hope everyone's summer is going great!
We have been really busy with many new and exciting projects! First off, I am only 5 weeks out from my big World competition in Toronto with the WBFF! My biggest goal at this show is not necessarily to place extremely well (although that would be a plus as well), but to meet and shoot with all of the fabulous photographers that will be there.. this opportunity will gain tons of exposure for me as an athlete, but also for our wonderful business Straight Up Fitness and all of my awesome coaches and partners!
On another note, my new skin care line, Straight Up Beauty is ready to launch! You will notice we will be adding the products onto our online store by the end of the month and will begin presales!
During our pre sale period, you will receive a great discount on all of the products that you are sure to love! This stuff is amaze ! :)
Ok just a quick update for ya'll talk soon
xoxo
JL
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Love everyone.... always
Seems to me that many people I know (as well as myself) have had many issues in life with what I like to call "mean people." You know, the ones who make assumptions about you and your character, or judge you when they really have no place to be judgemental at all, or try to cut you down when they really have no reason to do so. Or they just straight up make stuff up about you, which is super fun! LOL
I hear about this problem quite often from friends, family and clients.... I think its a pretty common problem and it can really take its toll on all of us as individuals..... fact is if you let it, it can steal your joy.
Its not an easy thing to deal with, but we must remember that good ole' golden rule.... treat others as you would like to be treated! It is God's command that we love eachother the way that He loves us.... and that means with the good and the bad, unconditionally no matter what the price.
So even if/when someone judges you.... labels you, or talks about you and your life even when they don't know or have any facts .... you must still have love and compassion for them in your heart.
God tells us that we are to pray for our "enemies".... which really doesn't seem quite fair does it? LOL
I have found that to be one of the most difficult things to do.
Having said that, as it turns out by praying for those who have hurt me at some point or another in my life, it has allowed me to heal and let go so that I can be happy and keep my joy!
Remember, no person has any right to judge you for anything! What you do, what you say, how you act, etc is between you and God! Keep your peace, and don't give people the power to hurt you!
Have a super day!
Xoxo
Jenny
I hear about this problem quite often from friends, family and clients.... I think its a pretty common problem and it can really take its toll on all of us as individuals..... fact is if you let it, it can steal your joy.
Its not an easy thing to deal with, but we must remember that good ole' golden rule.... treat others as you would like to be treated! It is God's command that we love eachother the way that He loves us.... and that means with the good and the bad, unconditionally no matter what the price.
So even if/when someone judges you.... labels you, or talks about you and your life even when they don't know or have any facts .... you must still have love and compassion for them in your heart.
God tells us that we are to pray for our "enemies".... which really doesn't seem quite fair does it? LOL
I have found that to be one of the most difficult things to do.
Having said that, as it turns out by praying for those who have hurt me at some point or another in my life, it has allowed me to heal and let go so that I can be happy and keep my joy!
Remember, no person has any right to judge you for anything! What you do, what you say, how you act, etc is between you and God! Keep your peace, and don't give people the power to hurt you!
Have a super day!
Xoxo
Jenny
Friday, June 17, 2011
10 Weeks until show time!
Yes its true..... I'm competing at World's in Toronto at the end of August! 10 weeks to go and I've never felt better!
Photo shoots are going great and pics will be posted soon!
hope everyone's summer is going super.... its my favorite time of year :)
xoxo
Photo shoots are going great and pics will be posted soon!
hope everyone's summer is going super.... its my favorite time of year :)
xoxo
Monday, May 30, 2011
Weekend Fun!
Had a great time hitting Red Rocks last week with my pals, and then the incline in Manitou this morning!
If anyone wants to join we will be alternating between these two places every Friday afternoon!
Contact me at straightupchallenge@gmail.com for more info!
Great workouts and beautiful scenery :)
Thanks to Jason Hayes for my great photo shoot this weekend..... I will be having shoots each weekend for the next couple of months so new photos will be posted soon!
hope ya'll had a lovely Memorial Day weekend!
xoxo
JL
If anyone wants to join we will be alternating between these two places every Friday afternoon!
Contact me at straightupchallenge@gmail.com for more info!
Great workouts and beautiful scenery :)
Thanks to Jason Hayes for my great photo shoot this weekend..... I will be having shoots each weekend for the next couple of months so new photos will be posted soon!
hope ya'll had a lovely Memorial Day weekend!
xoxo
JL
Monday, May 23, 2011
Grouchy Folks !
What's ya'lls take on grouchy people? My goodness I had to run errands today and by the time I was done, I had been cut off 3 times..... (2 of which were in my car and the other was actually by a grouchy grocery cart driver in the store), then the checker was so miserable that when I said "hello how are you today".... literally no response LOL, then how about the folks in the line next door who's kiddos were screaming from the top of their lungs and their resolution to that was to yell back at them only to escalate the already unbearable situation.
