Ok this was rough, only because believe it or not, this was my 3rd workout of the day. No, I don't work out this many times usually haha. But I had two classes today (normally do not) and being in the Test group, I don't really have the luxury of just crapping out on the program sequence. So I got it in literally here before midnight. Crazy good. I liked the rolls on the ground to kneeling; those were kind of fun, the alligator push-ups, not so sure. A lot of times, felt I was tripping over my own feet. But all in all, broke a crazy sweat. Now off to a shower. Been running around all day with my kids. A clogged upstairs sink, dog to playtime, off the island and back twice, and up about 4 towns to a cell phone repair place for my one daughter. Momma is taking some Recharge and calling it a night, haha!!
~Jedi
Friday, November 4, 2016
Thursday, November 3, 2016
Day 3 Speed Demon
Well, had to call my Aunt in VA for an entirely different reason, but in talking to her she told me that my Uncle is now confined to bed completely, and nursing service is coming. She suggested I visit very soon as she doesn't think it will be that long. Larry is my mom's older brother; they were close. I always loved his stories about Opa and his time in Marine Corp. He gave me his Marine Corp handbook which I have somewhere, and his trunk which has been restored by me and in the baby's room. She puts her toys in it now.
So tonight was feeling kind of negative, so luckily I had Speed on the Calendar again. I was like 'What? Again? I feel like I have done this workout numerous times. (Because I have lol!) Just good thing I can do those drops. It was cathartic. Didn't feel anything, not even my body hitting the floor. Just didn't care. If I could throw punches at those Parkinson's I would.
~Jedi
So tonight was feeling kind of negative, so luckily I had Speed on the Calendar again. I was like 'What? Again? I feel like I have done this workout numerous times. (Because I have lol!) Just good thing I can do those drops. It was cathartic. Didn't feel anything, not even my body hitting the floor. Just didn't care. If I could throw punches at those Parkinson's I would.
~Jedi
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Dynamic Strength Day 2
Dynamic Strength Day 2
Wow, as I said in my post on Facebook: bitch of a workout. It was a longer one, about 40 minutes, and humbling in the sense that towards the end I literally could not do one more pushup. They have such a nice array of push-up types though, so you never get bored with these. The hardest were the sphinx pushups. I did not care for those and I know my kids scattered as the F-bombs started dropping. Ha ha! I started out with no modifications thinking I could pull it off, but at the end, last 10-15 minutes, I totally dropped to my knees on some pushups. The one thing I definitely killed were the situps and pushups with cross overs probably because I am used to a similar move in PiYo teaching, so I was ok on that part. Inch worms were fine too. Kicks, were better on my left side than right, but I tend to be stronger on left. Thought about a lot of things as I worked out. I have some personal stuff I am trying to work through each day, with a lot of my close friends and coaches praying for me that I have a clear head and find my answers. I tend to get 'dark' at night, so it's been a blessing that these last two days it just worked out that I did my Core de Force a bit later in evening. So far I am feeling challenged - maybe a little mad at myself for not finishing strong at the end of the 40 minutes, but I will certainly try harder tomorrow and the next time this session comes up on my calendar. Proud of a new gentleman who joined our client Test Group today. He showed up with his first sweaty selfie and it was priceless. He killed it. I love that I get to work with both sexes. The groups are such fun. Made my night to have someone step out of their comfort zone and put their faith in us and our team Jedi. Have a great night everyone. On to more good things tomorrow. ~Jedi
Wow, as I said in my post on Facebook: bitch of a workout. It was a longer one, about 40 minutes, and humbling in the sense that towards the end I literally could not do one more pushup. They have such a nice array of push-up types though, so you never get bored with these. The hardest were the sphinx pushups. I did not care for those and I know my kids scattered as the F-bombs started dropping. Ha ha! I started out with no modifications thinking I could pull it off, but at the end, last 10-15 minutes, I totally dropped to my knees on some pushups. The one thing I definitely killed were the situps and pushups with cross overs probably because I am used to a similar move in PiYo teaching, so I was ok on that part. Inch worms were fine too. Kicks, were better on my left side than right, but I tend to be stronger on left. Thought about a lot of things as I worked out. I have some personal stuff I am trying to work through each day, with a lot of my close friends and coaches praying for me that I have a clear head and find my answers. I tend to get 'dark' at night, so it's been a blessing that these last two days it just worked out that I did my Core de Force a bit later in evening. So far I am feeling challenged - maybe a little mad at myself for not finishing strong at the end of the 40 minutes, but I will certainly try harder tomorrow and the next time this session comes up on my calendar. Proud of a new gentleman who joined our client Test Group today. He showed up with his first sweaty selfie and it was priceless. He killed it. I love that I get to work with both sexes. The groups are such fun. Made my night to have someone step out of their comfort zone and put their faith in us and our team Jedi. Have a great night everyone. On to more good things tomorrow. ~Jedi
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Return of the Jedi
Return of the Jedi, haha. I guess this is fitting since I have been an absent blogger since July. I was gone mainly because the summer was spent traveling and moving around so much, first camping then living with friends for August. With my girls' father away in Europe, it was rough dealing with most of the household things that married couples take care of. I guess that should not be an excuse, but I did let it become one.
