H4H Week 4

Returning Reigning Winners!

867

Second Place

793

Third Place

766.5

Holiday Challenged

Ahhh!

I want sugar and my alarm did not go off to get me to bootcamp (but it did ensure 7 hours of sleep), I need to lose 3 lbs by Friday and I have 8 more glasses of water to go and it is 8pm. Is anyone else finding themselves holiday challenged?! This is my first year of working out with Deanne at Christmastime while also holding down full time employment. You working workout women...are A W E S O M E!! I have to say...it is always a challenge to eat (and drink) healthy, keep up with your workouts and juggle the holidays but also add employment...wow!!

And let me take this opportunity to thank my fellow SPICE GIRLS!! You ladies rock! Thanks for pulling me along...I will get back to my very tall water glass now, thank you.

H4H Week 3

First Place

Second Place

Third Place

 

Pretty tight race if you ask me!!

Go Teams!!

PS. To my fellow spice girls: if you don't like my graphic...so sorry but all the spice girls images were
doggy, serious. send me something I can use. I take suggestions. Or at least I consider them:)

H4H Week 2

Winner!

And they continue to impress...

...But the competition is real...

This is getting "Hot for the Holidays!", yes??

H4H Week 1 Winner X 2 !!

 

 Way to Go!!

Beauties: Jenny, Tiffany, Carol 

and Beast: Greg

-AND-

 

AKA:  Jenny,  Andy, Yvonne and Sherry!!

Both teams earned 188 points

I must tell you that it is a very narrow margin...

keep up the good work evrybody!!

and maybe next week your team will get a cool amateur graphic.

I'm just sayin'...it could be u!!

Lisa's Before/After!

 

First and foremost, I must thank Lisa for letting us all follow her during our Fall bootcamp session!

Wasn't she great?? (Applause,ahhh!!! yeah!!)

Here are her final numbers (drum roll...)
in just 10 short weeks 

Total Inches lost: 12 inches!

Body fat drop: 4%!

Total pounds lost: 7.2!

In Lisa's words:I still have a ways to go but I can't believe how great I feel - 

albeit sore and tired!  

My best days are when I do the 6 am workouts!

And just so you know...you can still find Lisa @bootcamp...

 I am so excited for this current challenge!

I want to be one of those girls who 

loses weight over the holidays and 

not just fight to maintain my weight!

 She is a member of the "Eggnog Police" 

Gooooo Lisa!!

Fall Fitness Celebrated!!

Keely came through, once again, with a D E L I C I O U S spread 

for our Final Fall Bootcamp Canyon Run and Luncheon!!

Keely and Deanne...what a team!

The attendees who look extra cute...they just came for the lunch.

The rest of us are pretty sweaty but happy too:)

Deanne announced the WINNERS!!

Julie Darton won the Scorecard Challenge!!

Jessica Martin won the Body Comp Challenge!!

Congrats to Julie and Jessica!! 

and seriously...you are ALL winners!

(if you came to boot camp and worked hard that is...)

If not..there is always the Holiday Challenge! 

Happy Turkey Day to All!!

remember: (my team) no eating after 8:30  

and keep up with your workouts...

can't wait to see you next week!

BeachTherapy

Yesterday was our last Beach Boot camp of the session.

You really must put it on your "to do" list.

Working out at the beach...

it takes some effort to get there,

but once you are there...A M A Z I N G!!

Thanks for some great workouts girls...U R O C K!!

Week 8 Tally

Week 8 Winner: Tiffany with a perfect 199 score!!

Joining Tiffany int the 900 club:

Julie

Sherry

Jessica

Suzanne

You women are an inspiration!! truly.

Lisa Update

Lisa is holding her own at an impressive 8 pounds off thus far!

Here is what she had to say at this point...

So here we are at the end of week 8!  I am still holding at the same weight again but that's ok!  I did another week of 3 bootcamps and felt great!  (tired but great!)  I did my first beach one - as you know.  How fun was that?  Man  -  running that hill was a killer!  I definitely want to do it again this week.  I think I was intimidated by the beach up until now.  I love attacking our workouts and the calories are really burning.  Every bootcamp workout this week for me was 600+ calories.

I wish the scale said I weighed less but I can live with where I am right now.  I am not giving up.  I think my body has really changed and once Deanne pulls out her fat pincher - I am sure I'll be amazed!    (let's hope so at least!)

See you this week - gonna try for 3 (or 4 if I can find childcare for Friday)

Checking In...

 

Okay all of you still on the squad...How is it going??

1. All food tastes better to me.

2. My clothes are fitting better.

3. I still want chocolate.

4. I am disgusted by Halloween candy.

5. I am counting down 'til Sunday. 

6. nearly there:)

Week 7 Tally

Week 7 winner: Sherry!!

with a perfect score sent in from Hawaii!! 

wha?? you read that right. the girl is crazy even on vaca:)

Joining Sherry in the "700 club" are:

Julie

Suzanne

Tiffany

Jessica

with Katy and Lisa right on their heels.

Are YOU In??

AKA: "No Treats for Two Weeks"

Tonight Deanne emailed me the official list...are you on it?

Why not?!

May the force be with us!!

