Introducing: New blogger Roos!
Hi girls! I'm the newest member of the #FITGIRLCODE crew, Roos, also known as Fitgirlroos on Instagram. A medical doctor with a passion for fitness and health.
So who am I?
I'm a 29 year old girl, living in Rotterdam in the Netherlands. I enjoy Oreo cookies, weightlifting, laughing with my girlfriends, dancing at outdoor festivals, spending quality time with my super sweet boyfriend Ace, and working as a medical doctor in the Emergency Room. I would describe myself as a happy girl with a good set of brains, but quite impatient and even more clumsy!
My fit journey
My fit journey started two years ago. My BMI was around 25.5, so I'd become a little bit overweight. More important than that, I didn't feel fit. I made no time to workout or eat healthy. Life was always so busy busy busy! During the day, I didn't make time for a proper meal and would only eat a quick sandwich. Is that bad? YES! Because at night, I would compensate by overeating. Afterwards, I'd be so tired, that I skipped the gym and cocoon with my boyfriend and some ice cream in front of the TV. Sounds familiar, perhaps?
The change I've made
Okay, so how did I change this around? I decided I'd had enough of this vicious cycle! I bought a random book on weightlifting and started applying all the small aspects into my life, one by one. The most important changes for me were:
- Eating much more during the day (breakfast! 4 PM snack!) to prevent cravings.
- Doing heavy ass weightlifting for 3-4 times a week and building lots of muscle mass, to tone my body and speed up my metabolism.
It really worked! I lost 12 kilograms, gained a lot of muscles and felt better than ever. I'm sooo happy I've made this change. It truly was a lifestyle change and I'm planning to keep up with it for the rest of my life :)
Ups and downs: they are normal!
I'm not gonna lie, there are still weeks (usually when I'm very busy or a bit stressed), in which I fall back into my old eating habits. I would eat too little during the day, and too much at night. When I suffered a traumatic injury on my right knee last April, it was hard to keep up with my healthy habits, because I felt frustrated and couldn't train the way I wanted to. I've come to realize this doesn't make me a bad person. Just a normal person! We all have ups and downs: it's called being human, right?
So what are my current goals?
Physically? Getting a six pack! (it might sound silly, but it has always been a dream and I know it's possible). Being able to do some unassisted pull ups. Getting fitter and stronger in general. Learning new yoga poses. Running a half marathon...One day.
But far more important are my other goals: Keep improving mentally! Finding more balance in clean eating vs. unhealthy treats (because we need both, right?). Continue to grow as a happy, Fit Girl, who loves her job as a medical doctor and inspires other girls to unlock their fitgirlcode!
My blogs on #FITGIRLCODE will be focussing mostly on getting strong & balanced and being happy :)
Do you have any questions of subjects you would like to see tackled in one of my blogs? If so, please leave a comment below. You can also follow my daily fitness and food updates on Instagram.
Love,
Roos
