ABOUT JF
JF Fitness and Therapy is the brainchild of Founder Jacklyn Frias, a Personal Trainer and Registered Social Worker. The space was created with the warmth and love she exhibits in her daily life. Enjoy this little snapshot into her life :)
Professional Achievements
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I attended the University ofWilfrid Laurier for my Masters of Social Work
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I have been working for The North East LIHN as a Social Worker for 2 years
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I work as a front line counseller at Esprite, the women Shelter here in Parry Sound
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I have been a Personal Trainer for 7 years, training independently as well as at the the YMCA
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I have experience working with troubled youth through the Youthdale Treatment Centre and Arrowhead.
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My name is Jacklyn Frias.
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I am the daughter of two amazing parents and the sister of an uber smart guy.
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I am the partner of an amazing man who supports me, takes me to the gym and enjoys cheat meals with me.
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I am a normal woman. I have good days and bad just like everyone else.
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I sing and dance in front of the mirror when I'm all by myself.
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Despite most peoples' complaints, I like 90's hip hop music and I'm secretly a gangster at heart.
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I like rock-slide brownies and tend to each too much of them all at once... and most other food for that matter.
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I like coffee... in the mornings... during the day... before bed... especially when it's rich, creamy and delicious.
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I like a good challenge every once and a while.
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I would tell you I love to work out but I'm guessing you already had that hunch ;) .
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I like... big butts... and I can not lie.
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I would say I have a good sense of humour (as you can see from my last point).
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I like having deep, decent conversations with people.
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I enjoy helping others and I believe that I was put on this planet to do so.
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I truly care about your wellbeing and believe that everyone deserves happiness.
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I try to see the good in everything and everyone (plus life is way better living this way).
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I let my hair get really greasy sometimes, my runners stink and I, like everyone else, struggle with not feeling like I'm good enough.
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BUT... I LOVE MYSELF! And I try everyday to be the best version of me!
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AND... I want to help YOU be the best version of YOU!!
Things That Tickle My Fancy
Regular Happiness Practices:
Working out with my Bae at Anytime Fitness; Yoga with Vanessa; deep breathing; reading in bed; gratitude lists
Inspiring Persons:
The fierce badass women in my life:
My mom, Vanessa Murphy, Meg Wallace, Meg Sloan, Kim Munroe, Melissa Whitman...
Favourite Places:
My bed; my studio,; surrounded by people I love; the beach; sitting on the deck
Style Profile:
Nothing jean-like. Real bra...pttf
You'll usually find me in leggings and a sports bra.
Things That Make Me Think:
Listening to others' point of view; reading self-help books; challenging my inner thoughts; good song lyrics;
Current Obsessions:
Gala Darling, Mentor Box; cake pops at Starbucks; Starbucks in general; coconut milk (in the can); maple syrup in my coffee; seeing how much a can deadlift