Transform with AJ

Transform with AJ Just sharing things related to health & fitness through my eyes & experience -personal & professional

11/17/2025

This is….FIVE freakin’ FIVE.
Can’t believe it but, here I am…doing ME…

Although, I’ve been gym-ing in my garage gym, it’s been almost 2 years since I’ve stepped into a gym to lift. I’d be lyi...
08/17/2025

Although, I’ve been gym-ing in my garage gym, it’s been almost 2 years since I’ve stepped into a gym to lift. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t anxious and nervous since I was a gym rat for many many years and it not only aesthetically molded my physique in claiming many awards on stage but most importantly, it was my safe place where I cried many tears and processed many emotional things unimaginable to most. For close to 10 years, it was my daily therapy where I resorted to escape and able to feel in control when I had to deal with things that were out of my control. As I glanced over the gym’s layout and proceeded with stretching and mobility and warm up, things fell into place as I eyed the equipment and the usage of machines and free weights. I mapped out my leg workout as I always did before…mapping out my plan for legs/glutes. It felt great to be in the environment amongst others at varying fitness levels working on their health.

And yes, this gym also has a monkey bar contraption. Today was not the day to partake…but I left telling myself that one day I’ll be back to reunite and attempt you. 😁…maybe.

Don’t worry about tomorrow and focus on taking action today that impact tomorrow. We all have choices and yes, our decis...
07/20/2025

Don’t worry about tomorrow and focus on taking action today that impact tomorrow. We all have choices and yes, our decisions always have impact. Just over here doing my best for a better tomorrow & feel healthy doing it.

Back focused exercises on deck.

07/18/2025

Thursday evening fitnessing endeavors. A couple of exercises in today’s leg sesh I’m sharing. The muscles targeted are hammies, glutes and inner thighs. Note that even though you may see me do “same” exercises…they may not be the same because the movement path, angles and range of motion impact targeted muscles engaged and that’s when mind-muscle matters.

07/14/2025

Attacking my back to protect my spine. For every ache I have, there’s a rep that’s healing it. Videos are sped up but you get the jest…pull ups to fatigue for 5 rounds and the rest are 4 rounds with 10-12 reps progressive overload. Rest between sets 1 minute

07/13/2025

Leg Day…late in the evening disturbing the neighbors 😊

07/13/2025

Dynamic mobility promotes functional pliability improving range of motion and agility for lifting, reducing injury risks and promoting recovery.

Happy Birthday America! And Happy Birthday MoMo!Today brings a lot of wmotions for me. 3 years ago, Mike shared a post f...
07/04/2025

Happy Birthday America! And Happy Birthday MoMo!

Today brings a lot of wmotions for me. 3 years ago, Mike shared a post from Rick Garcia regarding kittens for adoption. The rainy overcast weather today is very reminiscent of that day. We had no plans under the circumstances and the situation of Mike’s diagnosis then to onboard a new family member. This was around the time that we got the news of what was inevitable. Mike always knew I had a soft spot for furbabies…cats and dogs. In fact, the first pet we had was when we first started dating around age 18. Ziggy kept me company when Mike was in Miami for college…not knowing where our relationship would end up having a relative new long distance relationship - the unknown.

Well, reflecting back 3 years ago…I was reluctant and adamently told him that we absolutely do not have the bandwidth! But Mike insisted on the outing even though he wasnt feeling well noting that he wanted to visit with Rick and we would just look. I should have known his plan. I now know Mike wanted to prepare me for the inevitable and to provide strength and love as he always did.

We adopted Mo spontaneously and I often reflect on that day when I snuggle with Mo having gone through what I have the past 2 years without Mike by my side - difficult and challenging are discounted definitions of the raw emotional hardship experience But Mike knew…he always knew how to calm me and give me peace…even while away.

Mo has a very chill personality…the best furbaby along side his sister Cy Cy and brother Nori. They all have helped me more than words can express navigating emotionally the hurt…the loss…the void in my heart that will never be filled. Each one providing me such memories with the one I loved more than anything. I miss you so much Mike - Thank you!!!

Our fur babies keep me grounded and heal me in their unique way. ❤️

A fun Sunday attending a film festival and enjoying all the complimentary goodies. On my way home, I picked up a takeout...
06/30/2025

A fun Sunday attending a film festival and enjoying all the complimentary goodies. On my way home, I picked up a takeout order from Mike’s and my staple go to restaurant. I ordered our “regular” and I spent an hour catching up with the owners whom I’ve not seen before Mike’s passing. Mike is in my thoughts frequently but today, it was all day as I reflected on all the past days we would do these things as part of regular life. I appreciate those moments we shared that are now more than normal but forever special. Emotional strength in progress…

06/29/2025

Beautiful evening to stretch and work on mobility…it’s essential IMO and correlates to living a healthy active functional lifestyle as I’m getting older. So, I invest in daily stretching along with lifting and cardio. ❤️

I am very proud of Haley’s goal mindset. More than just setting goals, she diligently puts in her 100%. And more than ju...
06/24/2025

I am very proud of Haley’s goal mindset. More than just setting goals, she diligently puts in her 100%. And more than just 100%, she is learning that drive, discipline and effort matters AND above all knowing that embracing the journey of both high and low lights are necessary. Attaining goals is not the ultimate success. It’s the character and soul building of getting towards goals that make the achievement sweeter. The harder it is…the sweeter the reward. Ying Yang! Congrats on another half and getting that PB. Love being part of your journey. Dad and I are proud!

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