SJ

Summer the run up to it

2011-06-14T07:21:00.000-07:00

So most people coming into us at SJ Fitness are stressing about the holidays, feeling and looking good.

Don't put it off until the last few weeks. Get on the case ASAP - losing weight and toning up is best done gradually. Yes we all want it off and fast, but we want to keep it off for good - not just the short term.

We are pretty full with our 2 week bootcamps at the moment until the end of July - but we do at times get cancellations - so do keep in touch with us to find out if any dates come up. We also have the one day bootcamps that run every 6 weeks or so - next one is 26th June and we do have spaces left. Great for giving you the motivation and kick start you need.

Pilates has been growing massively - we have put on more classes and will be looking at more times after the summer - so watch this space. We are not going to be running any set Pilates beginners courses until after the summer but you can of course do the course on a 1-1 basis for £80 at anytime you like.

Thanks again for reading

SJ and the team x

weight loss after baby

2010-09-23T15:55:00.000-07:00

Thursday tonight - really enjoyed working with Jak and then Amy tonight in their PT sessions. Think I killed Jak on Tuesday this week as she was unable to bend her arms as they where so sore :-) I am bad!

Its been great to get my teeth into training some clients again and its also great as I get to workout with them to :-)

Weight loss is still the same, but hey at least I am seeing myself change so I know it is working :-)

Friday tomorrow - so mummy and Emmé day for me - thinking baby cinema sounds good :-)

Weight loss

2010-09-22T10:04:00.000-07:00

So not too bad. 2lb are off :-) feels good, but if I am honest wish it was more... Think we all feel like that and I am the first person to tell clients slow and steady is the key to good healthy long term weight loss.

What I have noticed more than what the scales say are the inches are coming off - I will pop up my measurements this week for you all to see.

On and upwards - cant wait to be a size 10 again x

What the Scales say :-(

2010-09-09T05:38:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZyuxkIGmog

Day 2

2010-09-09T05:17:00.000-07:00

I am feeling really positive about losing weight. it is hard and I think its that little bit harder to get the last little bit off. 2 stone came off really easily right after I gave birth, but it has really slowed down - so I need to kick things up a level. My biggest issue is I cant over do it with the exercise has in my head I am still really fit, but in reality I am not - I am also finding that since I had a very bad delivery and had to have a blood transfusion my energy is just not up at its normal level :-( so I just have to take it easy and listen to my body - I find that really hard as I just want to go for it.

I am finding herbalife a god sent - as I am back at work - really only took a week off - so I love how easy it is and how I feel so much more energised.

Weight Loss up date

2010-09-08T16:19:00.000-07:00

See my intro

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQUWMr_zq1c

Sunday

2010-08-22T06:37:00.000-07:00

Okay so today I have eaten 1 herbalife shake. I am so lazy so just had 250mil of soya milk with 2 scoops of shake - normally you would blend in some nice fruit - but I can never be bothered faffing about.

As its Sunday I am taking the little lady out for a walk with her dad - so we will pick up some lunch while we are down Byres Road - mmm... decisions on where to go and what to eat... I actually hate having to think about food some days - it always feels like a challenge. I think its because I am on a weight loss plan and I know I can't have what I want :-(

My energy levels have been okay so far - defo finding it hard getting back into the fitness side of things. In my head my fitness level is still high, but in reality its way low - so I keep overdoing it in my classes - it is funny really as I die half way thorough and still have the full session to teach :-)

Looking forward to LBT tomorrow - the new routine rocks :-)

2010-08-20T05:26:00.001-07:00

Have a look at Jean http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANoLrT7yZ3E x

2010-08-20T05:24:00.001-07:00

So on Wed this week I started my herbalife weightloss plan. Its going well so far. I do miss the food, but I do feel better for it.

After the baby I need to lose just over a stone - so here goes.

Keeps you eyes on the blog I will keep you posted on my progress and what I am doing to lose it.

Long but exciting day!

2010-02-26T16:55:00.000-08:00

What a day it has been! Friday's are always rather mad for me - I am covering a shift in work on a Friday, have to say I really am beginning to feel the pregnancy kick in while at work now - defo getting tired.

