The Perfect Sidekick LGBTQ Gym

I get it.

nathalie — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:27:32 +0000

I get it. I used to be fat.

245 lbs to be exact.

At 43% body fat percentage, almost half of me was composed of fat. Not exactly the body I pictured myself having, specially after completing my college basketball career.

But sure enough, life kicked in after college.

The 9-5 job.

The eating out because I sucked at cooking anything edible.

The hella drinking, partying and eating like shit on the weekends.

The feeling all gross and blaaah on Monday, but still avoiding the gym all week thing.

Yup, I get it. All that kicked my ass too and I gained 65 lbs in a year!

I remember the moment when it all hit me.

I was getting ready in the bathroom one morning and I was putting up my long, Mexican hair up in a pony tail (pre-mohawk days). I had my hands up tying up my scrunchy when I saw it.

A motha-f*@#ing stretch mark right across my stomach!

WTF?! Last time I had looked at my stomach, I had abs…now I got ONE stretch mark!?

Gaining weight, changed my whole life. I went from the social butterfly at the club, to sitting at home on the weekends to avoid the “whoa, you got fat!” look from people who didn’t think I noticed their facial expressions. It was crazy. I caught myself doing shit I had never done…like, pulling my shirt when I sat down and trying to disguise my body in the sheets hoping they didn’t notice………(they notice).

It wasn’t until I was overweight that I understood ALL the emotional components of it. I was aware of how different my life was. I got why people, specially LGBT, hated going to the gym, why it was hard to stick with it and why some trainers were good and some were fucking great!.I became a great trainer, fitness expert and owner of The Perfect Sidekick because…

I get it!

And, I’ve built The Perfect Sidekick around that. Hence…cultivating a gym environment where you can just come in, smoke your workout and not worry about judgment, creepers, mirrors or any of that weird shit that goes on in gyms.

The whole concept of the gym is composed of my experience going through a 65 lbs weight loss journey, almost a decade of no-bullshit training, a woman entrepreneur of color and my shenanigans as a lesbian.

I think if you can relate to anything I mentioned in this post, there’s a REALLY good chance you’re going to L-O-V-E working out at my gym. Trust me, I get Y-O-U……now get after IT! (for free!)

I invite you to come down and try The Perfect Sidekick with unlimited Group Training Sessions for an entire week ON THE HOUSE!

Money back guaranteed LOL

-Nathalie

Your Hook Up

nathalie — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:15:22 +0000

Welcome to the First & Only LGBTQ Gym in the Nation, The Perfect Sidekick!

Complimentary & Unlimited Week of Group Training Sessions

Each class is kept small with 8-10 clients in each session so don’t worry about getting lost in the crowd.

The workouts are designed at the intermediate level. This way, we can easily modify for any client at any level.

There’s a variety of classes you can select from and with over 20 group training sessions a week, I’m sure we fit into your schedule.

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A Secret About Women’s Team USA Football

nathalie — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 06:06:44 +0000

Help send the national U.S. Women’s National Football team to the International Federation
of American Football Women’s World Championships in Vaatan, Finland from June 28-July 6th. The Perfect Sidekick is hosting a SECRET CAFE and Party! Let us wine and dine you with a three-course meal and drinks served up by the Team USA and The Perfect Sidekick Personal Trainers! Once dinner is over…It’s time to party. Music and Shenanigans for dessert!

Saturday, April 27th

Dinner @ 7:30pm

Party and Bar are donation based

Party begins at 10:30pm

$25 for three-course meal

Location:The Perfect Sidekick at 2706 Park Blvd, Oakland, CA 94606

Team USA

Secret Cafe & Party Ticket

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About the players…

Jen Deering, Defensive End: Oakland, CA – Personal Trainer at The Perfect Sidekick

“The decision to try out for Team USA was a goal I set for myself when I first decided to play for the
Bandits and saw a picture of Danielle Golay in a USA uniform. The fact that I get the chance to put
that uniform on and play next to her, as well as two of my other Bandits teammates is an absolute
dream come true. At 31 years old, I finally get to represent my country, playing a sport that I love. I
plan to do everything I can to bring home a gold medal from Finland this summer.”

Jen was a player of collegiate basketball and softball for UC Berkeley. She played two season
for the Bay Area Bandits as tight end and defensive end. She then participated in the Women’s
Football Association First Team All-American as tight end in 2012. After surgery for an ACL injury,
in September of 2011, Jen returned to tackle football in 2012 and completely fell in love with the
sport.

Angie Larsen, Kicker: San Jose, CA – Assistant Manager for Starbucks

“The idea of having the opportunity to win a gold medal in a World Tournament for our country, as
Team USA, is not only an amazing honor, but it blows my mind.”

Played collegiate soccer for Fresno State and played as a kicker in the 2012 Women’s Football
Association’s 1st Team All-America. Angies has always loved football. Once she moved to San
Francisco, she joined the San Francisco Women’s Flag Football League) and the Bandits where she
met Jen.

