“Oh dear,” mild-mannered Marcia blurts out. “Did someone break wind?”
That’s my cue to get these ladies finished. Once bodily functions start going out, it’s downhill from there.
“Nice job, everyone,” I call. “Grab a chair and let’s do some stretches.”
I used to try and stretch them on the floor, but too many of them couldn’t get back up. It was funny the first time, but after a while, they started to get discouraged. That was one of my first lessons on lowering my expectations with my clients. To meet them where they’re at and go from there. Since then, they’ve all come back almost every day. Lesson learned—I’d much rather have clients who consistently work on their health despite their barriers than clients who can get up and down off a yoga mat.
Speaking of yoga mats, I wonder what kind of exercise Cherise does to stay in shape. She was fantastically muscular on that pole…
Me: Hey Cherise! Nice to hear from you. I take it you’re in the mood for a round two? We can try that handstand position again. I promise I won’t drop you this time.
That sounds worse than it was. How was I to know she was going to try to reverse cowgirl me while upside down?
Her reply is almost instantaneous.
Cherise: No, you idiot. I said we need to talk. That’s not code for another round on me.
Gotta give it to her—that answer makes me chuckle. I like a woman who’s feisty.
Me: Remains to be seen. What would you like to “talk” about?
Cherise: The fact that I’m pregnant and it’s yours.
My eyebrows lift to my hairline, and I’m sure my face is ghostly white.
Looks like I’m not getting a double dip. I’d have to find my balls first. Pretty sure they just shriveled up and ran away.
** END SNEAK PEEK**
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