Welcome to your Best Life! I am so excited you are here.

Welcome! I am a Trauma Survivor, Animal Advocate, Wife, Proud Working Mom, Former Binge Eater Turned Health and Business Coach!

It’s time to live your best life!

therealjkaplan

Life is not about the cards you're dealt, but how

Life is not about the cards you're dealt, but how you play the hand.

From physically near death to living my best life. #turnyourmessintoyourmessage

Not-a-secret: I have a high profile job in technol

Future’s so bright ya gotta wear shades 😎 #co

Future’s so bright ya gotta wear shades 😎 #coolkid

You got this 👊 #resolution #newyearsresolution

You got this 👊 #resolution #newyearsresolution

Does this tutu make me look like a ballerina yet?

Does this tutu make me look like a ballerina yet? 🩰
As a coach I have launched 3 different dance programs. All of which were waaaaaay out of my comfort zone. I have ZERO rhythm and I’m a terrible dancer. Also I have an epic #bootyclap #tmi 🤷‍♀️ But #barre takes the cake for being SO FAR out of my comfort zone. It’s not just dance inspired but I’m supposed to be graceful 🤪

Wanna know funny thing? I have the MOST people join me for these dance based programs.
Why? My theory is because I am so terrible, people look at me and think ‘that girl is way worse than me and she can do it, so can I!’ And it’s true. If I can do it, anyone can do it. So here goes nothing...day 1 of Barre in the books. No jumping, no heavy weights but I’m already sore and ready for this challenge.

Michelle’s best little friend has been in the ho

Michelle’s best little friend has been in the hospital battling a nasty virus.
So we made her a little video wishing her well.
This kind of #compassion and love for others makes me heart so happy. I hope she always takes 15 seconds out of her day to bring a smile to someone’s face.

Doug and I just completed the program I said I wou

Doug and I just completed the program I said I would never do.
It was too intense. Too hard. I just wasn’t feeling it.
We tried the free sample and didn’t hate it and decided to go for it with each other’s support.
6 weeks of the work turned into 7 weeks of the work for him and 8 weeks of the work for me.
Mid-program, Doug turned to me and said ‘look at this’ and excitedly bent down to touch his toes. He has NEVER been able to do that before.
My biggest accomplishment? I maintained my weight through the holidays, when the average American gains between 10 and 15 lbs.
Want to join me for what’s next? #barre

There is not much that is cuter than a tiny toddle

There is not much that is cuter than a tiny toddler tushy 🍑 #shegetsitfromhermama

This #postpartum fitness journey has been WAAAAAY

This #postpartum fitness journey has been WAAAAAY harder than I ever thought it would be.
I worked out and are healthy-ish my whole pregnancy so I figured I would bounce back, right? WRONG!
It’s taken me 2+ years and I’m not even ‘there’ yet. But where is ‘there’? I have no idea 😜
I do know I’m doing this the right way with fitness and healthy nutrition. No crazy restriction, no crash diets, no pills and not spending hours at a gym.
And the best part is, because I know how hard it can be I have the skills and help others who are struggling.
I’m EXCITED to announce that I’m finally launching a {long overdue} #Barre program.
It’s super #lowimpact but #highintensity, which means you will get results without jumping or lifting heavy weights.
I have 10 spots in my VIP group. You ready to start 2020 right and be one of the 7% that reaches their resolutions?
Shoot me a message or drop your fave GIF below

Yesterday someone made a comment that I was ‘onl

Yesterday someone made a comment that I was ‘only able to see rainbows and sunshine.’ I’m not gonna lie...they are right.
In 2016, I was hit by a distracted driver while crossing a cross walk in broad daylight. I had a brain surgery to save my life. I shattered my save, sternum and sacrum and crushed my pelvis into itself. The doctors ‘hoped’ I would walk again. Looking for the good was hard but I stayed positive and I have zero doubt it helped me miraculous recovery.
In 2017, I found out I was pregnant, with a semi-healed pelvis and a history of miscarriage and infertility. I was terrified that my pregnancy wasn’t viable or the pain would be unbearable or my pelvis would just combust. I literally was worried about one day standing up and falling because my pelvis had given out 😅 Then about a year after the crash (and 2 weeks late) I had Michelle.
In 2018, I was sure my luck would turn. I was feeling totally recovered and had a gorgeous little girl. Then I got laid off from my company of 14 years, while still on maternity leave. I was devastated and felt like I was being told I couldn’t be a Mom and have a career.
I thankfully had my business to help us financially as I looked for my next opportunity. I didn’t have to jump into anything and I got so much extra time with Michelle, blessing in disguise. That opportunity came almost 6 months later. I was so excited and then I got laid of...again...that was twice in 2018. Pretty sure that was some sort of record.
Almost right away I landed the PERFECT job for me.

In 2019, I took the hardships I had experienced over the past 3 years and I wasn’t going to let ANYTHING get in my way.
I told my story more times than I can count and testified in front of the house and the senate. My story had a part of passing the hands free phone bill in the state of MA.

I found my flow as a Mom balancing work, my fitness business and family life. I don’t have it ‘all together’ but it works for us.

