Every highlight #InThePaint is unique and today’s feature is no different.  I’m coining this member the “On Demand Fitness Princess” for exceptional reason.  Tamara is unique in so many ways.  She is my former FVSU basketball teammate, we happen to be 81 babies together and her biggest claim to fame as it pertains to #OneCommunity is that she’s had a baby during this pandemic.  Tamara was getting started on her weight loss journey after having her first child and BOOM, pregnant with baby #2.  Since being blessed with an addition to her family, Tamara has turned up the heat.  She channels her best energy in early mornings.  Thusly, she utilizes the #InThePaint On Demand Library to her advantage to workout THE SAME as us but on her time.   She can do that from any device.  Not only does she do the workouts, she can be seen on social media documenting her progress and motivating others along the way.  There is nothing more encouraging than to see someone who looks like you, has similar social/community obligations, roles (mother, wife, caretaker etc.) WINNING.  I would think that of all of Tamara’s many roles, her biggest influence during this season is to mothers of young children.  She is surely WINNING along this wellness journey.   Continue to sport that tiara our On Demand Fitness Princess.  Just know you have already earned the crown!  We celebrate and salute you Tamara for the month of October.

Tamara Smith has been a member of #InThePaint since the beginning!

What is your favorite thing about working out #InThePaint? Has it been different from other workout experiences you may have encountered previously?

My favorite thing is the convenience. I am a Mom of 2 small children and time is limited! I wouldn’t be able to go to the gym consistently enough to get the same results. In the Paint has been different for me because it’s familiar. The way that Joi blends basketball concepts into the HIIT format helps me to relate more to the routine.

What was the experience or motivating factor that inspired you to join #InThePaint? Was there someone who influenced you to join?

So, Joi is my college teammate! I saw her posting about the new fitness format via zoom and I was like this is what I need! Here is a moment of transparency for you…..I was dealing with postpartum depression and one of my steps was to start back exercising. Timing was perfect, however not long after I started…. I found out that I was pregnant again. After I gave birth the second time my accountability partner messaged me and worked out with me to get me back started this go round! Thank you Amber .

FUN FACTS

Profession – Claims adjuster for State Farm

Favorite Class/Move – The defense shuffle along with the defense chant!

Current Healthy Living Goals – I want to stay active and healthy. That’s it! That’s my Goal!

Family – Married with 2 kids and 2 dogs

Guilty Pleasures – My guilty pleasure is binge watching shows on Netflix or Hulu! And eating brownies, lol.

Favorite Movie – Steel Magnolias

Unique things & Spare time – Working out is what I do in my spare time now, lol! But no seriously I love to watch sports and attend games.

Lottery Winner??? –More Stocks and invest in Real Estate!

What makes you laugh the most? – NotKarltonBanks on Instagram

When asked is there anything else you wanted us to know…

I just want to encourage any Mom out there with small kids. I want you to look at me and see that you can still reach your fitness goals. Give yourself 30 minutes each day. My Mom always told me you can’t pour from an empty cup….now I truly understand what she meant.

Thanks for agreeing to the highlight Tamara and for being a dedicated founding member.  We cherish your membership #InThePaint and are excited to celebrate you with this spotlight!  I am sure you  (the readers) can identify with Tamara on some level.  There are so many mothers to small children that can benefit from working out from home just like Tamara.  I”m so glad she mentioned the accountability partner.  Even if you don’t have as strong a relationship as Tamara and Amber, the group is accountability and that’s one of the biggest benefits to group fitness.  Tamara, Continue to #StayInTheGame and shine the light!  To learn more or join Tamara on the journey In The Paint, CLICK HERE!