Two Sisters, Two Goals: Half Marathon vs Bodybuilding Prep

On Fit Fuel and Busy, Janine welcomes her twin sister Kristen (two minutes older) to discuss pursuing fitness goals in different ways: Janine is training for an end-of-April half marathon while maintaining lifting and increasing calories, and Kristen is preparing for her first bodybuilding show in the new Fit Model division on May 2 at Union Station in St. Louis. Kristen shares her background in dance, her shift to weightlifting, and how Janine pushed her to stop making excuses and commit by hiring a local coach, Shannon Wil Trapp. They cover the importance of a support system (coach, husband, friend, family), the realities of a 16-week prep starting after Christmas (lowering calories, increasing cardio, lifting five days, cardio six days, rest and sleep), mental “wall” weeks, and how discipline, priorities, and adjustments—rather than perfect timing or constant motivation—drive success and model perseverance for their kids.00:00 Twin Intro and Goals01:28 Kristen’s Fitness Journey02:07 Signing Up to Compete04:10 Building a Support Team06:14 Prep Timeline and Routine08:12 Mental Wall and Why10:33 Kids and Leading by Example14:51 Why Not Me Mindset15:49 Stop Waiting Start Now19:21 Discipline Over Motivation21:57 Wrap Up and Next Steps Thanks for listening, we hope you enjoyed it.Reserve your spot with a Couture Coach:  Buy a 1:1 coaching packageFollow us for more tips, tricks, and support in our private Facebook Group, Boost Your Metabolism After Age 30.Follow us on Instagram @couture_fitness_coachingCheck at our website and blog. Learn more about our 1:1 coaching