This is a fun, goofy picture of my Dad.  We lost him two weeks on October 14th.  Today I am having a real hard time with his passing.  Weird that I can't call him - or see him.  He has been on my mind all day.  He was the life of the party.  He knew everyone around him....EVERYWHERE.  It didn't matter who I spoke to - it seems that my father had touched their lives in one way or another.  He lived his life the way he wanted to.  He made sure he was always having a good time.  I find myself like him in a lot of ways.  I tell inappropriate jokes or make comments at the wrong time - especially when a situation is very serious.  It must be a defense mechanism I got from him.  

Driving I can hear his voice trying to cheer me up.  He called me Jo and never liked me to be upset.  I won't say that his passing is a surprise.  He was sick but with ailments that could be managed.  His health was declining, I knew that.  I really thought I would have more time with him.  I won't say go out and hug your dad, parents, husband or kids like most people.  I will say to you that life is lived once.  You are the deciding factor on how you will live and most of the time, you determine how healthy you will be.  Maybe you're not ready to be healthy.  I will never understand why so please you don't have to explain yourself.  I know I will always choose health over illness.  Whatever preventative measures I can take now to be a healthier older adult, I will do.  I have too many things to do and see to have any illness hold me back.

 It is your choice too.  What will you do with it?

What a treat this was!!!  This brand new stretching studio is perfect!  It is assisted stretching - which is like a cross between yoga and a massage, but not quite.  Assisted by a trained professional - your muscles are stretched ever so gently, but oh so good!  My gluten and hips are SUPER TIGHT so we focused primarily on those muscle groups today!  Best part - first session is FREE!  My legs felt like jello after but in an awesome way!  I made more appointments for the following week to continue my journey for health!  Yes, a little more on the expensive side however I'd rather pay now to keep myself limber, than to be limping when I'm older cause I did not take preventative measures!! 

Speaking of preventative measures ~ have we discussed what you can do to obtain YOUR optimal health?  I am fortunate that my friend Peter introduced me to a company that I am now a Certified Coach for!  It's amazing - the ability to blend my passion and knowledge with it.  So far, 18 people have signed up for me to help them too.  Sorry, I won't give away my secrets on line, you'll have to text or email me!!  jodi325@verizon.net

Much love to you all ~ make today a healthy one!

My Tuesday morning spin class is always so motivating to me.  It's at 515 AM!  The people that come are just simply awesome.  They are more talkative at that time than my 9am peeps - and work SO HARD!  This class was a little different today as a friend walked in and said she couldn't stay because she forgot her spin shoes (and had UGGS on).....no worries because within seconds my spin shoes were off and I was handing them to her!  Who wants to wake up at the crack of dawn only to have that happen?  So I taught class in my fuzzy black slippers (with the hard plastic bottom purposely for my commute to my early classes).  Amanda got her workout in and per usual, worked her butt off.  
But I do have to mention my fave part of class this morning was wearing my happy Joshua tank top!  A friend has an amazing dog photography business and she is world renowned!  Her ability to pick the right spot, with the best lighting and capture dogs of all shapes and sizes is just unbelievable!  You can see her work on her website http://www.dogbreathphoto.com  Who doesn't love a lovable Pit Bull??  

Ahhhhh Monday.  You always sneak up on everyone.  I look at Monday like a new start.  You can un-do the weekends indulging and start fresh.  My day begins - after dropping the kids off - at Spin.  Teaching a 9am class to kick off my week is just what the doctor ordered!  This monday, I was a little easy on my class.  It's my first ride back in the saddle for over two weeks and thankfully, I didn't do half as bad as I had expected!   If you think taking a spin class is difficult, try coordinating and teaching one!  I absolutely was winded ~ and thats ok.  I know I will get better with each class I teach.  Starting something over is OK - trying again until you reach YOUR potential is OK.  We all sometimes avoid activities or things that we are not good at.  WHY?  We all do it.  Fear of failure?  But it's ok to fail because without failure we would not appreciate success.   

I love all the emails, texts and phone calls about my little secret!  The program works - it is extremely easy to follow - takes the question out of what can I have - and it's NOT expensive.  The best part, is that I coach you thru your journey!  Statistics show that people are much more successful when they have the assistance of a health coach!  
You have to be ready for the program.  YOU need to want to obtain your optimal health ~ to have a plan that you know will work.  
Visualize your goals.  What do you want for yourself?  For your mind, body and health?  Let's work together to create health instead of being reactive to disease.  
Your first step was reading my blog, the second step is to make a commitment to yourself that anything is possible.  I am here to help you, hold your hand, guide you in any way you need me.  Trust your instincts and call.  You'll be happy you did!!

Welcome to my blog!!!  I'm so excited to begin this new adventure and everyone is welcome to be part of it!!!!  Recently losing my father and always wanting to help people be THEIR BEST ~ I am reaching out to anyone and everyone who wants to obtain their optimal health!  My role as a Health Coach enables me to assist you in every aspect!  You can always contact me at Jodi325@verizon.net

I look forward to hearing from you!!!  

We all have our stories and excuses of why we are not at our optimal health.  Maybe you have tried everything and it just doesn't work?  Maybe you did great and then the weight came back on? Stop the cycle of the yo-yo and know you CAN obtain optimal health ~ and I am the tool that can get you there!