Chickasaw native Mary Lu Dolce placed second in Miss Health and Fitness 2023.
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Health Advocate Mary Lu Dolce Inspires in Miss Health and Fitness 2023 Despite Life’s Challenges
Dolce, a travel nurse who promoted healthy living, had a finger amputation owing to osteomyelitis, animal rescue injuries, and lupus. She maintains a healthy lifestyle despite these challenges.
Dolce encourages exercise and a healthy diet, believing that preventive care in youth can avert health issues in old age. She runs, weightlifts, does cardio, and eats every two to three hours. She considers healthy eating a lifestyle, not a diet. Dolce incorporates her love of animals into her workout routine by horseback riding and barrel racing. The Miss Health and Fitness 2023 competition, which rewards social media likes, shares, and votes noticed her holistic approach to health.
Dolce randomly entered the competition to encourage others by sharing her health experience. While noting that some participants concentrated on attractiveness, she wanted to highlight how a healthy lifestyle can change lives regardless of age or difficulties.
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Mary Lu Dolce Inspires Health and Heritage
Dolce lives by Chickasaw’s values of life, nature, and delicious cuisine. Growing up with her Chickasaw grandpa and loving Chickasaw culture, she honors her roots. In New York, Dolce appreciates her childhood and intends to return to Oklahoma for the 2024 rodeo series.
Dolce placed second in Miss Health & Fitness’s quarterfinals and finals. Despite not winning, she was proud of Dr. Snehi Kapur, a neurologist who promotes healthy living. Dolce succeeded in motivating others and promoting awareness of the First American people and an earth-friendly health and fitness lifestyle.
Her horse, “Chickasaw Rising,” represents her Chickasaw spirit. Dolce introduces kids to Chickasaw culture via horseback riding, connecting them to nature and their souls. Mary Lu Dolce’s resilience, health commitment, and desire to encourage others make her an outstanding Miss Health and Fitness 2023 candidate.
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