Fitness Challenge MOM:
Andrea Mittleider
Trainer: Morgan and the team of trainers at Courtsports.
Andrea is such an inspiration! See her weekly updates here.
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Meet Andrea
I have 2 children. My son Dylan is 5 and my daughter Ellie is
3.
I have a part time work schedule that allows me to work 2-3 days
per week. Days I stay home are filled with trips to library,
swimming lessons, play dates and a little cooking and cleaning
thrown in. I try to start each morning that I don't have to work
with a workout and let the kids play at "Kids Klub" at
Courtsports.
I am interested in activities we can do as a family, walking,
art projects, watching movies. I enjoy vegetable gardening, and we
just started raising chickens for eggs. I love to be outside with
my kids. We like to take short trips to the beach or mountains. I
love to read a great novel when the opportunity arises.
Setting Goals
What is your fitness goal?
I have a three-part goal, first is weight loss, second
increased strength, and third stress reduction.
What is your biggest
challenge?
My biggest challenge is making good food choices daily. I
have a super sweet tooth. I also have a hard time pushing myself
out of my comfort zone when exercising.
Why did you choose
Courtsports?
There is a huge variety of fitness options: swimming,
circuit training, cardio, basketball, racquetball and great child
care. I also love the sauna and hot tub after a hard work out. The
child care is key, my kids love it and wake me up telling me they
are ready to go to "Kids Club" each morning.
Ready to get fit
What kind of foods are going to eat for the
nutrition part of your program?
The types of food that I am focusing on are whole grains, fresh
fruits and veggies, vegetarian proteins, low fat dairy products,
and unsaturated fats. Small portions and 4-5 smalls meals per
day. Lots of water. Low sodium and low sugar. Mostly
non-processed foods, the goal my trainer has suggested is "nothing
out of a box."
How will you incorporate your diet into the family
meals?
We will generally eat the same things. I will prepare
the food for all of us and have a simple back up option if
the kids try it and don't like it. They can always choose a
bowl of cereal.
Where will you shop for the
food?
I will continue to shop at Costco, Fred Meyer, local farmers
markets and someday soon my own garden.
How do you feel about
starting?
I am very excited about starting. I feel motivated to make
great choices daily! I am worried we will go back to the
drive thru at Taco Bell habit when life gets too crazy. My
confidence level is pretty high now and I am focused on daily
discipline and small choices leading to big results!