Feature Friday: Meet Member Tippins Gandy

1. Where are you originally from?

New Orleans.

2. When did you move to Myrtle Beach?

June 2009.

3. How long have you been a member of Finish Strong?

Since January of this year.

4. What made you decide to join FS?

I wanted to get back in shape after I had my third child and I had heard good things about FS.

5. Where did you go on vacation this summer?

Austin, TX, Figure 8 and New Orleans.

6. Do you have any pets?

I have a cavachon named Rex.

7. What is your favorite quote?

“If we couldn’t laugh we would all go insane” – Jimmy Buffett

8. What's your idea of a fun night out?

Dinner out with my husband and friends. Trying new experiences and restaurants.

9. What's a favorite workout/challenge/event that you've done at FS?

The transformation challenge. It really pushed me to eat healthy and get back in shape.

10. What's your favorite song to workout to?

Anything I get to pick. With three kids I don’t choose the music very often. : )

11. Where's your favorite restaurant in Myrtle Beach?

Ciao and Kindbelly.

12. What do you like most about Finish Strong?

The people. I work out at 5:15am and if it wasn’t for the positive and encouraging people I see every morning I don’t think I would get out of bed.

13. If you had to which would you choose: 50 burpees or 100 warrior sit ups?

50 burpees

14. How do you relax after a long day?

Enjoying a yummy meal with my family. Spending time catching up with my husband after the kids go to sleep.

15. Do you have any hobbies?

I like reading, baking, needlepointing and gardening.