Spandex & Sports Bras

Spandex & Sports Bras I help people in their 30s & 40s develop and maintain healthy lifestyles to look and feel good. I am J. Paige Jackson!

I started my fitness and weight loss journey in 2005. I have maintained my weight loss for 17 years and completely changed my lifestyle. Now, I help women & men in their 30s and 40s develop and maintain healthy lifestyles to look good and feel good. My primary goal is to improve health outcomes in the black community. Join my FREE community for support and tips.

This chapter is called "Healthy & Happy," and we're not accepting anything less. You hear me?? Move accordingly.
08/19/2024

This chapter is called "Healthy & Happy," and we're not accepting anything less. You hear me??

Move accordingly.

Bringing back  .I ordered this pink duo from . The shorts are the
08/15/2024

Bringing back .

I ordered this pink duo from . The shorts are the

"On purpose." That's my phrase for the next year. It's easy to live on autopilot, but what if you were more intentional ...
08/13/2024

"On purpose."

That's my phrase for the next year.

It's easy to live on autopilot, but what if you were more intentional about living the life you want? This includes fitness, professional and personal goals, and aspirations.


At the end of the day, God got me. ๐Ÿ–คBelieve that this week & trust Him to help you navigate whatever life throws at you....
08/05/2024

At the end of the day, God got me. ๐Ÿ–ค

Believe that this week & trust Him to help you navigate whatever life throws at you.

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Remember, the changes you want to see in your life often start with you - your beliefs and your actions.Controlling what...
07/29/2024

Remember, the changes you want to see in your life often start with you - your beliefs and your actions.

Controlling what you can control isn't only about acknowledging when things are out of your hands. It's also about taking action when you can.

Let's make it a good week!

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Birthday week loading...
07/21/2024

Birthday week loading...

Six months from now, you will either have six months of progress or six months of excuses.
07/14/2024

Six months from now, you will either have six months of progress or six months of excuses.

Make it a good week on purpose & let's continue to evolve. ๐Ÿฆ‹
07/08/2024

Make it a good week on purpose & let's continue to evolve. ๐Ÿฆ‹

Co-founding a coed run club in 2 cities wasn't on my bingo card for 2024 - at all. But helping people on their fitness j...
07/06/2024

Co-founding a coed run club in 2 cities wasn't on my bingo card for 2024 - at all. But helping people on their fitness journeys and encouraging people to be the best version of themselves has always been one of my goals and life's purposes.

I'm excited to see where this journey goes.

I'm not new to this. The picture on the left is a couple of months before my first (successful) weight loss experience.T...
07/03/2024

I'm not new to this.

The picture on the left is a couple of months before my first (successful) weight loss experience.

The picture on the left is 19 years later.

After almost 20 years of experience & formal training, these are 3 things I think you should know.

1. Fluctuations in your weight & size will happen.
2. There's a lot of bad information going around at any given point & you have to learn how to filter through it all.
3. Long-term weight loss is dependent on you changing your habits.

There's so much more, but I'll stop there for now.

Share this post with someone who may find it helpful.

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Am I where I want to be in my fitness journey? No. Am I anywhere near where I started?Also, no.The point of this post is...
06/26/2024

Am I where I want to be in my fitness journey?
No.

Am I anywhere near where I started?
Also, no.

The point of this post isn't that I lost weight. The point is that I changed my lifestyle and never went back to the unhealthy habits that I previously had. Losing weight and keeping it off is possible. Creating healthy habits is possible.

The fitness industry benefits from making it seem impossible, but it's not. Make gradual changes to your habits & it'll be much easier to maintain.

Save this post for motivation later! We're kicking things up a notch for the 2nd half of 2024!

Reminder: You are under no obligation to stay the same. You are free to change & evolve at any time.
06/23/2024

Reminder: You are under no obligation to stay the same. You are free to change & evolve at any time.

My "smart" scale called me obese this morning. ๐Ÿ˜ซLet this be your reminder that BMI calculators are outdated and well.......
06/20/2024

My "smart" scale called me obese this morning. ๐Ÿ˜ซ

Let this be your reminder that BMI calculators are outdated and well.... ๐Ÿ—‘

It doesn't always consider how different races store fat. For Black people, especially Black women, a high BMI might not mean as much extra fat as it does for others.

This can be confusing because BMI is a common tool for doctors and gyms/personal trainers. Here's the key: BMI is a starting point, not the whole picture.

Here's what you can do:

* Talk to your doctor about your health goals and risk factors, not just your BMI number.
* Consider getting a body composition test - it can give a more accurate picture of fat vs. muscle.

Remember, health is bigger than any one number. Let's ditch the one-size-fits-all approach and focus on what makes YOU healthy!


You absolutely must choose yourself this time. No excuses. ๐Ÿ’™
06/17/2024

You absolutely must choose yourself this time. No excuses. ๐Ÿ’™

A couple of days ago,  asked people to leave great advice in his comments section. My advice was simple - Stop wearing c...
06/12/2024

A couple of days ago, asked people to leave great advice in his comments section. My advice was simple -

Stop wearing clothes that you don't feel good in.

In the gym... at work... even going to bed... wear clothes that make you feel good about yourself and to the degree possible, get rid of clothes that make you feel bad.

Advice: Pop your sh*t and show up for yourself this week.
06/10/2024

Advice: Pop your sh*t and show up for yourself this week.

To all the women who are starting or restarting a fitness journey....You got this! Take it day by day. Be kind to yourse...
06/07/2024

To all the women who are starting or restarting a fitness journey....

