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Pura Vida!!!

the bottom of “our” pool

August is always the time of the year so many people pack up the family and head out of town.  Whether it’s for a nice long weekend somewhere close by, or half way across the world, getting away from it all has its perks.

Don’t get me wrong…I love my job.  Helping you to reach your goals and actually getting you results it what I live for.  Teaching holistic nutrition, and putting this Fitness Bootcamp into full swing has made for an awesome year!  But I have to say, getting away from the day to day life and disconnecting was just what I needed.

The goal of this vacation was to learn how to surf, be active, but also to get lots of rest.  Mission accomplished!  We ended up in a little town called Nosara, which is on the Pacific side in the middle of the Nicoya Peninsula.  It literally had one main street, which was a dirt road covered with huge pot holes!  Since the sun set before 7pm (and street lights were non-existent ) it was easy to pass out at 9 or even earlier, especially after getting knocked down by waves all day under the hot Costa Rican sun.

We woke up early almost every day, rode our beach cruiser bikes around town, and surfed every day.  Some days we went for early morning runs on the beach,  took a yoga class, sat around by the pool, or took some nice mid-afternoon siestas! (How do you say “hammock” in spanish?…)


The afternoon down pour!


Yes the vacation was nice, but what was amazing to me was the dramatically noticeable difference in my stress levels upon returning.  The knot in my right shoulder was gone, my sleep was deeper, and the daily ins and outs of running the business didn’t seem as daunting as it had a few short weeks ago.

Teaching healthy life-styles is what I do for a living.  But living it is the key.  I hadn’t realized just how much stress I was under until I left the situation and found a little perspective.  I hope my lessons can be a lesson for you, too.  Even if a big elaborate vacation isn’t in the budget this year, figuring out a way to dis-connect from it all for a few days (or sometimes even just for a few hours) could make a huge difference in your stress levels.  When your stress levels are in check, your mind is clearer and more focused.  It’s like we have to take a step back in order to take giant leaps forward, and that’s what dis-connecting and positively managing my stress levels has taught me.

So now I’m back feeling refreshed, energized, and ready to take on the Fitness Bootcamp world!  But first, I might just go take a yoga class…or maybe a nap…

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Fabulous ways to dis-connect and re-energize!

  • Take a short siesta
  • Get a meditation CD, sit up straight, and go for it!
  • Go for a day trip somewhere close by that you’ve never been.  Make an adventure out of it!
  • Leave the kids with the grandparents/husband/wife/nannie and spend the afternoon doing something just for you
  • Go for a hike

Can you think of any other ways to take a step back and re-energize????  Tell me about it by commenting here!

Heading to the top of the jungle for a yoga class!
Playa Guiones at 6am!

Ceviche with tropical mango and avocado

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This was one of our favorites in Costa Rica! I probably ate it almost every day. Below is an authentic Costa Rican recipe for creating your own ceviche. ENJOY!!!


  • 1 pound very fresh white fish (corvina or red snapper)
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1/2 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2-1 cup lime juice
  • salt and pepper to taste

Cut the fish into small pieces (removing any bones) and place into a bowl with the lime juice. Cover and put in the fridge for at least an hour, up to 8. Then, add all remaining ingredients and let marinate in the fridge for at least an hour more. Arrange sliced avocado and chopped fresh mango on a plate, and spoon the ceviche over.

Turkey Chili with White Beans

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Source: HYPERLINK “http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/TURKEY-CHILI-WITH-WHITE-BEANS-3090″ http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/TURKEY-CHILI-WITH-WHITE-BEANS-3090

Yield: Serves 8

NOTE:

This recipe requires some effort, but it’s delish! I like to reduce the salt, reduce the amount of beans to 2 cans, and add more veggies, like zucchini! (which by the way are TOTALLY in season right now!) And I always freeze half of it because it makes A LOT. This is my favorite way to cook. I love to make HUGE batches of food that I can eat over the course of the week, or freeze it for later. As much as I enjoy cooking, my time is so strained, so it’s nice to know on those days I have no time, I can quickly re-heat a healthy, delicious meal. Have fun!

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 medium onions, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 pounds lean ground turkey
1/4 cup chili powder
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 28-ounce can whole tomatoes
3 cups beef stock or canned beef broth
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
3 15-ounce cans small white beans, rinsed, drained
For garnish
Chopped red onion
Chopped fresh cilantro
Plain low-fat yogurt or light sour cream

Preparation

Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onions; sauté until light brown and tender, about 10 minutes. Add oregano and cumin; stir 1 minute. Increase heat to medium-high. Add turkey; stir until no longer pink, breaking up with back of spoon. Stir in chili powder, bay leaves, cocoa powder, salt and cinnamon. Add tomatoes with their juices, breaking up with back of spoon. Mix in stock and tomato sauce. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add beans to chili and simmer until flavors blend, about 10 minutes longer. Discard bay leaves. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over medium-low heat before continuing.)

Ladle chili into bowls. Pass red onion, cilantro and yogurt separately.

The South Bay's BEST Fitness Bootcamp is heading to Gilroy!

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The Fit Body Bootcamp is ALL about getting YOU in the best shape of your life! It’s a result-driven, fast-paced, leg-toning, waist-shrinking, butt-lifting program and unlike ANY other program out there….THIS ONE DELIVERS RESULTS!

Interested? Keep reading!

It all started with just a little Saturday morning Bootcamp class in January. There was a group of almost 20 showing up for an awesome workout in a beautiful location (see how happy they look)!

