Heavy D is in the house!

My cutie baby D was born yesterday, 1/29/09 at 3:17pm, weighing in at 8lbs even and 20 inches long. Mommy and daddy are doing great :) Luv being an auntie again!

Oh the Money Woesss

You ever just wake up and realize, wow... I am broke. Like broke as a joke lol. I calculated my outstanding debt today and although it's not high, it's not paid either lol. Oh I wish money grew on trees...ho hum.

Fit to be a Bride

All you brides out there looking to drop a couple of pounds before your big special day--- I can get you there! Plans include:

• Diet
• Workouts
• Anytime Access by phone and email
• Weekly meetings via webcam or in person
• Cardio
• Any changes as necessary

Contact me at fitlei@hotmail.com for more info :)

16 Random Things - From my Facebook Page

Rules: Once you’ve been tagged, you are supposed to write a note with 16 r&om things, facts, habits, or goals about you. At the end, choose 16 people to be tagged. You have totag the person who tagged you. If I tagged you, it’s because I want to know more aboutyou (seriously, I want to know more about YOU).
So, I saw this on Corey's profile and since I'm at work and actually annoyed with working, I thought I'd give it a go...

#1 - I have a huge desire to start my own non-profit organization..... I'm not sure if it's my yearning to help people or if it's because as I get older I realize how much I want to my life to be a contribution to this world or both...either way, I'd love to get involved to start an organization that had help for all people...youth, elderly, middle-aged, disease-ridden, overweight, underweight, black, white, yellow...you catch my drift. Something that is a solid contribution to helping people which inturn helps the world.

#2 - I like watching re-runs...... Maybe because I have no life? lol I dunno, but my DVR is set to record every Sex n the City episode on TBS n I've seen em all 10000 times n still I sit n watch as if it's brand new.

#3 - I believe in the power of positive thinking..... I think it's partly due to the fact that I was a very negative thinker in the past. I always attributed my cynicism for "reality" not knowing that it was just creating more negativity. Since watching The Secret and reading some pretty dope books (Rich Dad Poor Dad, From Good to Great etc), I've realized the true power of your mind. Now I strive to always seek out the positive in a situation instead of gravitating toward the negative.

#4 - I take horrible pictures..... I don't know if it's just because it feels incredibly awkward to be dead in front of a camera or if it's because I'm just not as comfortable with my face as I'd like to be but even so, I somehow manage to take the worst pix. My work badge, license, whoa. Not sexy lol but then again I guess those pix probably shouldn't be lol. Anyhow, I'm just really really awkward in front of a camera and it's weird because I'm a pretty outgoing person but once a camera is out and it's a serious picture moment, I'm totally outta there. Been trying to practice more tho...

#5 - I'm over Corporate America...... Been in it for 9 yrs now and I can honestly say, I'm done with it. I'm still physically in it for the $ for now, but mentally I've moved on. Totally focusing my energy on training, doing more shows, building the non-profit, starting my website, etc. Really working on leaning on my creative side.

#6 - I am closet wannabe painter...... I've been thinking about this for some time now. I totally want to have an easel, paints, brushes, the whole 9. I have a hunch that I'll be pretty good at it. Not sure if I'd ever want to sell but I'd definitely like to get some thoughts/feelings onto some canvas.

#7 - I'm annoyingly logical...... 1+1 ALWAYS equals 2. ALWAYS. Doesn't that sound annoying? But that's how I operate. When things don't make sense logically, it totally throws me off my game... I will literally sit confused for hours until I find a way for it to all my logical sense.

#8 - I'm a family person...BIG TIME...... I'm 100% devoted to my family. I will do anything for them at any time any place. I'm the oldest so I tend to have that motherly type quality about myself and because of that, I try to give as much as I possibly can to support my family, even if I get nothing in return. Family is sooo important and when I have kids I want them to have that loyalty to their family too.

#9 - I'm usually the one my friends come to for advice...... I don't know if it's because I'm a virgo (practical, logical) or that I truly enjoy psychology or that I mediated my parent's arguments as a kid growing up but either way, I somehow can navigate through a situation that a friend is going through clearly and give them some good quality advice.

#10 - I believe everyone possesses the power of GREATNESS...... Ya kno, growing up I actually thought I would be a dancer, lawyer, or something like that. Then after hs...I thought...maybe I just don't have a talent???? I always took the easy way out... rationalizing things....oh, Beyonce can sing - that's easy, she knew her talent.... maybe if I could sing...I could be someone? After realizing that was such a cop out...I dug deep and found a true passion for fitness... for helping those that need it and for holding myself to higher standards and achieving those goals.

#11 - I like to be right...ALL THE TIME....... Who doesn't? I've gotten better at accepting when I'm wrong tho, even if it's only once in a blue moon LOL

#12 - I'm a HUGE Joel Osteen fan...... My DVR is set to record him everytime he's on. Anytime I'm feeling down or discouraged...I watch one of the old episodes and it puts me right back on track. The power in positive thinking I tell ya!

