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2012

Wow, what a year 2012 was for me! 2011 was really the year I focused on reaching my weight-loss goals, and 2012 was the year I focused on reaching my education goals to become a fitness instructor and a personal trainer. In 2012 I also purchased a small fitness studio, Studio Azul, with a couple of my friends and I look forward to keeping this studio up and running so people near the studio have a place to escape to and stay fit and happy!

In November 2012 I was hired on at JL Sorenson Recreation Center as a fitness instructor sub and in January 2013 I got my own Kids on the Move class that I teach on Mondays and my own TRX class that I teach every other Fridays. I also was hired on a couple weeks ago as a Personal Trainer at JL. I  have a couple of clients so far and I am beyond excited to be able to help others. I also get so excited & nervous when I get a call to sub a class but I love it so much. I subbed my first Zumba class the other day, it was so much fun, the class of 53 had so much energy!

I just want to thank everyone who has supported me every step and for all the love and encouragement. I know it could be a little strange for some who have watched me lose my weight and transform on the outside, but I am still the same person on the inside. I have tried my hardest to stay the same Jena and at the same time have tried to improve some of my flaws. I am busier now, even though I have always been a busy person, but I am still me, I am still Jena and I always make time for friends. Friendships are really important to me and I really focus a lot of my energy to keeping up with friendships. I feel like through this journey I have made so many great new friends, strengthened a lot of old wonderful friendships, & sadly I feel like I have lost some friends along the way for unknown reasons to me, and to them I say I love you and I am sorry for whatever I have done to push you away, I am still here with open arms and an open heart and great memories.

I hope I have not come across as conceded or better than others because if anything, this experience has humbled me, has taught me so much about myself and about others who struggle and have issues with weight, hormones, self-image, self-esteem, self-worth. I hope I can help others go through their own fitness journeys without having to jump through as many hoops as I did.

Thanks for reading, I love comments and feedback and if you want to contact me privately you are welcome to email me at jenasweightloss@gmail.com . I am still taking on clients and would love to help you reach your fitness goals, whatever they may be!

One important thing I hope you can take from this post is to take care of yourself first so you can take care of those around you. We tend to do the oposite and it is time to stop, be a little selfish and take care of yourself so you can exist and be here for those that love you!

Stay fit and be happy! Here's to 2013!
-Jena

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  1. I think you've only gotten better...love you, alway have and always will. I'm beyond proud of you and am so excited for all you have going on in your life. Can't wait to hear what's next!

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    1. Thanks Amy for your love and support and for always leaving me comments, you rock babe! Love ya tonz!

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