Mountain Mama Fitness with Jessica Thomason

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I’m not sure why I feel compelled today to share this story but I’m going to trust there is a reason. Maybe someone else...
04/08/2024

I’m not sure why I feel compelled today to share this story but I’m going to trust there is a reason. Maybe someone else needs to hear it.

When I was about 21, I was dating a guy who was extremely unhappy all of the time. It wasn’t a super long relationship, maybe a year and a half. He was miserable and made everyone around him feel that way too.

One day after we had been *together*, I walked to the bathroom without putting clothes on. I remember feeling so confident. I was amazed by how good I felt about myself, like, for a moment, I believed I looked as great as I did.

While I was in the bathroom, he said to me from the other room, “You know, if you lost like, 20 pounds, you’d be so hot.” 😭

I felt myself react like I’d been punched in the gut. I was sick. I started silently crying because I felt so humiliated, and stupid for feeling so sure of myself. I don’t have a ton of vivid memories of my 20s, a lot of it was a blur of partying, but I remember that moment so well that it makes me shake to think about it.

My sister and I were looking over our old friend photos after hearing that a friend of ours, actually a different ex boyfriend of mine had passed away this week. It was terrible news. We were looking for photos of that guy in case we could share them to the page remembering him, and we saw all of the photos of us from 20-25 years ago.

Can I tell you something? We were stunning. Young, beautiful, sparkly, and there was nothing wrong with our weight.

Guess what? No matter how much weight I’ve gained or lost, I’ve been just as beautiful. I’m not trying to sound vain, I’m just trying to say that no number on the scale gets to dictate how beautiful we are, or how “hot” we are. And it certainly does not ensure us any level of happiness.

Back in January I started working out again and eating well, because I want to feel stronger, run faster, and stop using food as an emotional crutch. I want to be a strong example for my kids. I’ve been getting lots of help from my friends, my kids, and on meetings with other friends who are seeking that freedom that comes from not using outside substances to find happiness. And it’s been magnificent. I’m 18 pounds lighter than I was in January, and maybe that number being so close to that 20 pounds I was supposed to lose when I was 21 brought that memory back up to the surface.

If you’ve ever had someone tell you that if you lost “x” amount of pounds that you’d be more attractive than you were then, or now, I’d like to tell you that they are wrong. You were beautiful then, and you’re beautiful now.

That beauty, and your happiness are an inside job. Don’t let any jerk tell you otherwise.

Photo: Me circa 2000 at the Red Hot Chili Peppers in the Gorge. That guy, my sister, and our friend Matt were at that show. It remains one of my all time favorite concerts, despite him being there 🤘💋

I’m Basic and I’m going to embrace it! I am going back to the basics. I realize that I am not super fancy, and my proble...
06/01/2020

I’m Basic and I’m going to embrace it!

I am going back to the basics. I realize that I am not super fancy, and my problems aren’t unique. I also know that most of the things I am unhappy with in the way I feel right now, are not fixed by complicated solutions. They just take daily action. So, on Monday I am starting an old favorite workout of mine, and I am excited! I am also nervous, because I am not in the shape I was the last time I did it. Hey, life happens💩

So, I’ve decided that *Basic* is where it is at. I think that my light is a lot shinier when I keep it simple. I’ve been looking for things that have brought me success in the past. One of those things was gathering together a few people to chase goals with. It gives me inspiration! It helps me show up! Plus it gives me connection to my friends in a way that I really need right now💖

If you are feeling like you’d like to get moving towards a healthier situation and need a little help getting going, I’m ready to help. We will be doing workouts that only take a half hour, you can tailor your food to match your own goals, and I’m going to sneak in some extra challenges to keep it fun. The group itself will be in the same place you’ll find your workouts, so logging them and checkin in is a cinch. I’m also going to ask my friends who are doing zoom workouts together how they are doing that so that we can do some “group” workouts together if you so choose🏋🏼‍♀️🤸🏻‍♂️🧘🏻‍♀️

It’s pretty basic, but so am I. You know what? Basic steps bring results, and that is what I’m looking for. No fancy moves, or weird diets. Basic food, basic workouts, basic system. Wash, rinse, repeat.

Let’s do it together! I miss my workout buddies!!! I’ll put a link in the first comment with a form you can fill out if you’re ready to be basic with me 💁🏻‍♀️

Week 2 Day 1 of my yoga retreat 🧘🏻‍♀️✨Feels so good to be back in action, even if it’s slow, careful action. I had one s...
05/18/2020

Week 2 Day 1 of my yoga retreat 🧘🏻‍♀️✨

Feels so good to be back in action, even if it’s slow, careful action. I had one successful week of tracking my food, even the cakes haha, and moving my body a little each day. I drank a ton more water, and made a thousand trips to the bathroom in turn 🤣

I only lost about a pound or two, which is actually what’s recommended, right? Plus, like I said, I still ate cake, I just wrote it down 💁🏻‍♀️🍰

I didn’t do a perfect job, but my new motto is progress IS perfection! Here’s to a good start to week two 🥳

Just a yummy salad my dad made, it was fab! He made the asparagus by soaking it first in lemon and water, at least I thi...
05/08/2020

Just a yummy salad my dad made, it was fab! He made the asparagus by soaking it first in lemon and water, at least I think that’s how he did it? It was fantastic!!

