Thank God It's Friday

Hi everyone,

Things are still going amazing and I'm still amazed that I am able to make some sort of measurable progress every week, whether it's in strength (I squatted 40lbs more than my body weight last week and bench pressed my body weight as well!), fat loss (my abs are now clearly visible) or just in the way I feel (like I can take on the world).

My personal trainer is sick right now, and it's scary, because he has salmonella poisoning. He told me the last several meals he had and they sounded remarkably like what I had eaten. I haven't seen him since Wednesday, but he told me this morning that he had lost at least 15lbs in the last 2 days. Of course, that isn't the kind of weight he wants to lose. He's a fighter, he'll be fine.

I'm more and more convinced that I'm going to do a fitness/figure competition in the next several months. I was in HEB after cardio the other day, wearing a shirt that showed my stomach and a lady asked me if I was in fitness magazines. I don't know if I was able to hide my excitement or not, and I called my mother, my sister, my trainer and several other people as soon as I made it to my car to brag!

The Super Bowl is this weekend and having lived in Phoenix for several years, I am excited to see the Cardinals playing. When I lived there, there was no way that I ever thought they'd be there. I have family attachments to Pittsburgh as well, so I'm going to watch it with family and just enjoy the game.

Today is a day off of work for me, so I'm going to go do the sprint program that Boyd gave me to do. Sprints, stadium stairs, ladders, plyometrics. Lots of fun, I can't wait!

J

Random Fitness Thoughts

Hi San Antonio!

Had another outstanding workout today with my personal trainer. I must admit that I didn't feel as if today would be completely productive but once I got going, I felt unstoppable.

As I've told many of my friends and have mentioned it here, I'm now pursuing my personal trainer certification. Boyd says I'm an inspiration to a lot of people and that my attitude toward fitness is contagious, and honestly, I just want to share something (health) that is very dear to me. As many of you have read, Boyd is having a seminar for personal trainers to discuss the business side of the industry, and I already have my spot reserved. Trust me guys and gals, if you're interested in fitness and making a career out of it, I can't think of a better person to emulate. Boyd is a walking fitness encyclopedia and I'm excited to find out more about the inner-workings of the personal trainer business.

Wow, what about the Super Bowl match up? I'm a Cowboys fan, but I'm looking forward to watching it. It's nice to see a new team in it for a change!

I'm planning on writing my first fitness article, and I'm trying to decide if I want to discuss something training related (like weightlifting for women) or something diet related (supplementation, post-workout nutrition or carb cycling). I'll be posting it here, so check back for that.

Friday is measurement day, so I'm excited to see my actual numbers. I'm amazed at how much more I'm now capable of doing during a session and how I look when I see myself getting out of the shower ;) - it's such a rewarding feeling!

I have to get back to work, but I'm going to write more this week. Oh yes: hey Boyd, what am I supposed to do without my legs? :)

J

San Antonio Fitness Boot Camp - WOW.

Hi guys,

Yesterday, my personal trainer, Boyd Myers gave me and 3 of my co-workers a sample of his fitness boot camp, and I must say "HOLY _____!" What a workout! It was nonstop and intense, but nothing that is un-doable.

If you're looking for an excellent motivator and an intense workout, he's starting it everyday on Monday (5:30am and 4pm) - check out San Antonio Fitness Boot Camp for more information!

Have a great weekend!
Jenny

San Antonio Personal Trainer Blog - Check it out!

Hey guys,

I've been reading my personal trainer's blog all day, and wanted to recommend it to all of you, as he has a lot of awesome information that he has added over the last few days including his Personal Trainer Coaching Seminar and information about their San Antonio Fitness Boot Camps.

Check out the blog here: San Antonio Personal Trainer Blog

Oh, and I don't know who has tried this, but Boyd recommeded it to me today and it is AWESOME. Take 1 tub of low fat (or fat free) cottage cheese, 10 strawberries and 8-10 packets of Splenda and blend it. You may need to stir it and blend it, but blend it until it is smooth and well mixed. Put it in a small container with a lid and refrigerate. Voila! It's HEALTHY cheesecake! It tastes AMAZING and is an easy snack to alleviate that sweet-tooth. A tub of cottage cheese has roughly 50g of protein, so it should last for 2-3 snacks! Thanks, Boyd!

Jen

Still Kicking Ass and Taking Names!

Hey everyone!

Hope each of you had a great Christmas and a safe New Year. Boyd has been on me pretty hard about keeping this updated. I just finished my workout and am now sitting on his computer at his studio.

My progress seems to have actually INCREASED. I expected a plateau, but now, I feel like I am getting stronger (and leaner) every single day. We took a couple of days off during the holidays and it only charged my batteries.

Today's workout was especially brutal, as we focused on total body strength: heavy squats, power bench pressing and deadlifts from the floor. We finished off with some posterior core work and my whole body is cooked... SO much better than wasting time with lots of isolation work.

I thought Boyd was going to kill me today when I walked in and joked about him giving free personal training away (there are signs all around the innersection by his studio that say it) but he pointed out that it is a bogus gimmick by a gym down the street. He didn't say their name, but since I have no affiliation, I will - Anytime Fitness. Guys and gals, trust me, your health and fitness are too important no to take serious. So it is up to you if you want to go visit a novice personal trainer that will feed you lines of crap and make you waste time and get frustrated while putting you at serious risk for injury, or you can go visit an expert like Boyd (who I now refer to as "San Antonio's Personal Trainer"). For me, the choice is easy.

So I guess I should discuss my goals for 2009. That's easy... I want to be on the cover of a fitness related magazine. Sound crazy? I don't think so. Had you mentioned it to me 4 months ago I would've laughed in your face. But the way I feel right now has me asking "Why not me?" I am very proud of my progress. While Boyd has a way of humbling me, I can honestly say that I can move mountains. I have a great team of support and I have all of the faith in the world.

I also want to say congrats to Samantha, a long time friend of mine who is starting her change with Boyd today. Samantha is already in great shape, and after she watched my progress, she has decided to take it to another notch. We're both planning on competing in fitness competitions as early as this spring!

I want to wish everyone a VERY happy new year and thank Boyd again and again for being the greatest motivator, personal trainer, friend and fitness/nutrition encyclopedia in San Antonio and the rest of the world.

Until later...

Jen