My journey (a Polar video debut)

by Jen, a priorfatgirl on June 16, 2011

I received a special email this week with a link.

A link to a video that has been weeks in the works.

A video of a compilation of moments over the past few years of my journey, proving that anyone can do this.

There are so many resources and tools we have available to us as we fight on our healthiness journey. Websites, apps, programs, gyms, services, gadgets… the list goes on and on. At times, it can feel pretty overwhelming. And that’s without even all the fancy technologies out there that record this, tract that, report your abc’s and catalog your xyz’s. There are so many things to learn about when fighting for healthiness — and it is tools like a Polar HRM that help bridge the gap between being overwhelmed & being knowledgeable, powerful and purposeful. This is a journey — it means the minute we figure something out, we have the opportunity to look at what is next.

My Polar HRM has been there for me. Before the Ambassador program, before the FitBloggin’ Sponsorship and before the video, it was me and my Polar HRM. {click the links to read past posts & previous thoughts on Polar!}

I am a firm believer in leveraging not only our own strengths but also matching it with the tools and resources from outside our self, from companies like Polar, in order to more efficiently catapult our dreams into realities. A special thank you to Polar for sharing real stories like mine, with the intent on hoping to motivate and inspire others to fight for their own healthines goals.

I hope you enjoy the video! Stay tuned tomorrow for a post years in the works!

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Christine June 16, 2011 at 8:50 pm

What a well produced, sincere, authentic piece of multimedia. I understand it’s marketing material, but it’s meaningful and makes a clear connection of product -> value. I love that Polar is the type of company that does this. …and I love that you were featured for it. Your story, your message, your conviction…comes through so loud and clear :-) To distill so much into so little time…job well done.

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Laura Jane @ Recovering Chocoholic June 16, 2011 at 8:54 pm

Wow, I love the video!!! I love seeing bloggers I read regularly in a video. I also use a HRM regularly. I switch back and forth between Polar and Garmin.

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Kelley June 16, 2011 at 9:34 pm

The video was absolutely beautiful!! You are such an inspiration and thank you so much for sharing. I teared up a little bit, but am so grateful that you have shared your journey with so many people!!

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Kris June 16, 2011 at 10:17 pm

Jen, the Polar video had me in tears even before they got the the part about your mom. Your story is just so imspiring.
Thanks for continuing to share your journey with us all!

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Alison @ The Peacock Diaries June 16, 2011 at 10:52 pm

Gosh, I am just speechless — I LOVED it! What a fantastic vehicle for telling your story. You did SUCH a great job. I feel all warm and fuzzy, I am so glad that this is what I watched just before heading to bed!

Congrats, and as always, thanks for sharing. You inspire people even more than you know :)

PS — When I read your posts, in my head I always hear a voice with light MN accent. I smiled at hearing your voice on the video — to my NY ears, there is just the hint of a very cute one :)

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Brittany @ LessBritt MoreLife June 16, 2011 at 11:32 pm

Jen! Love this! Thank you for sharing! You had me in tears. So proud of you! xoxo

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kate June 17, 2011 at 9:05 am

Well done!!!! Again, thanks for sharing your story–very inspiring….

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Ana June 17, 2011 at 12:27 pm

Jen, your weight loss journey is so incredibly inspirational!! Thank you for being so brave and sharing every part of it with us. Also I love that Iggy got a cameo!!!!

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Bonnie June 17, 2011 at 5:46 pm

I LOVE this! What a great video!

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Sonia June 17, 2011 at 8:15 pm

This made me cry!! Congratulations – you are an incredible woman and a FIGHTER!

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Tanya June 17, 2011 at 8:52 pm

Great video Jen!! Very inspiring… you make me want to go get a Polar right now :-)

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Jess June 17, 2011 at 10:23 pm

Love your vid and LOVE my Polar! :)

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Laurie June 18, 2011 at 2:30 pm

This was great, where will Polar be showing this video?

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Alan Ali June 18, 2011 at 7:06 pm

Jen,
I have no words for this video, only thanks you for sharing.

:) Alan

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Lauren @ Team Giles June 21, 2011 at 5:10 pm

Oh Jen.. I knew watching this video would make me cry. I watched anyway. ;) I love how REAL you are… I appreciate that about you.

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Linda @ Lemons June 27, 2011 at 12:47 pm

What a wonderful video! You are so beautiful and fit and strong, what a wonderful journey it must have been. And, btw, I love my Polar HRM!

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Hilary @ The Big Weight July 1, 2011 at 9:58 am

I loved your video Jen!

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Angie September 6, 2011 at 4:34 pm

This was an amazing video. You are very inspiring!

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