The Adventure Begins...

An adventure will begin tomorrow for 'The Lucky Seven'.

So, why the name 'The Lucky Seven'? and Who are they?

I chose the name Lucky Seven, not because I feel we are luckier than the next guy, but partly because our journey starts in Las Vegas.  I love Las Vegas.  It is one of my favorite places in the world.  I'm not sure why, perhaps because it always feel so exciting when I first get there.  I've never actually won in Vegas.  You would think that would effect how much I love it, but it doesn't.  I love the lights and the casinos and the great restaurants and clubs and the SHOPPING!  I love the shows and the hotels.  I just love it all! 

The Lucky Seven is also representative of our good fortune in life.  And, just to clarify, good fortune does not necessarily equate with money.  These are wonderful women in my eyes with a passion for life, a love for family and a quest for better health and wellness, myself included.

So, how about we meet our Lucky Seven!

Let me start with my friend, Shawn.  Shawn is from Pennsylvania.  She has hopped on board the Live Fit Training train over the last several months.  The truth is that I am looking forward to getting to know Shawn better over the next week and a half.  I know very few things about her, but I do know this... she is a hard worker in the gym and I'm pretty sure that probably carries over into her everyday life.  She is a mother and a wife and I know she loves children.  I wish her the best in reaching the goals she sets at Fitness Ridge.

And, while we are in Pennsylvania, let me introduce my very good friend, Jenny. Jenny and I have become great friends over the past two years.  We met through my sister'n'law and started training together.  Jenny pushes me like no one else does.  If it weren't for Jenny, I wouldn't get my 2 days of strength training in every week.  We haven't had the best of luck with adherence over the past month but we are working on it.   Jenny is also, like Shawn, a very hard worker and a dedicated family woman.  I am looking so forward to spending time with her in Vegas (we both LOVE to gamble) and  I hope that Fitness Ridge can be the best that it can be right now for her.  (We will definitely go back next year, my friend, just don't tell Bobby yet!!)

Tina! My newest friend is such a breath of fresh air! (not that the rest of you aren't too :) )  She will no doubt add an element of intelligent humor to our trip like no one else can.  She just came on board our trip a few weeks ago.  And, every single one of us said at different times, 'Oh, I'm so glad she is coming, she is soooo much fun!'  Fun definitely embodies Tina, however, Tina is also one of the smartest people I know.  I actually look up words that she says cuz I don't know what they mean.  Haha!  I'm looking forward to seeing Tina accomplish her goals at Fitness Ridge.  She is a very hard worker.

Lisa is what us trainers call, a guinea pig.  If I have something new that I want to try out on someone, that someone is Lisa.  Lisa can do things that I cannot even do.  She is a machine.  Pound for pound she is the strongest woman I know!  Most people that see her work out say things like, 'holy crap how does she do that' and I always like to call her my 'Favorite Rock Star'.  Lisa is one of those people that make my job soooooo much fun.  Can't wait to spend 10 days with her. 

The Fifth of our Seven is my dear friend, Joanna.  I am most excited about Joanna's upcoming journey at Fitness Ridge.  She is a person who has the biggest heart and the greatest dreams and I just hope that she can embrace those dreams and soar high above the sky!  I know she can do it!  Someday, I envision Joanna joining our team of trainers with Trish and I, being an intricate part of Inspire Fitness (that's our training biz).  Joanna, I wish you much success and an amazing journey at Fitness Ridge.  You go girl!  I know you can do it!!!

There is only one left to our Lucky Seven.  Trish.  My bestest bestest friend and chosen sister-for-life.  Trish is MY inspiration.  Nine years ago, at 200 pounds, I joined weight watchers and started going to Trish's classes at American Fitness.  She was a HUGE part of my inspiration to do what I do today.... INSPIRE people to fitness (hence, the perfect name for our new business venture together).  I can't imagine my life with my Trishy.  A little over a year ago, we thought we were going to lose her to a failing liver due to (they believe) a drug she took for leukemia.  Today, Trish couldn't be more FULL OF LIFE, and I am thankful every single day, I am grateful every single day, that she is here with us, and that she is now a very special part of my training business... soon to be OUR training business.  Trishy, I love you more than words can say, and I am soooooo fortunate to be able to spend the next 10 wonderful days of my life with you.  You truly are a force in my life that makes me BETTER!

So, That is The Lucky Seven!  Do you think Fitness Ridge is ready for us??? :)

Until Later...
Trace