My career has never been more rewarding. I love what I do and I’m appreciated. I bet if you look closely enough, there is some good and lessons in what you are going through.
2020 will be your year. It will be mine too 👊

I saw a Mom on social media the other day in tears

I saw a Mom on social media the other day in tears because her toddler was sick...again.
She was saying it was ‘all her fault because she doesn’t make her eat veggies.’ This poor Mom was literally sobbing because she was putting my blame on herself. It broke my heart.
Repeat after me:

It’s not your fault that your kid is sick.
Kids get sick.

You are doing your best. #fluseason #kidsnutrition #kidswillbekids #sickkids #rsv #momlife #toddlermomlife #workingmomlife #workingmom #workingmomguilt #hardworkingmom

What happens when the little Jewish girl meets San

What happens when the little Jewish girl meets Santa 🎅

We can have the hilarious crying on Santa pics too 😂🤣 #merrychristmas #happyhanukkah #merryeverything

We’re not much into ‘stuff’ so this year for

We’re not much into ‘stuff’ so this year for Hanukkah we took a day off (with Michelle in daycare) and we’re spending the day together.
Amazing brunch was first stop on the list. #dateyourspouse #happyhanukkah

I was texting with an executive at work yesterday

I was texting with an executive at work yesterday about something I was working on.
I told him I was gonna be ’#soextra and I was #sorrynotsorry’

He said back to me ‘you don’t have to do that’. I don’t. But I want to.
The funny thing is, he is someone who always goes above and beyond to make everyone feel valued and important and he’s taught me so much about how a little extra effort goes a long way.
Be that person who makes everyone feel like they matter. Because they do.

This my workout partner. She’s fussy. A terrib

This my workout partner.
She’s fussy.
A terrible spotter.
Poops 💩 in the middle of our workout.
Interrupts me constantly.
Whines about nothing.
But she’s great motivation to keep going because I want to be around for a LONG time for her ❤️ #makethemyourreasonnotyourexcuse

I just spent 10 days at the Barre 🍸 🍷 🍻

I just spent 10 days at the Barre 🍸 🍷 🍻
And these are my results 🙌

As a coach I got access to try the program for 10 days/workouts before I launch to my VIP clients tomorrow.

These are 30-35 min workouts, super low impact with light weights, 5 days a week. I honestly wasn’t sure if I would have anything to share but I think the pictures speak for themselves...#youcantsuckinbackchub #justsayin

Want to learn more? Drop an emoji below or shoot me a message.

This week has been harder than I ever imagined. Fe

This week has been harder than I ever imagined. Fenway had been declining for many months and was on a myriad of prescription and non prescription meds. When the meds really stopped working and the vet felt we had tried everything, we knew we had a decision to make.
Even though I had prepared, it’s been 1000x harder.
I remember bringing Fenway home almost 12 years ago. I knew nothing about dogs. I never had a dog growing up. In fact, my brother was badly attacked.
My ex-boyfriend purchased Fenway from a backyard breeder. At the time, I had no idea rescue was even a thing which is why I think education is important ❤️ From a very young age, Fenway had a myriad of behavioral issues. The list was lengthy and I’m not talking about potty training and chewing the couch. I’m talking biting, guarding and scary alpha behavior. I was 25 and clueless and was pretty sure that one of wasn’t going to make it out alive. He challenged me to the extreme. I actually tried to give him away...true story.
But somehow we kept moving forward. We enrolled in ‘naughty dog class’ and I met some of my very best friends. I learned, we grew together. It was such hard work but we both survived.
Fenway went on to become the highest ranking Basset Hound in the country in World Cynosport Rally and got trained in scent and narcotic detection.
And he helped hundreds of dogs bridge the gap from unwanted to forever home by helping me welcome them into our home. Showing them the ropes and teaching them there is enough love to go around.

Given the myriad of behavioral issues I didn’t think he would go on to be a ranking obedience dog, narcotic detective and amazing foster brother.
Even though I wanted to (and tried to) MANY MANY times, I never gave up on him and most importantly he never gave up on me.
I miss him with every ounce of my being. I’ll see you on the other side, buddy.
Run free 🌈 #rainbowbridge #adoptdontshop

#santaiscoming #santaiknowhim #lonelyjewonchristma

#santaiscoming #santaiknowhim #lonelyjewonchristmas #happyhanukkah #merryandbright #santaclausiscomingtotown

My friend Elizabeth has listened to me agonize ove

My friend Elizabeth has listened to me agonize over Fenway’s failing health for many months.
When we made the decision to let him go be pain free she said ‘Fenway has left a legacy of love.’ And that inspired this video.
Fenway started my love of giving back, not only to dog rescue but to other causes near and dear to my heart.
He showed me how to open our home to dogs in need and over the years we had hundreds of dogs pass through our home on their way to their forever home. Young, old, short term, long term and a couple of potential #fosterfail
Here is about 10% of the dogs that he fostered. I’m forever grateful for the dogs he saved and I know they are too.
If you have ever considered opening your home to a dog in need, I encourage you to. It’s an amazing experience and it’s so incredibly rewarding.
#legacyoflove #adoptdontshop

Because I love you far too much to let you continu

Because I love you far too much to let you continue to suffer.
I’ll see you in the other side of the 🌈 bridge buddy.
My heart is broken 💔#rainbowbridge

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