#13 - I love tattoos...... I currently have 5... I'm sure I'll have many more. Just love the expression in a tattoo. Some think it's silly, but I love the feeling and meaning behind a tattoo. I don't usually plan my tattoos, it's all spontaneous. But I'd like to get a couple more meaningful ones and definitely a Samoan tribal to rep the culture :)

#14 - I make extreme decisions spontaneously...... This kinda breaks off from my tattoo stuff. Anything extreme I've done in life has always been done on a whim. One day I was growing my hair out, the next day I was bald lol. If a tattoo idea pops into mind, I usually get it right away. Once I started working out, I went straight into wanting to compete. Not sure why I operate this way but there's something liberating about it.

#15 - I'm a "relationship" person...... Never really been single. I've had 4 serious boyfriends in the last 11 yrs (dating back to hs). Sometimes I feel like I have a sign on my forehead or there's some sort of radar alert that goes out to prospective suitors lol but I'm thinking that maybe I just don't like to be alone for too long? Not entirely sure since I've never really had to go there with myself but either way, I've always been locked down lol

#16 - I'm a total "fat" eater...... I could actually be addicted to food...like good tasting food. Food that is the absolute WORST for you. It might seem like an oxymoron but I just LUV LUV LUV food. If it were up to me, I'd eat out all day every day lol. I think as we all get older there is something very social about going out to dinner...I think this was the hardest part besides giving up cigarettes when I first decided I would compete. Giving up some of my fav foods can still be a struggle but as I get older, I am definitely starting to realize that my body does NOT bounce back like it used to lol. I have to literally BUST MY ASS in order to get results so in the end...the fatty food decisions don't seem worth it.

Oh yea it's SEXY TIME!

I just love being here... I mean... it's one thing to train myself but I really do enjoy training others and helping them reach their goals. Stoked for the day when I'll be able to do this full time, watch out! :)

YES WE DID!

I know I'm a lil behind in blogging but between both of my jobs taking up all of my spare time, I've been just a lil stretched - no excuses tho :) Wow... YES WE DID! I can say that Tuesday Jan 20 was such a beautiful day. Knowing what exactly was going to happen my day was just the best...no attitude....no negativity.... no nothing. I even shed a tear or 40 lol. It's just amazing to see how far us as minorities have come...I honestly am not sure I would have seen the day that this would actually happen. It just feels so good to be a part of history and even better that the person making it is Barack Obama. I just love it. I'm still speechless and still get choked up when I see the pix from this incredible day!!

Random...

A client (who has already had 3 free PT sessions but doesn't want to sign up to train) asks me in the middle of my workout... how many calories should I burn every day in order to lose weight?

Anyone understand the frustration of this question????????????????

LOL

YESSSSIRR!!

It just feels so good.... :)

Young Ladies 11-24yrs old, Come Out & Get Healthy!!

Hey chiquitas, if you are looking to get in shape, come to the South Brunswick YMCA and take my Junior Athena Weight Training/Agility Class!! With the obesity crisis affecting adults and children, it's never too early to start getting in shape! This program is geared towards females and will whip you into shape in no time!

$130 for non-members
$65 for members
8 week program beginning Jan 29, 2008
Thursdays, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Email me if you need more info
fitlei@hotmail.com

First day @ the J-O

Started the new training gig today. Worked from 8-4pm @ the day job n 5-9:30pm @ the new gig, super pooped today. Will write tomorrow, nighty nite folks :o)

xoxo
Lei

Who needs wisdom teeth?

So I call the dentist yesterday because my tooth was slightly bothering me and to my surprise, they were able to squeeze me in! Score! Ok, so I happily head over to the doc office on my lunch break...my bro in law calls on the way asking where's my diet plan!--mental note made -- don't forget to write diet plan when u get back to work -- I check in and almost immediately am brought into the office... must be my lucky day! The doc examines the tooth and of course I feel next to no pain in his presence. He wants some Xrays so I have to take out my tongue ring (ugh) and stand in this weird room with this thing that flies around my head...-- don't you hate it when they say DONT MOVE and all you can think about is moving???? Talk about pressure...sheesh! Anyhow, the doc checks out the Xrays and comes back with the oh so exciting news that... .... ....

HE NEEDS TO PULL MY WISDOM TOOTH... andddd he can do it right away if I'd like. I was also due for a cleaning so I managed to get a combo deal of some sort. So after about 5 painful needle pinches of novocaine(sp?), I no longer felt the left side of my face lol. In a matter of minutes, the cleaning was done -- next up the tooth was gone -- and they sent me on my way... all in under 1 hour...

Props to my dentist :)

Spreading the wealth

Hey everyone!

