It's been a long time since I've written anything here or posted to my page. My summer didn't quite go as planned and I spent a lot of energy focusing on something I thought I wanted. The rest of my energy went to my kids and making certain they had a great summer. Focusing on my kids is something I will never apologize for. I know they are only going to want me around them for so long, so I'll soak it up while I can.
Why the title, Starting Over? In a sense, that's what I'm doing. I jumped in to this thinking this is what I needed to do. I needed to build my voice and get myself "out there". I had no plan and it showed. I was all over the place, which is honestly how my brain works. I think something is worth mentioning or highlighting, I'll get it out there. This time around, I'd like to be more purposeful, more strategic and much more consistent.
Since I'm starting over, let me re-introduce myself; who I am and what I'm about. I'm a not quite 40 year-old mother and wife who happens to be pretty passionate about health and fitness and helping others. I have a degree in exercise science and wellness and am a certified personal trainer, a Pilates and PIYO instructor. My passion for fitness is pretty equal to my passion for helping others. My high is from watching others succeed and reach their goals. If I can be even a small part of that, that's golden.
I haven't always done fitness for a career. I struggled moving to a new state and finding a job in fitness that worked with what I wanted to do. I went a different path and was going through life. I had two children and my non-passionate career path started to matter a bit more to me. I was spending too much time away from the people I loved most doing what I didn't really love but was good at. There had to be a better way! Fast forward to where I am today. I get to work with hundreds of clients through group personal training and I truly love it. I love getting to know the clients, understand what their goals are and what limitations may be holding them back. Being that accountability person, that person that pushes them when they just want to give up brings me so much joy.
What about nutrition. People think I am a super health nut and eat nothing that is "bad" for you. Those that are closest to me know the truth. I love a lot of "bad" foods, but also happen to like a lot of healthy good for you foods. I was (key word:was) the person that ate fast food a lot. The person that turned to candy and diet soda in the afternoon to perk me up. The person that had to have something sweet after every meal. I didn't always make the healthiest choices and I felt it. I didn't know it at the time, but I was tired and bloated and slightly miserable because of what I was eating. My husband did a challenge several years back as a New Year's resolution type thing. As a supported wife I did the nutrition part with him. This particular challenge allowed for no sugar, white flour breads or pastas or rice and limited dairy. We cut out all fast food, ate mostly fruit, vegetables, lean protein and high quality grains. I also cut diet soda out and my secret love of instant flavored coffee. I felt amazing! I ate how one is supposed to eat. I had more energy and better focus. From then on I didn't eat fast food anymore. We don't have as much sugar in the house, I don't drink soda ever, and our meals as a whole are healthier. Now I just want everyone to feel as good as I do. Eat real food not boxed or bagged junk and just be healthy.
So that's me, and yes this is long. I wanted to reintroduce myself. Let you understand where I come from and why I'm doing this. I look forward to getting to know you and taking you on this path with me to a happier, healthier and more fit life. - Jen
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