The answer to that, is work and the health club. I am now entering week seven of my CoreFitness integration class with my new trainer Will. This class is a total blast.
Let's not forget a picture of Will.
I am fortunate to take a class with a great group of people whom I have known for a few years. Will is a new addition to the gang. That said, he blends right in. Thanks guys! See you next week!
Note to self: Next week, take an updated picture of Mike.
Hi gang! How are you? The last 5 weeks have been totally insane!. I am delighted to report that I have passed my CoreFitness foundation training and I have now started the CoreFitness intermediate circuit training. This class is guaranteed to make you sweat. One hour goes by extremely fast. I am rapidly moving up in the amount of weight that I can swing. I feel a lot stronger than before I started. Today is a rest day and I am glad. Between CoreAlign, CoreFitness and Yoga my body is very sore. I am having a lot of fun and for every day that I exercise, I feel grateful for my health, my trainers and my wonderful Doc. Thank you all SO MUCH!
I have meant to upload a picture of my Valentine's day bouquet. Never say too late... right?
It was a beautiful bouquet which also lasted over one week. Thanks Jeff!
Monday CoreAlign, was one of the best classes I have ever had. Amy Lynn was teaching it. Throughout the entire class, Amy diligently corrected me, pulling, twisting, yanking, grabbing whatever needed to be grabbed and pulled. It felt like the good old days. In the one and a half year that Amy has been my teacher, there is not a body part that she has not grabbed from me. It was all for a good cause, so I am glad for the groping. While most people as they get older shrink, in the last year and a half, I have grown one inch!!!. When the class was over, I was soaked. I felt a great sense of accomplishment . Monday's class was also bittersweet. Amy is leaving Eugene for a while to teach at the new CoreAlign studio in Arizona. While I am absolutely delighted for her promotion, I am also greatly saddened to loose one on my original trainers, an incredible teacher, mentor, and let's not forget to say an incredible friend. I hope that her new students in Arizona are fully aware of what they are getting. Amy IS the best!. So for all of you out there in Arizona, please make Amy proud..... squeeze your glutes , breathe, hoof, and curtsy. Not sure what it all means?. Not to worry, she will break you in. There is never a bad class when Amy is teaching. So please enjoy!. I miss you dearly, please come back soon. To your health. Moi.
I went to class on Thursday morning, camera in hand. I had to take a few pictures prior to class just so I may show you how beautiful the studio is.
Mike was doing a personal training session with one of my CoreAlign buddies.
My friend did not want to have her picture taken. I did it anyway, just so I may show some of you who are always trying new diets what a success story looks like. In the last year or so, my friend has lost over 60 lbs. Her endless determination and hard work are paying off as she looks absolutely fantastic. She is a true inspiration to all. Great job!. Keep up the good work!
aka "Stud Muffin". Along with Amy, Mike was my original CoreAlign trainer. One might ask, why Stud Muffin?. Well... so the story goes that Mike and his beloved wife were thinking about starting a family. According to Mike, it only took one good deed. Mike and Shelly are expecting their first born child in September. Congratulations Mike and Shelly. There is no doubt in my mind, that you will be Great parents!.
... to be a fitness trainer.
Meet Amy, my beautiful trainer.
Behind this beautiful body and gorgeous smile, hides an incredible trainer who also happens to be as "tough as nails". Amy has been my trainer since the beginning of CoreAlign. I enjoy her style of teaching and I greatly value her dedication to her trade. Thank you Amy. I look forward to my class with you next Wednesday.
Meet Megan....
When I started Pilate, Megan was my original trainer. Whenever my exercise moves were improperly done, Megan would come and grab whatever body part needed to be grabbed and positioned it properly. She once called me "Lulu Butt". Well darling.... it takes one to know one and here's the proof. Ha ! got Ya!. Megan is also a beautiful lady and an incredible trainer. I no longer take Pilate, but I am always delighted when Megan takes a CoreAlign class with me. She is a fun loving person and I greatly value her being. Thank you Megan
Bright and early this morning I went to my CoreAlign class. I wanted to take another picture of the studio prior to class so this is what I came up with....
The studio is absolutely beautiful. Hayley with her gorgeous smile, came to greet me. Several other clients were supposed to show up today, but as the clock neared starting time..... I....WAS..... IT!. The first thought that came to mind was ... RUN CHRISSIE RUN... it's going to hurt. Then I thought.... I need this. So I stayed. Hayley did not have to do what she did, but as usual, her dedication and endless mission to fitness, lead her to do a one /one session. I know for a fact, that over the last few months I have developed "bad habits". Hayley helped me correct them. In addition to being an incredible instructor, Hayley is also a great mentor. We took it slow, but as it turned out, I worked really hard. Before I knew it, I was dripping with sweat. I had a wonderful class. I feel great about my accomplishments today. My day started on a positive note. Thank you Hayley for your help and kindness. I appreciate it... and I appreciate You. Gros bisous. Moi
Ever since my relocation to the U.S, I seem to have developed a passion for health, fitness and nutrition. My motto is: I exercise so I can eat. But if I didn't eat....I would still exercise. Yes, there is still the French part of me who loves a great meal. I love to cook, I love to eat, and I love to exercise. I used to think that I was fat, now I know that it is not true. Three years ago, I was a size zero. Since I have been doing CoreAlign, I have grown to a size 4. The truth of the matter is... I am 51 years of age. Age is just a number, and I am delighted to report that I not only do not feel like it, I don't look like it either. I am as healthy as a human being can be. Make no mistake about it... it does not come for free. Throughout the years, I have spent countless hours educating myself in nutrition always being on the front line of what I needed to do in order to stay healthy. Every decade seems to bring new challenges. Six years ago, I had my very first and ever surgery. When I woke up from the anesthesia, all I could think of, was that I had been reborn looking like the reincarnation of Buddha. I was in hell, it was a new challenge that had been brought my way, and no matter what it took, I was going to fight this and come out a winner. Six years later. I am there!. How I did it... is a long story. What I did.... is complicated. The people who inspired me, believed in me, and never gave up on me ARE the people that I need to thank. They are the dedicated owners and instructors at the dance studio that I belong to called: "Carpe Diem". When I orignally joined, I started doing Pilate. I loved my class, but needed something that would make me "sweat". I soon started CoreAlign. Mike and Amy were my original trainers. I soon grew to love their way of teaching. I am now in the CoreAlign intermediate advanced class. CoreAlign is by far the most challenging exercise I have ever done. If you think that weight lifting, running is hard... then I challenge you to take one hour of CoreAlign. It is however the most rewarding type of exercise I have ever done. It hurts like heck. but it is well worth it. So for what it's worth. Thank you to the owners and all of the staff at Carpe Diem. I am grateful for what you do and I love you all dearly for your never ending dedication and passion for your trade. As for the rest of you...following are some pictures of the CoreAlign equipment.....
If you reside in Eugene, OR... Please give this studio a try. You will love the benefit of it. To your health. Love Always. Moi.
