Lindsay's Personality in 10 Simple Questions

Hello guys and gals - it's Lindsay! I saw that Colleen did this on her blog this morning (she got the idea from Chelsey, who got it from Aubrey). I loved it all three of them! Thought it would be good to give y'all a little further insight into my personality (let's be honest, my personality cannot be fully understood by answering 10 simple questions, but hey...it's a start, hehe). My goal is to have Timothy sit down and do one as well, that way our lovely readers have a deeper understanding of both authors of this blog!

10 Questions About Lindsay’s Personality

1. When a cashier in the checkout line at the grocery store is being a grump for no reason, how do you typically react?

Usually I look at Timothy and make a face like “sheasssshhhh, datttt bittccchh.”  Some days, I will absolutely kill them with kindness, simply to piss them off even more; other days, I just hurry out of their way!

2. Are you the type that likes going out with your girlfriends or staying in?

I don’t have a lot of girlfriends – most friends are of the male species! Regardless, I’m usually a home-body. I don’t drink, so going out to bars/clubs doesn’t really fit…but I’m ALWAYS game for going out to eat, or a mini road trip!

3. Do you sob and get emotional watching romance movies?

I wouldn’t say I sob…jesus, who does that? But I definitely get emotional, usually when it’s something life-changingly (what???) happy happens to someone. It’s pitiful really. Example: watching pregnancy announcements on YouTube the other day (don’t ask) and was most definitely laughing, smiling, crying at the same time. 

4. What stresses you out the most?

When I don’t “get” something right away – I’m my own worst critic. Oh, and things that mess with my routine…..Timothy can attest to that. I’m pretty much Cindy Crazy Pants when it comes to my schedule/order. Or where and how things are located/lined up on kitchen counters. Too much?

5. What do you think people think of you?

Complete Outsiders: usually that I’m cold and probably a bitch. I can revert to my painfully shy nature in an instant, especially with strangers…and as an adult, people usually interpret that as being a bitch!

Acquaintances: “Cool” – fairly confident, a go-getter

Closest Friends/Family/Timothy: weird….funny, helpful, loving….but mostly just plain weird.

6. When you overindulge do you hit the gym to burn it all off, or just accept the indulgence and follow your same routine?

I go hard with my workouts every time, whether I overindulged the day before or not! When I eat out of my norm, I do NOT beat myself up about it. It was good and I don’t do it every day or every meal, so it’s fine! SERIOUSLY! IT IS FINE! (Talking to you, Timothy!)

7. Are you easily annoyed?

Unless I’m having a really bad day….or hangry (as opposed to hungry), I have the patienceof Job….swearsies, I’m a trained therapist for goodness sake!

8. What do you think is your biggest personality flaw?

Taking things to heart!

9. What is one thing you don’t think people see enough of when it comes to your personality?

I do a good job putting on a normal face [most of the time]….behind closed doors, I’m pretty much a total freakazoid.

10. Can you feel relaxed in a busy crowd or messy room?

If the messy room is mine, it stresses me out BAD….ask Timothy how my behavior was during any of our bagillion moves.

Busy crowds – I’m usually fine in them, especially if I have my social butterfly, I-could-talk-to-a-fence-post husband with me. :-)


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I'd love to hear/see y'alls answers to this! Also - leave a comment demanding Timothy fill one out too!

In Health,

Lindsay

We Can't Want it For You!

As we were making our weekly grocery run this Sunday, we had an in-depth conversation regarding the health of our friends and family.


In December, we moved back to our hometown and since doing so, we've had a renewed energy in helping others with their health and fitness. It's been interesting to see how people are reacting so far, and here are some of the big points of our conversation about this:

• People think because they aren't "as fit as us" that they can't workout with us or do similar workouts - NOT TRUE! Every workout, every move, can be modified! Do YOUR best! And keep in mind, we've been doing this for a few years now....STICK WITH IT, it will get easier!
  
• You can't just workout a couple times a week, or be really on schedule for a week or two, then give up because "it's too hard" or you're "too sore" or you're "not seeing results." BE COMMITTED - decide what you're starting this journey for (whether it's to be a better partner, better parent, to resolve medical issues related to being overweight, or just straight up vanity) and keep that in the forefront of your mind. When it gets tough (and it will), when life gets hectic (and it always is), STAY FOCUSED.
  
• All too often, folks fall into this all-or-nothing mind trap....it will set you up for failure!! Take it slow, with your workouts and your nutrition. Build up your stamina with your workouts....aim to push yourself a little harder each time. With your nutrition, cut back on the bad stuff little by little instead of jumping right into an unsustainable low calorie rabbit food diet. CONSISTENCY is the most important part of the equation!
  
• And the biggest take-away from our conversation was the hardest pill for US to swallow: we can't....we absolutely CANNOT want it for you. As bad as we want you to get healthy, as fearful as we are for your high blood pressure and diabetes risk-factors, our influence will only go so far. Making the change all relies on you. We want to be there every step of the way, giving you whatever support and knowledge you need, but YOU have to decide this is what you want and YOU have to put in the effort day-in and day-out.
   

We want to hear from you - please comment below or email us (fitwithfarrar@gmail.com) with any feedback, questions, or concerns!Also really easy to stay in touch on Facebook, like our page here!

In Health,

Lindsay & Timothy