Today I met up with an old friend Nat who I have not seen for ages, we grabbed scrambled eggs on toast in a lovely wee place on Byres road called 3 Steps to Heaven - you have to try the ice cream in there! :-)

I then had the 3rd week of my birthing class - I sware its like AA for pregnant ladies. Today was all about labour positions - so we did have quite a bit of a laugh. Weirdly I feel very chilled about the delivery - rather looking forward to it to be honest, think the classes and the books have helped prepare me, and in a strange way I feel in control and hope to take it in my stride??

Work today was manic when I got there after the birthing class - our Dermalogica full range has arrived - so me and Clair spent ages sorting it all out - me being in work until 11.30pm tonight trying to get t all sorted out - hey and its still not sorted :-( the things we all do to look great :-)

I am off now to watch some trashy TV before I hit the sack.

Have a fab weekend

SJ x

News

2010-02-25T16:52:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone!

Sorry it has been a while! I promise to be better.

Well most of you will know I am 7 and half months pregnant and very excited about the arrival of the little bundle in spring.

The first 3 months I was terrible with sickness - but I have to say I have been fine from 16 weeks onwards :-)

Will keep you posted on how it is all going

6lb off!

2009-07-28T17:39:00.000-07:00

I am happy to report a 6lb loss, feels fab to get it off :-) I have to say I have not been a saint, I had a little (250mil( glass of wine at the weekend (very bad of me) and I have some chocolate!!! But hey, still feel fantastic and still got 6lb off - there is still a couple of days to go on this so I am hoping for a wee bit more :-)

Will keep you posted

Another week bites the dust

2009-07-17T10:34:00.000-07:00

I love the Friday feeling :-) I dont know why as I normally work on a Sat :-)

So today I was up at silly time - was around 5.45am - I might have hit the snooze...

I had my shake before I ran out to my BNI meeting at 6.30am. I don't find it easy to eat at that time in the morning - it actually makes me feel sick, but I know the importance of getting it in me - so drank it I did. I felt great at the meeting this morning. I am chapter director, basically means I chair the meeting each week.

I got out of the meeting at 8.30 as I had a meeing with Gary, who is sorting my HR. Had yet another shake as I knew I was busy with PT sessions and Pilates till later.

It is now 6.45pm, I am sitting in starbucks in Edinburgh, as I had a bit of work here today - I had a skinny latte and I am still not hungry has yet :-) I am thinking of going for some nice food in Edinburgh later...will fill you in.

Food today

2 shakes loads of water and 1 coffee.

I went for a 40 min run with Jak this afternoon and did a Pilates class

Have a great weekend

Manic Thursday

2009-07-16T17:03:00.001-07:00

Ok so its 1 am on Friday the 17th July. I had most of the day off today as I was sorting out my flat after moving. Spent most of the day moving things - which I have to say is really hard work. i ended up going to take a nap at 6.30pm tonight, to then find myself at 11.30pm! I was so annoyed to have slept all that time, but mostly because I had no dinner! I am up at 5.45am as I go to my BNI (business network meeting) at 6.30am every Friday - so I am now wide awake, and up in just over 4 hours :-( Anyway, I have just eaten some Chicken and pitta bread - I was starving! All I have managed to eat today was my lovely shake in the morning, water through the day, 1 plumb and my multi vit - NOT a good day on the eating side - as eating not enough is worse than eating too much! I can't wait to get settled into this new flat - so I can have some normality back.

I have my shake all prepared in the fridge for when I get up in the morning - it really does keep me going through the day - not only do I feel satisfied, but I also can feel the goodness. You know that way when you eat crap you feel crap!? Its the same when you eat good food, you can feel the good going in.

I think tonight I will prepare my email newsletter (feel free to sign up on www.sjfitness.com for the free newsletter) as i am not tired - also need to get my clothes sorted out for the morning.

Night to you all

SJ x

2009-07-16T04:19:00.001-07:00

So yesterday I started my 3 week detox to get 10lb off for the summer holidays - we all end up putting on a few extra winter lbs - even Personal Trainers (sometimes we can we worse) I always laugh when I have a little weight to lose - its kinda like a challenge (which I always love) I am not saying it is easy - but being a Personal Trainer - I have the skills and knowledge there to get it off fast, easy and keep it off.

