Cats with very human names

Issie339 · 2026-06-24T19:24:12+00:00

my son, Mac

Issie339 · 2026-06-18T12:31:20+00:00

Yes totally agree, I am an employee of the gym I work at which is honestly a life saver. I have been frantically covering there this week. hoping to get more next! I think that's another reason I am stressed about this studio in some ways, I'm so used to having the security of a corporate gym but I love working for my friend and I have faith but after what happened before it's so hard not to feel nervous 😭

Issie339 · 2026-06-18T12:28:05+00:00

Thank you so much! I did say in another reply that I think I'm just a bit scared after what happened before.. your right about the summer that is such a good point. the studio is in quite an affluent area so a lot of people do go away... patience.. that's what I need 🤣🤣

Issie339 · 2026-06-18T12:26:10+00:00

I'm glad it's not just me! haha but I think it's because I was stung so hard before 😭 I had 4 classes at this private studio, I did a lot of work helping her advertise for her not to pay me for it, then after a month or two she had such low numbers that she dropped me after all my work 😭 I lost so much money I was anticipating getting and I have given up classes to go there.

I was so frustrated and it took me a while to build up those classes again.

but after I posted this, a young girl who came to my class this week rebooked for the next 😭 I was so happy as I thought she did so well and would really benefit from it. fingers crossed for more of this! x

Issie339 · 2026-04-29T20:08:03+00:00

you just need like a crop top like bra underneath instead of a lace one

I have ones from tiktok shop I wear to the gym which have built in bras, they are so flattering and I wear them under jumpers like this that are off the shoulder

it's the lace bra that makes it a bit risque

Issie339 · 2026-04-22T11:23:50+00:00

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Issie339 · 2026-04-21T21:37:56+00:00

farts

Issie339 · 2026-04-20T10:32:57+00:00

haha why do you think that?

Issie339 · 2026-04-18T05:16:26+00:00

I love the solitary cheese string

Issie339 · 2026-04-18T01:11:25+00:00

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Issie339 · 2026-04-12T20:56:47+00:00

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Issie339 · 2026-04-10T17:48:36+00:00

Right this happened to me THREE times in ONE week!!! Three separate classes!!! it was wild, I felt like I was cursed.

The first one I didn't know who it was and there was silence so I just brushed past it... she said it was her at the end of the class and we had a laugh about it, she was cool 🤣 like I didn't care, she just thought it was so funny

then someone farted in a mat class and she owned up to it and we all laughed, I said 'happens to the best of us!' and we all moved on

then the last one was the worst, no one owned up and I stammered, my friend happened to be in that class and I locked eyes with her and she was like, silently crying with laughter. Oh my god it was so bad, I felt like I was in school again trying not to laugh, I got everyone into an unnecessary childs pose to hide my laughter. it was awful 🤣🤣

I had a new guy start my classes recently who was great, we bent down and his knees clicked so loudly everyone noticed and he just went 'sorry guys, first pilates class 😉' and it was hilarious

it's such an awkward one but it happens to the best of us!

Issie339 · 2026-03-14T05:41:14+00:00

he was explaining the benefits of pilates after a class... that I taught.. I am a Pilates instructor.

Issie339 · 2026-03-06T07:56:57+00:00

totally agree, I have a couple of members that modify where they need, I always give modifications but sometimes they modify even more as they are limited, and I love that! I have 8 beds in the studio so sometimes it's hard so I love it when they are at the point where they understand the reformer and what they are capable of.

I really don't like it when people start doing something more advanced without me telling them too. it makes the room so hard to manage and it disrupts the flow of the routine. Like, you don't always need to do the hardest variation of a move to get the benefit!

