Kathleen Jane Fit

💜”LOVE YOUR BODY AT ALL STAGES” they say. Easier said than done sometimes, right?!💜 The truth is that the season I’ve been in physically has been long, challenging, upsetting, and just plain hard. As a fitness professional, nutrition specialist, and former professional bodybuilder, I know all the things to do. But guess what?! The things I know aren’t working right now, and it’s frustrating (swipe 👈 to see the scale over the last few months).

I knew I needed to make a change, not because the scale kept climbing, but when the thoughts I started having about my body turned consistently negative…

💜I started to feel self-conscious when seeing people I hadn’t seen in several years after moving back to Florida and wondered if they would notice I had gained weight
💜Walking in to teach my first group fitness class back in Tampa, I was worried people wouldn’t think I looked “fit” enough to be an instructor
💜I worried men I met through online dating would think I was bigger in real life than in my pictures
💜I noticed I haven’t taken full body pictures of myself in the last few months unless I’m blocking my body or in control of the selfie (the pic in this post and in my story from today are perfect examples)

Sharing this because these thoughts are real, and they can happen to anyone (even fitness professionals and people who are typically positive 😃). The point is, DON’T make the decision to live in these negative thoughts. Notice them, and then make the decision to take the action needed to feel better (mentally and physically). Taking action for me has been prioritizing my health and reaching out to doctors and friends in the industry for guidance. My very wise cousin reminded me a few weeks ago that this is just a season, and it will pass. She is so right.

To anyone else in a challenging season right now, I feel you. It can be such a struggle. I’ll be sharing more on some of the challenges with my body this week as well as information on some of the people and resources I’ve turned to for guidance. What has been a challenging season for you physically? COMMENT BELOW 👇 and share something that helped you get past it. Wishing you all an amazing week 💜.

🍑Gluteus MAXout anyone?!🍑 ✌️ Chances to lift, tone, and strengthen your glutes with me this week at Lifetime Athletic in Tampa!

🍑Monday at 6PM
🍑Saturday at 9:15AM

Tampa friends, DM me for a guest pass to join me for a workout! To my Gluteus MAXout Raleigh crew, I miss you! I’ll be posting the workouts for you. Check out my stories this week and take a screenshot to save them! New week, let’s go!!!!!

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💪DID YOU GET YOUR STRENGTH TRAINING IN THIS WEEK?💪 Join me LIVE on Instagram for a 40-minute TIRN UP TONE UP Workout Thursday at 6pm EST! Strengthen and tone your entire body to the beat of the music using just your bodyweight. Arms, core, legs, and b***y! Hope to see you then! Let’s go!

🥂WHO’S READY TO ROCK THEIR LAST WORKOUT OF 2020?🥂 Join me LIVE New Year’s Eve at 3PM EST on IG for a Zumba Dance Party! I’ll be leading you through a 45 minute Zumba cardio workout with a few special guests! Bring a bottle of bubbly with you and let’s make this workout a party! COMMENT “YES” BELOW 👇 if you’re in! Cheers to finishing 2020 off STRONG! Let’s party! 🥂

Why is self- care important to you? I feel like I do a decent job of being consistent with self-care, but when I have a bigger reason behind it, it pushes me to prioritize it.

✌️Things really woke me up to prioritizing my health recently. My mom suffered a stroke 2 weeks ago. Being home to help with her care, I saw the physical and emotional demands of being her caregiver. My Dad was exhausted and I knew I needed to care for myself so I could show up my best physically and mentally for my family. I literally keep telling myself “Kathleen, you cannot go down right now! Get rest, eat well, take care of yourself.”

I also started (again) my third egg freezing cycle this Saturday. Financially, physically, and mentally, I would really like this round to be successful and my last. One of my doctors emphasized reducing stress to avoid a lupus flare up during this time so that I would potentially have a better outcome. No stress, got it! 👍😂 Easier said than done, but I decided to add in a few things to my self-care routine to hopefully improve my results! It’s still 2020, so stress reduction is a challenge, however, here are some things that have really helped me feel pretty good during this time.

✨SLEEP- 8 hours or more every night
✨ACUPUNCTURE- This one is new for me, but my doctor suggested it because it can help with fertility, relaxation, & autoimmune disease
✨MEDITATION- Even 5 minutes a day makes a difference
✨GRATITUDE- You can’t feel blessed and stressed! I write down at least 3 things daily
✨MOVEMENT- Adding in more long walks and yoga
✨NUTRITION- A lot of greens & unprocessed foods
✨SPA TREATMENTS- Massages and pedicures are my fave!
✨SAYING NO- Hard for me, but being mindful of social & work commitments

For me, self-care right now is about being able to show up for my family and increasing my chances of a successful egg freezing cycle. When I focus on WHY self-care is important, it helps me prioritize it. Why do you practice self-care? COMMENT BELOW 👇 and let me know!

✨HAPPY SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY!✨ As a little girl who loved doing workout videos since the age of 3, I always wanted to have my own workout program. I wanted to be able to give people the joy that exercise gave me. This dream became even more important as I realized the benefits of exercise as an adult through my experiences with weight gain, health issues, autoimmune disease, and watching my parents struggle with their health. I launched my small business, The TURN UP TONE UP Workout Method and Program, in March of 2020. There were so many other small businesses who helped bring my dream to life. SWIPE 👈 to see some of the incredible and talented people who I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know and work with over the last two years.

