Q & A: Christan Schroeder – 2nd in Women’s Transformation

Please give us a short history of your journey to health and fitness before the challenge.

I grew up obese. For the majority of my childhood, I was overweight and very self-conscious!
I managed to get myself on track in my late teens-early tweens and maintained my weight for years thereafter. My challenge came in again after the birth of my second born where I got to a very uncomfortable place with just no oompf, no willpower, no drive. I lost my “Mojo”. I was very very ready to feel good again and to improve my overall well-being at the stage when I heard about Sleekgeek.

What prompted you to join the Sleekgeek Transformation Challenge?

The fire I felt to get healthy and feel good in my own skin again! The motivation that would come with it.

Give us a quick overview of the nutrition and eating plan that you followed during the challenge.

The goal was to lose weight at a reasonable rate with having enough energy to get me through the day. I did not use any meal plan but tried and tested what worked for me.

Breakfast – oats & banana
Snack – apple
Lunch – green salad
Dinner – brown rice, chicken & mixed veg
+-2l of water per day

Give us a quick overview of the training and exercise plan that you followed during the challenge.

Having an extremely busy work and home life, I fell short in this category! I did as much home exercise as possible but I have to admit, it was not every day or every week. Some running up the road and the roadblocks are all that I did. Imagine the results if I had exercised vigorously!

If you could give 3 pieces of advice to future challengers, what would they be?

1. Everyone is human – fall off track, get back up, dust yourself off, and hit harder than you did before.
2. No or little weight loss in one week is not being defeated! It is simply how the body works… It is healthier this way 🙂
3. Do not compare yourself to others. Your goal, your journey, and your body is unique!

Why should people enter the challenge?

For pure motivation, upliftment, and encouragement!