Jaim91 becomes an American Figure chick!

[jaim91]

Ok, so FILF decided he wanted to do chest today (insert dejected face here), so I texted my client whom I was supposed to train at the park today (but couldn't because it was raining), and told her she was going to train legs with me. Her text reply, "I'm scared...and feel sick. Ok. See you soon." - Wow awesome.

UPDATE: I was literally JUST fired from my job for training WITH my ex-client. The grounds: My gym can't trust me anymore. They don't know if I'm training under the table, or training WITH someone, and they can't trust my word. So no job AND I've lost my membership priviledges.

Wow. Uh...Banner day.

Legs

- Highest weight only

Horizontal Leg press

• 312.5 (the stack) x 8 PR weight!!

Smith Machine Squat (with feet far out in front)

• 140 x 10

Hack Squat Partials

• 410 x 20 PR weight!!

1-legged Horizontal leg press

• 125/leg x 10

Leg Extension

• 205 x 15 PR reps!!

Dumbbell deadlift

• 40 x 12

Post workout cardio: None. Hiit...somewhere...another gym...tonight...

Originally Posted by rpaul11

well c'mon...how can it compete with HSM 1, 2 and 3

so you never answered.....you do check out FYLF's butt when you spot him doing squats?

have a great day.

OUCH! lol!

No. I don't. HE'S A FATHER! That's creepy!

Originally Posted by Mountain_Goat

Happy Hump Day Hawtness!!!

You too hun.

Originally Posted by cactusflower

12 issues for $6? Wow! I remember her she was very popular as was Marla Duncan, Monica Brant, Vicky Pratt, Amy Fahdli. I had the first issue of Oxygen and Vicky Pratt was on the cover. Ohhh back in the day!

Hope things are going awesome chickee!

Ya...just like our respective TeenBeat Boys, lol!

They could be better....

Originally Posted by LittleMan55

Souds like a kick ass day and looked like absolutely no problem without the stimz.

Legs today= Great Hump day! Because leg day is the best day of the week.

You know it babe! We're total masochists...

Originally Posted by blsmith

Well what's the point if I don't have Jaime (aka Jillian) pushing me!

Aww...thanks!

Originally Posted by LayzieBone085

Yo... shoot me a text if you have some open time tonight, got something i want to talk to you about.. too long to text/PM about.

have a good one

- Bob

PM sent!

Originally Posted by sammykapp

Glad you had a good evening! I now will cross Reality Bites off teh movie list for Sept.

I'm still doing my own research on this " form/technique " theory......not quite sure I'm sold yet........

Sorry about that. I'll try not to tackle any more of "our movies" with him

Originally Posted by HoosierHardGain

Ya know, Jaime, you don't need these other women for motivation. You've come FARTHER and have overcome MORE than ANY of these people. For my money, your pic should be the only one shown under Motivation of the Day:

Have a rockin day, J-Me!

G-d...you have a way with words hun. THANK YOU! I needed that. Especially now.

Originally Posted by The_Animal11

monica brant is awesome.

and i want kais legs as well.

Monica and Kai = Awesome role models

[blsmith]

Damn, really sorry to hear about that Jaime! If it's any consolation. They'll never have a better trainer than you. Keep smiling hon.

[JY_21]

solid PR's you got there Jaime. getting strong as hell

WTF they fired you for training an ex-client? Why would they do that? Was it b/c you were supposed to be training another client at that time or what?
what *******s... kick their ass.

Hope you find another gym thats 10x better than that one!

[HoosierHardGain]

You are kidding me? They fired you for THAT???? WTH????


Sounds like who ever was running the show there was just an overly suspicious punk. Would love to see the look on their face when they start seeing your pic on workout mags and your name attached to successful workout books. What a moron!

That gym is a worse place without you.

[cactusflower]

WTH about your gym? What do you mean they couldn't tell if you were training under the table or WITH someone? What was your job there supposed to be? I don't get it. I'm lost.

PMing you on my status.

[push_it]

Originally Posted by jaim91

UPDATE: I was literally JUST fired from my job for training WITH my ex-client. The grounds: My gym can't trust me anymore. They don't know if I'm training under the table, or training WITH someone, and they can't trust my word. So no job AND I've lost my membership priviledges.

