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"Does anyone know of any spinning jobs in miami? I need another one!!"
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Sunday, July 27th, 2008
So I have the best news ever. Im a spinning instructor! Ok, not really, but I can be! Finally got up the nerve (and money) to register for spinning instructor training, which I did this weekend. I am super excited. Not to mention that I will have alot of free time in a month or so. Since Im getting married in the spring and trying to think of ways to make money- I figured this is the perfect way! I hope anyway.
I enjoyed every aspect of my orientation. It took me into another world that I am not that familar with but craving more of. I want to be able to improve people both mentally AND physically and I think I can actually do that with spinning. The challenge is to do it.
I actually have not taken my test yet to be ‘officially’ certified but I do have a certificate to teach. Im thinking I will take my official test in the next couple weeks. This week I will begin dropping of resumes and filling out applications to get a job, or at the least, become a substitute instructor. Hopefully someone will realize that they are making the best choice ever by hiring me (or take pity on me).
So wish me luck on getting a job and for any of you that have been wanting to pursue something but haven’t quite done it, go ahead! You will thank yourself later!
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Monday, July 14th, 2008
No contest para mi. So, I just found out today how much money I will have to last me this fall for school. For those of you who haven’t been on a stipend for awhile, I have money that I have to budget from August until December. Lets just say, not only will I not have the money to compete, I dont think I’ll even have enough to eat! Talk about the new diet plan! (Only kidding ppl! Dont get your sweat absorbant shorts in a knot!) So, basically I think my school forgot about that variable thing called THE COST OF LIVING. Not to mention Im getting married in April, which really isn’t a factor though. Im just not that type of girl. I will totally eat pb and j for my reception dinnner and spend the money on designer whey instead (woohoo!)- but this fall, I wont be eating anything designer.
To say the least Im super sad about this. IVe been wanting to compete now for 4 yrs. Seems like dreams are shot down before they’re up! The only positive I can think of is that I do graduate this in December. So at least by spring I will be rolling in the big dough! ( money, not bread).
On the up side- I ate super clean today, stuck to my plan like glue, and it feels great!
I guess my only question is, can I stay motivated to keep the same strict eating and workout regimen just the same, knowing in the back of my head that I wont even be able to afford my application fee? ;o(
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Thursday, July 10th, 2008
Contest training… boo.
Workout is superb, diet.. not so much. Eating habits have sucked for the last 2 days. I hate being in a slump. When Im up, Im up.. when Im down, Im WAY down. I feel like the brain likes the feeling of me being down because it tries to pull me down further. Am I sounding a little schizo? Well, thats how I feel. Surprising how this lifestyle can f*#@ with your head. And for those of you who dont understand.. you just haven’t pushed yourself hard enough.
The key to getting over the hump? Believing. Being able to see past today, past tomorrow. Being able to see into the future, planning for the future, living for the future. This is the difference between the I wanters and the go getters. Im sick of being an I wanter, I want to go get. Im discouraged and my stomach feels like shi^&, but Im determined and know that Im strong willed..
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Saturday, July 5th, 2008
with my friends!! So as previously stated, Im SO serious about doing my first contest in T minus 17 weeks. last night I went to dinner with my girlfriends. It was sad. We had rum and coke at home before we left. Then went to dinner. I had 2 mini burgers and fries, a pineapple mojito, a double rum and pineapple juice, and a mai tai. Then topped all that off with dessert. They forced me!!!! I told them I couldn’t go out for four months. They were dissapointed but SO supportive. THey want to come see my show, which is scary cause its my first! But I felt relieved and with their support feel like I can conquer the world! Plus, I have more time to spend with my fiance! Whoduve thunk it! (Dont know if thats good or bad yet, I’ll le tyou know later)
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Tuesday, July 1st, 2008
So, I got on the scale this weekend and it was not a pretty exoerience. I have gained like 10 lbs this month. Where did it come from?? All the mojitos this summer and the added party food to go with it. Its depressing being unhealthy. And I ate crappy for 2 days after the scale shock because I was pissed. So, now Im over the pissed feeling and into the conquer mode. Ive decided to use a contest to give me some extra motivation. Hoping to push myself to a place physically where Ive never been before. The thing is, I can eat ok, work out some, and still look decent, so I kind of settle for that. So Im going to post a picture every week until the contest, to kind of hold myself accountable. Yes its like 18 wks away, but I have slipped so far behind the last couple weeks, I think I need the extra time. Im going to start of slow though, dont want to over do it and then quit too soon. I dont have a trainer or anything so Im going cold tukey. BTW- thanks to everyone on here who keeps me motivated!
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Saturday, June 21st, 2008
Ive bene planning all month to go the the universe finals today. Why? Because its right down the street from me! Why not?! I never bought advance tickets because I thought Id just get them at the door. Now they have sold out all tickets except a few first come first serve which are now $40 at the door. Yea, thats not alot, but for a full time grad student who hasn’t had a paycheck in 2 yrs, its alot! Ok maybe not, but it is when I spent $80 yesterday on accident on bikinis, shorts, food and drinks. So, last night over drinks I promised a friend that I would wake up and go to the beach with her at lunch time. Then when I got home and was like CRAP! I want to go to Universe!! But I dont want to cancel on my friend. Long story short, I should be leaving the house now to go see the hardest bodies in the biz, but Im not. This would have been my first show, and now its not. There will definitely be more shows, they’re always in miami, but Im still a little sad ( and broke). So, now I will go to the beach, read some magazines and wish I were at the Universe finals!!! ;o( I hope I dont regret it!
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Thursday, May 29th, 2008
Im broke, Im tired, I drank way too much, and Im sick. I went to the gym today, signed up for spinning, lifted total body weights for 45 min, unsigned up for spinning and went home- with no spinning. Im tired.
Coming back from vacation sucks.
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Saturday, March 29th, 2008
Can anyone please help me with some starter info on becoming a PT? For example, I am curious on the best organization to get certified with, which is more widely accepted, etc. Also wondering if the entire course is online, including cert exam or is it partial online learning and in person test. Last, to teach group exercise classes, are these separate certs and can I stay with the same organization as the PT cert?
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Monday, March 24th, 2008
Ok, so basically this post is about me being stuck in a rut and not knowing how to get out. I had my bf % taken today. It was done by a PT at bally’s. At first one PT said 30%, which is so wrong (straight rookie, but you have to start somewhere) and then another PT did it and told me 20%. That sounds more about right. I think Id like to get it done electronically to know for sure though. This still sucks, I was hoping it would be lower. Although, considering that I haven’t taken it in about 5 yrs, I guess Im ok for now.
The thing is is that this made me realize Ive been stuck in a rut for a couple months. Ive been lifting the same weight and I would like to know how to increase it. For example, Ive been doing 15lbs on the over head press for EVER. And my routine is usu. 3-5 sets of 10. So Im curous of the correct way to increase weight, in general. I dont think I can up to 20lbs just yet, esp 3 sets of 10. Should I do like 6-8 reps of 3 sets or should I do like 20 lbs, 15 lb, 12 lbs? Whatever, you get the point.
Last but not least, the PTs let me know my “problems areas” before I left. Yea, I really needed that information, as if I didn’t know!!
PS- do all PT’s comment on your victoria secrets and back tattoo as they take your kidney and supra illiac measurements? LOL
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Monday, March 24th, 2008
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