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Be Fit End Of Summer BBQ PARTY!
Christmas in July!
First off, you have to know that July is my all time favorite month of the year and I have lovingly renamed it “Audrika”.
While it is true my birthday is in this fabulous month, I choose to celebrate all month long.
It’s so much fun that it reminds me of Christmas. So what better way to get you to join in the celebration than to put on a “Christmas in July Contest”?
Because for my birthday I would rather shower you with gifts of discounted and FREE boot camp. : )
Okay…lets get down to the nitty-gritty-dirty-summer-details.
You get as many of your friends and family to join in our camps. They all get a FREE WEEK, so it should be easy to get them out there to give our camps a try.
For every one of your friends, family, co-workers (or strangers you meet in a coffee shop) that you get to join our Be Fit Family, YOU will get between 25-100% off your next month!
And whoever brings in the most friends who join will in a 3-month membership to our killer Be Fit Boot Camp Program.
Does it get better than this? You are giving the gift of health and fitness to the people closest to you, and I’m giving you a phatty discount on your favorite camp. : ) And the possibility to win a 3-month membership!
It definitely sounds like Christmas in July to me!
To get you crackin’ and to make it as easy as possible on you, I’ll be passing out gift cards for you to hand out to your peeps. All they have to do is give me a call to set up their free week. And that’s it! If after their free week they decide to join, YOU reap the rewards!
Okay…here’s the fine print:
One friend signs up = 25% off your next month.
Two friends sign up = 50% off your next month.
Three (or more) friends sign up = 100% off your next month.
There are no limits to how many friends you bring in or discounts you get. Just keep ‘em coming. : ) AND… if you happen to be the one who brings in the most… you ALSO get our coveted 3-month membership!
Questions? Leave them in the comments below!
San Jose Boot Camp Summer Fun
OMG…
All I have to say is last Saturday was a freaking blast. Summer is all about beautiful days, hangin out by the water, and being around really great people.
We started with our First ever Standup PaddleBoard (SUP) boot camp which was a blast as you can tell from the video below!
The potluck picnic made it all worth it, and Kim Martin from our Willow Glen Boot Camp totally stole the show with her lentil salad. It was off the hook! She found it on Epicurious.com (love that site BTW…).
Lentil Salad with Carrots, Yellow Tomatoes, and Bell Peppers
You can view the complete recipe online at: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/232432
1/2 lb brown lentils, rinsed
2 bay leaves
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup diced carrot
1/2 cup chopped yellow or beefsteak tomato
1/3 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta
1/4 cup thinly sliced kalamata olives
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tbsp olive oil
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Place lentils, bay leaves, and garlic in a large saucepan. Add water to cover and bring to a boil. Turn heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, until lentils are tender. Drain, discarding bay leaves. Transfer to a bowl. Add peppers, carrot, tomato, feta, olives, onion, and parsley. Toss to combine. In a separate bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, salt, and black pepper. Pour over lentil mixture and toss.
And to top off the great day, there’s nothing like a “Water-Balloon-Fight-Gone-Bad”! : ) It was Kelley & Shauna against Sean and it was hillarious! You’ve gotta check out the video for youself.
What are some of your favorite summer activities?
Your summer survival plan… Audra Style : )
In May out at Be Fit Boot Camps, I had a great idea to run an attendance contest. “I’ll hook and bait my campers to get out there more often by throwing in some Cool Prizes,” I thought. (Anyone else like massages?)
We had Amy Hawkins, Joe Brown, and Kim Martin killing it in may with 14 sessions attended (great job team!)… with little miss Regan Albert coming in strong at 16 sessions (Go Regan Go!)
But.. for all the rest of our 80+ campers… it wasn’t so pretty.
Now… I realize that it’s summer. I get it. There are vacations to be had, things to see, places to go. BUT… I would HIGHLY recommend that you GET YOUR WORKOUTS SCHEDULED INTO YOUR CALENDAR and then follow through like it’s no body’s biz’ness.
Summer tends to be the time for BBQ’s, margaritas, and ice cream. Come September, I don’t want to hear how you’ve fallen off and feel like you have to start over.
