Q&A
Do you still struggle with eating unhealthy food?
I do. I mean, who doesn’t. In the world we live in there are so many temptations out there and very easy to come by. That is why I prefer to make my own treats. But when I go out, once in a while I’ll have just a small bite of someone’s my girls’ dessert. It’s all about control.
Being such a busy mom, how do you fit exercise in to your daily life?
I make it a priority. Planning my meals and workouts before the beginning of the week helps to keep me organized and accountable. If I don’t exercise I become moody and believe me no one wants a moody mommy!
How do you stay so motivated?
Losing weight did not come easy for me. I don’t know if it has for anybody. I took it day by day. I didn’t tell anyone I was trying to lose weight; I didn’t want it thrown back in my face if I failed. But when you take it one workout or meal at a time, your hard work will pay off and eventually you will see results. That, in itself is very motivating. Let friends and family pay you compliment. You might still have a long way to go, but recognize your hard work!
Did you hire a personal trainer to help you lose weight?
I probably should have, but I didn’t. I taught myself everything I know. I read a lot of fitness magazines. I tweaked workouts to my fitness level. I increased the length of my workouts and resistance every week so I could keep seeing results.
Do you follow a specific diet?
When I first started, I followed the eat-clean diet strictly for 2 years. I still follow the basic principles. But I am a little more lenient on myself. My favorite is The Eat-Clean Diet: Recharged.
What camera do you use?
I use a Nikon Coolpix P500. When I’m out, I use my phone camera which is a Motorola Droid Razr.
Sometimes I am asked from readers questions about my health, eating habits and life in general. If you have any questions to ask me, leave it in the comments section or you can email me fkabariti07@gmail.com. I will get back to you as soon as I can! Thanks for reading.
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