Thriving Bootcamper #6: Jenny Mendoza!!

Please meet: Jenny Mendoza

1.     How long have you been a Forever Fitter? In November I’ll be going into my 4^th year – or is it my 5th?

2.     What do you like most about Forever Fit?  I love that every time I come to boot camp its different, I never know what Deanne’s got planned for us – so I’d say the element of surprise, the fact that it goes by so fast, and of course the friends I’ve met!

3.     Do you have a nickname? If yes, what is it?  Just Jenny, however through the years:  little Jen-Jen, Tiny, and of course… Mom/mommy.

4.     Where did you grow up? Northern New Jersey then Cheshire, CT

5.     If you went to college, what school?  Lasell College in Boston, MA

6.     What is (or was) your profession?  Travel Professional – Hotel Sales & Marketing for almost 20 years, fledgling entrepreneur & Online Media Marketing Strategist

7.     Do you have kids?  If so, how many and what are the genders and ages?  Yes, 2 boys – Jackson is 10 in 4^th grade & Chase is 6 and in 1^st grade

8.     What hobbies or skills do you have (serious or funny)?  I have no serious or funny skills or hobbies but do love to travel, love going on cruises, entertaining and hanging out with good friends, wine tasting, horseback riding as well as wine tasting while horseback riding (haven’t done it yet but I plan on trying it soon).

9.     When it comes to your workout philosophy and demeanor, what animal would you compare yourself to and why?   A dog.  They are loyal, live in the moment, don’t remember what happened a few hours ago and are always hungry.

10.                        What’s your biggest vice in life?  Probably wine – hmmm, is that a vice?

11.                        Would you rather: (choose one answer by each letter)

a.     Do 100 burpees or 20 sets of Torrey Hills Stairs?  100 Burpees

b.     Workout outside when it’s 90 degrees and sunny or 50 degrees and raining?   50 degrees and raining!

c.      Do a ropes workout or a Kettlebell workout?  Ropes

d.     Crawl through the sand or crawl through wet grass?  Wet grass, I think.

e.     Listen to pop, classic rock, alternative or country while working out?  Yes.

12.                         Tell us one thing most people don’t know about you.   No idea, I’m an open book.

13.                        If you had a theme song in life, what would it be?  It’s a Beautiful Day

14.                         Do you have any specific goals for the next 10 weeks?  Be on a winning team for the Holiday Challenge, and loose – not gain any weight!

15.                        Do you have any specific goals for the next 10 years?  Stay healthy, strong and happy and keep enjoying times with family and friends.