WHAT!? That's rediculous. The people at your gym should have come to you and talked before just going and firing you. Horrible. Are you going to look for a job at another gym or just wait it out til you move to FLA?
I feel bad for your clients. It's not fair of the gym to do that to them either. They are losing a great trainer.

When you say you've lost your membership priviledges, you just mean training there for free right? Like you can still train there but just have to pay the membership? It's absolutely stupid if you cant train there at all.

Originally Posted by jaim91

Wow. Uh...Banner day.

*Hugs*

Great workout though! Lots of PR's

[sammykapp]

1) your gym management= balls
2). X 2 what Jess said about how it sucks for your clients....they are losing a fantastic trainer fo sho.
3). Somehow...someway....maybe this will be or leave open an opportunity for something better.... When a door closes, a window
opens.

4) Nice job with the leg workout though...... You're killing me with the leg extension numbers......really....now who is gonna have a suffering ego....and the answer is not you by the way....

ps.... Don't change your movie plans based on our list!!!!! There will always be stuff on our list for viewing an discussion!

[rpaul11]

that sucks about your job...ugh...*hugs*

[dogg74]

What a pity! and sorry to hear. you need me to come down and show the owner to kiss where the sun dont shine? You will be ok!

[Spottydog]

Originally Posted by jaim91

UPDATE: I was literally JUST fired from my job for training WITH my ex-client. The grounds: My gym can't trust me anymore. They don't know if I'm training under the table, or training WITH someone, and they can't trust my word. So no job AND I've lost my membership priviledges.

WHAT?!!!! NO!!! That BITES!

I'm sorry Jaime. I hope you'll get another job soon, you are an excellent trainer.

Leg Extension

• 205 x 15 PR reps!!

Whoa... strong!! Um, I don't think MARC LOBLINER's leg estension is that high??? THAT'S JUST NUTS!

[kiss_rythmn]

Hey girl,
Sorry to hear about the job. That sucks! I hope that everything works out okay for you. And ummmmm...those leg extensions are crazy!!!! Geez girl your strength is awesome!!

[jaim91]

Guys, thank you all SO MUCH for your support...you've always been there for me, and are so supportive. I don't know what I'd do without you.

I don't harbor hate towards the gym...they did what they felt that had to do...unfortunately, it cut me real deep, but they run a business....and I was losing them money.

But with me...it's not about the money. I probably have as much in my account as the average post-grad college student, and I was only making $20/hour at my job, but the point is, I can't not train people. I cried when I was told not because I was getting fired, but because I ACTUALLY don't know what to do with myself if I'm not training people. It's all I'm qualified to do, but more importantly, it's all I WANT TO DO. I don't even care about the pay (clearly, because $20/hour for someone with a Kinesiology degree isn't a lot), it was more just being able to help people through training. 7am clients gave me a reason to wake up in the morning.

So that's why this whole thing upset me. Not because I've never lost a job before, but because nobody's ever told me, "Jaime, you're not allowed to do something you love"....

Originally Posted by blsmith

Damn, really sorry to hear about that Jaime! If it's any consolation. They'll never have a better trainer than you. Keep smiling hon.

Appreciate it B. That is a consolation, it helps to hear...

Originally Posted by JY_21

solid PR's you got there Jaime. getting strong as hell

WTF they fired you for training an ex-client? Why would they do that? Was it b/c you were supposed to be training another client at that time or what?
what *******s... kick their ass.

Hope you find another gym thats 10x better than that one!

Trying to improve everyday...thanks Jon.

No, I wasn't training the ex client...I was training WITH the client. As partners. Which is why I don't understand the situation...

Originally Posted by HoosierHardGain

You are kidding me? They fired you for THAT???? WTH????

Sounds like who ever was running the show there was just an overly suspicious punk. Would love to see the look on their face when they start seeing your pic on workout mags and your name attached to successful workout books. What a moron!

That gym is a worse place without you.

You're right Hoos...suspicious and greedy. It's ok though. We live and we learn.

Originally Posted by cactusflower

WTH about your gym? What do you mean they couldn't tell if you were training under the table or WITH someone? What was your job there supposed to be? I don't get it. I'm lost.

PMing you on my status.

Explained. Just a sad situation all around...

