Thriving Bootcamper #4: Diana Witte

 

Introducing: Diana Witte!

1.     How long have you been a Forever Fitter? Since June, 2013

2.     What do you like most about Forever Fit? Changing workouts and fun, friendly people

3.     Where did you grow up? In the Midwest, a small town called Freeport, IL

4.     If you went to college, what school? Undergrad – University of Iowa, Grad – University of Chicago

5.     What is (or was) your profession? Lots of things – I started my career as a computer programmer, then went into marketing research and on to research for an HR consulting company, and ended up in executive compensation. I stopped after my kids were born but am ready to start working again part-time!

6.     Do you have kids?  If so, how many and what are the genders and ages? Two boys – Drew, 13 and Nate, 10.  I’m heading into the teenage years, hanging on for the ride!

7.     What hobbies or skills do you have (serious or funny)? Reading, making photo books, volunteering, yoga, and running. I recently started mountain biking with my husband.

8.     When it comes to your workout philosophy and demeanor, what animal would you compare yourself to and why? Used to be a gazelle, now more of a turtle. Reason? Age and answer to number 10.

9.  What’s your biggest vice in life? A glass (or two) of wine

10.                       Would you rather: (choose one answer by each letter)

a.     Do 100 burpees or 20 sets of Torrey Hills Stairs? burpees

b.     Workout outside when it’s 90 degrees and sunny or 50 degrees and raining? 90 degrees and sunny

c.      Do a ropes workout or a Kettlebell workout? ropes

d.     Crawl through the sand or crawl through wet grass? sand

e.     Listen to pop, classic rock, alternative or country while working out? alternative

12.                         Tell us one thing most people don’t know about you. I love to listen to stand-up comedy

13.                        If you had a theme song in life, what would it be? Hmm, probably different depending on the day. Something about finding the best in people and life??

14.                         Do you have any specific goals for the next 10 weeks? Lose 5 pounds and get my body fat to the athlete level.

15.                        Do you have any specific goals for the next 10 years? Find a job that’s fulfilling, help my kids become self-confident, independent young adults, and travel more!