Greatist Turns Three Today and It's All Because of You!

I grew up a big, big kid, drinking six Dr. Peppers a day. When I realized it was time to start making health a priority, I found myself more lost than ever, struggling to find a brand I could trust that spoke to me in a way that made sense. I tried things I’d seen a celebrity share on TV, workouts I’d heard a trainer suggest at the gym, and diets I’d found searching online. Ultimately they didn't "work," and, what's worse, it seemed like they kept trying to define what "healthy" should look like for me instead of letting me define what "healthy" meant for myself.

All I wanted was a brand, a site, a company to turn to that could touch and inspire me. As I struggled with different diets, workout plans, and other silly strategies, it blew my mind that there wasn't a bright light in this space shining the way to the support, accountability, and guidance I really needed.

    “ All I wanted was a brand that offered the support, accountability, and guidance I really needed.  ”

So three years ago, I started Greatist. And it’s been a wild ride. I’ve done some crazy things in that timespan, including get six-pack abs in six weeks (spoiler alert: it sucked), build a company that now employs 20 inspiring people and friends, and reach more than 50 million different people. Unbelievable, right? Most importantly, we've reached those people the same way I wanted to be reached way back when, reminding people that it's not about being "the greatest" all the time, because being "a greatist" and making healthier choices some of the time is the only way to truly build life-long healthy habits. for more info .........(http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/16975838-venus-factor-let-the-way-you-eat-and-conscious)

Bringing this message to the world is my personal mission—and making good on that mission is Greatist's vision as a company. Ultimately we're working to change the way the world thinks about “healthy,” helping everyone become a greatist and think about health in this healthier way. I think we're well on the way... but I also know we can't do it alone.