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Introduction When you hear weight loss and exercise, it can be quite discouraging. There are so many myths, and crash diets that are just a waste of mental anguish. The goal isn’t to just lose temporary water weight. Burn the fat and lose inches. Trim the waistline and feel good. Slimming your waistline decreases your chances of heart disease and diabetes. Losing control of your midsection can lead to more dangerous fat called “visceral” which can begin to form around your organs. Many individuals including I, have felt the feelings of failure, when really, we either lack the time or have the inability to commit to a specific schedule or routine. For some, exercise feels like a job, with added pressure. For others, it can be a time to getaway for some self-care all while completing fitness goals. According to a study via time.com, out of 40 women, aged 22-49 whether an avid exerciser or not, all the women wanted the same thing out of life; “To have meaningful connections with others, to feel relaxed and free of pressure during their leisure time and to accomplish the goals they’d set for themselves, whether in their personal lives, their careers or simply their daily to-do lists.” Fitness and exercise may be defined and appear to us all differently. As much as one can try to be motivated, it isn’t easy to get into a routine that fits into a busy schedule. I had to find a way to make exercise fun again while completing my goals. The last thing I wanted to feel, was my trips to the gym were in vain. I was 7 months postpartum from baby number 2 and needed to kick my fat burn into overdrive, if I wanted real results. When the global pandemic of twenty-twenty hit the
