WOW WOW WOW I got sooooo many questions so we are going to do this in TWO parts. Thank you for caring enough to ask. Social media is coolest because I get to connect with so many people. You still have time to ask so hop over to my instagram story or sliddddee in my DMs.
How do you overcome temptations (aka chick fil a or ice-cream)
– I don’t. I have them just super rarely. I don’t allow junk in my apartment… I will sit in my car and eat a cookie because I don’t want it in my ‘safe space’. I set myself up for success by creating a place where everything I have to eat is healthy. If I’m craving something badly enough to DRIVE to get it, then I have it.
How did you become a Pilates Instructor and what made you so passionate about fitness?
– My passion comes from My Story. Im thankful for what my body is able to do, for how strong and healthy it is and that is my primary motivation. I don’t have weight goals anymore. I only make fitness goals. To me, they are far more motivational. I became a pilates instructor after falling in LOVE with it. The studio where I was practicing was hosting a training with Peak Pilates which is an amazing program so I jumped at the opportunity. I have been teaching ever since.
What keeps you moving when you want to quit and take the easy way out?
– I will never allow myself to be the sick and weak minded person I spent so many years being. When I realized I had the power to control and change every situation in my life it ignited a fire in me. When I am lifting and Im ‘done’ I go to YouTube and find a speech from a Navy Seal or Army Ranger. My squats or the last 30 minutes of cardio are NOTHING compared to what they have done so it gives me perspective.
Best tips for those just starting their weight loss journey?
– JUST START. Everyone was a beginner at some point…no one wakes up super fit. You can be naturally thin or genetically have a large muscle mass. Those things help, but you have to earn fit which is why it’s so attractive to me. Schedule your workouts. Make sure you love (or at least like) the way you sweat. BE CONSISTENT…not for two weeks, not for 4 months, for YEARS. It takes time…sooo much time, but it’s worth it. Make non-scale goals…I give myself different fitness challenges. TAKE PICTURES. You will want them during the times the scale isn’t moving, but your body is changing.
How did you start with clean eating?! That’s my biggest struggle
– I hired a coach. (jmcd211@gmail.com) Food was my hurdle too. Something about Joymarie’s program changed my mindset. I have a completely different relationship with food now. I keep my apartment a ‘safe space’ so there is no junk here. I set myself up for success in my house so if I choose to indulge, I can walk away from it later.
Legit. How much hot sauce do you go through?
– two BIG costco bottles of Franks a month. Thats embarrassing.
Was there a point in your life that you didn’t know what you were going to do with it?
– I still don’t know what Im doing with my life. I don’t know how Im going to do it, but my only goal is to make a lasting positive impact on the world. I want to help people live healthier better lives. For the longest time, I thought I was going to do that through nursing. Now Im doing it through Pilates. Who knows what I will be doing 5 years from now.
How do you have the energy you do and sustain it all day?
FAKE IT TIL YOU MAKE IT. I have to-do lists and I go go go until they are done. This is not always the healthiest and I’m working on it!! The other day I took a nap even thought my sink was FULL of dishes. I guess it’s just who I am. My parents are the same why so I have never questioned long, busy days. Biggest tip…don’t sit down. If I sit during the day (to rest not to work) there is a very little chance I will get back up. I also do all my least favorite things first thing in the morning so Im half asleep and save my favorite things for the evening so I have something to look forward to! That keeps me going for sure!!
Tips on getting rid of belly fat…it’s my problem area and Im so self conscious about it.
ME TOO GIRL ME TOO. So you can’t spot reduce fat. You have to lose total body fat, and where you lose it is up to your genetics. Diet is going to be MAJOR. Belly fat is protective. Think about what is behind it, all your precious organs. Which is WHY it’s the hardest to get rid of. In addition to eating squeaky clean, you can increase your metabolism with weight lifting. The more muscle you have, the more calories your body burns at rest HOLLA. Cardio is also your friends but not too much because you will leave the fat burning zone and start burning the muscle you worked so hard to make!
Because I didn’t want this to be a novel, Im going to cut it off here! Let me know what else you NEED to know.
LOVE YOU
xoxo,
K
Ps all the pictures are by Corinne at Silverbox Creative Studio