Questions For Holly

Tomorrow is day 175! I am 20lbs lighter and I think I've learned a lot. I still have a ways to go though. When I started my journey this blog was meant to be my best tool along with Anytime Fitness in Fairfield. So far it is the only thing that has been consistent for the last 175 days. It started as a way to track my progress and give me something to do, every day, to keep my goals in the forefront of my mind. It has evolved into a support system.

Moving forward it seems my arsenal of tools and resources has changed. One of my favorite new additions is Holly. Holly Rae is a former radio extraordinaire like me and is studying Health Education. That makes her pretty perfect for being Trouble with the Curvy's residential Health Guru. I don't mean to overstate her credentials but I've got to be honest, most of my "expert" advice comes from the internet... The same place that reports with digital certainty that there is a Bigfoot.

Holly has graciously agreed to let me ask her a bunch of my health questions and she'll provide some insight. So I have been brainstorming about stuff I want to ask her. Below is the list so far and I welcome your questions too!

1. What is the essential equipment you need to workout at home?
2. What are the ground rules for eating healthfully?
3. What is your top 5 list of essential things people losing weight should know about food and/or exercise?
4. What are the top 3 interesting things you've learned pursuing a Health Education career?
5. Any advice on how to stick to your plan and keep motivated?



<3 Katie
Day 174
193lbs
Feeling optimistic

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