Trying to gently re-enter my healthier lifestyle. Dude the stress eating is real for me and it shows😰

I’m definitely going to get down on some homemade ice cream in a homemade waffle cone later, but it’s all a freakin balance, right? So here’s to getting things on a better track ✊🥳💪

Got an excellent workout in with Mel Mutterspaugh and this little lady at Mountain Mel's Essential Goods💪🙌✊Getting start...
02/24/2020

Got an excellent workout in with Mel Mutterspaugh and this little lady at Mountain Mel's Essential Goods💪🙌✊

Getting started can feel like pushing a train. But once that steam engine gets burning, watch out!! We are going to turn this little flame into an inferno 🔥🔥🔥

31 Days of working out in a row = feeling 100% more badass 🤘💋
09/18/2019

31 Days of working out in a row = feeling 100% more badass 🤘💋

Day 29 🙌🙌🖐🤘🤘Cardio in the morning is the worst, untilyou’re done, then it’s amazing 🏆I waited to do yoga yesterday until...
09/16/2019

Day 29 🙌🙌🖐🤘🤘

Cardio in the morning is the worst, until
you’re done, then it’s amazing 🏆

I waited to do yoga yesterday until the end of the day, and since it was yoga it wasn’t as awful, but it’s still stressful to think about it all day. Yoga isn’t supposed to be stressful 🤣 so next time I’ll do it in the A.M. 🧘🏻‍♀️🌥

Another day down, onto the next 🤘💋

Friday the 13th! And what’s double of 13? 26! 26 Days baby 🙌Almost to a whole month of getting up and working out! I def...
09/13/2019

Friday the 13th! And what’s double of 13? 26! 26 Days baby 🙌

Almost to a whole month of getting up and working out! I definitely feel better, and when I run my hands down my legs I can feel they are better. They aren’t showing a whole lot of change yet, but I can feel that they are less fluffy. I’m catching glimpses of my arms and they are actually visibly starting to change. I sure love when my shoulders start to have some definition 💖💪💖

Naturally I want all of the changes to show right now, but that’s not how it works. It took a year to get this off track, and it’s not going to get shaken off in a month. The changes that have come though, are enough to keep pushing for more ✊

Round 2 🙌Feeling freakin fantastic 🎉 Nothing too special about this one in particular except that I got up and did it, w...
09/09/2019

Round 2 🙌

Feeling freakin fantastic 🎉 Nothing too special about this one in particular except that I got up and did it, without coffee first 😅

Thinking I need to take a break from coffee, I keep getting the jitters, perhaps maybe I just need less🤔

Hey, coffee all day goes hand in hand with being in recovery from everything else 🤷🏻‍♀️🤣 I’ll see how I do with a little I’m break from it ☕️🚫

DAY 21 of 21 DAYS 🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉Brought up the rear with yoga 🧘🏻‍♀️ like, literally brought up the rear with downward dog 🐕 🍑 i...
09/08/2019

DAY 21 of 21 DAYS 🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉

Brought up the rear with yoga 🧘🏻‍♀️ like, literally brought up the rear with downward dog 🐕 🍑 it was the perfect way to close a fairly rough third week 😅🙏

This week was back to school, with a full week of work, and a night out with some of the Mt Hood Mom Squad down the mountain at the Edgefield to see Cake and Ben Folds in the rain ☔️ I low key bi***ed about it pretty consistently(sorry ladies), but it was a blast nonetheless 😁

I was exhausted this week and pushed my way through the last 7 days because I wanted that solid finish! And I got it!

Now tomorrow I’m starting over, and adding in some new food adventures with our little crockpot extravaganza. I need to keep dialing in the food, I may or may not have had a double waffle cone of marionberry ice cream last night 🤔🍦... if I want all of this work to take shape, it’s going to be accomplished in the kitchen 🥗🍲

I’m still holding out hope that you guys want to jump in with me, because the more the merrier! No pressure, I know it’s rough to get started, and it’s taken me a bit of time to get back to it. If you’re ready to jump in this round, message and I’ll help you get ready for tomorrow 🤜🏆🤛

Day 20 of 21!!!!!!!I cannot believe how fast this has gone!! One more day!!! Well, then I’m starting over Monday but sti...
09/08/2019

Day 20 of 21!!!!!!!

I cannot believe how fast this has gone!! One more day!!! Well, then I’m starting over Monday but still, one more day of my original goal of 21 days in a row 🙌

I feel awesome. I know it’s not like a lost of weight or am that much stronger physically, but I *feel* stronger. That in turn makes me feel like I look better, it makes me more likely to make good food choices, it gives me momentum to keep going, etcetera, etcetera, etcetera.

Like I said I’m starting this one over again. I’ve got a couple friends joining me this time, and if you are wanting to do it with us let me know 💪🙌👏

Day 19: So sweatySeriously, I’m so sweaty. I think it’s because I’m an Oregonian by birth and we have probably what is o...
09/06/2019

Day 19: So sweaty

Seriously, I’m so sweaty. I think it’s because I’m an Oregonian by birth and we have probably what is only a tiny bit of humidity this morning, so naturally I’m a mess 😅 What can I say? I’m a delicate flower when it comes to climate 🤷🏻‍♀️🤣

While I can only think of an extremely short list of reasons anyone should be this sweaty before six a.m., knowing this is done before I head into the city to work is definitely one of them. Friday and Saturday are massive, and exhausting days for me. If this wasn’t on the front end, I guarantee that it wouldn’t end up getting done at all🙅🏻‍♀️

Two more days! Not meaning I’m done in two days, but I’ll have made it through three solid weeks of working out daily, and it’s been quite some time since I’ve done that without missing a day somewhere. Want to guess how that feels.......?

AMAZING!

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