Former NFL player Justin Forsett spoke at the Morehouse Homecoming Health and Wellness Fun Day on Oct. 27, about the link between relationships and health.
Forsett, along with Wale Forrester and Wendell Hunter, co-founded Hustle Clean, a hygiene brand promoting community wellness. The trio, who met at UC Berkeley, also run a sports scholarship program and donate hygiene products to communities lacking clean water access, demonstrating their commitment to helping those in need.
The entrepreneur highlighted how relationships can impact overall health.
What was your experience like at the Morehouse Alumni Association?
It was great. We talked about health and wellness, routine and fatherhood. [We were] aiming to encourage and inspire people to take better care of themselves.
What health and wellness tips do you suggest?
It’s important to have a routine. Many of us have busy lives and can get caught up in the busyness. I believe it’s important to have a routine where you take care of yourself and invest in your health. Whether that means waking up early in the morning, like I do at 5:30 a.m., starting with prayer, meditation and then a workout to kick-start my day. I’ve noticed a significant difference between the days I work out and [those]I don’t.
During our engagement with the crowd, they had specific questions and topics they wanted to discuss, such as relationships.
What type of relationships were discussed?
We talked about relationships with spouses, specifically male-female relationships, and the interesting dynamics involved. We discussed what we can learn from each other and how to build sustainable relationships.
How can romantic relationships affect your health?
I believe nurturing your relationship with your spouse is important. It’s not just about a “happy wife, happy life,” but rather a happy spouse leads to a happy life and home. When you have a happy spouse, the energy in your home is different. After a long day of work or being busy, you want to come home to a welcoming environment. Taking care of your spouse, compromising and being considerate of each other creates a better environment. This, in turn, positively impacts raising your family and children.
Why did you choose to come out and support Morehouse?
As a former student-athlete who attended college out West in California, I understand the struggles of being a student-athlete and a student on campus. The financial burden of paying for books, food and housing can be overwhelming. Any way we can invest in the education and development of students, allowing them to focus on learning and acquiring skills, is always a good thing. Additionally, my dad attended Bethune-Cookman [University]; now an HBCU. I grew up feeling connected to this community. I attended classics and watched games between Bethune-Cookman, FAMU and even saw my uncle play football at South Carolina State. I was always taught the importance of giving back.
