BURST! - Focus on Fitness

In the last FoF post I mentioned Bobbi + Mike's healthy train. Well, the train is halfway to the station and I've lost 15lbs ChooChoo!!

While that's awesome, I had hit the dreaded plateau and knew I needed to shake up my routine. But, I love my routine, and besides... I don't really know how to do anything else. We all know I have NO coordination. None. I mean, Sweatin' to the Oldies is advanced for me so, group fitness/dance classes terrify me! In fact, the last time I went to one I tripped and fell in front of the whole class. Yeah, it's a good thing that I can laugh at myself. :)

Enter Nathan and Jenni holding up a big flashing sign with an arrow pointing, "THIS WAY!"

I met them at the 3rd day of the IN-CAMERA Workshop and I was surprised they were there because Nathan and Jenni are not photographers. They created BURSTClub and were there to get their business learn on. [Sidebar: what a testament to what Zach & Jody are doing to attract all sorts of business owners, not just photographers, to their workshops!]

On a break I overheard Nathan say their program is 3 minutes a day, 3 days a week. He had me on the hook and then Jenni reeled me right in. She was talking about being a busy mom and business owner and how she knows that she can commit to 3 minutes vs. an hour or more at the gym. A group of us had a little Q&A session and they explained the science behind their program, which you can read all about on the BURSTClub website.

Needless to say, I joined as soon as I got home. I've been BURSTing for a week now and I am pretty sure I'm in love. The workouts are fun and my non-coordinated self can do them just fine. AND I've already seen a difference on the scale. Who doesn't love that?


Nathan and Jenni,
I am so happy to have met you. Your story is beyond inspiring! Go get your greatness!

-Jessica

Focus on Fitness

Bobbi + Mike are a husband and wife photography team based in Indianapolis. I've followed their blog for a while and Bobbi periodically blogs about being on the healthy train. She recently started a new train and I hopped on. Now that Olivia is 10 months old I don't feel like I can get away with the "I just had a baby" excuse any longer. I also subscribe to the school of thought that my image is a division of my brand. I believe that brides book out of emotion and want a photographer that is not just going to snap great pictures, but also someone that is going to help make their wedding experience fun and fabulous. In the end, what makes Jessi D Photography different than the hundreds of great photographers in the area (other than price at the moment)? ME. JDP is the only place that has me.

Since I am selling myself as much (if not more) than my skills as a photographer I think it is important to look and feel my best. If I am confident behind the camera, my brides will be confident in front of it.

Fitness is also another way for me to connect to my clients. I don't know a woman that didn't think about getting in shape before her wedding. Even naturally thin (lucky!) girls want to look their absolute best on their wedding day. Wouldn't it be awesomesauce to find new running buddies this way?

So, I am introducing the first 'column' on my blog. Focus on Fitness.

Today's FoF starts with a thank you to Bobbi for the encouragement. Next is a shout out to the Y's up at Hampstead. You are always clean and non-judgy. I love that your cardio room is upstairs with a view of the beautiful Hampstead farm. I love/hate your gravity classes that give me noodle legs. The only thing I don't like about you is that you make me wish I lived in Hampstead, and that just isn't in the budget... for now :)

This month I am focusing on cardio so these shoes are my besties. I. Heart. ASICS.