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I have seriously been slacking on blogging for the past year and have no idea why. I currently have two google accounts and one is tied to my business and the other? I do not receive a single email just a sign-in for this blog.

I am looking for a fresh start.

So this will be my last post here. I did start a new blog.

If you want to still follow my oh so crazy life, shoot me an email mondaymorningfitness@gmail.com for the new link :)

Trainer Ramblings.

This week started my first week training clients 1-on-1. As exciting as this sounded, I think I was more nervous than excited. For the past year, I do not mean to brag, but I knew everything about the gym and how to train women. I was a self-proclaimed expert. I was on top and I now I feel like I am back on the bottom.

Do not get me wrong, I absolutely love the creativity and feel I am getting better each session. I have so much to work with...bosu balls, body bars, kettlebells, plyo boxes. It's what I wanted. And I know I will work my way back to the top. It's just hard being the newbie.

Before I knew all 550 members, their life stories...At the new gym, I just know the men and women I've trained so far. I guess I just have to give it time.

When I left, one of my favorite members handed me a card on my last day. I think from time to time, I may forget why I enjoy and love my job. I have this card posted where I can see it everyday. She wrote:

Corkshell,
Thank you so much for all that you have done for me over the last year. When I walked into the gym for the first time, I was lazy, unmotivated, and very overweight. You were so instrumental in changing all of that. You have been my favorite staff member. since the beginning. When I walk through the door and see your smiling face, it makes me more motivated. I feel like you sincerely cared about me and my progress every step of the way. You have helped me to permanently change the way I feel about food, fitness, health, and life! I am happier and healthier than I have been in about seven years. Thank you from the bottom of my hear. I will miss seeing you, but know that I am strong enough to do it without you. I wish you the best of luck in your new work ventures.

M.



It keeps me going. I also start my very own Yoga class on November 16th. Again, I am excited, but just a little nervous too. But I guess nervous can be a good thing.

Mexican Get Away

Quite a few family members on my husband's side were none too pleased when my brother-in-law and fiance informed us their wedding would take place in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

And me? Could not be happier. I loved our honeymoon, traveling the country and seeing sights such as Niagra Falls and the Grand Canyon, however, when you think honeymoon, most people think pool side with a drink.

And the best part of this wedding? It was not mine! No running around, trying to socialize with everyone. Nope, not me. I just grabbed my books and went straight to the pool before I even unpacked my bags.

My husband and I seriously had the best time. We got along with his brother's friends a little too well. We went running on the beach, kayaking, ziplining, beach volleyball, card games by the pool. And my husband stayed out late every night, smoking cigars in his brother's beautiful penthouse suite hot tub overlooking the entire town.

Their beachfront wedding was something straight out of a fairytale.

The kindle is a must have for laying by the pool. I read my hard copy of "Change Your Brain, Change Your Body" and only got about half-way through, mostly because I was so frustrated with holding the book and turning pages. I switched to "The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest". (which is the best book by far) With the kindle, it rested so nicely on my stomach and I could turn the "pages" and hold it with 1 hand.

I want to go back.