Hi! My name is Brittany and I live in Downtown Chicago. I’ve been following Kate’s instagram for a while and love her no-BS style.
I am newly engaged and want to feel strong and confident on my wedding day in two years. But that’s really just the catalyst to get the ball rolling….I’m mainly here because I want to start prioritizing self-care.
During peak quarantine/lockdown, I lost 20 pounds because all social distractions were removed. Upon Chicago reopening, I quickly gained most of that back by going out for drinks with friends, eating out when traveling, etc. That yo-yoing has really taken a toll on my confidence. I was so proud of myself for losing that weight, and then even harder on myself for gaining it back right after getting engaged. I’m sure that happened because I didn’t have sustainable habits in place for long-term change, and that’s what I’m here to learn!
I’ve also had a hard time with committing to consistent gym routines, or even knowing where to begin when entering a gym (I was raised on “cardio is king – just strap yourself to a treadmill/elliptical for an hour a day and you’ll be good”). I’ve also have been guilty of going from zero (not working out at all) to 100 (barry’s classes) and then losing motivation because performing well felt unattainable. Now I have two years before getting married and want to lay the groundwork and commit for good!