Originally Posted by push_it

WHAT!? That's rediculous. The people at your gym should have come to you and talked before just going and firing you. Horrible. Are you going to look for a job at another gym or just wait it out til you move to FLA?
I feel bad for your clients. It's not fair of the gym to do that to them either. They are losing a great trainer.

When you say you've lost your membership priviledges, you just mean training there for free right? Like you can still train there but just have to pay the membership? It's absolutely stupid if you cant train there at all.

*Hugs*

Great workout though! Lots of PR's

Nah, no other job before FLA. I can't afford to get attached to more clients when I only have 6 weeks left here. I just want to try and enjoy the rest of my summer...we'll see what happens.

Thanks for the hugs J...they do help...

Originally Posted by sammykapp

1) your gym management= balls
2). X 2 what Jess said about how it sucks for your clients....they are losing a fantastic trainer fo sho.
3). Somehow...someway....maybe this will be or leave open an opportunity for something better.... When a door closes, a window
opens.

4) Nice job with the leg workout though.....

ps.... Don't change your movie plans based on our list!!!!! There will always be stuff on our list for viewing an discussion!

1, 2) Thanks you
3) I have plans in the works...*fingers crosssed*...we'll talk (I'll be home at 7 or so...)

p.s. otay

Originally Posted by rpaul11

that sucks about your job...ugh...*hugs*

Thanks Rich!

Originally Posted by dogg74

What a pity! and sorry to hear. you need me to come down and show the owner to kiss where the sun dont shine? You will be ok!

Don't tease me sweetheart! I'd love to have you protect me and kick his butt!

Originally Posted by Spottydog

WHAT?!!!! NO!!! That BITES!

I'm sorry Jaime. I hope you'll get another job soon, you are an excellent trainer.

Whoa... strong!! Um, I don't think MARC LOBLINER's leg estension is that high??? THAT'S JUST NUTS!

Thanks Lil...I appreciate that.

I'm sure Marc does lift a LITTLE heavier than me, lol!

Originally Posted by kiss_rythmn

Hey girl,
Sorry to hear about the job. That sucks! I hope that everything works out okay for you. And ummmmm...those leg extensions are crazy!!!! Geez girl your strength is awesome!!

Thanks Carissa....it's just a matter of time before something else comes along.

[MoEcho]

at your gym management!! A@@ holes!

[HoosierHardGain]

[LayzieBone085]

Find me a sledgehammer, and find me the CEO of that company.

Brb going to canada to lay the smack down.

[sammykapp]

The mere idea of not getting to do a job you are passionate about is enough to make me go postal...and having threats of having that happen in the past, I know what that feels like so I feel your pain. You handle it with far more grace than I do/did....so when the opportunity for something bigger and better comes along you will be more than ready and beyond worthy of it.

As usual, very proud of you. Never roadblocks.....just stepping stones.

[leanandme]

Jamie good things will happen to you. One door is closed and another will open. I know you are a good living person and good things happen to good people. It will workout for you.

[Vytis]

I'm sorry to hear about the news Jaime. But from the sounds of it you have a wrongful dismissal on your hands. How long have you been with them?

Chin up, there will be plenty more opportunities in store for you. This was not the last place you were going to work for anyway.

[push_it]

Originally Posted by jaim91

But with me...it's not about the money. I probably have as much in my account as the average post-grad college student, and I was only making $20/hour at my job, but the point is, I can't not train people. I cried when I was told not because I was getting fired, but because I ACTUALLY don't know what to do with myself if I'm not training people. It's all I'm qualified to do, but more importantly, it's all I WANT TO DO. I don't even care about the pay (clearly, because $20/hour for someone with a Kinesiology degree isn't a lot), it was more just being able to help people through training. 7am clients gave me a reason to wake up in the morning.

So that's why this whole thing upset me. Not because I've never lost a job before, but because nobody's ever told me, "Jaime, you're not allowed to do something you love"....

^^ I <3 you for this! And this is why you are an absolutely incredible trainer

[GyMgrrrL]

I'm so sorry!! Gah. What a bunch of @$$'s. I do love how you responded to it though. Sadly, if I were fired for my job I would ONLY be sad because of the money loss. Then I'd pick up and go into training clients

So... can you train elsewhere? Or is there a gym that will allow you to bring in your own clients for a fee? This could be an oppertunity to get more clients outside of the gym regulations AND make more money - which is just an added bonus.

