J Lo On Her Upcoming Triathlon & Motherhood

In the September issue of SELF, Jennifer Lopez addresses why she and husband, Marc Anthony, raise their 6-month-old twin babies (Max & Emme) without nannies, what inspired her to train for a triathlon and the accomplishments she’s most proud of.

On her greatest accomplishment: “Having my babies. I think that was the biggest. I mean even while I was still in the hospital, I was very much aware in that moment that this is the biggest thing you will ever do! This is it! For any woman and for me as well.”

On the most challenging of all of her endeavors: “Probably the same thing! I mean honestly, being entrusted with the lives of two people who are totally dependent on you? It was always about me or my husband or whatever, but mostly myself my whole life, you know? But once you have babies, it’s a whole different take and a whole different spin on life. You’re aware that you’re really responsible for raising these children in the right way, trying to instill them with values and tools and love. And you have to have patience and boundless energy. It’s a relentless thing, you know what I mean? It’s not like, OK, today I want to sleep in. Nope! You’re going to get up and you’re going to do it again! You can always take a day off from work. You can always take time from a relationship. Or family. You can take time from anything except raising kids. It’s a challenge for me, which is great, because I love a challenge.”
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