Health coach focuses on women seeking to improve well-being with plant-based diet

KI BEASLEY Courtesy photo by Sheletta Brundidge, Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder In 2000, Ki Beasley made a New Year’s resolution to make changes to improve her health. “I was at the low point in my life,” recalled Beasley. “I had gained weight and was buying larger sizes. I had no energy and was trying fad diets.” In desperation, she decided to make changes to her food choices by shifting to a vegetarian diet. “I stumbled onto this after many diet attempts. The idea to give up meat was God-inspired. I very quickly made the connection between what I was eating and how I was feeling,” said the Burnsville resident, who is in her 50s. “My confidence increased as I lost weight. With more energy, I began exercising. It’s my lifestyle now and how I maintain my weight.” Beasley’s drive to educate herself changed her body, her vitality, and her outlook. It also changed her career. Now a certified health coach, she is helping other women who are resolved to make changes to better their health in 2024 by offering a free initial consultation. “It’s a mindset shift. The way I grew up, it wasn’t a meal if there wasn’t meat,” she said....