Either way, I know you'll be fine. You love what you do, and when that's the case the ONLY option is success.

You rock... and so do your leg extensions. HOLY CRAP WOMAN!

[Tifflex]

Originally Posted by jaim91

Guys, thank you all SO MUCH for your support...you've always been there for me, and are so supportive. I don't know what I'd do without you.

I don't harbor hate towards the gym...they did what they felt that had to do...unfortunately, it cut me real deep, but they run a business....and I was losing them money.

I'm happy to hear that you're not bitter. This attitude will serve you well!

Originally Posted by jaim91

But with me...it's not about the money. I probably have as much in my account as the average post-grad college student, and I was only making $20/hour at my job, but the point is, I can't not train people. I cried when I was told not because I was getting fired, but because I ACTUALLY don't know what to do with myself if I'm not training people. It's all I'm qualified to do, but more importantly, it's all I WANT TO DO. I don't even care about the pay (clearly, because $20/hour for someone with a Kinesiology degree isn't a lot), it was more just being able to help people through training. 7am clients gave me a reason to wake up in the morning.

So that's why this whole thing upset me. Not because I've never lost a job before, but because nobody's ever told me, "Jaime, you're not allowed to do something you love"....

I'm more impressed with you daily! Do what you love, follow your passion and the money will come...trust me.

You've got a BRIGHT future.

[will-work4ANDRO]

the flip side Jaime...if a business or company becomes that worked up about a small situation like that...it's probably in your best interest to get as far away from that situation as possible...you have your education, which they can't take from you, and you have vast knowledge of both exercise and nutrition...take that and put it to work...if they don't want you anymore, with your qualifications and fantastic social skills, somebody else does, i promise you that...you are too talented to stay jobless...best of luck

[Blimp2Pimp]

Well, the verdict is out...I just had a nice long chat with Jaime over the phone. Few of you may know me, but I am a member at the POS (piece of ****) gym Jaime was thrown out from this morning. I just want to address a few things.

1) I am nearly certain Jaime is the only true qualified personal trainer at this gym. Unless sticking a needle in your ass and calling yourself a BBer, classifies you as a CSEP CPT, then Jaime is the only one there who should be coming near clients

2) For them to revoke her membership and employment status on a hunch, is just a FUKING joke. You hear that ALFREDO, I hope you read this you dirt bag.

3) The manager and GM of this gym would be more useful placing himself on a shelf and selling himself as gourmet PASTA (ALFREDO, he really is USELESS)

4) I have seen the way other trainers there train clients. They have 0 control of their body movements, have no awareness of muscle, and simply dont know how to train themselves...I guess that is the trait that Alfredo looks for in trainers...

In the end, it may look like Jaime is missing out and losing on this deal, but it is adrenalin fitness that is on its way down the poop shoot.

I have said it once, and I will say it again, come time to invest in something and my degree is done, I will put an offer to buy out adrenalin. Its facility is actually quite spacious, but hasnt been renovated since WWII. In any event..JAIME SEE THIS LOUD AND CLEAR...WE WILL SOMEDAY OWN AND OPERATE ADRENALIN FITNESS, AND ALFREDO IS IN CHARGE OF FLOOR MOPPING, AND NONE OF THIS 3PM BULL CRAP...HI SHIFT IS FROM MIDNIGHT-8AM, WAIT TO SEE THE LOOK ON HIS WIFES FACE!!!...DONE AND DONE!!! SO JAIME...YOU WITH ME!.!.!

[blsmith]

*applauds you* We need more people like you!

[MoEcho]

Originally Posted by blimp2pimp

well, the verdict is out...i just had a nice long chat with jaime over the phone. Few of you may know me, but i am a member at the pos (piece of ****) gym jaime was thrown out from this morning. I just want to address a few things.

1) i am nearly certain jaime is the only true qualified personal trainer at this gym. Unless sticking a needle in your ass and calling yourself a bber, classifies you as a csep cpt, then jaime is the only one there who should be coming near clients

2) for them to revoke her membership and employment status on a hunch, is just a fuking joke. You hear that alfredo, i hope you read this you dirt bag.

3) the manager and gm of this gym would be more useful placing himself on a shelf and selling himself as gourmet pasta (alfredo, he really is useless)

4) i have seen the way other trainers there train clients. They have 0 control of their body movements, have no awareness of muscle, and simply dont know how to train themselves...i guess that is the trait that alfredo looks for in trainers...

