There was this brilliant idea that I once had… blog.. write stuff down so you can remember it. This brilliant idea started after the birth of my twin girls (now before you say anything – you are right). That “blog” did not last long but there were some pretty good posts that I want to share.
2016:
– Ruptured Achilles Tendon
– It’s Been
– Life since my follow up appointment at Mercy
– Possibilities!
–Progress Report
2015 – Musselman 2015 Race Report
Thanks for swinging by!
Movement has always been a part of my life whether playing sports or dancing in my living room. It doesn’t matter how fast you are or if you can keep a beat, it only matters that you get out there to try. We are made to move!
After flirting with the fitness world since college, I started about 9 years ago as a group instructor teaching spin and boot camp then became a personal trainer in 2010. Learning and growing is a key component of who I am. In these past 9 years, I became a running and triathlon coach and most recently completed my Masters in Exercise Science.
My evolution through fitness has been driven by multiple factors.
First, I was driven to lose the baby weight. I gained about 80 lbs with my son as I had an incredible sweet tooth during that pregnancy. I quickly learned the impact of a decaf caramel macchiato and doughnuts. It was through that weight loss that I was introduced to group fitness at a local club. Then in the fall of 2009, I found out I was pregnant with my twin girls. Armed with more knowledge I ate differently but still gained 70 lbs. This time over the next year + a few months, I worked away at the weight and lost 80 lbs. Over the past 7 years, I have been able to keep the weight off.
Second in 2013, I was diagnosed with spinal stenosis and spinal spondylosis in my C4-S1. This diagnosis challenged how I did thing however my knowledge and training have helped my body adapt so that I lift and bend differently. This is a tough one to manage but with consistency, I have been able to maintain an active lifestyle as I am stronger now than ever before.
Lastly, I ruptured my Achilles tendon. Talk about learning a lot about the human body! That injury is one of the worst and it is reveals the importance of your calf muscle to walking.
This brings us to today! My journey isn’t done and neither is yours. Let me know how I can help you through yours.
Kristina
Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton
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