✨ - Hair and make-up artist for all of my photo shoots and most workout videos. You can also catch her in a few workouts!
✨ -For all of your video needs! Filmed and edited my 30 day program and my promo video.
✨ -The gorgeous leggings you seen worn by everyone in the Desert series. The owner also filmed the Desert series Program and was recently on HSN!
✨ -Marketing, design, and branding genius! They support me with email marketing campaigns, graphics, and so much more!
✨ - Rockstar blogger and photographer for all of my photo shoots
✨ - this conference for fitness entrepreneurs is what started it all! I met the founder who has been my business coach and source of so much knowledge and wisdom to get my business going over the years
✨ -My nutrition coach who has helped me stay healthy and energized while pursuing my dream
✨ -Branding and media experts who keep me motivated, inspired, and progressing with my business
✨ - Helped me use nutrition to heal my body from autoimmune and fertility treatments so I could be energized and feel my best to pursue my goals

Check these small business owners out! A variety of services offered, but all have made a huge impact on my life and contributed to my success! So grateful for all of you! Thank you for all you do for me and so many others!

🍁 EXCITED AND GRATEFUL FOR EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE FALL INTO FITNESS 21-DAY CHALLENGE!🍁 It is a COMMITMENT to prioritize your health for 21 days, especially with the challenges of 2020 and leading into the holidays. These ladies:

💪Completed 9 TURN UP TONE UP workouts (3 every week)
💪Implemented a healthy habit each week focused on nutrition, movement, or mindset
💪Took steps to improve their health so they could show up as their best selves for their families over the holidays

Proud is an understatement! 👈Swipe to see some of the fun we had over the last few weeks.

The holiday hustle is officially in full effect! This is your reminder to pause, and be sure to take care of yourself along the way. Need some movement? Click 👆 the link in my bio or check out my latest post to access a few FREE 30-minute at home workouts. These are TURN UP TONE UP Workouts similar to the workouts these ladies did over the last few weeks.

Congratulations again to all of the FALL INTO FITNESS Challengers! So grateful to have experienced the last 21 days with you! I hope you are feeling strong, healthy, and energized as we enter the final weeks of 2020!

🍑 WHO’S READY TO WORK ON THOSE B***Y GAINS?! 🍑 Put those extra Thanksgiving Day calories to use, and join me LIVE at 11am EST tomorrow for a TURN UP TONE UP B***y Gain Edition Workout! No equipment needed, just YOU! Option to add in weights to increase the intensity.

Starting off Thanksgiving Day with a workout has been a tradition of mine for years! Love starting the day with movement so I can feel energized and enjoy the day! COMMENT WITH a 💪 emoji BELOW 👇 if you’re in! Hope to see you back here tomorrow at 11am EST! This workout is FREE! Please share with anyone else@you think would enjoy it. Looking forward to starting off Thanksgiving Day with you all!!!!

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🔥💪Join me for a LIVE TURN UP TONE UP Workout! 🔥💪 I’ll be too LIVE on the Instagram page for this Wednesday at 6PM EST! Tone and strengthen your entire body in Just 40 minutes! No equipment needed, just YOU! COMMENT BELOW 👇 with your favorite workout emoji if you’re in! 💪🏋️‍♀️🧘‍♀️🤸‍♂️

🍫 🍷 MY TOP 5 HALLOWEEN CANDY & WINE PAIRINGS🍫🍷As a fitness professional, you might be expecting tips on how to manage the extra candy on hand after Halloween. However, I’m also a wine professional, so I say enjoy that candy, make it an experience, and pair it up with some vino!

🍷 KIT-KATS & MALBEC- The milk chocolate pairs well with the dark fruit flavors and hints of mocha in these wines. Try Don Miguel Gascon Malbec. Go for their Reserva Malbec if you're feeling fancy (it's a favorite).
🍷CANDY CORN & BUBBLES - The caramel notes in the candy corn will pair well with the nutty notes found in champagne and sparkling wines. Hints of honey in Prosecco also make a tasty pairing! I recommend J Brut Cuvee 20 Sparkling or La Marca Prosecco.
🍷STARBURSTS & MOSCATO- The different fruit flavors in Starbursts are a great match for the hints of sweetness in moscato. Try Mirassou or Mia Dolcea Moscato
🍷SNICKERS & ZINFANDEL- One of my favorites! The jammy flavors of Red Zinfandel are a perfect match for the milk chocolate in the Snickers bar. I suggest Ghost Pines Zinfandel or Bear Flag Zinfandel
🍷ANY CHOCOLATE CANDY & A CABERNET OR RED BLEND- most chocolate candy will taste even better with a bold Cabernet Sauvignon or red blend. Some of my favorites with chocolate this year have been Louis Martini Napa and Apothic Red Blend

If you do decide to treat yourself, just remember to drink EXTRA water, balance out the sugar with some protein and/or fiber, and try and do it on a day where you get a good workout in! Have a specific wine and candy pairing question? COMMENT BELOW 👇 with your favorite candy or wine and I’ll give you my suggestion! Hope everyone has an awesome week! Cheers! 🥂