In the end, it may look like jaime is missing out and losing on this deal, but it is adrenalin fitness that is on its way down the poop shoot.

I have said it once, and i will say it again, come time to invest in something and my degree is done, i will put an offer to buy out adrenalin. Its facility is actually quite spacious, but hasnt been renovated since wwii. In any event..jaime see this loud and clear...we will someday own and operate adrenalin fitness, and alfredo is in charge of floor mopping, and none of this 3pm bull crap...hi shift is from midnight-8am, wait to see the look on his wifes face!!!...done and done!!! So jaime...you with me!.!.!

yeah buddy!!

[Bad.bull]

Sorry to hear about the job, Jaime. But...this means something better is coming along, some place better from what I gather. They have no idea what they lose. THERE LOSE!!!

Great job on the workout, Partial hack squats???

[jaim91]

Ok, so within 2 hours of my last wittle meltdown (I wasn't ACTUALLY crying...just..er...had something in my eye, you know ), I was on my bike, scoping out my area for reasonably priced (read: SUPER CHEAP!!!) gyms. I found one...a woman's only 7 minutes walking distance from my house...

There's no squat rack, 1 smith machine, NO 45lb plates, and more machines than I've seen in my life. I took a deep breath, swallowed my pride, and gave them my credit card...I just have to remember that it's ONLY for 6 weeks *takes a REALLY REALLY deep breath* (NO 45LB PLATES?! WTF?!)

Today = Arms and shoulders...which is my favorite day. So we'll see how the new gym fares...Maybe I'll take some vids to see what their policy is on that.

Motivation of the Day:

My friend Roni and I become OBSESSED with her Youtube videos when we were prepping for our last Nov comp. Linda Fodor...check them out...(she looked better in the vids than the pic)




What I'm reading: http://conditioningresearch.blogspot...p-pushups.html - If you don't think I'm going to try these....

Originally Posted by MoEcho

at your gym management!! A@@ holes!

Thanks hun!

Originally Posted by HoosierHardGain

Needed that...big time!

Originally Posted by LayzieBone085

Find me a sledgehammer, and find me the CEO of that company.

Brb going to canada to lay the smack down.

You're a sweetheart...thank you!

Originally Posted by sammykapp

The mere idea of not getting to do a job you are passionate about is enough to make me go postal...and having threats of having that happen in the past, I know what that feels like so I feel your pain. You handle it with far more grace than I do/did....so when the opportunity for something bigger and better comes along you will be more than ready and beyond worthy of it.

As usual, very proud of you. Never roadblocks.....just stepping stones.

Thank you for the empathy...as for going postal...don't think that this wasn't an instance where I WISH I couldn't laced into the GM. G-d...I wasn't even trying to hold back. My medulla oblongata was just like, "Meh. Look what everyone else is saying re: it's THEIR loss, not mine..." so i let it go...

Originally Posted by leanandme

Jamie good things will happen to you. One door is closed and another will open. I know you are a good living person and good things happen to good people. It will workout for you.

Thank you so much for your support...it really means a lot.

Originally Posted by Vytis

I'm sorry to hear about the news Jaime. But from the sounds of it you have a wrongful dismissal on your hands. How long have you been with them?

Chin up, there will be plenty more opportunities in store for you. This was not the last place you were going to work for anyway.

I've been working for 9 months, but a member for 5 years.

I hope so ROb, I really do....

Originally Posted by push_it

^^ I <3 you for this! And this is why you are an absolutely incredible trainer

Awwwwww, xooxxoxoxooxxo

Originally Posted by GyMgrrrL

I'm so sorry!! Gah. What a bunch of @$$'s. I do love how you responded to it though. Sadly, if I were fired for my job I would ONLY be sad because of the money loss. Then I'd pick up and go into training clients

So... can you train elsewhere? Or is there a gym that will allow you to bring in your own clients for a fee? This could be an oppertunity to get more clients outside of the gym regulations AND make more money - which is just an added bonus.

Either way, I know you'll be fine. You love what you do, and when that's the case the ONLY option is success.

You rock... and so do your leg extensions. HOLY CRAP WOMAN!

I could train elsewhere, but I think I want to take it easy for a bit before I get to FLA. It's hard to start training clients, only to pick up and leave them 6 weeks later. I don't want to break the trust.

