Beckford Enterprises, LLC

Family doctor loses 80 pounds, becomes fitness trainer, produces wellness video

Published in Fitness and Wellness Business Week, February 23rd, 2005

Rita Beckford, MD, 32, after weighing over 210 pounds following the birth of her son, decided to lose weight when her grandmother died of complications of diabetes. Having lost 80 pounds, she became a fitness instructor and produced a new wellness video.

Beckford's video, "Home With Dr. B," includes a workout, healthy eating tips and a segment on relaxing and reducing stress.

After receiving double certification as a group fitness instructor and personal trainer through the American Council on Exercise, Beckford created and conducted exercise programs at medical clinics, community centers and churches. Creating a fitness video was a natural...

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Source: Fitness and Wellness Business Week (2005-02-23)

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