what a day

1. I worked extra hours because some clients specifically ASKED! Then they stood me up - glad I rushed in at 7:45am

2. I feel like crap - another sickness coming on

3. G and B saw a terrible accident today - G cried as he told me about it... it involved a little little baby

4. B has skipped a nap yesterday and the day before - today G gave him the 'option' to nap - he did - but at 3:40! We had to wake him at 5pm - HE WAS NOT HAPPY

5. went bowling with all the trainers last night - what a trip. It was actually nice to have some time with them all outside of work KWIM?

It Works!

My last appointment last night was one of my first clients. We had her first official weigh in, since she has been on the program with me. It has been exactly one month.
She has lost 15 pounds this month, is in a size she has NEVER been in, and she lost two inches on her arms and thighs.
I cried.
She cried.
I am so happy. This is why I do this job.

Think Before you Speak

I just read an article in the 'Yoga Journal' about thinking through things before speaking them. Really thinking about the effect of your words on someone else, the world, etc. This is great advice. So often I speak, and try to speak from the heart, but my words do not communicate that.

Recently I said something to a dear friend, my heart was pure, my intent good, but my words did not portray that... and we had a misunderstanding. I hurt my friend. I am devestated. Words are powerful, intent quiet. I hope my dear friend will forgive me. I am so far from perfect, I have a long road to travel for personal growth, I make mistakes.

I am sorry.

Sunset Hike

Oh yeah , more to share afterall ....
a couple nights ago, on my day off G and B took me to a special place they have been coming.
An amazing hike up a hill in the woods. we went at sunset...
it was awesome.
enjoy the pics.

Hi There

Not much to say today - just Hi!
It is amazing - weatherwise here today...
I worked all day - just got home - very productive day. I nearly had my first person pass out on me. She did not eat all day - Naughty!
I saw it coming though - so we slowed down - got her food and water... all was well.
Oh yeah, that same client lost 3 pounds in her first week... actually 5 days. It is working :)

B and G got a tent today - we are going camping for our family vacation this year.
I cannot wait!!!

I will update with something more exciting soon....
JL

A Few Tidbits

1. Now that B is spending more time with his dad - he is learning all kinds of new 'guy' stuff. Today I came home from another work training and they were singing "She's a Brickhouse! - She's Mighty, Mighty... Lettin' it all Hang out!"

2. The big bosses all want me to work full time. They are so happy about my work.

3. I am the thinest, most fit I have been since before B was born

4. I miss G and B so much when I work... I always feel like I am in a rush.

5. I really miss my girlfriends. Dinners, talking on the phone, playdates... all of it.

6. I am looking forward to treating myself to a new Tattoo - I will be getting it in May.
I just made the appointment.

7. I cannot wait until real summer weather

8. The "ass" - my boss - really bonded with me last night - telling me about how he once got his heart broken by his former fiance - two weeks before the wedding. He found out she was pregnant with one of his best friend's baby. Wow. I guess he isn't such an ass afterall.

9. Today is my friday... I am so excited.

10. IF you are reading this - and we haven't talked or emailed in a while... drop me a line... I miss you.

Annual Trip to the Tulips

I will let the pictures speak - but Safe to say it was really cold!

I love three year olds

B makes me smile every day!

If this doesn't keep me in shape....

... nothing will.
Seriously, What a busy, crazy day.
among other things I did the following today
1) taught a hour and 15 minute yoga class
2) did one hour of workout with paid client, she wanted me to do it with her
3) did another hour of yoga with another client
4) did the eliptical for 30 minutes

am I sore? You bet! but I got to eat a HUGE dinner ;)

Let's Get in Shape :)

I am official. A certified personal trainer. I passed all four tests; two written, one oral, then had to take my boss on an actual workout! And to be honest here, and not modest at all, I got "top trainer graduate." Wow!
I have two paid clients tomorrow, and a yoga class... so I am off to a strong start ;)
I got all kinds of treats for my accomplishments:

G and B gave me:
-four beautiful Gerber Daisy plants - planted in my wine barrel out back
-a yummy cupcake from cupcake royal (I love that place)

The company gave me:
-a new backback
-a keychain, a mug, a license plate cover thingy, a stop-watch/radio, two t-shirts
-lots of hugs and praise from the bosses

I bought myself:
-an awesome MP3 player for my own workouts at the gym
-downloaded songs for my new player :)

I am pretty psyched!

School, Home - updates

1. I have my ring back on my finger. It is so beautiful and clean! and I will be very careful with it from now on!

2. The academy is crazy - I have so much to say on this one - but no brain power to say it right now... so this full update will come after I pass the other two tests next friday... a week away.

3. I passed the first test. Two more to go.

4. At least half the class failed the first test, and in my opinion, stand no chance to pass the other two. so they will not be working at our company

5. One of the two tests I have left - I need to memorize - word for word - about 10 TYPED pages of Dialogue. UGH!!! I have about 80% memorized right now.

6. I miss B. This has been really hard to be away so much. But G is doing all kinds of fun stuff with him...

7. I have two of my first 'paid' clients tomorrow. I am working on Sunday in between class to make some extra money.

8. A bunch of the 'trainees' from the academy my be coming to my yoga class on sunday - yikes!

9. I cannot believe in the midst of all of this - I have to run another board/parent meeting for our preschool coop. I am so overwhelmed.

10. I miss the little things - like reading during B's naps, the morning trips to the Market, and just relaxing on a Sunday evening. I will have those things again... right?