This week's Featured Member is Christine. She took third place in the latest Choose to Lose at SWAT, and she's part of the early bird crew at the gym early every morning. She has made a ton of lifestyle changes, and she really works hard!
Tell us a little about yourself.
I am married and have 5 children ranging in age from 8 to 20 yrs old, 4 boys and 1 girl. We live in Paw Paw and have 2 cats, 1 dog (and getting a new puppy this week), 1 frog, and 9 chickens. I started back at Western this year after 20 years of being a stay-at-home mom. It's been challenging, but I have loved it!
What is your usual weekly workout routine?
I try to get to the gym in the early morning each day. Generally I do RPM, and right now I am doing the HIIT class with Marta. On Saturdays, I try to get in to do a couple classes, Pump and Flow or Step.
What are your go-to snacks and meals?
Protein! I try to eat protein with every meal and snack.
How do you balance being active with the demands of your daily life?
I have to adjust my workout schedule to fit my family's crazy lifestyle. Right now, my schedule only allows me to come in early in the morning and on Saturdays. So, I do my best to get in every day. When things aren't so busy, I like to do some of the evening classes.
What is a fitness or healthy living goal you have for yourself?
I am still working on reaching my weight loss goals. I have lost just over 80 pounds over the past couple of years and I have 40-45 more pounds to go. I also like to set physical challenges as goals. Last summer I ran my first 5k (I did several). This summer I am doing my first sprint triathlon. I'd like to continue to build and do longer races to continue give myself something to work toward.
What do you like about being a member at SWAT?
I love being a member of SWAT. I have participated in the last 3 weight loss challenges they have put on. SWAT has been pivotal in my weight loss success. I love the classes, the instructors, the trainers, and the owners. It's a great supportive environment!
What is your favorite class at SWAT? Why?
I love BodyFlow and RPM, but I really like all of the classes. I like to mix it up when my schedule allows and do some of the other classes to keep challenging my body. I am loving my HIIT class right now! I love to get to the place where I feel like I can't do another rep!
Do you have a person who is your healthy living/fitness inspiration?
I don't really have a specific fitness inspiration. Although, I am continually amazed at the physical fitness of the instructors and trainers at SWAT. I just keep trying to do a little more, push a little harder, do something that is hard or scary for me and continually try to improve my own physical fitness and health.
Anything else you'd like to say?
I love SWAT! It is a great place to work hard, find help and inspiration, and to make those physical health goals you desire a reality. The owners, trainers, and instructors are phenomenal and go above and beyond to support you in this endeavor!!
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