You got this!

Take it day by day.
Be kind to yourself.
And never give up on YOU!

Reminder: There's no award for being overworked, stressed, and burned out. If you have PTO - use it. Even if it's just t...
05/31/2024

Reminder: There's no award for being overworked, stressed, and burned out. If you have PTO - use it. Even if it's just to relax at home.

Taking care of yourself is necessary. Don't feel guilty about doing that.

PSA: You don't have to be stuck. You can change, evolve, reinvent, or start over. You're only stuck when you stop, so ke...
05/28/2024

PSA: You don't have to be stuck. You can change, evolve, reinvent, or start over. You're only stuck when you stop, so keep going.

New Orleans Fam - Come join us this weekend for a Run Krewe link up! All levels are welcome! Let me know if you have any...
05/20/2024

New Orleans Fam - Come join us this weekend for a Run Krewe link up! All levels are welcome!

Let me know if you have any questions!

Who can relate to slide 2? ๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ˜‚All jokes aside - If so, you should definitely stick around. I'm starting my summer cut...
05/18/2024

Who can relate to slide 2? ๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ˜‚

All jokes aside -
If so, you should definitely stick around. I'm starting my summer cut (read: losing body fat) tomorrow! New supplements, new meal plan, new training plan... all on deck & I'll be sharing as I go.

This is your reminder that it's not too late to work on your summer body if that's on your to do list. Sure, it's gettin...
05/09/2024

This is your reminder that it's not too late to work on your summer body if that's on your to do list. Sure, it's getting warmer, but summer doesn't start until June & doesn't end until September.

There's time. Stop putting it off, though.

Follow me for tips & advice. I'm starting a leaning out phase soon and will be sharing.

05/06/2024

Finish the sentence:

I'd exercise but...

Reminder: You can be grateful and still want something different. And as it relates to fitness, you can love your body &...
05/03/2024

Reminder: You can be grateful and still want something different.

And as it relates to fitness, you can love your body & want to change it.

I like my current curves. I am also working to cut (lose) some body fat because this isn't where I want to stay.

Your body is yours. If you want to change it, don't let anything or anyone make you feel bad about it.


Motivation as we go into this week. Remember, whatever you're not changing, you're accepting.
04/28/2024

Motivation as we go into this week. Remember, whatever you're not changing, you're accepting.

When part of you wants to run more & part of you wants to focus on glute growth for the summer. ๐Ÿค”Spoiler: Imma do both ๐Ÿ‘
04/27/2024

When part of you wants to run more & part of you wants to focus on glute growth for the summer. ๐Ÿค”

Spoiler: Imma do both ๐Ÿ‘

I've always believed that most diets or ways of eating work because of calorie restriction. Meaning, that for weight los...
04/25/2024

I've always believed that most diets or ways of eating work because of calorie restriction. Meaning, that for weight loss, people can choose something that works for their lifestyle and not do something that makes them miserable because it's the "only way."

I hope this frees somebody from a miserable diet.

๐Ÿ’กIf you are into research- the research sample was small (41 participants), but it was mainly African American women who were obese and pre-diabetic.

Source: hub.jhu.edu

Part of living a healthy lifestyle is enjoying it. Eat well and exercise, of course. But also, fill your life with peopl...
04/17/2024

Part of living a healthy lifestyle is enjoying it.

Eat well and exercise, of course. But also, fill your life with people and experiences that add to your joy and overall well-being.

Side note to my New Orleans area followers - I joined the Krewe of Athena. ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’™

Outfit:
Mask: My local beauty supply store

Let's do a quick  .This is   & I don't have links. It's been a while since I bought athletic wear or athleisure from Wal...
04/11/2024

Let's do a quick .

This is & I don't have links.

It's been a while since I bought athletic wear or athleisure from Wal-Mart, but I saw this a couple of weeks ago, and it ended up being cuter than I anticipated.

There were a few different colors, which will definitely vary based on location. And there were matching sports bras, I just opted for a contrasting color.

Sizing: Due to my I got a large shorts and I wanted a looser fitting shirt because I was fluffy that day, so the shirt is also a large. I typically wear a medium.


STORYTIME ๐Ÿˆ Some of you may not know this...In 2012, Atlanta was getting a new Lingerie Football League (LFL) team. It l...
04/05/2024

STORYTIME ๐Ÿˆ Some of you may not know this...

In 2012, Atlanta was getting a new Lingerie Football League (LFL) team. It later changed to "Legends Football League," but originally, it was Lingerie.

About 400 women showed up to the open tryout - for 20 spots. That day, they cut it to 53 women. A few weeks later, we had training camp, and more women were cut.

When it was all said and done, I made the final cut (!) and signed as a DB (I primarily played safety).

I ABSOLUTELY loved my teammates & my coaches, but ultimately left the league because it wasn't a good fit for me personally.

And now when I watch football with know it all men, I make jokes about being the only person in the room who has ever signed a contract to play the sport ๐Ÿ˜‚

Did you ever watch the LFL?

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When I began my fitness journey, my goal was to feel confident wearing just spandex shorts and a sports bra. The brand Spandex & Sports Bras is about women achieving their goals and living full, healthy lives.

Your goal may not be wearing spandex shorts and a sports bra. Your goal might be running a race, being able to be active with your children, managing your health, wearing a sexy outfit or any number of things. Whatever it is - Spandex & Sports Bras is a movement for you. Together, with other women, you can achieve your goals and feel healthy, confident and sexy!