MOTHERHOOD AND FITNESS With

Nkem Daniel - Etokhana

Hello Nkem, can you tell us a little about yourself, personally and professionally?

My name is Nkem Winifred Daniel-Etokhana, and I was born on July 10th, 1981 Mother of two favoured sons and the wife of Mr Daniel I am a lawyer by training, and after working in the bank's legal division for four years, I continued my education at the University of Houston by earning a Master's Degree in energy environment and natural resources. My first son was born after I received my master's degree, and I later went back to Nigeria I started my own business so I could spend more time with my baby I currently run a beauty parlour, a family-owned trading company, and an online fitness store where I offer equipment for at-home workouts.

You do so much within the area of fitness, personal training, what sparked that interest in you?

When my first son was around 4 years, I saw a picture of myself, which inspired or spurred my interest in fitness Although I wasn't overweight, I wasn't content with my muffin top (that mummy tummy) I wanted definition and also wanted to look toned. My spouse signed up at a gym, and I joined him. However, for about two weeks, I would just wander the facility looking bewildered because I had never visited a gym. I eventually started taking group exercise classes , made some awesome gym friends, grew more self-assured, and Boom! I became a gym addict Along with exercise, I also signed up for several diet regimens, which helped me lose weight , build muscle and strength.

What has been the hardest period of motherhood for you and how did you deal with it?

Postpartum and exclusive nursing would be the most difficult phases of childbirth I often judge myself since I was active before having my second child, and I wish I could start working out right away to get my body back to how it was before having children. Because I didn't have a nanny, I was unable to return to the gym. When I felt better, I would put my son in his stroller and take walks around the estate or go to the gym at my apartment to work out However, because the infant would periodically cry, it was always fleeting. I returned to the gym only two months ago. We hired a good nanny who helps. As a result, after my husband drops off our first son at school in the morning, the nanny watches the child while the driver drops me off at the gym for one hour

That's how I was able to rediscover my gym mojo, and it's been great

What are you most proud of in your motherhood journey?

I'm thankful to be a mother first, and then a mother of two. God heard my prayers for these children, and I'm grateful that I'm still here and well to be there for my sons. I'm pleased with what my body has the capacity to perform I'm glad my sons watch me exercise because they now understand how vital it is to look after oneself

Describe your experience in the industry?

Since the beginning, business has treated me fairly and nicely. I made some of the best gym buddies like, Kemen Fitness, Ikenna, Ezinne, Total Fitness, Trebla, and Idera etc Even with the sales of my fitness gears, everyone I have come into contact with has been really encouraging and supportive of my fitness goals.

What are your fitness goals ?

My fitness objectives are to maintain my strength no matter my age, be able to walk with good posture without the aid of any assistive device, and exercise until I am very old, in Jesus' name. And to serve as a role model to other women, my children, and grand children

What is your favourite fitness inspirational quote?

I have quite a few but my favorite will be

''Just Do It' Nike