Laura

Name Laura

Occupation  Accountant

Age 28

Number of children and ages 1 daughter – 17 months

Marital status – Married

Which locations and primary time do you attend? – Lenox Village

Why did you pick Niki G’s Fitness Classes as your workout?

I live in Lenox village and I would always see the girls working out, it seemed like although it was tough, they were having a good time.  I needed to start something fresh & it seemed like a good place to start.

What was your health/wellness/fitness situation before coming to Niki G’s?

Before I joined Niki G’s I had just had my daughter.  While I was on maternity leave, I was able to do some light workouts at home along with walking the neighborhood, but once I started back to work I fell into a sedentary routine.  I needed something consistent and someone to push and motivate me.  I needed back in shape, I wasn’t happy with my weight and I was constantly tired.

What would you say to someone who is thinking about quitting?

How could you quit?  Why would you quit?  Its been such a great & fun change for me that I can’t imagine not being part of Niki G’s.  There is no way you can push yourself to the degree that Whitney will push you.

Why is Niki G’s Boot Camp the best choice for you?

Its been the best for me because its convenient both in time & location since I live in Lenox Village.

What is your inspiration/motivation to get to class?

I walk to & from class each time.  I really view that walk & class as time for me.  A chance to decomress & focus on myself because I give so much of myself to my family and my busy toddler, I really need “me” time.

What’s your favorite Niki G Workout/Exercises/Class Format?

This may sound insane, but I love the stairwell class on a hot summer day because I know that I’m literally sweating fat off.  As hard as it is in there, when its over you feel so good, and lighter.

What’s your favorite healthy snack?

Plain fat free greek yogurt mixed with sugar free strawberry jello

What’s your favorite treat food?

Ice cream, pizza, cookies

How do you find the time to exercise and keep it a priority?

I make it a priority.  At the beginning of the month I write each class on our family calendar that hangs on our fridge.  Not only do I see it, but my husband knows as well so there is no confusion as to which nights I workout.  He knows not to tempt me with other plans and that he is responsible for dinner and putting our daughter to bed.

What’s the most important piece of information you have learn from Niki G and/or your trainer?

That it doesn’t matter how many times you quit, its how many times you start back.  This was especially true for me in the beginning, I was so out of shape that I didn’t have the endurance to do the whole set start to finish & it was really frustrating.  But you have to keep trying, don’t give up.