it took to earn the title, but she's walking away from the contest with $1,000 cash. Not too bad considering she's already got the benefits of health and well-being.
RVA's Healthiest Person 2010 Elizabeth Sullivan
Elizabeth Sullivan, a resident of the city's Museum District and a Virginia Tech graduate, bikes just about everywhere and is a self-proclaimed flexitarian. Yes, you read that right flexitarian. She limits her meat intake practically to the point of being a vegetarian, but will on occasion eat meat that is organic, grass fed and local. She eats lots of fruits and vegetables, and while her friends might remain in a perpetual state of confusion regarding what she allows herself to eat, in the end they have her to thank for the increasing delicious and nutritious qualities of their own meals by association. A participant in a wide variety of physical activities, Elizabeth is committed to sharing her lifestyle choices (and her food) with others.
RVA's Healthiest Person 2010, Runner-Up Brittany Mullins
In addition, Brittany Mullins took this year's prize as runner-up, earning $250 cash for her own dedication to healthy living. A self-proclaimed health nut, Brittany is devoted not only to her own health but to inspiring healthy living in others as well. Two years ago she started a blog, http://www.eatingbirdfood.com, to share her journey to great health. Today, more than 8,400 visitors a month follow her musings about tasty foods, healthy recipes and various fitness activities. She strives to eat local, natural foods and recently joined a local CSA (Community Supported Agriculture). She exercises regularly and enjoys what yoga, running and strength training do for her mind and body. In short, Brittany is passionate about living a healthy lifestyle, and she loves that her blog allows her to share, inspire and help others live enriched lives every day.
Congratulations to all our contestants!
Congratulations to Elizabeth, Brittany and our second runner-up, Steven Lerner and all the inspiring Richmonders who entered this year's contest on their dedication to leading healthy, happy lives. Thanks as well to everyone who took the time to vote for their favorite contestant.