I am officially a bobble head! I have so much information jammed into my brain it has to weigh at least 20lbs! I am pleasantly surprised to notice a lot of it is making sense and "sticking"...I was kind of afraid that being "just a mom" for 8 years turned it all to mush. I only have 5 weeks to learn everything that hasn't stuck...which, honestly, worries me. I have a habit of doubting myself so I am really trying to keep it positive. I enjoy the fitness lifestyle and know I'll be great at helping to motivate others.....when you do what you love, you'll never work another day in your life!
Later!
Jaime
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Monday, May 28, 2007
Heading to school
I'm heading back to school on Saturday....almost exactly 10 years after I left High School! :)
I was talking with my SPIN instructor and she encouraged me to take personal trainer course through CAN-FIT-PRO. The course will take a week to complete and then I have 6 weeks to study before my exam on July 18. I'm so excited I'm bubbling inside! This is a career I have always been interested in, but with lack of time and money I realistically thought it was a couple of years out of reach. Timing is everything - with JJ home everynight for 3 weeks I have the time; and since we haven't gone on vacation with my "FAME" money, it's still sitting in the bank! :)
I'm going to start slow. I babysit a little girl down the street. Her and Emma go to preschool together this year and it'll stay that way next year too so I'll train around them. They both head to Kindergarten in 2008 (did I just say my baby was heading to Kindergarten?) so I'll have every morning to train, then the year after that they are gone all day so I'll have all day to train! :) Throughout the next few years I also plan on taking additional PT courses to broaden my resume.....I think I just figured out what I'm going to be when I grow up! :)
Pray for me!
Live YOUR Life!
Jaime
I was talking with my SPIN instructor and she encouraged me to take personal trainer course through CAN-FIT-PRO. The course will take a week to complete and then I have 6 weeks to study before my exam on July 18. I'm so excited I'm bubbling inside! This is a career I have always been interested in, but with lack of time and money I realistically thought it was a couple of years out of reach. Timing is everything - with JJ home everynight for 3 weeks I have the time; and since we haven't gone on vacation with my "FAME" money, it's still sitting in the bank! :)
I'm going to start slow. I babysit a little girl down the street. Her and Emma go to preschool together this year and it'll stay that way next year too so I'll train around them. They both head to Kindergarten in 2008 (did I just say my baby was heading to Kindergarten?) so I'll have every morning to train, then the year after that they are gone all day so I'll have all day to train! :) Throughout the next few years I also plan on taking additional PT courses to broaden my resume.....I think I just figured out what I'm going to be when I grow up! :)
Pray for me!
Live YOUR Life!
Jaime
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Long Weekend Hangover
Ugh! It's only noon and I'm exhausted! The weekend is finally catching up to me.
We had such a great weekend! Every May long weekend we pack up and head north to Grandma's house. JJ's Uncle has a ranch up in Lac La Biche and the sons, daughters, and cousins go up to help him brand the new babies. We were really humming and haaing about going this year - the weather forcast was brutal! Rain, Snow, Cold ~ BRRRRRRRR! But, we were packed so we went up and it turned out to be BEAUTIFUL!
We usually sort the herd and deworm the momma's Saturday morning and then brand the babies in the afternoon, but we work up to pouring rain and sleet so Uncle Dale postponed everything by a day. The rain didn't stop my kids tho'! We were out ALL day playing with horses, dogs, and cruising around on the quad. I had to carry them inside screaming 3 times during the day so I could throw their clothes in the dryer!
Sunday we woke up to birdies chirping and sunny, cloudless skies and it was business as usual a the ranch! We finished everything by 730pm (started at 10am so it was a long day) and enjoyed an amazing supper put on by Uncle Dale and Kenda. Our kids were the biggest troopers! We were lighter on help this year compared to past years so Grandma and everyone who could help was helping ~ no babysitters! The kids help sort the cows, then kept themselves occupied ALL DAY while we worked. JJ told them they each got $10 to spend at Walmart because they didn't complain once! Needless to say, JJ was at Walmart Monday night at 630pm so they could buy their treat! :)
Monday...same thing....clear skies! We planted Grandma's garden, loaded up firewood for our backyard fire place and took some final quad rides before we had to pack up and head home. :(
Today is laundry day! Everything has cowpoop, horsepoop, dogpoop and mud all squished in! :) Good times!
Hugs,
Jaime
We had such a great weekend! Every May long weekend we pack up and head north to Grandma's house. JJ's Uncle has a ranch up in Lac La Biche and the sons, daughters, and cousins go up to help him brand the new babies. We were really humming and haaing about going this year - the weather forcast was brutal! Rain, Snow, Cold ~ BRRRRRRRR! But, we were packed so we went up and it turned out to be BEAUTIFUL!
