Many people think it’s funny that I take so many fitness classes. I even have been known to watch my own videos on YouTube (that actually is a little funny I guess). It’s kind of assumed that fitness instructors and health coaches don’t need help because we should be able to always think of our […]
Inspiring You To Be Amazing
I have a lot of things bouncing around in my brain that I want to say, and no clear words that convey all of those things. I think that happens when we believe something so strongly and want to share it with others. The passion we feel gets in the way of the ability of our brain […]
How to Wait Without Anxiety
I’ve made a self-discovery: I struggle with patience. I don’t mean the every day patience of waiting in line or sitting while my daughter uses the bathroom – for the fourth time in ten minutes. I’m actually pretty good with that. I mean the long-term life waiting. The uncertainty of the future. The unknowing of […]
Why Saying No Is Important and Two Tips on How To Say No
Overworked, overstressed, overtired, overloaded, overbooked, over it! If any of these words describe you, you are not alone! Many of us rely on our phones, devices, coffee, and quick meals in the car to get through most days. With summer around the corner and school finishing up, we sometimes don’t know whether we are coming or going. […]
10 Essential Tips for New Moms and Baby’s First Year
This was originally published in early 2014 when my daughter was just turning one. She is now close to her second birthday and I’ll be posting my lessons from year two soon. In the meantime, I hope these tips for the first year with your little one bring you some joy, laughter and sanity. xoxo Jess Nothing […]
Cory Vines Fitness Clothing and a Gift For You
What would you do if a friend and client came up to you before a Pilates class and said, “Oh my gosh! Jessica, you HAVE to feel this material! I ordered this shirt for my husband but told him he can’t have it until you see it. Isn’t it amazing??” You would probably feel the […]
A Killer HIIT Workout You Can Do Anywhere!
You guys, you HAVE to do this workout. You will not WANT to do this workout, but you HAVE to do it. High intensity interval training (HIIT) is described as “an enhanced form of interval training, an exercise strategy alternating periods of short intense anaerobic exercise with less-intense recovery periods. HIIT is a form of […]
3 Easy Steps for Setting Goals
I have a confession to make. Setting goals has not always been one of my favorite things to do. In fact, it kind of causes me stress and anxiety. I usually have very good intentions, and even block off time in my schedule to write down goals. The process tends to look like this: Ok, I’m ready […]
10 Easy Ways to Decrease Sugar Cravings
Did you know that sugar was once used as currency, and people would trade highly valuable objects for the powdery white stuff? I can relate, because there are days I would happily take payment of doughnuts and chocolate cake for services rendered. Or a brownie. Two weeks ago, my husband and I went out to […]
You Control Your Destiny
“A man sooner or later discovers that he is the master-gardener of his soul, the director of his life.” James Allen I happen to love sports. Right now is one of my favorite times of the year because March Madness is beginning. These guys have been playing hard all year – they are mentally and […]