Just Jess, diary of a fit girl

Just wanted to share some photos (non-edits) that I had done with Bam studios out here in Vancouver right before I did my final show this season, BCABBA Provincials  I had played softball for about 12 years, I play at a a competitive level in a womens league.. and no I do not play slow pitch (there is a difference) there are certainly competitive levels of slow pitch for sure and I am not good enough at slow pitch to be playing at that level! haha But, most people think when I say I play baseball that I'm talking about the beer league version and that simply isn't the case.  I have spared and even played part time on teams in the past, but it's strictly as a favor or for the social aspect.. like I said before, I'm not very good at slow pitch!  That being said, in softball I've played all levels, house & rep, we train in the off season earlier than most and the girls are more like family than team mates <3 This year was the first season since I started p

Whoa, it's been a while since I've blogged on here! If anyone actually follows this.. my apologies!  It's not like I've been overly busy or anything haha just haven't felt the urge to write in here Update: I had the BC Provincials Championships on Sat June 28 2014 where I placed 8th in my class for Bikini Class D  I felt very good with what I brought to the stage, I felt comfortable on stage and I'm happy with how I ended my very first season of competition :)  Now for the off - season ... I'm still quite new to all of this, I only started working with my trainer in Jan of this year and I was immediately considered "On Season" so I never had any cheats etc just straight to the grind Now that I'm finished competing until further notice I've been successfully graduated into my post show or maintenance side of my diet and weight training plans How have I been doing? well, there are good days and bad days for sure  During prep ther

Hey all, the fitness team I'm a part of : Team Blessed Bodies, is doing a challenge for the month of july, it's the #hiitthebeachchallenge from Strong Fitness Magazine  You can find the challenge online : https://www.facebook.com/FitnessPrint?fref=ts  30 mins, 8 sets, 15 reps each (per side when applicable) get as many in as you can I did my challenge on Sunday July 20 and in 30 mins I did 35 rounds, not the worst... I was hoping to break 40 but I'm going to give it another shot on weds with my girl friend :)  I had spent the (mini) weekend in Penticton for a stagette which was a lot of fun, I stayed on plan (no drinks for this girl) eventhough I'm officially OFF-SEASON and allowed to have cheats, I have a lot of stuff to celebrate -- this week alone I have my sisters bday (tonight) my husbands bday on friday (the big 3-0) a wedding that I'm in on saturday and a wedding I'm attending as a guest on sunday.. so I had plently of opportunities to h

  So last week I posted a little blurp I found on FB that got me thinking, well this week I've found an inspirational Pin on Pinterest and thought I'd share it I shared this on my IG as well this week, feel free to come find me: @xjust_jess is my handle :) So more food for though, as I prep for Provincials at the end of the month I have a lot on my mind for sure! I had to qualify for this show, so the competition will def be more intense but there were some pretty amazing looking athletes competing at the novice level so I can only imagine what will be on this stage When you qualify for Provincials you get the choice: Compete the year you qualify (which is the route I chose) Compete the following year ... my gf I train with had said that if she had qualified for Provincials she would have taken the year off to bring an even better package, which I think is a great idea .. so there will be those ladies on that stage! Not intimidating at all (haha) I'm new to this

Here is something I saw shared on FB recently and it got  me thinking .. Real Talk Coaching Tidbits~ In my line of work, I can totally appreciate the intention behind the statement that I hear waaaay too often: "well, I want to prep like I am doing a show, without actually doing a show". (thoughtful pause, while I bring my hands together, finger tip to finger tip, right in front of my mouth - no, actually TOUCHING my mouth - to prevent me from saying what is about to pop out of it, and to partially conceal the look that must have crossed my face before I was able to catch it....) Sooooo, let me get this straight. What you are saying is that despite MANY MANY competitors (and wanna be competitors) being largely unable to complete "show prep", even when they DO have a show looming on the horizon..... many of which have paid hundreds/thousands out of pocket in coaches fees, posing suits, shoes, jewelry, federation registration, and even show registration... man

well here it is! PEAK WEEK is upon us As of Jan 1 I had officially started my training with team Blessed Bodies, so Jan 1 was the last day that I've eaten any 'treats' ... I had cheese cake, I had pie, I had mashed potatoes etc my grandmother hosts a New Years Day dinner (at 1pm) and I fully enjoyed it! Now I was never a big drinker before but I certainly had a few bevies the night before knowing full well that any and all alcohol would be off limits until further notice With my training there is 3-4 months of 'contest prep - On Season' which involves weekly check ins with my coach with pictures, measurements and videos on top of the monthly check in of the same (minus the videos) after a certain amount of time (up to as close as 4wks prior to your show) you find out if you have been 'approved' to do your show or not, approved means that your coach believes that you're on the right track, can stay on track and can be successful in getting to the st

Hooray!  My very own blog.. what an adult I've been thinking of starting a blog for a little while, and to be honest, have always been too busy.. I thrive on being busy I think .. I currently work three jobs, play for a competitive softball team, spare on a slow pitch team, spend time with friends, commit to weekends away, fundraisers etc never miss a family gathering (if I can help it) and am currently training for my first bikini competition! So the title of my blog says diary of a fit girl... I think I should start there... My hubby and I are both avid gym goers... he more than me.. about 8 years ago when we were still just dating he convinced me to try and come to the gym with him .. since I wasnt a gym goer at all at the time Well I started going with him, and I suppose that natural high got me hooked because before long I got over the dreaded "I can't go to the gym alone! .. I'll be alone!" and then started going with girlfriends etc so that we could