Carolyn Haney and WeViva Make Life Better | Austin Fit

I t is a pretty safe bet that at any given time Monday through Friday, somewhere around Austin, there is a group of folks either preparing for, participating in, or just finishing a free fitness or nutrition class in a location convenient to them.

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By James Grandberry Reporting Texas Walter Schumacher was at the W Austin Hotel downtown two years ago when a man with a ponytail approached him. "I like your dreads," the man said, referring to Schumacher's long blond dreadlocks.

A.J. Guerrero - Austin Monthly Magazine

"I'm grateful for the ability to study in America. I am from the Philippines, and my life was a little bit different over there. I feel that the quality of education and the quality of life that I would have in the Philippines is a lot different than the one I have here in Austin or even any other place in the U.S.

Juan Mendoza - Austin Monthly Magazine

"- How old is your girl? - She's going to be 2 in April. - Is she your first child? - No, I have an older child. She's 16. - And how is your experience as a parent different with her in comparison to your first child?

People of ATX: Bryan and Tracy Johnson - Austin Monthly Magazine

"We met at a group for bikers against child abuse back in 2005. Then we were friends for a long time before we started to date. This [ZilkerPa rk ] is our favorite spot in Austin. When it's a beautiful day, we like to come to watch the turtles and swans and bring our dogs.

People of ATX: Scott Squires - Austin Monthly Magazine

"I've lived in Austin for 10 years, and I'm a photojournalist. I'm currently preparing for a trip to Mexico to document the conflict of illegal immigration at the border of Guatemala and Mexico, specifically in the Chiapas region.

People of ATX: Lac-Hong Pham - Austin Monthly Magazine

"I'm graduating with a Bachelor in Nutritional Sciences. I want to be a dentist eventually, so now that I'm done with my undergrad I hope to transfer to my graduate career. - Who's the one person who has been the most supportive in your career path? - I'd say my mom.

People of ATX: Jessamine Bristow - Austin Monthly Magazine

I've always known that I'm a woman, and I started transitioning when I was 17. I'm 28 now, so I've got 11 years on it. It can be hard sometimes. Not every trans woman is stealth in terms of presentation.

People of ATX: Rebecca Gaddy & Daisy - Austin Monthly Magazine

"Daisy was a rescue. She showed up at the house of my co-worker's relatives, but they did not want her so they were offering her on Craigslist. As soon as he told me about it, I said, 'I want her!' It took her around two or three days to feel comfortable with me.

People of ATX: Steffan Kelly - Austin Monthly Magazine

"I grew up in foster homes, so I know what it's like to need somebody. There have been many great influences in my life, like several of my foster carers and teachers. They mean so much to me because of the simple fact that they cared about my future.

People of ATX: Ashley Blackwood - Austin Monthly Magazine

"My most difficult process as a new mom is imagining if something bad ever happens to my son. It's a really intense emotion-even just thinking about it. That makes you more protective. You think all the time about where he's at or what he's doing."

People of ATX: Ulla Dalsgaard - Austin Monthly Magazine

"We call ourselves the East Austin Yarn Bombers. We met a few times and decided to do a yarn bomb in our neighborhood for International Yarn Bombing Day. One important element of yarn bombing is surprise. Something that you are not expecting suddenly pops up and then disappears.

People of ATX: Brandy Couchot - Austin Monthly Magazine

"I have always been passionate about nursing, but it took me a long time to figure out that was what I wanted to do. In my opinion, nursing is a more patient-centered career than a doctor.

People of ATX: Da'mon Stith (and the Harrison brothers) - Austin Monthly Magazine

"I am from Austin and have been teaching fighting arts for 20 years. As I started teaching Capoeira, the Brazilian dance martial art, I was learning more African diaspore fighting arts, like sword fighting and machete arts from Colombia. This one in particular is an African practice of self defense called Sefe Dekote, which means 'Silent Sword.'

People of ATX: Natalie and Francine Galaviz - Austin Monthly Magazine

Francine (left): "We got our marriage license today, and the ceremony is going to be held at the place where we first met on Feb. 21, 2004, which is where the Trinity Hall is now. -What is the happiest memory you have together?

People of ATX: Noah Marion - Austin Monthly Magazine

"If I had to give an advice to a group of people, I would tell them not to live beneath fear. I put that in practice when I opened my own store. I am a designer, and we sell leather goods and other products.

People of ATX: Ashley Garcia - Austin Monthly Magazine

"I am shooting the video for my quinceañera and Junior (pictured) is part of my court of honor. There are going to be two big screens that show this video and other pictures to my family and friends. - When is your party? - It is on July 25.

People of ATX: Donald Gerken - Austin Monthly Magazine

"I play banjo, harmonica and guitar, but I also know a lot of musicians like Woody [Guthrie], Billy Mack, Billy Bones, Danny Woods, Willie Nelson and Stevie Ray Vaughan. There is a creek behind the Whataburger [on Barton Springs Road], and that's where [Stevie] used to write his songs.

People of ATX: Jayda Lujan - Austin Monthly Magazine

"What is your favorite thing about Austin? - Hmm... that it has parks. I like to bike in the parks. - Is there something you would like to share about yourself? Do you have pets? - I have a dog named Piper. - Why didn't you bring her to the park this morning?

People of ATX: Josh LaRue - Austin Monthly Magazine

"I've been buying and selling records for about 20 years and had my store Breakaway Records for about five. There are a lot of music fans here and Austin also has a pretty decent economy, so people are able to buy records and value them. There are also many young people interested in records.

People of ATX: Mary Uresti-Calderón - Austin Monthly Magazine

"If I had to give advice to a young person, I would tell him to take advantage of every opportunity he has to learn something. Because later in life, you wish you would have used those chances wisely. You realize that everything is useful, even if it did not seem to be at the moment.

People of ATX: Cristen Maroney with Sage and Jasper - Austin Monthly Magazine

"Christen: I have been in Austin since 1999, so both my kids were born here. My husband has a home school called Home Grown, and I am a jewelry designer. I have a business called Eros Collective. - To Sage: How old are you? - Sage: Hmm... I don't remember.

People of ATX: Savannah Bonner and Amanda Joshi - Austin Monthly Magazine

Savannah: "I am a freshman at U.T., a Public Relations major, and I just moved about a month ago from a small town of around 2,000 people called Warren. It is about two hours north of Houston. I like Austin so far.

People of ATX: Juana Becerra - Austin Monthly Magazine

"I came to Austin from El Paso because two of my kids finished high school and were looking for college opportunities in Austin. My third kid came first and then, I came with my daughter and her little baby. I started working for the Round Rock school district, and was there for 12 years.