Danielle Golay, Defensive End: Alameda, CA – Senior Mngr, Quality Operations at Genentech

“I’m grateful for another opportunity to represent the USA, playing a sport that I absolutely love.”

Danielle played collegiate basketball for Seton Hall and USC. She has played women’s tackle
football for 12 years, playing a range of positions from tight end to defensive end and linebacker.
Danielle is the owner of the Bay Area Bandits, with whom she has played and coached for since
2010. She played with the Women’s Association of Football First-Team All-American as linebacker
in 2012. She is a previous gold medal winner for Team USA football during it’s inaugural season in
Sweden, 2010.

If you can’t make it to dinner, you can totally still come to party or donate at:

Hope to see you there!

P.S. If you have questions about the event, donations, the team or the competition, email Jen@theperfectsidekick.com

Team USA

Secret Cafe & Party Ticket

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A SWEET Announcement

nathalie — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 23:41:03 +0000

Soooooooo…last Sunday night I went to an HRC Benefit where they were auctioning off a 7 day trip to Puerto Vallarta with a lesbian travel agency, SWEET.” I was like, “SWEET? I think they meant Olivia?” And this chick next to me turns around hella fast and said, “Uh noooo! SWEET is the cooler, younger version!” Hmm, Puerto Vallarta with a bunch of cool and younger lesbians. YUP! I placed my bid…….and I L-O-S-T!

Womp! Womp!

But guess who was standing on the other side of me, the owner of SWEET, Shannon. Of course, I busted out my networking skills and after a business card swap and BAM…we were official homies!

Anywho… Guess who is bringing Pain & Champagne to Puerto Vallarta?! Yup…THIS KID! Shannon invite me along with ALL of you to party like fuckin’ rock stars in Puerto Vallarta! And to make sure we get there, she is giving any TPS-er an instant airfare update of up to $500 and $1,500 credit to spend on the spa, room service etc! Not only that, but also:

Sweet takes over the entire resort and fills it with lesbians (all LGBTQ and allies welcomed)

Sweet dance parties by night and pool parties by day

All you can eat AND drink at a five-star oceanfront resort

Double jacuzzi tub and a French balcony in your ocean view room

Enormous ocean view swimming pool with swim up bar and water slide

Intimate concert with Brandi Carlile plus a meet and greet

Ohhh…that’s why they call is SWEET! I get it now! Awesome, right? So check out OUR Puerto Vallarta Trip details and let me know if you’ll be joining me in Puerto Vallarta in April!

Xo.

Nat

P.S. Yeahhhh, so expect to see me at the gym EVEN more. Swim suit swag coming right up! lol

Kat & Nick

nathalie — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 12:00:51 +0000

In the spirit of love in February I decided to highlight some of our adorable couples at TPS. I’d like to call them TPS Lovers lol…awww…cute, right? This is a no brainer here people. Couples that give a damn about their health have a better relationship. What I really like about Kat & Nick is that they are a GREAT example of having a supportive partner and doing this together for the long run. It shows it’s possible when you’re devoted to your health and your relationship. If you want the benefits of training with a partner, hit us up and ask about our NEW Partner Training Programs.

Xo.

Nat

Anywho…meet out Kat & Nick.

We met almost 3 years ago through mutual friends. We were actually set up on a blind date. Obviously, it went really well!

Being active together is great because we are supportive of each other. We go to the gym together, we eat the same healthy foods, and we provide each other extra support when things get more challenging.

I think TPS has had a positive impact on our relationship because we have both had such great personal achievements there. We have both lost weight, gained muscle, changed our eating habits…all huge differences. Both of us have gained confidence and feel so much better. It makes our relationship that much stronger that we did this together and with the help of the awesome trainers at TPS.

Best advice: do it! Get started. Go to TPS and before you know it, it will be a part of your routine and you’ll feel like family. Then when you really commit and see results, you’ll love it!

Maria & KP

nathalie — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 12:00:34 +0000

In the spirit of love in February I decided to highlight some of our adorable couples at TPS. I’d like to call them TPS Lovers lol…awww…cute, right? This is a no brainer here people. Couples that give a damn about their health have a better relationship. KP and Maria are the crazy couple at TPS. They’re full of like some crazy energy type shit…lol. If you want the benefits of training with a partner, hit us up and ask about our NEW Partner Training Programs.

Xo.

Nat

Anywho…meet Maria and KP

“We met through mutual friends. We knew of each other at Mills College, but had never hung out before. Kaetchen asked Corelle to get coffee and that started what has now become a 2 year relationship.

Long story shorter….I went to the gym and Maria was there. Thought she was preeeetttttty, but short (hahaha). We went out a few weeks later during pride. Maria supposedly doesn’t remember hitting on me but she grabbed my ass hella times and then tackled to kiss me. The next day at Pride, she lured me to her nice car and that was that…

I love having a partner that’s also active because it motivates me to stay on track with my workout schedule (most times). Class is more fun when she’s around of course, but Ive noticed none of the trainers will allow us to be partners. Hmmmmm.

