Michelle Gray’s Profile for Integrated Health and Fitness
Degree:Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics (Memphis State University, 1991)
Certificates:American Red Cross -CPR Training (2009)
American Council on Exercise (2009)
Activities:Involved in strength training since 1995
Completed 8 certified half marathons (2006 - present)
Half marathon coach - Luke’s Locker, Colleyville, TX (2008 - present)
Independent Distributor with Premier Designs- (1991 - present)
Fitness is my passion. It has been since I was in high school. I have always struggled with my weight. I do not have the gift of a high metabolism. My passion for fitness steered me to a degree as a Dietician in 1991, but my entrepreneurial spirit took my career in another direction. I became an Independent Distributor with Premier Designs Jewelry while still in college (1990). I quickly became an area leader and developed an income that allowed me to work from my home and not have to pursue a job outside of the home.
I married my high school sweetheart (Keith) after dating him for 9 years. After 1year of marriage, we moved from Memphis, TN to Nashville, TN and I promptly gained weight as I was more focused on my business and less on my health. I played around at the gym for years, but in 1995, I got serious about my fitness and began my fitness journey with a Certified Trainer. My husband and I decided that my fitness was worth paying attention to, and worth paying for. In school, I learned the “book side of diet” but through working out with Certified Trainers, I have learned the “experiential side of diet” and how it impacts the body.
Over the past 15 years, I can personally attest to results of utilizing a personal trainer to assist you in hitting your fitness goals. I am now at the point in my life that I can help others in their pursuit. After dealing with a miscarriage and 3 years of infertility, God blessed us with 2 wonderful children (Dalton - 10 years old & Gracie - 9 years old). God had laid on both Keith and my heart that I would be a stay at home mom for our kids. They are now of the age that I can pursue that which I am passionate about, fitness for myself and others.
My husband turned 40 in 2006 and decided that he wanted to run a half marathon and needed a running partner so I agreed to train with him. He completed that one, but it lit a fire in me that is still burning bright. I love working running into my weekly cardio training.
I am a lifelong student of fitness, diet, and spiritual development. The most important relationship I have is the one with my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I believe that you must nurture your soul, body & mind daily. My family attends Gateway Church in Southlake.