HARD WORK

Hello All!

I see bodies transforming into fit bodies! I have seen so many of you at the gym working sooo hard and I am very proud of each and everyone one of you!

We have two weeks left - now is the time to really kick it up! Try a different class next week, take a walk outside-don't stroll- pick up the pace! try jogging instead, what ever it takes to pump up the cardio! Take the stairs not the elevator, park your car the farthest from the entrance so you have to walk!

You all should be very proud of what you have accomplished so far! Keep up the good work!

Have a wonderful weekend
Ang

Your Personal Best Today- Don't Look at Numbers

Ok ok everyone! Stop looking at the scale today. Keep eating very well and PUSH yourself in your workouts. Make today your personal best day yet. Do an extra 30 minutes of cardio or take an additional class. The extra calories you burn will make all the difference in the world in your progress. Stop obsessing over the scale and just push hard today. Be proud of the progress you have had so far and KEEP working for more... more... MORE!!! Get a fellow camper or another buddy to join you in your workout today. Make it FUN! Love yourself!

DIFFERENT WAYS TO MEASURE YOUR SUCCESS

When we think of weight loss success, we tend to think in inches and pounds, but there are actually many ways that you can measure success. When you make that commitment to get healthy, many things in your life and in your body will be changing. Don't get hung up on inches or pounds, as these may not be the right indicators for how well you are doing. Weight loss, when done, properly, takes time, but you will be getting several steps closer to success the longer you keep it up. Here's a few ways that you can measure your success.

1. THE WAY YOU FEEL
The first few days or even weeks of your life style change can be tough, but pretty soon you should start to notice that you feel better. You will be more energized thanks to your metabolism which is now speeding up. You will also feel better knowing that you're sticking to your diet and that you will be a success.

2. LITTLE VICTORIES MEAN A LOT!
The first time you walk up a flight of stairs and realize that you are not gasping for breath. When you can do 20 tricep dips on the bench instead of 5. When you can do 1 minute of mountain climbers without stopping. What used to make you gasp, now makes you smile. That you thought you could not do - YOU CAN!

3. YOUR TASTES START TO CHANGE
Steamed veggies and fish tasting good? You bet! after a few weeks of eating healthy, your taste buds are going to start to change. The old standbys may even become quite nasty if you happen to fall off the wagon. The more you stay away from processed and sugary foods, the better your chances are of developing a new palate that is much healthier. It may take a bit, and you may be tempted to cheat along the way, but if you can stick it out, you will find that healthy foods actually taste better than junk foods.

4. YOU WILL LOOK BETTER
This is an obvious one, but it really does help measure your progress. The first time someone says, "Have you lost weight?" or the first time you catch glimpse of yourself in a window and think "Gee, I have lost weight." These moments are priceless and make the effort you are going through worthwhile.

I am not saying to burn the measuring tape and throw out the scale. However, these should not be your only method of measuring success. The small victories lead to bigger victories and weight loss is really about getting healthier and feeling better!!

I am so proud of everyone in the Fit Camp. You all are getting stronger and I can see many changes in all!!
Keep up the great work!!!

Stay Focused!

The weather continues to get nicer this week! Stay focused. Increase your cardio workouts and extra time in the gym or outside being active! Not happy with numbers from last week? You can double it this week if you stick with your workouts and eat better. Cut out the junk, the sugar, the alcohol. Eat lean. Get outside. Wear the sunscreen of course! Stay in your ZONE. Come on gang. The competition is far from over. Who is still in the GAME???!!!!!

Current Standings at Week Three

Who do you need to beat?
Current Top Three
1) Rebecca F. with 6.5% weight loss
2) Amy L. with 6.14 % weight loss
3) Jennifer L with 4.53 % weight loss

Remember, its not over till its over! For the next three weeks step up your game, you can still come in first! : )

Fit Camp Participants! We are half way through the 6 week program. This is not the time to lose your momentum. Keep on keeping on…

Take time today to reflect on the first half of the program.
1. Have you been attending your three sessions per week? If not, what is getting in the way?
2. Have you been sticking to your diet? If not, what are your major barriers?
3. Have you been seeing measurable results? If not, what do you think is your biggest obstacle getting in the way of you seeing results?

Take time to set new goals for the next three weeks.
Examples,
1. Add two extra cardio workouts per week to my current routine.
2. Give up alcohol entirely for the next three weeks.
3. Attend at least two new group fitness classes.
4. Learn about my target heart rate zones and start monitoring my heart rate during workouts.

Your trainer and all the trainers involved in the FitCamp are here for you. We want you to see results. Take advantage of us!

Remember, NO EXCUSES!

George Washington Carver
“Ninety-nine percent of the failures come from people who have the habit of making excuses.”

Time to Switch it UP!

We have talked a lot about nutrition, and now it's time to switch up those workouts guys. Many of you take additional classes besides the 3 group trainings you get with your camp. Why not trying a new class you haven't tried? Take a different FLEX class? Try a spin class if you don't do those already. Try the BAGS n BOSUS class?!! Switching up your workouts will give you what we call muscle confusion. Many of these different classes are a good way to cross train. People who run often do spin as an alternative and those who lift enjoy kickboxing. This will keep your weeks fun and varied. Happy workouts!