So Yesterday I got up and made a lovely cookies and cream soya milk shake - might not sound nice, but it really is. Not only does it taste great, but I feel amazing, I can feel the goodness going in - plus the energy levels are so much higher. yes a bacon butty and a coffee might sound a lot nicer - but would not make me feel or look nicer on the beach!

The last few days have been a bit of a jam packed few - I was at T in the Park all weekend (amazing) plus I have just moved flats (still in the process) on top of that I damaged my back last week - this is an old injury from a fall I had a Christmas, but last week it decided to pop up and say a big hello! So starting a detox has nit come a t a great time - but no time like now - I always say it to clients - so need to take some of my own advice.

Yesterdays eating

Shake in the morning (multi vit), with fruit through the day (as much as I feel I need)

In the afternoon I was out and not very organised - so ended up having a salad lunch out (OK but would have liked a shake)

Dinner was manic as I was head high in boxes - so ended up having to grab a ready meal (so hate doing that - but it really was at the point where I could not find a thing) :-(

I had one cup of coffee yesterday and loads of water all through the day.

I only managed 1 Pilates class, mainly due to my back issue.

So today Thursday 16th July, I am sitting right now with a healthy shake - might see if my back feels up to a gentle jog later - watch this space

PS the measurements and weight will be going up - not had time to get it done as yet.

2009-07-14T14:38:00.000-07:00

So it's July - I love this time of the year, I love the heat and getting the old baggy clothes off :-) The only bad thing is you have to lose the clothes and show off the winter pounds - so if you are like me I am on a month long detox to get my body in shape.

I am on 2 healthy shakes a day and a balanced dinner at night - on my heavy training days I am going to be on 3 shakes to keep my energy up - with snacks when needed, and lots and lots of water. The aim is to lose 10 lb the next 3 weeks or so.

Stay tuned to see how i get on.
measurements body fat and weight going up tomorrow for all to see

Travel Offers for SJ Fitness peeps

2009-03-24T14:55:00.000-07:00

See the pics

Sore Neck

2009-03-24T14:48:00.000-07:00

So its 24th March, time is going crazy for me.

This week my neck has been really giving me jip. I feel back in December in my flat thinking I was spider woman - and damaged one of the joins in my neck. Peter the SJ Fitness Physio sorted me out that day, but this week the pain really has come to drive me crazy! i had to call off my Salsa class tonight it was that bad - another warm bath and early night for me :-( let hope I am ok for the running class to morrow night at 6pm :-)

I have a few offers I am going to stick on here for you - so have a read through

Till next time

x

Diet Confusion: How do I Rate?

2009-03-10T06:55:00.000-07:00

March

2009-03-09T18:07:00.000-07:00

So how did we get to March already. Time really does fly past - I used to hate it when my gran would say that too me enjoy your youth, time goes so fast how right was she.

Time flies past when you are busy. I have been working on getting the limited company fully set up - which in this climate is proving to be rather difficult. last week was horrible - I really was pulling my hair out by the end of it - but i got there in the end :-)

Friday last week was great - it was the first day of the course "Business Map" that I am dong with the GO group in Glasgow. i really am looking forward to the residential weekend on the 20th March - I cant wait to learn from other business owners and entrepreneurs :-) I am very aware I sound completly sad

This week my main objectives are to get a PA sorted. I have decided i need help with day to day tasks - so this is my mission this week.

I am really looking froward to teaching the new salsa class next Tuesday at 8pm - this will be a blast and full of fun :-) its a drop in class at £4.50 per session and free if you are a class member

xxx

Relaxing weekend to a mega stressed week

2009-02-25T11:22:00.000-08:00

At the weekend I had a really chilled time - I took myself out of the city and headed to Invernes. It was so so nice to get away from here and get some fresh air and some time out of the City for a day. It made me realise we should defo all be doing more of that. back into the swing of things on Monday though - its been a hugly stressful time the last few weeks. I am in the middle of changing form a sole trader to a limited company - my god the stress is driving me nutts - does not help when banks are a huge pain in the back end too! :-( I will keep you all posted on the progress - fingers crossed.

