Tuesday, September 27, 2011

At 5:45am I do BOOTCAMP!

 
This is what I do at 5:45 am in the morning!  I love my job.
I feel very fortunate to do what I love to do.  
I started attending the GYM with my mom when I was in 8th grade and that is where I fell in love with 
Group Fitness and every part of getting my sweat on!

When I was 19 I got certified to teach and have been teaching ever since!
In 2009 I got certified to become a Personal Trainer and I have LOVED that as well.

A year ago last July, my friend Rebecca called me and encouraged me to create a Bootcamp.  
So I did.
My first 30 day Bootcamp was born, and I had 3 friends that dared to partake!
It has shown to be a very successful way for people to lose weight and I have, at times, done
3 bootcamp's in one month because of the demand!
I had my nutrition plan approved by Lisa Gleason, Nutritionist /http://nutrisense.wordpress.com/
and we knocked down a wall downstairs to allow me to hold up to 9 people each 30 day session.
Here are some photos of my current session that will wrap this Wednesday!


We work HARD and yes sometimes these girls do not love me (but on the last day they all LOVE me!!)

And of course you HAVE to throw a little bit of comedy in at times.  After all it is 5:45 AM!

I can't say it enough, I love my job. I love transforming and working with people.
I want to do it FOREVER!
Loves,
Jill

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Baker's Cyst and Teddy


About a week in a half ago, I was washing Bensen's legs in the bath, when I felt a bump behind his knee, in his knee pit.  I made him stand up right away so I could get a better look, and sure enough I could easily see a bump protruding out of his leg.  So the next day I made an appointment with Dr. Kim Gehle (the best Pediatrician ever) and off we went to see her.  She examined it and told me he would need an MRI.  She also said that it was a tissue mass, or "lump" and we should not delay in getting a more detailed description of what exactly was going on.  Dr. Gehle and I both felt that it was something to be concerned about...but something to not be overly-concerned about.  If that is possible right??

So I schedule the MRI and Bensen and I spent today at the hospital.  Unfortunately it was a 45 minute scan where he had to hold perfectly still.  Very few adults can do that, let alone an almost 6 yr old, so we had to sedate him.  Which meant an IV (he had to have one anyway, for the contrast that they give through an IV).
 He of course hated that part, but he was so amazingly brave at the same time. Cried until the IV was placed and then he was back to looking at his toys. He can do anything as long as his Teddy is close, I'm not kidding.

 He woke up from Anesthsia calling for Teddy. His eyes were closed and his arms were reaching out and you could barely make out what he was saying except TEDDY.  Once I snuggled Teddy in tight, he went right back to deep sleep and didn't move the rest of the scan.  
Teddy of course accompanied him throughout the scan and through recovery.


To cut to the chase, we were so relieved to find out that it wasn't a cancerous lump, but a Baker's Cyst.



Definition:
A Baker's cyst is a fluid-filled cyst that causes a bulge and a feeling of tightness behind your knee. The pain can get worse when you fully flex or extend your knee or when you're active.
A Baker's cyst, also called a popliteal cyst, is usually the result of a problem with your knee joint, such as arthritis or a cartilage tear. Both conditions can cause your knee to produce too much fluid, which can lead to a Baker's cyst. Though unlikely, a bulge behind your knee may be a sign of a more serious condition, such as a tumor or a popliteal artery aneurysm, rather than a fluid-filled cyst.

Treatment:  Wait and Watch.  See if it grows.  See if it causes pain. If so possibly surgery.

I can handle that.  I can wait and watch.  Surgery was really something I don't think I could possibly handle right now.  I have watched Bensen go through too much in his short almost 6 yrs. and I don't think I could handle surgery number 4 right now.  So I'm happy and words can't describe how much I love this little curly haired boy of mine...and his Teddy.
Loves,
Jill

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Talk about Strength and Faith.


I loved reading this today. 

I love to read about people who go after what they know to be right and what they feel to be true.  
I also love and cherish my membership in my church and give thanks everyday that I have it.   
Hooray to the things in our life 
that gives us purpose, drive, happiness, love, 
and...more purpose. 
Whatever they may be.