So here I am Day 1. I am thrilled and scared at the same time of being in a test group and I'll tell ya why. When you hear 'test group' you wanna be like "oh shit' haha. And yes, it entails, not being able to fall off the wagon and make major excuses which as a seasoned fitness person, becomes easier to do. Let's face it, two years into anything, teaching, managing, student-ing, you have the potential to become entrenched. You can get looser, slack a bit, and no one's gonna really call you on it, because you are the leader. Am I right? But I decided I would not disappear for this offer. I am reading this new audiobook (version) of the "universe has your back" and what's good about it, is that it syncs perfectly with this new program Core de Force. The author speaks of 'showing up for your assignment' with LIFE being in essence, your classroom. The universe is your teacher. When you don't show up, the lesson will continue to present itself until you do. That is so true. I was driving home from Woodstock recently listening to her as my two girls slept, and when she said that, I could really relate. We don't expect miracles. But they are everywhere. Sometimes we get a sign, and at least for me, I have always had little signs. The universe recently presented its lesson to me about love and relationships. I actually believe the lesson I am still deciphering because I don't believe it is as clear cut as one might think upon first getting it/experiencing it. I think I am still figuring it out, but there definitely was a lesson there on my Catskill journey to my roots. And there is more still presenting itself. I just have periods in my life, where I shut down to it. But I always knew I had this other channel, this spiritual empathy I could tap into. At my age, I don't wish to ignore it any longer or fight myself any longer. I want to embrace this ability and use it. So that is what I have been doing.
So I started this morning, all prepped. I decided to go old school, like when I was a newbie client, not a coach, and just prep all my 7 days worth of meals. I will be doing no alcohol, no sweets, just really clean eating all week. And I am excited and totally committed to the new Martial Arts style workout Core de Force. It was a little awkward at first when I started it, because I have no experience, but I watched the tutorial and you know, after 10 minutes, I could do it. And surprisingly I liked it. As in REALLY LIKED IT! I can see myself doing it every day, and not dragging my feet. I guess I wanna fight and get the energy out. I simply always feel better afterwards.
I have a small but intimately linked Test Group of my own, and excited for those clients who decided to do it with me. That makes me feel hopeful that they're have this awakening the way I did. And it's good to have my confidant Heather with me. She's one of my oldest coaches who I mentored and she's kickin' ass. So proud of what she has done with her coaching career and her family. That makes me feel like I did my job to enlighten her life in some small way. I believe that's what we are here for, to touch some lives and make them better - even if just a little. The universe takes notes of all those deeds.
Will do my first workout as soon as they become available on digital unlock..still waiting.
