WOW: Robin

 Robin is an amazing woman. I have been blessed to watch her journey of personal health.

Between being a dedicated wife, the full time momma of an energetic toddler, and going to school for cosmetology she has made an inspiring commitment to her health.

She was willing to answer a few questions for me about her goal setting process, her inspirations and  how to handle setbacks. I hope you are as WOW'd as I am by her journey.



How would you describe your goal setting process?

I have one large goal and several mini goals I set for myself; that way the large goal doesn't seem so large. With so much to lose that number at the end seems daunting; so to keep myself focused I have to set my mini goals otherwise I feel like I'm not getting closer to it at all.

Who inspires you in regards to goal setting?

My family inspires me for setting and reaching my goals. I look at the little family that I have and I think I have to do this for them. They need me in their lives. I have to get healthy.

When did you start your health/fitness journey?

I would have to say that I really started on my journey in March of 2013 and though I haven't come as far as I would have liked in the amount of time that has passed I have to remember how far I have come.

Who inspires you in regards to fitness/health? 

I follow a lot of people on Instagram one of my favorites is @sunshinesjourney but the two people that I actually know that help inspire are my brother Kevin and my sister in law Shanyn. The two of them have lost an incredible amount of weight and both run numerous half marathons and 5k's through out the year.

How do you handle setbacks?

I have gone a few days not eating right or exercising and I have gone weeks, hell I have even gone months, but the important thing is no matter how much time has passed I always come back to my journey. I take the inevitable gain in stride and know that I will get be able to pull myself back together. I am currently at a little plateau and I have started adding more protein to my diet in hopes that it will help get me over that hump. I just have to keep pushing and not get frustrated and keep on doing what I am doing because it will work.

What is the #1 piece of advice you'd give someone looking to start making goals for their  health and fitness? 

START NOW!! Don't wait for Monday or next month or even the new year! Your journey can begin whenever you feel like changing! "Some"day is not a day of the week.

Enjoying the Journey,

C