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I’m a fitness expert with a M.S. in Exercise Science and Health Promotion.  I’ve been helping people met their fitness goals for the past 12  years.

My goal is to share what I love with you. At an early age when nothing else seemed to make sense, running made sense.  Feeling good about myself made sense.  Running instead of yelling made sense. Running made everything better.  I began running when I was 13.  It changed my life.

Being fit isn’t about fitting into a wedding dress, a bikini or even about losing those last 5 pounds. Being fit is about changing the way you live your life. Its about having a healthy mind and body.

There are so many different workouts and fitness products available today that the options can seem overwhelming.  I want to help you weed through the options and lead you to the best products and workouts.

Let me be your guide in working out the details to living the fit  life.

HPIM0948

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  1. Jenna permalink
    August 5, 2009

    Love the photos – sooo cute!

  2. August 9, 2009

    Oo! I’m glad you commented on my post. I LOVE your blog! Adding it to google reader! :-)

  3. August 9, 2009

    Hey fit chicka! Thanks for stopping by my blog, I’m so glad to have found yours. Love my like minded ladies!

  4. August 9, 2009

    Hi!
    Thanks for stopping by at my blog, I cant wait to read more about you :)

  5. August 13, 2009

    Thanks so much for finding my blog! Your’s is awesome, I can’t wait to keep reading!

  6. August 16, 2009

    AWESOME! i’m a personal trainer too! i love running as well! rock on! yay pushups! i love those.

  7. August 16, 2009

    hey~ thanks for stopping by my blog~ yours is so cool!!! looking forward to learn workouts and fitness ideas from you! :)

  8. August 17, 2009

    Thanks for stopping by my blog! I’m excited to read posts from a professional!

    Thanks for the comment on the trainer tips I posted.. I always thought that you shouldn’t work the abs everyday too!

  9. August 18, 2009

    Thanks for stopping by my blog. I loved reading your story. And all your “active” pictures are great! Will now look around a bit more… ;)

  10. August 18, 2009

    Hi! It was so nice meeting you at the summit! I am interested in personal training and nutrition and wondered if you had any tips in getting started in that field?

  11. Andrea Mason permalink
    August 24, 2009

    Omg I love it Jess! Absolutely adorable…and u are a great writer! I’m so impressed :)

    • FCITC permalink*
      August 24, 2009

      Aw… thank you so much! I’m flattered!

  12. Lori permalink
    August 25, 2009

    Jess I love your blog!!! I’m becoming addicted to checking it every night to see what you’ve updated… :) You are so inspiring!

  13. August 28, 2009

    Nice blog! Can’t wait to keep reading it!
    I just made my own blog and would love it if you could check mine out!
    jenna

  14. September 1, 2009

    love your blog! very impressive :) i just started my own, so check it out! any fitness tips would be greatly appreciated! whit

  15. September 3, 2009

    Hey I just found your blog and love it!

  16. September 15, 2009

    Thanks for commenting on my blog! I couldn’t agree more that being fit is about “having a fit mind and a fit body”. Can’t wait to read more! Hopefully I can learn about some great fitness tips from you!

  17. October 4, 2009

    Thanks so much for commenting on my blog! I am def. going to be bookmarking yours! I love exercise, it has really given me a way to let off steam and keep it together. I’m excited to finally make it a career…sounds like you are very happy in your line of work!

    Courtney
    Adventures in Tri-ing

  18. November 28, 2009

    Wow I loved getting to know you even more so. I’m hooked on your blog! :)

  19. December 13, 2009

    Hey! Your blog is great! I love the fitness tips, from one NYC blogger to another. :)

  20. January 6, 2010

    I love your blog and tips — I wish I lived in NYC so you could train me. :)

  21. February 1, 2010

    I love you blog and we have very similar tastes! My blog is called Shape Up in the City :) . I was wondering how you put those recommend buttons at the end of your posts that shows other posts they may enjoy. I love that and it is such a great guidance tool around your blog. I love reading your blog! I will def be reading it!

    Thanks,
    Kristine

    • FCITC permalink*
      February 1, 2010

      Hi Kristine,

      Thank you for the compliment! I use a widget called link within to add those buttons onto the end of a post.

  22. February 6, 2010

    Love your philosophy!

  23. March 17, 2010

    hi! I moved from NYC to SF two years ago so all your NYC mentions make me soo nostalgic :) really excited that I found your blog.

  24. March 25, 2010

    Thanks for entering my yoga mat giveaway! You’ve got a great blog, yourself! Looking forward to reading more! :)

  25. March 28, 2010

    just discovered your blog.. really like it.. i always love finding fellow nyc bloggers..

  26. March 31, 2010

    I love snowshoeing! Great pictures too. :)

  27. April 5, 2010

    Great work on your blog! I’ll def be coming back to check up on ya :)

  28. April 12, 2010

    Hiya! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment – I love me some comments! ;)

  29. April 27, 2010

    I’m loving all the facts about exercise on your blog! :) I love to cook healthy/eat healthy but i’m always wanting to learn more about exercise and how to ‘shake up my routine’!

  30. June 17, 2010

    Hey, I just came across your blog. I love your Fit Tips and the pictures. I just moved from NYC to Philly and all of your pictures make me miss New York so much. I can’t wait to read more.

  31. Dickie permalink
    June 20, 2010

    It works for men, too!

  32. June 23, 2010

    love your blog! cute pictures too :)

  33. June 28, 2010

    Yay another NYC blogger! Just found your blog from Leanne Shear, so excited to read.

  34. June 29, 2010

    Found you through NYC GIRL at HEART and am reading through the comments and funny enough, I went to college and ran track with Leanne Shear, who I guess you know! Anyway, great blog. Keep up the inspiring work!

  35. Pau permalink
    July 10, 2010

    I would like to know where you went to school; which University??

    • Jess permalink*
      July 10, 2010

      For grad school I went to Middle Tennessee State University just out side of Nashville.

  36. July 25, 2010

    Oh My Gosh we share the same ideology and the same city!!! I love what you write…it adds so much to my own thoughts. Fitness as I say is about life longevity! Improving how you feel especially as you age =)

  37. August 25, 2010

    i just found you via vital juice, i love the blog!

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