BigCountry

October 13, 2023

We’re so proud to be part of the Belmont and Gastonia community, and we are so lucky to have such incredible partners. We love BigCountry, and he loves Feel Good Meals. Read on to learn more about this local pro Para Athlete and influencer!

Who is BigCountry?

Brian BigCountry Conwell is a disabled veteran who lost his legs in 2014 and was told he’d never walk again. After 6 years of depression and PTSD, he taught himself how to walk on his own. At 415 lbs, he got back in the gym and is now a pro Para Athlete. He has his Paralympic license in shot put discus & powerlifting, and is a multi gold winner — both national and international!

What is he doing?

Brian is the CEO of Big Country Athletics LLC to help others with disabilities get into adaptive sports. His goal is to make the 2028 Paralympic games, win gold, and represent our country once again!

Where can you find him?

BigCountry starts his day around 4:30am with a nutritious Feel Good Meals breakfast. After that, you can find him at the gym for about 2 hours. He then goes about his day making phone calls and setting up meetings for his LLC. He goes to his throwing frame and throws his shot putting disc for a little bit, followed by a second gym session. For the rest of the day, he enjoys spending time with his daughter and wife, cooking dinner, and having family time.

Why do we love BigCountry?

We love supporting our local athletes, especially those who help inspire others to live healthy and fulfilling lifestyles. BigCountry has proved that it's possible to do the seemingly impossible, as long as you have a dream and the motivation!

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