It’s not like you have to get all OCD to keep your body lookin’ hot this summer. You can still have your cake and eat it too! (unless you are participating in the “I Luv My Body Clean & Lean 30-day Detox Program”. But that’s a whole different can of worms)
You’re going to counter balance the summer BBQ party fun by doing a few things:
- Get your workouts in (they’ll help you burn some calories, but also keep your mood stabilized and keep your “brain in the game”). Put them on the Calendar and follow through. I know you’re not going on vacation all summer… Put’em in the calendar, and get the job done. If you only have a few minutes… then check out our Workout of the Week and join in the fun by recording your results.
- Keep your food choices smart 80% of the time, and then make sure the AMOUNT you eat is purposeful and small 100% of the time. This trick alone will help you enjoy your summer in a very mindful, conscious way while still adhering to your goals.
- Have some freaking fun. : ) Seriously. One of the biggest indicators of weight loss resistance is S.T.R.E.S.S. You need to get out there and have a little fun. Beach anyone? How about the mountains? What about a nice bike ride to the farmers market? Quality “tag time” with the kiddos? Smiling, and laughing, and doing things you enjoy will invigorate your soul, compound your endorphins, and have a ginormous effect on your ability to digest food properly and assimilate nutrients to the highest degree. And often times, when you are truly in the moment enjoying what is, your attention goes to the moment… instead of whatever meal or food is lurking around the corner. If you need help in this area, I wrote a great blog about emotional eating. But really… lots can be solved by just having some freaking fun. : )
Speaking of F.U.N. … If you live in the Bay Area, Get your happy-self out to our first ever Standup PaddleBoard Boot Camp! All the details can be found here, but all you really need to know is that it’s going to be a blast. : ) Not to mention the fun picnic we’re having afterwards. It’s all happening on Saturday, June 25th. You’ll get the opportunity to implement ALL THREE party points above. : )
See you out there.
SUP Y’all? Standup Paddleboard Boot Camp and Pic Nic FUN!
I have two HUGE ANNOUNCEMENTS (sorry to yell… but they’re HUGE!)
#1 Big Be Fit Picnic/BBQ/Potluck is finally scheduled for noon on June 25th at Vasona Park!
#2 Before the Picnic at 10:30am, we’ll be running our first ever SUP fitness boot camp on Lake Vasona!
You absolutely HAVE to RSVP since we only have 15-20 SUP boards, so if you know you’re in, RSVP by filling out the form below:
The Juicy Details: SUP Fitness Boot Camp
Overhead squats on the SUP!!! Crazy fun!
Be Fit Boot Camps is proud to partner with Los Gatos Recreation to be the ONLY fitness company offering SUP Fitness Classes! If you are looking for a fun way to get in shape this summer, StandUp Paddle Board Fitness classes are THE HOTTEST new fitness trend! Each 75-minute session will start with a dynamic warm-up on land and a quick SUP lesson that will get you paddling in no time (it’s so fun and easy)! Each class will take you out on the water and also on land utilizing the SUP for a full body workout that will challenge your muscles and balance getting you leaner, stronger, and slimmer faster than you can do on land alone. When you take your workout over the water, your neuro-musculature system will have to work harder to keep you balanced, thus creating the perfect internal environment that challenges your body… but the best part is you’ll be having so much fun you won’t even realize it’s a workout! We will integrate our award-winning fitness training while making each workout fun and unique, including exercises on land, on the SUP’s, paddling, and Kayaking. (No, we will not be getting in the water. We will be exercising and floating over it!)
Your fearless SUP boot camp leaders... (except Shauna's a little scared of sharks... We assured her she'll be okay at Vasona Lake. : )
In our Boot Camps you will do things that you have never done before! We will be doing many unconventional exercises with the goal of fun, teamwork, and community building. You will get a chance to work on cardio endurance, strength training, agility, and core building. Our creative exercises will tone up the muscles in your arms, legs, and entire body, as well as improve cardiovascular function and fat burning. Get ready for some serious and healthy fun! SUP’s add a whole new and FUN dimension that will be sure to get you out there having a blast!
What you need to know:
- This is open to ALL participants and ALL fitness levels are encouraged. Trust me… this is going to be fun. : )
- Wear comfortable workout clothes, and water shoes if you have them. We’ll workout on land & over water, and will include a SUP lesson to get you standing up in no time!
