"Don't take this the wrong way," he said, "but I think you would kick some serious butt if you were on that show!" This was about a month ago when I was watching an old episode and trying to catch up with the current season. And no, I was not eating any ice cream while sitting there watching it! It's true, I think I would have a decent shot on the show. I'm no stranger to working out and pushing myself (or having someone else push me) beyond what I think are my limits. But still. Me? On a reality show?! Naaah.Fast forward to this week... Sean again tells me how well he thinks I would do on the show, though he has no desire to do it if it were a "couples" season! Next thing I know, he's online and checking out the application process. "You've still got time for season 8 if we hurry and get your application and video in!" he tells me. Seriously? You think I should do this? Yep. He's still convinced. Well now the idea is really rolling around in my head... Should I? Really?? Sean's reasoning: "What have you got to lose?" (no pun intended)
Hmm....
Maybe....
I don't know....
And yet, I went ahead and printed the application. What have I got to lose, right?
**3/27/09 Update: I talked with my friend Liv last night after her killer full-body strength & conditioning class (she's the hard-core Bob/Jillian-esque trainer) about doing the audition and she loved the idea. Her reaction was like she was getting a revelation... like "why didn't I think of this before?!" It was a great compliment when she said, "Oh Jenn, you'd do so well. You could win it all... you're so strong." Her confidence in me brought tears to my eyes! So she is also convinced that I should do it and said she would start praying for me! :) The only person who hasn't been so keen on the idea is my sister Lizzy. Her concern is how long I would be gone from my family (herself included). Believe me, I have already thought about this and it rips my heart out to even think of being away from my boys that long. I just love them so much!! But we'll just have to cross that bridge if/when we come to it. I know, though, that in the long run I would be a better mother for it. Ok, that's all for now! Thanks for all comments and encouragement already!
17 comments:
Jen, you gotta! It would be such a cool experience. Chad and I auditioned for the Amazing Race AWHILE ago. What the heck? And, you would kick serious booty....Sean is SOOOO right!
That would be the coolest.....you should at least try out for it and say that you did....if you get on that would be our reason to watch the show.... :) let us know how it goes....
That's so cool. I think you would do awesome!
make sean audition with you!!!!!!
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seriously.
but you should do it.
Jenn - did you know that nearly all of the seasons of BL were filmed in Simi Valley?! There is a big house up on one of the hills, one of my friends house sat there several times between seasons. They said it was an amazing complex. Think it's filmed in Malibu now.
DO IT! At least adition. Really what could it hurt!
Do it! It couldn't hurt to audition, and then you won't always be wondering "what if?"...you would totally kick butt!
p.s./I did eat ice cream when I watched BL this week, lol :)
I LOVE that show and would give anything to have Bob or Jillian train me and teach me how to eat right! They are awesome, and yes, I think you would seriously kick some butt! You are already a lot more motivated that most of them seem to be when they first come on
whatever you want to do I support your decision 100%, but wouldn't that be cheating? Because you're already awesome about working out and have always been pretty physically active. Don't they want people who will challenge the instructors to get them to work out? You'd be too easy. But it would be really cool because you could totally kick butt and win.
I think it would be cool if you went on the show if they payed you as long as you were there. I mean you have a job, and Sean can't pay everything with just his paycheck. And you have Ethan, you wouldn't be able to see him for 2-3 months, he would miss you to much. You would get to see him but very rarely. Just think deeply about it before you audition.
I don't watch the show, but I wish I could. I just have so many other ones on at the same time. Anyway, I always feel motivated just by reading your posts about working out! I bet you would be awesome! I totally think you should apply, it's such a cool goal to set for yourself, and even though it would be super hard, I know you could do it. You've got a head start and you're not afraid of working hard.
You go girl!
do it...don't listen to EJ...she is probably being filled with mom's ideas...and I know I will get in trouble for saying that...
But there is a difference between auditioning and actually making it in
Honestly? My opinion is not going to be one of the popular ones ;)
I'd say 100% DO IT except for Ethan. You can handle missing your boys, but can your little boy handle missing you? I'm not making a judgement and I'm not saying I'm right or wrong, cuz I don't know. I do, however, agree with your sis...think (and pray) long and hard about it. The reality is that you probably have a great shot at making it! And if you do decide it's right for you and you get on then I'm cheering for you all the way!
There is no doubt Ethan would miss you - but he has so many people that love him and wanna take care of him. You are talking about your health - you are young and strong - now. I am speaking from experience of someone who has tried to lose weight for more than forty years - it catches up on you eventually. What's a couple of months when you are talking about being healthy for a lifetime. Plus I know you want to lose weight and get even healthier so you can have more cute kiddies!
You are brave Jen, BRAVE!
I've never seen the show but I admire you for even considering being on a tv show. I have terrible anxiety so I think the thought would only come up for me in nightmares. ;)
I must admit that it just about kills me to have Danica away from me for even 2 days in a row. (seriously I think I'm going to give myself an ulcer one of these days) so it wouldn't even cross my mind to consider doing something that would take me away from my fam. =( It sounds like there's quite a time commitment in this? I doubt either of you would be scarred for life if you do decide to do this though.
You are a lot stronger person than I!
Go kick some tail Jenn-Jenn! My friends all watch that show and I could tell them I know you if you get on. Of course, they probably wouldn't believe me! But I think this program combines all of your favorite things into one deliciously lucrative package. Health, fitness, and reality television! The only downside is that you will make me into a reality T.V. viewer(aargh)! I can just picture Sean and E.G. and I watching the show while Jillian beats you up. (Just kidding). It sounds like a great idea to me.
Do it!! Ethan will live. Because he is so little, he probably won't even remember after awhile. I mean, he loves you, but sometimes you have to do what you need, and it may be better for him in the long run. Good luck.
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