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The Skylab clients were so excited to see their final results. We only had 2 months to get that weight off and I would have liked to see more of a payoff for some, but when I saw their glowing faces and all the growth that occurred ... I was beyond proud to have worked with them. I grew and changed right by their sides. I knew Lori (my...]]> http://www.bravotv.com/blog/jackiewarner/2007/05/its_about_working_life_out.php http://www.bravotv.com/blog/jackiewarner/2007/05/its_about_working_life_out.php Thu, 10 May 2007 16:28:48 -0500 Jackie sent her regrets for not finishing her blog in time. She loves talking to the fans and promises to write something overnight. So check back here tomorrow. Until then, enjoy the picture!

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When I left Mimi, I started really thinking about why I was in that relationship. The conclusion I came to was this: until I repaired my relationship with my mother -- the most important woman in my life, and the one that has effected me the most -- I would never have a healthy relationship with another woman. I think a lot of gay kids can relate to that. My relationship was a disaster with my mom, so how could I expect to choose a good partner? So I guess I could say that I went home for selfish reasons because I really went home with a mission to work hard on that relationship.

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My mom wrote me a long letter that was very touching about everything that she regretted, and it was about a...]]> http://www.bravotv.com/blog/jackiewarner/2007/05/you_can_go_home_again.php http://www.bravotv.com/blog/jackiewarner/2007/05/you_can_go_home_again.php Wed, 02 May 2007 06:00:00 -0500
Working out is very emotional for most people...skinny, heavy, man, woman. The mind body connection is very strong -- meaning what we feel about others and ourselves is directly manifested in our bodies.

I make every client burst into tears. No, not because I am mean but because after so many years I have become adept at identifying core emotional issues and I address them head on. This skill comes partly from growing up with a mentally ill parent.

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I feel that this was Erika's episode. She looks beautiful as "Angelina" and she deals so well with Meagan, her SkyLab client. Erica is what I call a career trainer and she has been with me the longest. She embodies what an exceptional trainer should be -- highly skilled, hard working, supportive yet tough and an example for clients to look up to.

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http://www.bravotv.com/blog/jackiewarner/2007/04/why_does_everyone_cry_at_sky.php http://www.bravotv.com/blog/jackiewarner/2007/04/why_does_everyone_cry_at_sky.php Wed, 25 Apr 2007 06:00:05 -0500

Episode 5 is my favorite episode so far! I am shown doing and behaving in a way that is natural for me. I believe the editing was more well-rounded and truer in showing who I really am. I get so much satisfaction from my work and I have a need to make substantial changes in peoples’ lives. I am very addicted to that spark I see/feel when the light turns on inside a person and we connect with one another in a positive way. When you experience this feeling as much as I have, you want to continue affecting energy in greater and greater ways.

I had a sleepless weekend worrying about the SkyLabbers progress and decided to check up on them one day. My fears were very real and after one month’s time (their halfway point) I found out that most of them had only trained a couple of times and were...]]> http://www.bravotv.com/blog/jackiewarner/2007/04/the_gym_is_my_oasis.php http://www.bravotv.com/blog/jackiewarner/2007/04/the_gym_is_my_oasis.php Wed, 18 Apr 2007 11:16:51 -0500

What do I have to say about episode 4? OMG!!!!

In order to get unfiltered reactions, I watch episodes of the show with personal friends -- and we were all dying over this one.

First off, you can't imagine how uncomfortable it is to have chemistry and kisses on camera -- but I obviously managed to do it -- ha-ha. I was surprised at the decision to allow so much racy footage, and whoever cut in the cheesy piano/sax music needs to leave the production! (Just kidding, Lauren.)

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My relationship with Rebecca and Tiffany is so sweet and honest. They both give me different things but first and foremost, I have a great deal of respect and caring for each them. The support and concern I've received from fans for my love life is very touching, but there is no need to worry for me --...]]> http://www.bravotv.com/blog/jackiewarner/2007/04/because_we_are_all_connected.php http://www.bravotv.com/blog/jackiewarner/2007/04/because_we_are_all_connected.php Tue, 10 Apr 2007 20:00:06 -0500

That's what's so odd. Peeler and I just keep missing each other. Usually, I don't have these misunderstandings with my employees, but Brian tends to be more sensitive about my opinion. Maybe it's me, but he and I definitely butt heads.

This episode deals with the emotional aspect of working out. I've been with clients that have cried, that have laughed hysterically. The body is very tied into emotion. And the two are so connected, that if you work the body very hard, many times emotions just naturally come from that. It's a common experience, and really just something that a good trainer has to learn to deal with, and learn to deal with well. You have to maneuver around it.

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I have to say, watching my therapy sessions on TV is miserable. I'm always a little angry in therapy, because I find the cameras very...]]> http://www.bravotv.com/blog/jackiewarner/2007/04/im_never_misunderstood_1.php http://www.bravotv.com/blog/jackiewarner/2007/04/im_never_misunderstood_1.php Tue, 03 Apr 2007 17:37:44 -0500 First I want to thank everyone who has shown me so much love since the first episode aired last week. I was concerned about appearing weak that the incredible support I have received has just been amazing. Thank you.

Many people have commented on my ambition and strength. I credit my grandfather for most of that. He was a huge influence in my life. I came from a single-parent home so I lived with my grandparents some of the time. His personality and the things that he gave me are the best parts of me now. The rest is just me...trying to find my way in a small town atmosphere that was extremely narrow-minded. Being a gay woman, and knowing that from a very early age, has a lot to do with my inner strength. This is why I think gay men and women maneuver well in society. If we can get over the hurdles, who better to turn...]]> http://www.bravotv.com/blog/jackiewarner/2007/03/choosing_a_path_in_life.php http://www.bravotv.com/blog/jackiewarner/2007/03/choosing_a_path_in_life.php Tue, 27 Mar 2007 20:00:00 -0500

The first episode is the hardest for me, because I was dealing with baggage with Mimi. It’s a very intense scene to watch. I was so vulnerable and I felt so much anger. It was difficult for me to share my therapy session. The negativity that occurred in that session was astounding. I had no idea while I was actually in it how angry and frustrated I really was.

I struggled with the decision to bring the cameras into the therapy session. But this season, more than anything, I wanted to show a different side of myself -- a more human side. So I made a decision before we started filming that I was going to allow the cameras into more aspects of my life and to also show my internal struggles, my stress and my feelings. Last season, I checked out sometimes. I wasn’t comfortable with the cameras; this year I truly...]]> http://www.bravotv.com/blog/jackiewarner/2007/03/looking_for_a_life_change.php http://www.bravotv.com/blog/jackiewarner/2007/03/looking_for_a_life_change.php Tue, 20 Mar 2007 20:00:00 -0500