{"id":7096,"date":"2016-01-26T20:30:47","date_gmt":"2016-01-26T20:30:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fitchicks.ca\/?p=7096"},"modified":"2017-08-28T01:06:10","modified_gmt":"2017-08-28T01:06:10","slug":"february-chick-of-the-month-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitchicks.ca\/blog\/2016\/01\/february-chick-of-the-month-3\/","title":{"rendered":"21lbs & 27 inches and energy through the roof: Lindsay’s weightloss & fitness journey"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hey Chick,<\/h3>\n

There is one life lesson that we learned early on that has completely CHANGED our health\/ business \/ life…can you guess what it is?<\/p>\n

If you want to change something (ie your weight, your career, your finances), find someone else who is succeeding at it and do what they do.<\/strong> \u00a0Simple as that.<\/p>\n

Find out how they became successful at achieving their goals and follow their path to success (this is where googling comes in VERY handy)<\/strong><\/p>\n

If transforming your health is on your goal list in 2016, then Lindsay’s story below is one path you need to follow<\/strong>. She has ADDED some awesome healthy habits, lost 21lbs & 27 inches, has energy seeping out of her pores…all the changes she made are SUPER easy and you can embrace TODAY!<\/p>\n

With that we are done talking and will let the fierce Lindsay take it away<\/strong> (and she doesn’t mind if you copy her<\/a>\ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

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Left – the Fierce Lindsay before taking on her fitness journey. Right – Lindsay after her fitness transformation dropping 21lbs down & 37 inches and energy through the roof!<\/p><\/div>\n

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What made you decide to join FIT CHICKS?<\/h3>\n

Lindsay- The reason I joined Fit Chicks (Ottawa Orleans location)<\/a> is I needed something to keep me accountable and motivated to exercise. The classes are always on the same days each week and fit perfectly into my schedule, so I had no excuse but to be there and sweat it out.<\/em><\/p>\n

What is the biggest change you have seen in your life since joining FIT CHICKS? How has fitness and nutrition changed your life for the better?<\/h3>\n

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Lindsay –\u00a0It\u2019s crazy how much exercising can change your life. I started with working out twice a week with Fit Chicks, which inspired me to start eating better. When I began to see results, it motivated me to do more<\/strong>. Now I\u2019m eating healthy meals each day and I have so much more energy. When I get home from the office, I have the energy to do activities and things around the house. It\u2019s great!<\/em><\/p>\n

What do you find is your biggest challenge to continue to choose to be active? How do you overcome it?<\/h3>\n

Lindsay –\u00a0I\u2019ve always been a big couch potato; I love sitting in my pj\u2019s and marathoning TV shows on Netflix. Obviously, this tends to be a more attractive option than working out. To overcome this temptation, I get home and get straight into my workout gear<\/strong>. I don\u2019t give myself the chance to get lazy\u2026 and I use Netflix as a reward for an awesome workout done.<\/em><\/p>\n

What tools do you use to keep you on a healthy track outside of class?<\/h3>\n

Lindsay –\u00a0<\/em>The two tools I use to keep myself on track are:<\/em><\/p>\n

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  1. My Fitbit: I got a fitbit this summer and I love it!<\/strong> It helps me get motivated to walk more. I do small things like walk to the mailbox, instead of driving by.<\/em><\/li>\n
  2. Healthy snacks: I always stock my pantry with healthy snacks, portioned out and ready to go when I get a craving.<\/strong> Things like nuts, crackers or dried fruit are great to have on hand.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If you could give one piece of advice to a chick just starting her fitness journey, what would it be?<\/h3>\n

    Lindsay – Start small. Start with little things you can do to be more active and eat healthy.<\/strong> Once you start getting into the groove of those changes, you can start to incorporate more. Remember that this is a lifestyle change and the beginning of a new you \u2013 there is no need to rush it! \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

    What are 3 things in your gym bag and\/or kitchen could you not live without?<\/h3>\n

    Lindsay –\u00a0<\/em>The three things in my gym bag and kitchen that I can\u2019t live without are<\/em><\/p>\n

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    1. My Water Bottle: I love water, I\u2019m constantly drinking it.<\/strong> We have to stay hydrated when you\u2019re sweating it out in class.<\/em><\/li>\n
    2. My food scale: I use this to help portion control my food<\/strong>. I never realized how much food I was eating before (way more than 1 portion) and I was always bloated after.<\/em><\/li>\n
    3. My Juicer: Juicing is an amazing way to add a healthy boost to your day.<\/strong> Anytime I feel a cold coming on, I make a veggie juice and it helps keep me healthy. It may not taste amazing but I always feel great after drinking it.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      What is your fave FIT CHICKS Signature workouts & why? Is there anything that is different about your experience at FC than at other gyms or classes?<\/h3>\n

      Lindsay – My fave FIT CHICKS\u00a0workout has got to be \u201cBurpee Love\u201d<\/strong>. I have a love\/hate relationship with this workout but it kicks my butt every time!<\/em><\/p>\n

      The thing I love most about FIT CHICKS\u00a0is that the classes are a good size.<\/strong> Unlike at a gym, your chick sergeant always has time to help you out with a new workout move and pays enough attention to you so that you don\u2019t cheat. I always leave the class feeling like I gave everything I had.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

      Being fierce is about healthy inside & out. How do you stay motivated and thinking positive about fitness and health? What do you do to nurture your soul and celebrate your fierceness?<\/h3>\n

      Lindsay – The way I stay motivated is to keep telling myself that I\u2019m in better shape than I was yesterday.<\/strong> As long as I keep moving forward and keep trying to make better choices with the food I eat, then I\u2019m achieving my goal. Along the way, I make sure to have a lot of \u201cme time\u201d to celebrate my progress, things like having an extra long bubble bath or going for a pedicure. These types of things help me feel great about my body, and it allows me to stay focused on my goals.<\/em><\/p>\n

      Chick – thanks for sharing your fitness journey with us<\/a>…you are an inspiration to all!<\/p>\n

      FIT CHICKS xo<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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