Thank you for the reassurance!

Originally Posted by Tifflex

I'm happy to hear that you're not bitter. This attitude will serve you well!

I'm more impressed with you daily! Do what you love, follow your passion and the money will come...trust me.

You've got a BRIGHT future.

You don't know how much that means to me Tiff....seriously. That just put a smile on my face. I appreciate you.

Originally Posted by will-work4ANDRO

the flip side Jaime...if a business or company becomes that worked up about a small situation like that...it's probably in your best interest to get as far away from that situation as possible...you have your education, which they can't take from you, and you have vast knowledge of both exercise and nutrition...take that and put it to work...if they don't want you anymore, with your qualifications and fantastic social skills, somebody else does, i promise you that...you are too talented to stay jobless...best of luck

You are so right Jer...it's definitely not an environment I should've been in that long. Thank you for your insight...I just hope I get the right job for me...

Originally Posted by Blimp2Pimp

Well, the verdict is out...I just had a nice long chat with Jaime over the phone. Few of you may know me, but I am a member at the POS (piece of ****) gym Jaime was thrown out from this morning. I just want to address a few things.

1) I am nearly certain Jaime is the only true qualified personal trainer at this gym. Unless sticking a needle in your ass and calling yourself a BBer, classifies you as a CSEP CPT, then Jaime is the only one there who should be coming near clients

2) For them to revoke her membership and employment status on a hunch, is just a FUKING joke. You hear that ALFREDO, I hope you read this you dirt bag.

3) The manager and GM of this gym would be more useful placing himself on a shelf and selling himself as gourmet PASTA (ALFREDO, he really is USELESS)

4) I have seen the way other trainers there train clients. They have 0 control of their body movements, have no awareness of muscle, and simply dont know how to train themselves...I guess that is the trait that Alfredo looks for in trainers...

In the end, it may look like Jaime is missing out and losing on this deal, but it is adrenalin fitness that is on its way down the poop shoot.

I have said it once, and I will say it again, come time to invest in something and my degree is done, I will put an offer to buy out adrenalin. Its facility is actually quite spacious, but hasnt been renovated since WWII. In any event..JAIME SEE THIS LOUD AND CLEAR...WE WILL SOMEDAY OWN AND OPERATE ADRENALIN FITNESS, AND ALFREDO IS IN CHARGE OF FLOOR MOPPING, AND NONE OF THIS 3PM BULL CRAP...HI SHIFT IS FROM MIDNIGHT-8AM, WAIT TO SEE THE LOOK ON HIS WIFES FACE!!!...DONE AND DONE!!! SO JAIME...YOU WITH ME!.!.!

You're amazing...I don't know what else to say...thank you...for the post, the call, the texts...just...THANK YOU.

Originally Posted by blsmith

*applauds you* We need more people like you!

That means a lot Brian...thank you.

Originally Posted by MoEcho

yeah buddy!!

You gonna join our gym when we open it?

Originally Posted by Bad.bull

Sorry to hear about the job, Jaime. But...this means something better is coming along, some place better from what I gather. They have no idea what they lose. THERE LOSE!!!

Great job on the workout, Partial hack squats???

EXACTLY! That's how I'm trying to see it Dave, thanks!

Partial = 1/4 of the way down/

[rpaul11]

glad you found a new temporary home

super cheap gyms are the best. I got lucky with mine as it is pretty well equipped. but it's crowded at times...and a lil small.

but you'll figgure it all out

[LittleMan55]

Glad you found a new home...


Great leg work yesterday!


As for the job... Their loss in my opinion for the fact of where you said its what YOU WANT TO DO! They will be hard pressed to find someone with that passion, but you will find somewhere else to traing people. Most likely that is a better fit for you too. So you win in the long run, just have to get to the long run now lol. I'm in the same boat with the company I'm interning with this summer. I have found what I want and LOVE to do. Now I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a job offer. I've busted my a$$ and completed everything they have given me to do so I'm hoping it pays off.

[sammykapp]

Things to look forward to:
1) Today is a whole new day. You never know when that great opportunity will come along....maybe today is that day.
2) A fantastic conversation at about 740ish this evening. Do your homework.
3) probably some randomness involving the Price is Right or other great game shows of the 80s, 90s.