~Jedi
So here I am Day 1. I am thrilled and scared at the same time of being in a test group and I'll tell ya why. When you hear 'test group' you wanna be like "oh shit' haha. And yes, it entails, not being able to fall off the wagon and make major excuses which as a seasoned fitness person, becomes easier to do. Let's face it, two years into anything, teaching, managing, student-ing, you have the potential to become entrenched. You can get looser, slack a bit, and no one's gonna really call you on it, because you are the leader. Am I right? But I decided I would not disappear for this offer. I am reading this new audiobook (version) of the "universe has your back" and what's good about it, is that it syncs perfectly with this new program Core de Force. The author speaks of 'showing up for your assignment' with LIFE being in essence, your classroom. The universe is your teacher. When you don't show up, the lesson will continue to present itself until you do. That is so true. I was driving home from Woodstock recently listening to her as my two girls slept, and when she said that, I could really relate. We don't expect miracles. But they are everywhere. Sometimes we get a sign, and at least for me, I have always had little signs. The universe recently presented its lesson to me about love and relationships. I actually believe the lesson I am still deciphering because I don't believe it is as clear cut as one might think upon first getting it/experiencing it. I think I am still figuring it out, but there definitely was a lesson there on my Catskill journey to my roots. And there is more still presenting itself. I just have periods in my life, where I shut down to it. But I always knew I had this other channel, this spiritual empathy I could tap into. At my age, I don't wish to ignore it any longer or fight myself any longer. I want to embrace this ability and use it. So that is what I have been doing.
So I started this morning, all prepped. I decided to go old school, like when I was a newbie client, not a coach, and just prep all my 7 days worth of meals. I will be doing no alcohol, no sweets, just really clean eating all week. And I am excited and totally committed to the new Martial Arts style workout Core de Force. It was a little awkward at first when I started it, because I have no experience, but I watched the tutorial and you know, after 10 minutes, I could do it. And surprisingly I liked it. As in REALLY LIKED IT! I can see myself doing it every day, and not dragging my feet. I guess I wanna fight and get the energy out. I simply always feel better afterwards.
I have a small but intimately linked Test Group of my own, and excited for those clients who decided to do it with me. That makes me feel hopeful that they're have this awakening the way I did. And it's good to have my confidant Heather with me. She's one of my oldest coaches who I mentored and she's kickin' ass. So proud of what she has done with her coaching career and her family. That makes me feel like I did my job to enlighten her life in some small way. I believe that's what we are here for, to touch some lives and make them better - even if just a little. The universe takes notes of all those deeds.
Will do my first workout as soon as they become available on digital unlock..still waiting.
~Jedi
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
Day 9/Round 2 Pilates Fix Extreme
Today I had a realization as I was talking to a friend just how different I feel "inside" and out, and I'd say the inside is even more critical long term...Because anybody who devotes time each day can create a body they want, but it's that step of wanting it in the first place, that's the kernel that is built on trust of oneself. Just declaring 'today' is the day, and a year later, almost two years later, you're standing on that same foundation. I didn't even think that taking time to fix my body would move into other areas of my life. I think many of us don't expect that. But when you start getting to the bottom of what makes you tick rather than the bottom of an ice cream container, you just naturally start building confidence.
Now maybe you did it occasionally; maybe you tried before and failed; maybe you get motivated briefly, but then give up, or you're in the apathetic state which is where I was . Just not doing anything, kind of hanging out, wishing on a star, or just vegetating, numbing and not honestly doing any move in any direction. That was me.
I wish I had had ME to talk to then, because I get it now. It's a tumbling effect, the good food, the vigorous exercise, the bonding, the energy -- it moves you to do other great things in your life. And then you're tumbling with a smile!
You just say TODAY and then 'today' is everyday. 😊 
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
Day 8/Round 2 Plyo Fix Extreme
Day 8 ✔️ One of the most beautiful mornings and competing with the sand added an edge with these Plyo moves. I saw the sun rising and came to the realization that as a kid I became overwhelmed with receiving gifts because I associated the joy being followed by something negative (aka the other shoe drops). I talked about this in my live broadcast this morning. Today I'm letting that go for good. For some reason Plyo made it surface. So it's gone. That belief has no truth. The truth is before me today as it was shown in this sky, in this gorgeous place I am fortunate to live in.
And so she settled by the sea...
Day 8 Country Heat ....
Ready to have some of the most popular country music hits paired with 30 minutes of fun fat-blasting total body moves? August 1 is the release of our newest fun and easy getting fit program COUNTRY HEAT. No complicated moves, and simply low-impact. You'll follow along and be right in step from Day One. With such popular music hits, you won't even notice that you're toning your body!
As an instructor-in-training, I'll be providing everything you need to know about the release of COUNTRY HEAT, it's details, including its easy-to-follow portion control nutrition plan. We'll also be showcasing several of our other popular programs with cool country giveaways each day!!
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