Just got back from my very 1st Monavie tasting. I'm extremely excited to be sharing this stuff with you all. I started taking it myself late last year after my father bought me a bottle (he had a bulging disk and the pain subsided after taking the monavie - i had a herniated disk)... in the 1st week I felt a huge difference in my energy levels and overall happiness. The pain began to subside and I was hooked ever since! For about 3-4 months of buying the bottles on my own, I decided to sign up and become a distributor. I now am recommending Monavie to family, friends and clients and I'm truly hoping that people will be able to find the same comfort my father and I have found through Monavie.

**If you'd like more info or are interested in purchasing a bottle or becoming a distributor, please email me at fitlei@hotmail.com

I will be holding my own tasting next Friday - Jan 23, for those in the local central NJ area.

Stay happy & healthy,

Lei

I am strong like bull!

Awww yea, 2009 is here and that means I'm finally able to stop nursing these injuries of mine and hit the weights! It feels like it's been FOREVER since I've been hardcore in the gym so I'm sooo excited to be back in the sack again and hittin em hard. Being injured can really be a disappointment and create a bit of depression so I'm super happy the emotional roller coaster with being on the bench last year is totally over. I will still have to check in with the doc and physical therapist but overall...gym time is here and conditioning/muscle here I come!

Muscle goals for this year:

• Regain muscle that was lost during injury


• Strengthen back to ward off possible injury


• Create some major hammies!


• Conditioning Conditioning Conditioning!!!

Super thrilled to be sharing my journey with everyone here. I will post progress pix along the way.

Keep rockin,

Lei

Manic Mondays in Corporate America

Alarm rings ---

6am, snooze, snooze, snooze....SHIT! It's 7:15am and I have to be to work by 8am, way to start off the week. Clothes are out the night before yet when I put them on, I somehow end up looking a bit mannish... it could be that my hair is growing in so it's in its awkward phase or it could be that I just need new clothes, either way, I have to skip breakfast at home in order to find something half way decent to wear...great. Driving to work -- Decent parking spot -- make it to my desk without being seen -- take my heels out of my bag n throw those on (my poor feet) -- and begin to work. Waiting to see if anyone will notice I'm here.... wait time is now = 35 minutes and noone in sight -- head downstairs for breakfast (finally) -- unfortunately have no money on me n have to hike over to the other side of the building to the good old ATM -- yum, I'm finally quenched -- All of this and I've been @ work for less than 1 hour-- Man, the day I will be able to seperate from Corporate America will by far be the happiest day of my life...

Drama in the workplace...

Well...since returning from short term disability(workout injury-out of the gym for the majority of 2008), it seems as tho people have kinda outcasted me. I can say I'm used to the "haters" considering the fact that I work with a LOT of middle-aged and older women who don't work out, eat terribly, gossip more than they work and hate to see anyone else succeed, but having people flat out ignore me... no welcome back high 5... nothing, is a strange feeling. I'm guessing a big part of it has to do with the fact that my boss is angry with me for being out of the office injured... my coworker has lied, manipulated and gossiped about me to the point that not only does she believe her own lies but she has somehow managed to sway others to see it her way and make a promotion out of it...and then the average worker just hating that I was out of the office for 6 months regardless of the reason behind it. Hence we have the "outcasting."

It's amazing how Corporate America literally translates into the 13th grade. You have those that will do whatever it takes to get to the top--being phony--brownnosing--gossiping--manipulating--it's like a game of Survivor or Big Brother lol. Gosh, this is soooo NOT what I signed up for lol. Anyhow, that type of person is my coworker-- obsessed with trying to keep up with the Joneses--talks about herself every 5 minutes-- brags about every job, every knockoff designer bag, every person that likes her bla bla bla bla... She's one of the ppl that believe their own lies. Ya ever wonder what could have possibly gone wrong in a person's life to make them act like that? I mean do they have a hormone imbalance...are they missing a chromosome...are they human....what is it??

Moving along -- what is it about Corporate America that is so entirely draining?

• Is it the people?
• The work?
• The company?
• Their vision?
• What????

I think the one thing to take from my ramblings is this--
Avoid committing yourself to a job/career that you HATE!
(All that comes of this is you waking up everyday and never wanting to be there and finding any reason possible to take a sick day, vacation day, etc etc etc)
Don't sell yourself short!
To my fellow Corporate slaves... have a GREAT week and never stop pushing for more... do whatever it takes to reach your full potential!

--Goals for this week --

• Remain POSITIVE!
• Steer clear of the drama!
• Keep pushing my creativity
• Have a successful week @ the new training gig

All righty folks, have a dope, healthy and productive week!
Never forget who u are and PUSH for more!

xoxo,
Lei

Welcome!

Well as I'm sitting here watching the end of the Golden Globes, I want to formally welcome everyone to my official blog :) I have finally joined the rest of the world... better late than never right? lol Hmm... what's the tone of my blog you may ask? Not sure actually lol. So in advance, I'd like to ask you all to excuse all my ramblings... they will happen often. I'm going to try to keep things positive, but I do want to roll with my feelings even if they are crappy so, in advance, know that I have good intentions but no promises lol.

Alrighty folks, happy reading... stay dope & healthy!

-Lei