I’m considered a cycle pus$y! Right into it we go- -I am signing up for this year’s AIDS Life Cycle ride. It’s in June. It’s from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Its 545 miles in 7 days. I know , read it again! I decided to do it not because of the cause although a great one, but because well …..I can. Do I have a bike or any equipment? No. Do I have any riding experience on the road? … [Read more...]
I H-A-T-E LIARS!
I H-A-T-E LIARS! LIARS! You know the type, all clean, shiny, bright, and promising, they bring hope, reel you in and gain your trust and then BAM! Ya’ got smacked in the head and after you wake up you find out you’ve been duped. Makes one feel like a fool, huh? In fitness trust is critical, would you agree? With all the information out there it’s no wonder people are misguided … [Read more...]
What the hell is taco arm?
What the hell is taco arm? What’s a taco arm? Picture a taco shell, it folds, yes? Now see the folds in these arms. We also have bingo-arm. It’s the back of your arm all the girls point to when they say they want to “get rid of this thing right here,” that when bingo is called out with the triumphant raising of the arm in the air, it jiggles. (BINGO….flap flap flap) Two things (among a myriad … [Read more...]
“….but I just can’t seem to make it happen”
“….but I just can’t seem to make it happen.” You're kidding me, right? Clicking here for my Training Specials for 2012, you can make anything happen. But first let’s see what you do make happen: Taking kids from here to there. Important Shopping with money you don’t necessarily have. … [Read more...]
It’s gonna hurt, get over it
It's gonna hurt, get over it. I have the privilege of being a Les Mills instructor, right? Les Mills is the name of the company owning the Body Pump weightlifting format (among other amazing formats), and earning this title, learning the understanding and epitomizing the technique, integrity, precision, essence and real culture of Les Mills well.....hurts. . Once we have registered for … [Read more...]
Why would I make this 72 year old woman do this?
Why would I make this 72 year old woman do this? It was a dark; send shivers up my spine 43 degrees on my way to work Monday morning. I was headed to begin my day 5:30am at the gym, the group was warm and ready, the circuit was set, off we went. Station after station we trained the lower body as is custom every Monday, followed up by 5 different core stations. Gasping for breath, everyone … [Read more...]
“JUST BECAUSE YOU GOT BIG BOOBS DOESN’T MEAN YOU DON’T HAVE TO RUN!!”
“JUST BECAUSE YOU GOT BIG BOOBS DOESN'T MEAN YOU DON'T HAVE TO RUN!!” We finished last.....and I mean dead last. July 15, 2011, at 7:15pm. I sat with my clients outside the gym post-training; we were sitting on a bench, leaning over with forearms resting on our thighs and as a team, we decided to register for the September 24, San Diego Marine Bootcamp … [Read more...]
Walking in the mud
The perfect performance of your children. The best movie EVER. The thrill of victory. The magic of holding a newborn . The liberation of running in the rain. The bliss of crossing the finish line. The soothe of a melody. The playfulness of a new puppy. The stillness of holding a hummingbird. (I was blessed by this once as the hummingbird knocked itself out on my sliding glass window. I … [Read more...]
The Irony Of Commitment
DON'T Commit to anything--EVER. I mean seriously, what's the point, right? Ever use this: "Oh I won't get too excited because if it doesn't happen or if I don't pass, I won't be that disappointed." Can you see the underlining of self-sabotage and setting oneself up with the building of the wall-of-resistance happening? Subtle. Quiet. Stealth. It creeps in and without our even … [Read more...]
Don’t EVER let anyone talk you out of your dreams
What does that mean? •You're the 1st in your family to show desire to go to college and the responses you get are: ~ Why? You're not happy working the family business?? ~ Oh you think you're too good to stay here with us? ~ There's NO way you can afford it. ~ Oh no, I don't think so, you won't pass anyway • You have always dreamed of owning a hair salon and the immediate backlash from … [Read more...]
