September 2017
I appreciate the non-competitive (but challenging) environment at TFL. I am not an athlete (high school drama nerd!), and do not do well in competitive environments. I find TFL to have the right balance of motivation & competition- but against myself.
Q/A with Rachel
Can you tell me 3 or 4 of your favorite things to do?
In the Seattle summers, I’m usually out on my SUP or walking to around the city with my husband en route to a good meal or a movie. In the winters, I’m trying out some snow activities like snow shoeing and tubing. I travel for work and fun, I love spending time with friends and family, and exploring cities or relaxing on a beach.
Where is your favorite place to eat?
The meal that is on my mind the most right now is from Carnivore in Ballard.
What are some health and fitness goals you have achieved since being here?
I’ve gotten stronger, dropped in clothing size, seen huge improvements in my stamina and conditioning, and gained lots of confidence in what I can do physically. I think the most important thing I’ve learned is that I need to set this time aside for myself. It keeps my pain at lower amounts, keeps my brain fresh and ready for other challenges in life. It’s not easy to take the time for myself everyday. My time at TFL has been a life lesson that this is important. I find myself trying classes in other cities when I travel, something I never would have done a year ago!
Do you remember when you started our classes and why?
I’ve gotten stronger, dropped in clothing size, seen huge improvements in my stamina and conditioning, and gained lots of confidence in what I can do physically. But, I think the most important thing I’ve learned is that I need to set this time aside for myself. It keeps my pain at lower amounts and keeps my brain fresh and ready for other challenges in life. It’s not easy to take the time for myself everyday. But, my time at TFL has been a life lesson that this is important. I find myself trying classes in other cities when I travel- something I never would have done a year ago!
What is a quote that you live by?
“Work like you don’t need the money. Love like you’ve never been hurt.” and
“Dance Like no one’s watching.” ~Author Unknown~
