What is your favorite body part to workout ?

Marissa: My favorite body part to workout is arms! My favorite part of working out is the camaraderie with others doing the same workout together.

How do you handle being a vlogger, full time mom, and going to the gym?

Marissa: I treat vlogging as a hobby. It be great to see something bigger become of it- but- at minimum I’ll be able to look back and see my day to day life. I have a rotation of nannies that come Monday-Friday for 3 hours so I’m able to workout. Having help makes all the difference- I want to be transparent about all the help I want. As far as a wife this is out first year of marriage so we’re still figuring it out- but we do love each other and communicating daily is key.

There might be someone that wants to get into the Gym or is uncertain about where to start, what would you tell them?

Marissa: If someone wants to start working out as cliche as it sounds you have to just start. The hardest part of your workout journey whatever it is- is the beginning. Your body isn’t used to the straining and your daily routine isn’t used to it either so it’s a whole commitment- but it’s an investment in yourself. Choose your hard. Not working out is hard and working out is hard.

Im sore almost everyday! But as you keep going more and more your body will recover faster. It was my first day too! I remember when I did CrossFit for the first time I looked at the coach and said I think i’m going to puke. Coach Mark said well you can either puke and leave or puke and come back. I didn’t puke but I decided to stay you certainly don’t have to do what I do. It is very hard on the body just find something that you enjoy doing.

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