Well I am off to have a well deserved glass of wine and a long bath

x

Tips on laughing to feel good and lose weight

2009-02-18T04:33:00.001-08:00

Make it a priority in your life to be happy and laugh more - Now!
Lighten up and learn to laugh at yourself and life.
Look for the positive or funny side of every situation.
Be playful and seek out opportunities to have fun.
Smile when you greet people or talk to them on the phone.
Smile or say hello to a stranger at least once a day.
Aim to make at least one person laugh each day.
Aim to increase the number of times you laugh each day.
Join a humor club to share the laughter experience.
There may be one in your area.
If you really find it difficult to laugh and feel you may be experiencing undue stress or suffering depression, please talk to your doctor or health care provider about this.

the middle of the week

2009-02-18T04:27:00.000-08:00

Do you all agree Wed is a funny day of the week? Its near the start and not close enough to the end :-) anyway I hope your week is going well.

Today I managed to stub my middle toe on my right foot - it looks like a big blue mess :-( I am now walking like a complete idiot - very flattering.

We have just sent out the email newsletter for this week - I decided to put some laughing tips in there - laughing has been all over the press recently - basically saying the more you laugh the slimmer you get -:-) that would be great! so I hope you enjoyed it. if you don't get it - pop onto www.sjfitness.com and sign up for the free newsletter and fitness tips.

here are some of the tips

Make it a priority in your life to be happy and laugh more - Now!
Lighten up and learn to laugh at yourself and life.
Look for the positive or funny side of every situation.
Be playful and seek out opportunities to have fun.
Smile when you greet people or talk to them on the phone.
Smile or say hello to a stranger at least once a day.
Aim to make at least one person laugh each day.
Aim to increase the number of times you laugh each day.
Join a humor club to share the laughter experience.
There may be one in your area.
If you really find it difficult to laugh and feel you may be experiencing undue stress or suffering depression, please talk to your doctor or health care provider about this.

See you soon x

Where does the week go?

2009-02-17T14:12:00.000-08:00

Do you ever have weeks go past and you have no idea how you got there? Cant believe it is Wednesday tomorrow.

After a very quite chilled weekend in I have been extremely busy in the studio. Vana is away in Oban this week and Aileen and Joanna are both on a Pre and Post Natal in exercise with the YMCA this week - so its really been me and Kirsty most of the week. I have to say my body is feeling the pain for it!

My plan for this week is to get some content on the MFI site - really want to look at the vids and see if there is a better way we can be doing them - loads to do and change - but I hope we will get there soon enough :-)

SJ x

Valentine's Weekend

2009-02-15T10:38:00.000-08:00

Studio night on Friday was really nice chilled evening - I really enjoyed it. Myself and some friends all then headed out tho the Polo lounge in Merchant City - my first time there, I have to say I had a really good night. Did not have to beat one man off me all night :-) defo a good night out for the girls wanting away from the typical drooling drunk man!

Polo Lounge

2009-02-13T10:47:00.000-08:00

So tonight after the Studio night I am being taken with some great friends to the Polo lounge. For those of you reading this that don't know Glasgow (it a gay bar) I have never been to anything like this before (I am not gay so why would I) But I have a few friends that are gay - so hey - here I am going tonight around 11pm - this should be an interesting night :-0

The card shop on St Valentine's Eve

2009-02-13T10:22:00.000-08:00

OK so I am in the card shop on Crow road tonight at around 4.30pm - it did take me around 20 min to get parked in the car park next to M & S, that's what I get for taking the car and not walking :-( So i needed to get silly things for the studio valentine's night tonight. I am in this card shop - think its birthdays that's on Crow Road. The place is jam packed full of miserable people! All standing lurking around the cards embraced to be showing any kind of affection or love to their other half. Some of the men that were in - you could just tell it was like the biggest pain in the +ss for them. Everyone was grabbing any card, balloons, teddies and more. Why do we do this every year?

Thanks for reading my rant

SJ x

Valentine's Day

2009-02-13T07:18:00.000-08:00

Ok girls out there, so what are we all doing? I have so many friends that are single and hate this date in the calender - I say we should all get together and send out girlfriends a card :-) Even better - save some trees and send an e-card.

Whatever you all do, have a great time xxx

Love SJ

2009-02-13T06:44:00.000-08:00

So we have the studio night out tonight in the Sports cafe, Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow. i am looking forward to it. Will be good to see some of the members with their hair down for once. I need to fly out and see if I can get more decorations.

Its kinda a strange one today - Friday 13th - lets hope tonight does not turn into a nightmare :-(