2 More Things and a Familiar Feeling

I have completed a photo album for Jadelynn!  It is 20 pages long, and I used MyPublisher to do so. The program was easy to use, and the book turned out very nice!

Next, I have also completed my belly dancing goal!  The Dungeon has a Bhangra dance class for a few weeks, but unfortunately it did not stay open because we couldn't get enough people to commit to coming to class.  I was pretty sad, because the class was fantastic!  On our last day, Elizabeth let us request a few things, so I requested belly dancing, as it is on my list!  She showed us a few moves, and it is harder than I thought it would be.  Needless to say, I look very silly practicing in the mirror, but I will get the few moves I learned down!

Let's talk a bit more about The Dungeon.  I know a lot of my posts are about this place, but it truly has changed my life in every positive way.  Jamie has gotten to know me so well that, as soon as I step into the gym, she can tell if I am down.  She let's me punch out my frustrations and climb the rope, or do other things that make me feel good about myself.  More than anything, she pushes me to the breaking point.

That familiar feeling where I don't think I can go on any further or do any more reps, but she won't let me stop.  As I sat on the leg extension, doing reps on the heaviest weight I have ever used, she began to push down, using her body weight to add on.  I had to do 20 seconds, and I just started crying.  I didn't think I would be able to get through it, especially after over 2 hours of the most intense leg day that I have ever done.  I tried, but failed at least two times.  Jamie finally said to me, "Come on!  You are stronger than your bad day!  Don't let it beat you down!" I held it up, and pushed harder than ever before.  I felt that I was at the point of not being able to hold up anymore, but then I heard the magic words, "5 more seconds!" (which I am sure is longer, if you count like a normal person).

I have worked with other trainers before, and they are great, but nothing can compare to Jamie.  She cares about you, as a person, and genuinely wants to see you succeed.  She is obsessed with our results and wants to see us meet our goals and love ourselves.  She pushes up hard because she knows that we can do it, even more than we do.  I always say Jamie knows my strength even more than I do, which is really weird to think of.  It is true, though!  Those moments when I feel like I can't push any further and that I need to give in, she absolutely refuses to allow it.  She will push me to the breaking point and to success.

My experiences and changes in The Dungeon have been like none other.  If you are really wanting to make a huge change in your life, I challenge you to look into it!  You can contact Jamie through Facebook at In An Athletes Soul.

Stay tuned for my next post.  It will contain the ultimate before and current photos.  :]]

-jennilea

Shoot the Rope.

So, the title is pretty self explanatory.  I climbed the rope in the Dungeon!  My decision to try it out was completely random.  I had just finished my workout and was like, eh, why not give it a shot!  When I realized I was actually climbing it, I was in shock! I was hoping my trainer was looking, but was too worried that if I called her, I wouldn't make it to the top.  Just then, I heard her yell out in excitement for me!  It took less than two months to get to this point.  I am so excited to be here!

You can see a video of my climb here.  I also have a few other fun videos up from The Dungeon!  We are always doing something fun and exciting in the Dungeon.  If you are looking for a trainer, please contact Jamie on Facebook.  You will not regret it!

Let's talk a bit about progress.  First, I decided this year that I would start wearing shorts this summer,  I do not at all regret that decision.  Working out at the gym has definitely boosted my confidence, and I needed it with our weather frequently being well into the 100s in the recent days. In addition to boosting my confidence with shorts, I decided to but a two piece this year!  I found the BEST top at Target.  Seriously, it is better than my best bra.  HA!  I love it.  It takes a crazy amount of courage to post photos like this, but I am pretty darn proud of my progress, so, here we have it - complete with a photo bomb:

I can't believe how far I have come, and really cannot wait until I reach my final goal in fitness and can just work on maintaining.  :]

Next, I was going to a Giants game, and needed to buy a shirt for it.  I went to Target, and found a super cute shirt, but they only had it available in a size small.  I was sure I wouldn't be able to fit it, but decided to take a chance anyway.  It fit perfectly!  More changes in my body. :]

Finally, I was moving stuff and...things around, and found my Prom dress.  I tried it on before starting at the Dungeon, and it most definitely did not fit.  One of my friends suggested I try it on again, and I really did not want to because I was sure it would just make me sad.  I tried it on anyway, and it fit PERFECTLY!  I am now the exact same size that I was senior year - which was my smallest - but I weigh more.  This only confirms what Jamie has been telling us over and over.  Throw away the scale, the muscle is doing so much more for me than those little numbers.  I am losing a crazy amount of inches and gaining so much confidence in myself!





A prom dress party is a must!
I am so excited to be wearing this dress again!





Getting off of the topic of fitness, I also knocked shooting a gun off of my list!  Janelle has a shotgun, and Nic took us out to shoot it!  The thing is huge, and I was super scared when they handed it to me, at first.  When I shot it for the first time, it was awesome!  The kickback was not as terrible as I was expecting.  I am absolutely horrible with aim, but I did hit a few bottles.  I had so much fun and actually decided that it would be neat to own a gun! I will definitely be researching guns!  Next, I would like to shot a hand gun.  It just seems like it would be easier.  :]

73 goals completed.  28 to complete. 452 days left.
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I think I can do this.

-jennilea