Then off to the bank I went where the poor teller (who was trying to help the grouchy customer) was getting yelled at about some NSF items that the customer had hit their account. The poor girl (teller) kept telling this grouchy customer that she wasn't the one to talk to about this, yet the customer kept screaming at her. I felt so bad for her!
My take on this is #1- be patient you aren't the only person on the road, #2- be courteous to people always, waiting an extra 5-10 minutes its not the end of the world, #3- is it just me, or does yelling at an upset child only make the situation worse?, #4-if you hate your job that much, then find another job, #5- its not the teller's fault that you have NSF's on your account, stop and think before you act!
Seriously though, life is what you make it! Make good choices, do the right things and treat people the way you want to be treated! Its not that difficult is it? God gives us all grace, how about we try using it... life is just way too short to spend miserable and grouchy all of the time!
Make some changes, and BE HAPPY! :) -just sayin!
xoxo
JL
Then off to the bank I went where the poor teller (who was trying to help the grouchy customer) was getting yelled at about some NSF items that the customer had hit their account. The poor girl (teller) kept telling this grouchy customer that she wasn't the one to talk to about this, yet the customer kept screaming at her. I felt so bad for her!
My take on this is #1- be patient you aren't the only person on the road, #2- be courteous to people always, waiting an extra 5-10 minutes its not the end of the world, #3- is it just me, or does yelling at an upset child only make the situation worse?, #4-if you hate your job that much, then find another job, #5- its not the teller's fault that you have NSF's on your account, stop and think before you act!
Seriously though, life is what you make it! Make good choices, do the right things and treat people the way you want to be treated! Its not that difficult is it? God gives us all grace, how about we try using it... life is just way too short to spend miserable and grouchy all of the time!
Make some changes, and BE HAPPY! :) -just sayin!
xoxo
JL
Monday, May 16, 2011
Proud Moments
As a trainer and coach, it is so amazing and rewarding to assist individuals in not only reaching all of their goals, but also to see how it transforms them as a person and helps to improve their overall quality of life.
This past weekend one of my clients, Nancy competed in her first figure show and came home with a 1st place and two 2nd place trophies. Of course every time that any of my girls compete is a wonderful proud moment for me, but Nancy's journey has been one of those very special journeys that I will certainly never forget. When Nancy first came to me in August of 2010, she was just recovering from a serious illness that had put her flat on her back, literally for months. Because she wasn't able to workout in any way she wasn't only feeling terrible physically, but it had taken its emotional and mental toll as well. She was 50 years old and started working with me at 33% body fat.
She was dedicated to getting healthy and was diciplined in every regard. Nancy never missed her workouts, she ate only the things that I had put on her meal plans and 9 months later she was able to compete in her 1st ever figure competition! Her mind/body/soul has completely transformed..... she stepped on stage at an amazing 12% body fat and came home with an arm load of trophies!
Nancy will be competing again soon, and I'm confident that she is going to keep doing an amazing job!
Thank you Nancy for allowing me to help you on this journey, and for giving me such a proud and wonderful moment!
xoxo
JL
This past weekend one of my clients, Nancy competed in her first figure show and came home with a 1st place and two 2nd place trophies. Of course every time that any of my girls compete is a wonderful proud moment for me, but Nancy's journey has been one of those very special journeys that I will certainly never forget. When Nancy first came to me in August of 2010, she was just recovering from a serious illness that had put her flat on her back, literally for months. Because she wasn't able to workout in any way she wasn't only feeling terrible physically, but it had taken its emotional and mental toll as well. She was 50 years old and started working with me at 33% body fat.
She was dedicated to getting healthy and was diciplined in every regard. Nancy never missed her workouts, she ate only the things that I had put on her meal plans and 9 months later she was able to compete in her 1st ever figure competition! Her mind/body/soul has completely transformed..... she stepped on stage at an amazing 12% body fat and came home with an arm load of trophies!
Nancy will be competing again soon, and I'm confident that she is going to keep doing an amazing job!
Thank you Nancy for allowing me to help you on this journey, and for giving me such a proud and wonderful moment!
xoxo
JL
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Pro Debut
I have received some messages lately asking when I'm going to be making my debut in the WBFF.
Well, I want it to be a surprise ;) LOL J/K
It will be at World's this year in August and I'm super excited and ready!
On another note I have photo shoots each weekend beginning May 21st through the end of July, so I will be posting some pics on my FB page as they are completed.
Out with the old, and in with the new.
If anyone has any photo shoot ideas/suggestions please share them! Always looking for new ideas!
Post again soon!
xoxo
JL
Well, I want it to be a surprise ;) LOL J/K
It will be at World's this year in August and I'm super excited and ready!
On another note I have photo shoots each weekend beginning May 21st through the end of July, so I will be posting some pics on my FB page as they are completed.
Out with the old, and in with the new.
If anyone has any photo shoot ideas/suggestions please share them! Always looking for new ideas!
Post again soon!
xoxo
JL
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