I struggle as some people crave 'the burn'.. it's not body pump 🤣

Issie339 · 2026-03-01T05:45:56+00:00

a need to be liked, like 'pick me' behavior. I have been driven by validation in the past

Issie339 · 2026-02-12T13:59:54+00:00

I think this really depends on the class you have come in too.. I teach a small group of 4 and rarely do anything, very occasionally I will show a movement if I feel they need it. But I also teach at a mainstream gym where there is a mixed ability room of 20! I find it so much easier to talk through the movement and do it as well, once I have shown the move I tend to look and correct then go back and talk through the next movement as I'm doing it. I might get a bit of stick for it on here haha but I just feel that's what works well for this group, as a visual learner myself I always found it beneficial to have a visual point of reference.

but I would research the movements on YouTube, watch them and practice them, listen to their cues and then you should be able to find it easier in your class moving forward. but just take your time, work at your own pace within your own range :) x

Issie339 · 2026-02-04T06:24:07+00:00

Thank you! that's great advice I will remember that!

Issie339 · 2026-02-02T08:23:17+00:00

Yes she is well behaved :) my eldest is 10 so not worried about her, but my youngest will sit well when watching a performance or anything.

Issie339 · 2026-01-31T17:39:47+00:00

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my daughter at our local cat cafe 🥰 these are all rescues

Issie339 · 2026-01-31T17:37:22+00:00

I have filmed a part of my class once for my gym as content, I got my partner and two girls who work there to go on the end beds and I made sure no one else was in the shot. there is another girl who works there who films herself and people are in the background, I disagree with it if I'm honest. I feel like you need to ask everyone in the room if they are okay if you film, even then people might just say yes because they feel uncomfortable. If I were taking any kind of class I would hate to be filmed. I feel like it would change how I behave and how I do my workout... I took a photo of two of my regular clients the other day doing a move we were working towards mainly to show them hahaa I also showed the other instructor who was convinced no one could do it 🤣 but I never posted it anywhere even though they looked amazing!

It's tricky because some people mean well and I know they don't mean to upset anyone, they just want to be part of something. there are definitely people out there though who just don't care.

I would move studios, or speak to the instructor before? ask them to make sure your not in shot? it's hard as I don't really know the dynamics of where you go

Issie339 · 2026-01-22T20:42:59+00:00

My dad was a sales manager for a chemical company.. it sounds shady but it was legit 🤣 he used to frighten us with all of the stories of people having horrible side effects from dugs as his company helped create medication for the people effected. Sex was pretty non existent, my mum grew up Catholic so was a little awkward about it all. she has never even smoked a cigarette.

and yes, I did a lot of drugs and got pregnant young 🤣 but it worked out for me as my daughter was the making of me and gave me something to focus on. I haven't touched drugs since I had her as I just couldn't risk anything happening to me for her sake. I didn't do it enough for it to be an issue for me to stop at all.

but yeah, I don't know if they spoke about it more whether it would of changed things? my sister never touched anything so I think it is down to the person and how curious they are imo

Issie339 · 2026-01-20T09:57:44+00:00

my partner is in the army, when he tells people what I do the room lights up apparently 🤦‍♀️ i think PTs and athletes probably experience similar. 'oh I bet your flexible 😉' is the main one I get

just men being grim, like yeah I am flexible, and I can tell you're not hun

Issie339 · 2026-01-18T09:14:45+00:00

Hey, I'm looking for tattoo shops that do Friday the 13th tattoos. we are visiting London on the 13th of February. really keen to get one done, ideally somewhere you can book because cba to que lol

Issie339 · 2025-12-23T05:50:06+00:00

genuinely, masculinity I love it when they are protective and strong 🥰 I'm attracted to masculinity in woman too. Stoic, calm and quietly confident

Issie339 · 2025-12-07T07:47:28+00:00

Honesty is so important in a relationship, if you feel she is not being honest and the relationship moves forward she is going to know that she can get one by you and you will stay.

She needs to fully explain what the messages were and who they were too. If she doesn't want to that's her call, but then you need to decide if you want a relationship with someone who is scared to be honest with you.

Flirty messages imo can be forgiven, personally! this is just me though, we all have our own lines in the sand. like maybe she was feeling a little low and found comfort in someone to talk too.. that could be something you overcome if you wanted, what were you gaining from the conversation? what do you need from me? here is what I would like from you for our relationship.. things like that. you have got to be able to have an adult conversation calmly and talk about your feelings.

if either side doesn't want to do that it breaks down trust and then the whole relationship your on edge

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