We usually sort the herd and deworm the momma's Saturday morning and then brand the babies in the afternoon, but we work up to pouring rain and sleet so Uncle Dale postponed everything by a day. The rain didn't stop my kids tho'! We were out ALL day playing with horses, dogs, and cruising around on the quad. I had to carry them inside screaming 3 times during the day so I could throw their clothes in the dryer!
Sunday we woke up to birdies chirping and sunny, cloudless skies and it was business as usual a the ranch! We finished everything by 730pm (started at 10am so it was a long day) and enjoyed an amazing supper put on by Uncle Dale and Kenda. Our kids were the biggest troopers! We were lighter on help this year compared to past years so Grandma and everyone who could help was helping ~ no babysitters! The kids help sort the cows, then kept themselves occupied ALL DAY while we worked. JJ told them they each got $10 to spend at Walmart because they didn't complain once! Needless to say, JJ was at Walmart Monday night at 630pm so they could buy their treat! :)
Monday...same thing....clear skies! We planted Grandma's garden, loaded up firewood for our backyard fire place and took some final quad rides before we had to pack up and head home. :(
Today is laundry day! Everything has cowpoop, horsepoop, dogpoop and mud all squished in! :) Good times!
Hugs,
Jaime
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
May 2nd, 2007
So, it's 10 days from the date I was set to compete. I am pretty happy with my physique. I pushed myself pretty hard the past 3 months in the gym, but eating....well, let's just say I need my chocolate and jujubes! :)
The area of my body I find the most puzzling is my abs. One day I'll have a washboard of muscle, then the next day I don't! Maybe it depends on what I eat? Or I don't know how to flex them while standing? I'm finally happy with my legs - I still find them bulky, but I'll settle on the fact they probably won't get much leaner. It'll always be the body part I'm not 100% sastisfied with....and you know what?... that's completly okay with me! One thing I have learned is that nobody can be 100%! :)
Live YOUR Life!
Jaime
He's Gone :(
JJ left today for Russia. We are used to him being gone, he was only home about 3 weeks from January to April, but this trip is different. I'm thinking it's because he is so "far" away. The funny thing is the kids are totally fine...it's me this time! :)
He's been talking to the guys over there and is excited, but some of the things they have told him are scary. He quadrupled checked his bags to make sure he had everything. Andre has a satellite phone over with him, so we'll be able to talk with him a couple of times throughout the 2 weeks. The last 3 months of the season went by quickly, so 2 weeks will be over before we know it! :)
I didn't get to the gym this morning. I was hoping to, but I turned off the alarm and snuggled my hubby....figured it was more important than working off a big bum! :) I usually go Wednesday afternoons, but I have too many kids to fit into the van and can't drop off and pick up the girls at school ~ so we're just hanging out today doing some crafts.
Take care everyone!
Jaime
He's been talking to the guys over there and is excited, but some of the things they have told him are scary. He quadrupled checked his bags to make sure he had everything. Andre has a satellite phone over with him, so we'll be able to talk with him a couple of times throughout the 2 weeks. The last 3 months of the season went by quickly, so 2 weeks will be over before we know it! :)
I didn't get to the gym this morning. I was hoping to, but I turned off the alarm and snuggled my hubby....figured it was more important than working off a big bum! :) I usually go Wednesday afternoons, but I have too many kids to fit into the van and can't drop off and pick up the girls at school ~ so we're just hanging out today doing some crafts.
Take care everyone!
Jaime
Sunday, April 29, 2007
The Amazing Race
My girlfriend Michelle and 3 other gals do the "Weekend to End Breast Cancer Walk" every year. As a fundraiser each year they host an Amazing Race. Yesterday, 34 teams of 4 (136 people) were flying around Edmonton completing Roadblocks, Detours, and other various tasks. WE HAD SO MUCH FUN!
The BEST BREASTS OF THE WEST (Michelle~not the organizer~, Tannis, Shari and me) completed 18 tasks that made us jump in the pool, run around the Farmers Market on Whyte, change tires on a truck, do a fireman's obstacle course, shoot a bow & arrow, ride a trike wearing hockey equipment, we struck pose at Lululemon.....and RUNNING! We ran for 4 hours. Michelle put on her pedometer "just to see" - well, we did almost 15,000 steps (all running) or 11.5 km! Our official time was 4hrs and 34mins. The winning team did it in 3hrs and 15mins. You can bet we'll be doing it again next year! I'll see if I can get some pics to post up here.
Today I am exhausted! We just finished lunch and the family is going to cuddle up on the couch downstairs and watch a movie.
