Transformation Friday, because why should transformation be confined to Tuesday?

      First, let me say I write this post from a vulnerable position. In fact, part of me wants to just shut my computer right now and forget about it. Don't do it Jen, don't be open, don't let people see that you haven't ever and still don't have it all together. But, the whole point of transformation is changing that mindset, little by little. So here goes....
      I have these dreams that circle in my head, dreams of being a difference maker. Anyone who knows me from any period of my life knows that I have always been a dreamer. W hen I was young I dreamed of being a dolphin trainer, and spending my days swimming freely in warm, tropical waters with these smart animals, flying through the water and the air with them. As, I grew my dreams changed.  Frankly, I never had that clear picture of what exactly I wanted to do career wise with my life. I flirted with different ideas, started college for education but wasn't committed to that plan. There was a teacher shortage at that time and my brother and sister in law (both teachers) were struggling to find work. So, I jumped ship and moved on to cosmetology school. I had always loved working with my hands and being creative so it seemed like it might be a good fit. After graduating and working in that field for a couple years I felt stale and restless and knew I needed to move on. I used to look back at that time and think of it as wasted time but then God blessed me with four girls and it all made sense. :) Also, because of this bunny trail, I knew I loved people and their stories and that I wanted to help and impact the outcomes of people's stories.
       Nursing was the fit I was looking for. People go to the hospital because they need help, they are vulnerable, and they need care that they can't provide for themselves. I love being a nurse, a a care taker, a smile and encouragement in hard situations. Currently, I work as a nurse and I enjoy it. I have a couple of fabulous bosses. I work with the team of hardworking and fun individuals.  However, with two of my children now in school now it is hard to work every weekend and miss their days off. That is what brought me to a Beach Body. I was in an emotionally difficult place. I was 5 plus months post partum and frustrated with where my body was but most concerned about how I felt mentally. I was struggling, struggling to be positive and happy. I felt somewhat lost. I knew I needed to make a change.
       Sometimes the best way to help and heal yourself is to help and heal others. There are things we can't change in our life, in/on our body, but there are also things we can. I am the worst salesperson ever but you know what I want to inspire women (and men) on their journeys. I want to encourage, challenge, and stand beside people who want to change their lives! Letting go of the things we can't change in life (like the amount of stretch marks my beautiful babies gave me or my love for The Salted Cupcake) and chasing hard after the things we can. If you are at a point in your life and you want to make a change, I would love to help you change patterns and reach your goals, whatever they may be. Please feel free to message me on Facebook or email me at

My Transformation Friday

With some dear friends in August, weighing in 165lbs.

With my babies today, 3 months later, weighing in at 146, almost to goal.