On the eve of my 28th birthday there are more changes in the air for this chick. Guess I was pretty spot on when choosing the title for this blog. I found out last night when I went to work out with my trainer Susie, that this week's sessions would be the last. Turns out she got a fabulous job offer at a health club in the area and she has to give up the personal training to do so. While I am very sad to not see her every week anymore and get her kick a** workouts in, I am very happy for her and wishing her all the best! This changes forces me to "take the bull by the horns" so to speak and motivate MYSELF to stick with my strength training regimen.
I had always kind of given up on any sort of strength training plan I was given or took from a magazine. But training with Susie changed that for me. She showed me so many different tricks and exercises that were more than the usual bicep curl and chest press but that WORKED and changed your body. She was realistic about the amount of time needed to work in the gym to see results and was about looking toned and healthy, rather than just thin. Her attitude and her advice sparked something in me. Made me realize that I really DO like strength training and that running isn't the ONLY option for me to be trim and healthy. For this I will ever be indebted to her!
She also has lit a little spark in me to try something new. Something I have always wanted to do, but never really taken the step FORWARD to do so. That my friends, is getting certified as a personal trainer. She told me that she believes I would be very good at it because not only is it pretty much a hobby for me, but I know a lot about it and I have also struggled with issues that can help me relate to women (and men) seeking to get healthy and fit. I have toyed with the idea of getting this certification for awhile, but never really looked into it. Well, I started looking. The certification and classes are not that much money, and it really is something that I would love to do. I would have to get into training slowly and build up, but it could be something that really pays off in the end and doing something I am so passionate about kind of excites me. So, we will see after I do more research when and if I do this thing...I am leaning more towards absolutely!
So as the last day of my 28th year winds down I am feeling pretty good. I feel a little more balanced and calmer than I was at this point last year. Due in parts to a new job and a recent reality check from Mom. But, as I look ahead to my last year in my 20's I hope to really live it to the fullest. To enjoy it and quit the BS...as Mom pointed out earlier this week. To be the Jen I started out my 20's like, the one who got lost for a bit but is now returning. So, bring it on 29 I am SO ready!
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