Lauren Atherton knows about MOMENTUM!

From an early age, her mother instilled in her that there’s no such thing as giving up. Over the last 15 years, she’s leaned into that belief and her internal fire to redefine her limits, shed 50 pounds, and release the parts of her that were holding her back.

Let us introduce you to Lauren Atherton (formerly Welshman) from FUJIFILM Electronic Materials in Rhode Island! She is a certified bodyfit trainer, yogi, barre instructor, all-around hardworking and highly motivated woman.

Lauren is one of the busiest trainers we know keeping her schedule consistent with 4 weekly FUJIFILM classes, as well as an additional 2-4 community classes! Needless to say, she’s a rockstar, and we’re honored to highlight her and all of her amazing wellness success over the years!

“I’m so happy that I have found my health and fitness groove. Now I want to share it. If I help just one person, it’s worth it.”

Lauren has been leading daily noon classes since 2018, and she’s known for her inclusive and empowering teaching style. She always pushes her classes to do just one more rep or one more second! “Your mind will quit long before your body will,” she says.

Fifteen years ago she came to the stark realization that it was time to make a major change in her life. She was eating to soothe uncomfortable emotions, doing crash diets, enduring digestion and fatigue issues, and lacked the self awareness to make healthy choices.

Since that time, she’s charted a new course, dropped the guilt, and decided to seek a long-term approach. It’s all about lifestyle habits she says, and that’s the message she relays to her classes and students.

“Food and movement is the most underprescribed medicine for so many ailments. Eating is a way to get nourishment. For me, it used to be an addiction.”

During her yoga and meditation training in 2017, she began having ah-ha moments around her emotional eating and cleaned up her diet. She learned how to sit in discomfort instead of reacting to it. This opened the door to having more patience and mindfulness in many areas of life - shopping, relationships, and with herself - instead of seeking instant gratification.

“I like people to feel strong. You have to get to know yourself and figure out what works for you. What works for someone else doesn’t mean it’ll be your solution too.”

Lauren, you are full of wisdom and inspiration! Thank you for giving so much of your time and energy to teaching and encouraging others on their fitness journeys. Thank you for taking on your own health and happiness. Your positive impact ripples out to countless others and elevates us all!

May we all feel strong, capable and encouraged!