How TPS affected our relationship is by the commonality of being with the same group of people who enjoy being fit like we do. Of course, aside from the fact that, it is where we met, so I guess, it played a role in getting us together since that’s how we cross paths.

Corinna & Shayne

nathalie — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 04:36:33 +0000

In the spirit of love in February I decided to highlight some of our adorable couples at TPS. I’d like to call them TPS Lovers lol…awww…cute, right? This is a no brainer here people. Couples that give a damn about their health have a better relationship. And of course, in a gay gym, there is bound to be a case of U-Haul-ing Lesbians! Annnd on that note, meet Corinna & Shayne.

Xo.

Nat

P.S. If you want the benefits of training with a partner, hit us up and ask about our NEW Partner Training Programs.

Meet Corinna & Shayne.

We first met at an event that TPS had organized, but it took some time for the sparks to, well, spark. After a couple of awkward dates, we finally loosened up and grew comfortable with each other. Since then, our relationship has been developing as some would say, rather fast, but to us, it felt like it was at just the right pace for us. Before we knew it, we were house hunting! Needless-to-say, we became your infamous U-hauling lesbian couple

The best part about being active together is that it’s sexy! It’s a turn on to know your partner cares about their health and fitness, and to know exactly how hard they worked to get those muscles and that sexy body!

TPS is where we’ve met all our mutual friends. Being able to have fun nights out with other TPS clients, ensures that we surround ourselves with other awesome people. It’s important to remain social while in a relationship, and hanging out with other clients keeps us sane!
And as stated in previously, working out together is sexy – those muscles and our improved energy levels certainly come in handy in the *cough, cough* bedroom!

Being active together with your lover/partner can only be positive in our opinion. It brings you closer. And if you’re not dating or in a relationship, join TPS anyways – there’s a good chance you’ll meet the love of your life, like we did

Mariah & Kei

nathalie — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 12:00:32 +0000

In the spirit of love in February I decided to highlight some of our adorable couples at TPS. I’d like to call them TPS Lovers lol…awww…cute, right? This is a no brainer here people. Couples that give a damn about their health have a better relationship. I actually met Mariah in Grad School. She was my Stats tutor (and pretty much the reason I graduated with my MBA lol). After I ran out of cash and still needed her to tutor me, I swapped her training for Stats tutoring! From there, I met her wifey and the rest is history…including that Statistics class. If you want the benefits of training with a partner, hit us up and ask about our NEW Partner Training Programs.

Xo.

Nat

Anywho…meet out Mariah & Kei.

We met almost 3 years ago through mutual friends. We were actually set up on a blind date. Obviously, it went really well!

Best advice: do it! Get started. Go to TPS and before you know it, it will be a part of your routine and you’ll feel like family. Then when you really commit and see results, you’ll love it!

Corelle & Kaetchen

nathalie — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 12:00:13 +0000

In the spirit of love in February I decided to highlight some of our adorable couples at TPS. I’d like to call them TPS Lovers lol…awww…cute, right? This is a no brainer here people. Couples that give a damn about their health have a better relationship. What I really like about our first couple, Corelle and Kaetchen, is that they’re hella young. I think it’s great to see young love be health conscious. I think it’s a good sign for the next generations of baby dykes lol. If you want the benefits of training with a partner, hit us up and ask about our NEW Partner Training Programs.

Xo.

Nat

Anywho…meet out first couple, Corelle & Kaetchen.

The gym allows us to have other people (awesome trainers) get us into shape without relying on the other to plan workouts for the both of us. Corelle would always plan work outs at Golds, but Kaetchen would spend most of the time complaining… We now get to take classes together or apart and get in shape without having friction between us, or having one person be the motivator.

After joining TPS, we realized how important being healthy was to each of us, but in different ways. Being a part of TPS has brought us closer because we can talk about our health and workouts, while still having enough space to feel like we’re doing it for ourselves and not for each other. We’re both more confident in ourselves, and that helps us interact with each other better, and feel great about the way we look and feel. It also provides an important outlet for us to energize ourselves and release stress that used to be taken out on the other person.

We are more active, more energized, less stressed, and healthier than we were a year ago. We go to the gym and even if we’re having a hard morning, after we work out everything is okay. Our advice is if you want to be in a better place in your relationship and in life, TPS could be.”

We’re givers.

nathalie — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 21:19:19 +0000

Here are TPS we’re givers. We give hella shit! Hella GOOD shit!…Results, guidance, friendship, giggles…you name it, our clients get it. And if your friends want the same goodness you’re getting from TPS, then refer them and we’ll give you 1/2 off your next month!!!!

How do you refer someone:

Hella easy! Click here.

Lastly…T-H-A-N-K Y-O-U for being a dope ass client, being committed to your goals and giving a damn about your health and well being. You. Are. Dope.

Xo.

Nat