- You MUST RSVP using the form above or below (we only have 15-20 SUP’s)
- Session starts at 10:30am, with the picnic par-tay to follow
RSVP HERE:
The Juicy Details: Picnic Par-tay:
Come for the fun SUP class, stay for some food, fun, and friends. We don’t get all our campers together often enough, and I want to celebrate summer. : ) So we’ll be snagging the picnic tables close to the Boat Launch, bringing a volleyball net, some hula hoops, balls, and other fun family stuff.
Be Fit Boot Camps will be providing the drinks, burgers (beef, turkey, and veggie) and condiments, while I’m counting on our campers to sign up to bring some side dishes, desserts, etc.
What you need to know:
- If you are already a camper or have been out to our camps and participated in some capacity or another…then you need to be there. I don’t want to hear any excuses…like “I’ll be in Hawaii”. Just get there. : )
- If you are part of our online community, this is an excellent way to get to know more about us. We are going to be having some serious summer family fun out there and REALLY want you to be a part of it. You also don’t have any excuses….we want to see you. : )
- Even if you miss the SUP class at 10:30, you’ll still wanna be a part of the picnic. We’ll have our spot set up near the boat launch so we can play on the SUP’s, Kayaks, etc while the picnic is going on.
Today I stepped on the scale and I have lost twenty pounds! I have not weighed this little for ten years! I am down 16 inches and two pant sizes! I feel amazing. My energy has not been this good in a long time! I am able to handle stress better than ever even though the amount of stress I have is the highest it has ever been. I cannot imagine not sticking with the adjustments; it has simply become a part of my life. -Lindsay
In 3 months, I took off 17 lbs and in a total of 5 months I am down 22 lbs and 14 inches, and continuing to lose. I have dropped 2 pant sizes and a ton of inches, my body has muscle and tone where I have never seen it before. I could not have done any of this without the help of Audra and her team. -Sondra
When I learned about the Be Fit Boot Camps, I knew this was my summer to reshape my body. I carved out a slice of "me time" in the 6am hour and got busy. At the first dunking I weighed 144 lbs and was over 34% body fat. 11 weeks later at the second dunking, I weighed 132 lbs and had lost 8.8% of my body fat. I also put on 3 lbs of muscle during those 11 weeks. -Susan
I have lost over 25 lbs! My life has truly changed. People say this all the time, but I am serious! I will never go back to the poor food choices I was making, or the lack of exercise, and I have changed my lifestyle in the ways I now I was eating, and what I was doing to myself. Boot camp has really been a great new focus in my life. It's just been amazing! -Anna
Finishing up the 12 week fitness challenge with my trainer Audra Baker! I have lost a ton of weight (15 pounds!), and 11 inches off my body, and I feel like a million bucks! Whooohooooo!!!"
-Mat
Something new and different was exactly what I needed. I feel like this new form of exercise was the catalyst to break through my lack of motivation and weight loss plateau. I have added years to my life. I also have an overall sense of well being that I never experienced when I was heavier, as well as much more energy, focus and confidence. -Steve
At boot camp I feel encouraged and motivated. I love the boot camp atmosphere. I have lost 8 lbs and 2 inches on my abs. Even though my weight loss has been relatively small, the energy level and the feeling I get after a good workout cannot be denied. It is awesome. Also, it is amazing how much I have learned about nutrition - how easy it is to eat healthy and truly "feed" your body. Learning about nutrition has been a huge part of my change. -Luis
I was fat, angry and in denial of what I really looked like. I knew I wasn't happy with how I looked but could not get motivated to change it. Going to boot camp was really hard, but I made a decision to stick with it, eat healthier and more often, and really just focus on me. Now I am a new me and I love myself. I was really wrapped in in the taking care of the family and now I know that I can do that and work out too. -Patricia
In seven weeks I've lost 6lbs, and for the first time in a long time, I can see the result. Ifeel accountable for my actions. I think before I eat, drink, or grocery shop. I love having the switch clicked ON in my brain to put my health first. I hold my head up higher and have a confidence about myself. I'm so glad I joined your boot camp and can't wait to continue to see results!!! It's all due to you and your team! Thank you! -Jamie