Lots of luv,
Jaime
The BEST BREASTS OF THE WEST (Michelle~not the organizer~, Tannis, Shari and me) completed 18 tasks that made us jump in the pool, run around the Farmers Market on Whyte, change tires on a truck, do a fireman's obstacle course, shoot a bow & arrow, ride a trike wearing hockey equipment, we struck pose at Lululemon.....and RUNNING! We ran for 4 hours. Michelle put on her pedometer "just to see" - well, we did almost 15,000 steps (all running) or 11.5 km! Our official time was 4hrs and 34mins. The winning team did it in 3hrs and 15mins. You can bet we'll be doing it again next year! I'll see if I can get some pics to post up here.
Today I am exhausted! We just finished lunch and the family is going to cuddle up on the couch downstairs and watch a movie.
Lots of luv,
Jaime
Thursday, April 26, 2007
No longer a baby
My baby is no longer a baby....she turned 4 on Tuesday. She had a party at the gymnastic studio on Saturday with 10 of her buddies - it was exhausting watching them run, jump, and tumble for an hour. They all had so much fun! On Tuesday, church school threw her another party. On Wednesday, preschool sang another round of Happy Birthday. I asked what she wanted me to bring for snack (I was mommy helper) and she said "anything but cupcakes mom!". She decided to take fruit snacks and grapes. Teacher Ria always has the kids blow out a candle but without a cupcake we had to put the candle inside a grape! The funniest picture I think she'll ever have in her photo album! :) And today.....movies and computer games from Grandpa Stan came in the mail and a card from Grandpa Jocko and Grandma Margaret with a Walmart Gift Card inside......I'm hoping it has come to an end by now! Poor thing will think birthdays "should" be a week long celebration! :)
I've been doing double time on the cardio this past week, I want to get "ahead" of myself so I don't feel as guilty for not doing it while JJ is away. The last 2 weeks I have only been doing 2 weight days/week. It's amazing how fast your muscle weakens! A month ago when I was training with Rod & Brenda I could deal out 3 sets of 12 pull ups - I struggled to get through 2 sets of 8 yesterday - oops!
My friend Shannon is competing in Fitness Model on May 12 in Calgary. She is in her final 2.5 weeks and needs all the support we can dish out. Her blog URL is listed on the right side of my blog - when you have time, scoot over to her site and give her some words of encouragment. My cousin Leigh is competing and training for May 12 but she doesn't have a blog. You can leave some uplifting comments here for her as she checks out my blog regularly! :)
Live YOUR Life!
Jaime
I've been doing double time on the cardio this past week, I want to get "ahead" of myself so I don't feel as guilty for not doing it while JJ is away. The last 2 weeks I have only been doing 2 weight days/week. It's amazing how fast your muscle weakens! A month ago when I was training with Rod & Brenda I could deal out 3 sets of 12 pull ups - I struggled to get through 2 sets of 8 yesterday - oops!
My friend Shannon is competing in Fitness Model on May 12 in Calgary. She is in her final 2.5 weeks and needs all the support we can dish out. Her blog URL is listed on the right side of my blog - when you have time, scoot over to her site and give her some words of encouragment. My cousin Leigh is competing and training for May 12 but she doesn't have a blog. You can leave some uplifting comments here for her as she checks out my blog regularly! :)
Live YOUR Life!
Jaime
Friday, April 20, 2007
Off he goes....
JJ was handed the opportunity to go to Russia with Hockey Canada for the Men's World Championships. He's been struggling with his decision for over a month now. He had pretty much made up his mind not to go.....then admitted to himself that he would regret NOT going - so he leaves May 3rd for 12 days. I think it's amazing! Russia isn't a place I ever want to visit, so the fact that he can go over with a good group of guys is going to be a great experience for him.
The downside.....no holiday for us just yet. Not sure when we'll be able to go with Rookie camp and the Draft after Russia. Probably sometime in July. I'm happy I decided not to compete on May 12th - I couldn't imagine being on my own with the kids 2 weeks out from a show and having no support.
With snow on the ground, AGAIN (arg!), I got up and headed to the gym for my run this morning. The kids' have swim lessons tonight so when JJ takes them there, I'll head back for another session of cardio and a good 20minute tan!
Lots of hugs and luv,
Jaime
The downside.....no holiday for us just yet. Not sure when we'll be able to go with Rookie camp and the Draft after Russia. Probably sometime in July. I'm happy I decided not to compete on May 12th - I couldn't imagine being on my own with the kids 2 weeks out from a show and having no support.
With snow on the ground, AGAIN (arg!), I got up and headed to the gym for my run this morning. The kids' have swim lessons tonight so when JJ takes them there, I'll head back for another session of cardio and a good 20minute tan!
Lots of hugs and luv,
Jaime
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