Every Wednesday, The Sweaty Guinea Pig will feature a fresh individual who will share his or her thoughts and experiences on fitness and healthy living.

Name: Alice Yeung
Age: 23
Location: New York, NY
Occupation: Real Estate Consultant

What is your current routine? How many days do you dedicate to exercising every week?
My usual routine would require me to get up in the morning before work around 6am and hit the gym. I would run 1.5 to 2 miles, sometimes bike for about 15 to 20 minutes, and do various exercises to work on my abs and help tone. When I had an accessible gym in my apartment building, I would work out at least 6 days a week. Since I moved, I took up Pilates instead for a bit and now am planning to get back into my usual routine.

How did you come up with your current routine?
I talked to my sister, who works out often, about different routines that better help tone since we have similar body types and diets.

What are your short term (within 6 weeks) and long term (3 months and beyond) goals?
It has been a while since I’ve gotten back into my usual routine, my short term goal would be to fit this into my schedule again and build up my running stamina. Long term, I would like to test different routines, see results and decide which one works the best for me.

What are other types of training that you’d like to try?
I would like to try different methods of toning, in terms of my abs and my arms, since I don’t think I have found a routine that works most effectively for me yet.

What is your favorite post-workout meal?
I usually eat a slice of whole wheat bread with reduced fat peanut butter and a banana to restore protein and glycogen after my work out.

What is your ideal “cheat” meal or favorite guilty indulgence?
I’m a sucker for anything sweet.

Any advice or words of encouragement for other Sweaty Guinea Pig readers?
I think that the hardest part of starting a daily routine you can stick to is actually starting. Once you make it part of your daily schedule, it becomes a natural part of your day and it makes you feel a lot better about yourself that you’re treating your body right.