How do you view fitness?
Fitness is a lifestyle plain and simple. Being fit is not
only about going to the gym, running or whatever method you choose to get your
sweat on it is about a holistic healthy lifestyle. You have to incorporate diet,
stress management, and so much more.
What’s your favorite type of exercise, machine, class, or
work out?
I have lots of favorite things, maybe too many lol. Within
the last year I have began Crossfitting and Olympic lifting, I absolutely love
it! I run with Black Girls Run! SF Bay Area and I play volleyball in a
competitive adult league.
Where do you do most of your workouts? (i.e, home, outdoors,
the dojo, etc)
My Crossfit box Kimura Crossfit, trails around the Bay, and
the volleyball court.
Were you always active, or was there a turning point in your
life that made you decide to become more fit?
I consider myself an athlete, so I have always exercised.
Changing my diet in my late 20's was a game changer in my overall fitness.
What’s your favorite workout song?
Anything Beyonce
What are the three must haves for your gym bag?
I have waaay too many things just to name 3 but here you go.
Athletic tape, my lifting/WOD shoes, and my knee wraps.
What do you do to motivate yourself when you just don’t feel
like working out?
Instagram my favorite Crossfitters or athletes. Looking at
athletes doing amazing things is always super motivating for me.
Do you have a mantra? What is it?
#Go
What is your workout schedule like?
5 days Olympic lifting, 2-3 days with a workout of the day
(WOD) after lifting, 1 day of volleyball, squeeze in a run when I can.
What piece of advice do you have for others that would like
to become more fit?
Do something you enjoy to get your body moving and take a
close look at your diet, there are no quick fixes. A holistic approach is the
best way to achieve overall fitness and health, no shake or pill can give you
lasting results.
So far, what has been your greatest accomplishment in terms
of your fitness goals?
I don't have one accomplishment that I value over the
others. I am just really proud of myself for being able to maintain an active
lifestyle throughout my life.
How do you fuel your workouts?
I eat a fairly clean Paleo diet with the addition of rice
and a bit of dairy. I demand a lot from my body and put a lot of additional
stress on it so without a great diet I would crumble to pieces lol.
How do you recover from your workouts?
I eat lots of nutritious food and a few natural supplements to
help reduce inflammation and assist with recovery.
What makes you hella fresh?
I am unapologetically me...nerdy, athletic, awkward and proud!
What’s your favorite workout friendly hair style?
A braided ponytail
Where can we find you in the webosphere?
IG:Chels_C17 and FB: Black Girls Go Paleo
Interested in knowing more about the Paleo lifestyle? Black Girls Go Paleo! is a great place to go. You will get support, encouragement, and advice. From the page, "This is a support for fabulous Paleo and Paleoish- women! The goal is to re-introduce whole nourishing foods that support an healthy active lifestyle to women of color. You don't have to be a black girl but you do have to support our mission."
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