Healthy Habits: Dr. Trina Wiggins

My patients are my inspiration to keep on going’

Mona Shield Payne / Special to the Sun

Pediatrician Trina Wiggins, 55, practices the splits in preparation for a Ms. Fitness competition while training at her local YMCA in Las Vegas June 24, 2016.

Dr. Wiggins currently works for Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada and provides health care to uninsured children

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What is your hobby/sport?

Fitness — comprising dance, strength and flexibility. It allows me to use my creativity to come up with a theme, music, costume, dance and tumbling passes. More importantly, I enjoy performing to inspire and motivate others to pursue their athletic passion. I've been doing it for 13 years.

What are the health benefits to your fitness regimen?

Pediatrician Trina Wiggins' Healthy Habits

Pediatrician Trina Wiggins, 55, practices a leg-over-arm pushup in preparation for a Ms. Fitness competition while training at her local YMCA in Las Vegas June 24, 2016. Launch slideshow »

Weight maintenance, endurance, flexibility and strength.

What gear is essential?

Wrist guards and a large dance floor.

What tips do you have when you’ve “hit the wall” and need motivation to continue?

I keep pictures of myself throughout my house showing strength and flexibility moves. Having a daily visual of me at top peak condition gives me motivation. I consider myself a role model for children and the younger generation. I have to walk the walk and talk the talk. My patients are my inspiration to keep on going.

What are the health risks you keep an eye out for?

I have to keep a close eye on my knees. I have had three knee surgeries and I have osteoarthritis.

What else would you like to try?

I'm interested in trying aerial silks.

What’s the best diet/nutrition advice you ever received?

Eat a predominant plant-based diet rich in phytochemicals including the superfoods — dark green leafy vegetables, orange fruit, whole grains, berries and vegetables.

What’s your guilty-pleasure food?

Lenny and Larry’s Complete Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie.

What did you eat for breakfast today?

Eggplant sandwich on multigrain bread, superfood salad with quinoa added with oil-free pomegranate dressing.

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