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Krystal Taylor, the Owner of Fitness Is NOT A Game, is a dynamic and passionate Health & Fitness Coach, author, and speaker. With over a decade of experience in the industry and more than 29 years of training experience spanning the military, education, and corporate sectors, Krystal brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her coaching practice.
Krystal has helped hundreds of individuals transform their bodies and lives with her proven meal plans and workouts tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals. She believes in sustainable lifestyle changes, emphasizing the importance of developing a positive mindset and healthy habits that last a lifetime.
As an author, Krystal has released a groundbreaking book, “F* The Scale: Don’t Let A Number Weigh You Down,” which encapsulates her philosophy on healthy living and self-acceptance. Additionally, her two cookbooks reflect her love for food that tastes good without derailing our health goals.
Outside of coaching and writing, Krystal enjoys spending time with her family and indulging in her hobbies, such as experimenting with new recipes, indulging her passion for avocados, and exploring the world of craft beer.
Krystal’s infectious energy, expertise, and genuine passion for helping others make her a sought-after coach and speaker. Whether you’re just starting your fitness journey or looking to take it to the next level, Krystal is the coach you need in your corner.
Bariatric Surgeon & Health Expert
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Dr. Karleena Tuggle-McDaniel is a health expert and enthusiast, body positivity/ self-love advocate, and Bariatric (weight-loss surgeon) with a passion to empower the Black community through health awareness and education. This Board-Certified Surgeon embraces the philosophy “good health is our greatest asset, and the foundation of our potential”.
After graduating from the University of Maryland Baltimore County and earning her medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine, she completed her residency in general surgery from Howard University Hospital. She is currently the Medical Director for a Bariatric Surgery Program in Atlanta. For 15 years she has had a front row seat to health care disparity, lack of basic health awareness, and suboptimal health in minority communities.
Witnessing the detrimental effects these factors have had on the Black Community fueled her to turn her frustrations into promoting a movement to change the current narrative. She is the Co-Founder of Problk Health, a vitamin and wellness company she started with her husband Darian McDaniel in 2019. Problk Health’s mission is to literally promote the health of Black people. With more than 90% of Black Americans having vitamin deficiencies, Problk Health offers varieties of vitamins and supplements, with 50% of net profits going back to non-profits that specifically target health and healing in the Black community. Allowing people to invest in their own health while investing in the health of the Black Community as whole.
She balances her family, hospital work, and military service (Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army Reserves with two tours of duty under her belt), while immersing her optimistic and spirited attitude toward life in all that she does. Dr. Karleena has been a panelist speaker on health and wellness stages at Essence Fest, and frequently speaks at various events on the obesity epidemic, health & wellness, self-worth, and entrepreneurship.
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