Big smiles for an exhilerating workout!

And over the course of this year, it’s grown EXPONENTIALLY as the members keep

DROPPING WEIGHT

LEANING OUT

LOSING THEIR BELLY FAT

AND TONING UP THEIR TUSHES!!!

IF YOU HAVEN’T CHECKED IT OUT…NOW IS DEFINITELY THE TIME!
Starting Monday, August 31st, your Fit Body Bootcamp is launching in beautiful Gilroy!
WHERE?
Sunrise Park in Gilroy, 9525 Saddler Drive

WHEN?
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday AND Thursday at:

6AM, 8:30AM, AND 6PM!!! Saturday at 8:30AM!

TRAINING SESSIONS OFFICIALLY START MONDAY, AUGUST 31ST!
HOW DOES IT WORK?

I’ve been doing a ton of research and most fitness bootcamps make you pay for coming 2x a week, or 3x a week, and have a ton of restrictions on what you can and cannot do! Who Needs That?
I’ve made it soooo simple for you AND for me, and it looks like this:

COME TO ANY CLASS YOU WANT!!!

COME TO AS MANY CLASSES AS YOU WANT!!!
There are no limits or restraints on when you
get your awesome training sessions in, or how
many times a week you decide to GET
STRONG AND LEAN!!!
HOW MUCH?
For one low price of 197 a month, you have the opportunity to get in the best shape of your life using the most effective type of training to get results you’d never see working out in a stale gym….13 TIMES A WEEK!

Even if you only come 3 times a week, you’re looking at 16 bucks a workout. But if you’re really ready to see some serious changes in your body, tighten and tone through your thighs, and lose your gut (can you say 6-pack?), then get your booty in bootcamp more often for LESS THAN $10 A SESSION!!!
Now, that was some seriously exciting news above…

BUT YOU HAVEN’T EVEN HEARD THE BEST OF IT YET!!!
First off, this is a steal. You all know how awesome you feel after a great workout, and at this price, there’s not another workout program in the area that can compete with the HIGH CALIBUR instructors, workouts, or price.

BUT STILL…DON’T YOU LOVE A GREAT DEAL?

I LOVE A DEAL!

OKAY…HERE’S THE DEAL…

Because most of you who are recieving this email are completely new to the innovative and results-driven program we have developed…
Come and see for yourself what you’ve been missing…

FOR ONLY $97 FOR YOUR FIRST MONTH!

WOW!!! SIGN ME UP!!!

You heard me right. WE want to Launch this AMAZING, UNCONVENTIONAL
FITNESS TRAINING BOOTCAMP IN GILROY with a BANG!

So let me just recap here:

  • 13 classes every single week
  • 6am, 8:30am, 6pm (8:30am on Saturdays)
  • The BEST WORKOUT you’ve ever had to ACTUALLY AND FINALLY GET RESULTS!
  • Enjoy outdoor training sessions that make you come ALIVE!!!
  • Come as many times a week as you want
  • Come to any class time that you want
  • ALL FOR ONLY $97!!!

HOW TO SIGN UP: I’ve made it very simple for you (and for me!):

  1. register on line
  2. Reply to this email and we can register you.

WHAT’S THE CATCH?

Okay…there’s one small catch. Because this price is absolutely INSANE, the catch is that you need to sign up this week! Don’t be left behind while all your friends are toning up their behinds!!!

CLASSES OFFICIALLY START MONDAY, AUGUST 31ST!!!

It is officially time to let go of excuses and get your body slim and toned! Imagine this is your time to take care of you and get lean and in the best shape of your life! AND…you get to do it in a fun atmosphere with all your friends. It just doesn’t get better than that!

We’ll see you out there!!!

Audra and Rob

ps…An interesting point: 30 days from now you’ll either be a month older and possibly a few pounds heavier, or you can be a 5-10 pounds lighter and 30 days closer to your fitness goal. You decide which one you would rather be one month from now. Make sure you make the right choice and register online or call 408-356-5716 and start your 1/2 month trial today!

FBBC Fall Updates: What if it's dark, rainy, and cold?

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Are we going to workout outside in the cold, dark, rain?

Yes, I’ve been asked this question a lot lately. And the answer is…NO!!! The information below should help to answer some of your burning (or chilling) questions.

  • Starting September 1st, the 9:15am class will CHANGE to 8:30am! This is perfect for all you moms (or dads, I suppose) who want to get your workout in right after rushing around like crazy to drop off all the kiddies to school! So now the mid-day schedule is: Monday-Thursday and Saturday’s at 8:30am
  • Starting September 1st, we will run a TRIAL class at 3pm at 4PM, Monday through Thursday! This class was thought up by Imelda, Jen, and the many other teachers who are part of the Fit Body Bootcamp. If you love this time period, then we need to spend the month of September building it up! Also, it might also be a great time for your teenagers who want to get in shape after school! Kathleen will be running this class, so be prepared to sweat and get into some serious afternoon shape!

Starting October 1st, we’ll be moving our 6am and 6pm classes INDOORS! Call me a wimp if you’d like, but I have no desire to wake up at the butt-crack of dawn and teach or take a class…in the cold, dark rain! No thank you! And I don’t care how “hard core” you think you are, after a week of blistering cold 6am workouts, you’ll be sending me postcards from your local smelly gym, and lets face it…neither seem like that great of an idea. More details to come soon, but expect an OUT OF THE BOX, and INSPIRING indoor locale close to where we already meet.

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