Emma Tecca

Sherry Weeks

Jessica Martin

Janelle Nelson

Julie Darton

Katy Wilson

Trish Wood

Ann Morley

Tiffany Wickham

Liz Weeks

And Deanne of course!

Leave a comment if you are in "the squad" and tell us how you are doing...what did you say "no" to or just to brag works too:) 

Week 6 Tally

Congrats to our Week 6 winner: Julie

And joining  her in the 500 club are:

Jessica

Katy

Lisa

Sherry

Suzanne

Tiffany

Now let's all go sign up for the "no sugar" two week challenge 

where we can All be WINNERS:)

Eight is GREAT!!

Lisa texted me after her Saturday weigh in with the good news of 

down yet one more pound!!

So impressive Lisa! 

You rock!

This is what she had to say...  

"Another pound down! Amazing since I have been sick all week! Welcoming back some jeans I haven't seen in a while!"

Boast a Post/Week 6

So...how goes the S L O W eating for you??

I am finding it difficult to balance a plate in the car on my lap, how bout you?

Please share...

Week 5 Tally

Week 5 winner: Jessica!!

With a PERFECT score of 131!

Joining here in the "400 Club"...

Lisa

Julie

Sherry

Suzanne

Tiffany

and really, really close, on the heels of 400...Katy.

Next week YOU could be on the "hot list"...imagine...

Lisa's week 5

She is DOWN another POUND folks!!

Bringing our (well...her but we all benefit, yes?) total to SEVEN!!

Here is what she had to say...

Just 1 pound but I'll take it!  Even though I wasn't down last week, I definitely noticed my clothes fitting different.   I think that is a great gauge!  My clothes don't shrink sitting in my closet even though I swear they do!

I also am purposely not buying Halloween candy yet!  Of course, I need about 2 Costco size bags to give away to the tons of kids in my neighborhood.  I just can't bring myself to buy it!  My husband offered to take the candy to work and lock it in his desk until Halloween night.  That is a great plan!

Week 4 Tally

Double click on the chart to enlarge.

This week's winners..

CONGRATS to Julie and Sherry!!

Also some recognition for 2 others joining them in the 300 club:

Jessica and Suzanne!!

Every week is another chance to join in the winners' circle...you know YOU belong there!!

Lisa Week 4

As you all remember...Lisa was down SIX POUNDS by week 3 and was 

able to maintain that loss for week 4. (Not easy to do...)

She has been working hard and is already looking forward to this Saturday's weigh in.

(wish I was as optimistic:) 

In Lisa's words:

So today was my first 6 am bootcamp!  I had to juggle my schedule this week since my son Jake is off tomorrow.  Once again - planning!  I decided last night to register for today so that way I would be sure to get up!  If the accountability is there - so am I!    It was hard getting up before the sun does but the feeling at 7 am of being done for the day is incredible!   I definitely am "shocking" my body almost every day.   I even managed to "shock" Deanne today by showing up at 6!

Weigh in is Saturday....fingers crossed!

Bootcamp Beach Style!

If you are wondering what our Beach Boot Camp looks like...

This is TODAY, gorgeous!!

What do we do there...??

 

I actually took pics during the easy "down" time.

'Cuz I wanted to get in a good workout.

I'm like that. sometimes.

We sprinted up the hill again and again.

It was a GREAT calorie burn.

Come join us...on Wednesdays.

Boast a Post

No Sabotaging/Permision Giving

...How do YOU do it?! Do share...

My first thought on this subject is all of the times that I actually did give in. See...I am a profesh at justification. If you ever need help in this area...I am here for you. Just today, however, (good thing since it is the last day of Sabotaging week) I was in a meeting with a group of women that I am with on a regular basis. There were cookies being passed along (which there are on a regular basis) and since so many times, I have refused the cookie container, the person passing them along offered and then took it back saying, "Oh, I know you don't want these." (of course I quickly withdrew my out stretched hand and swallowed the saliva that was pooling in anticipation.) And I thought, "Go me!!" (the past me. because the present me would have given in.) Our habits can help us, sometimes.

Week 3 tally

So...here it is folks. 

The way the points stack up.

Starting to thin out a bit. 

(hopefully all of us and not just the competition:)

Of course we need to acknowledge Julie who has maintained a spotless record!

AMAZING, seriously!

I would also like to point out those in the  

"200 Club"

(I just made that up, but I like it)

Jessica

Katy

Sherry

Tiffany

All of who finding yourself inspired to "join in" feel free to send me your numbers..

It is NEVER too late to join this partay!!

Lisa week 3

 

Lisa is down yet another pound, folks!! 

(that makes 6 lbs down)

Yay! Hooray!! Made my day!!!

She sent in these comments with her early weigh in just before taking off on a family camping trip...

"After today's workout and my awesome new Heart Rate Monitor that told me I burned over 635 calories - I am SO excited!

Tonight I will be resting my tired muscles on an air mattress under the stars!  I am sure I will have NO problem falling asleep!"

U Rock it!

(I know what you are thinking...where did I find these dudes? There are some things one just should not share.)

Ann Maas sent me over her comment for the blog since she was having technical difficulties in getting it to post. I thought her comments were quite insightful so I decided to have her guest post this one....

"My resistance muscle is frayed and tired!  It makes me realize how little I use it when it comes to food.  

Since I was committed to eating only off my pre-planned grid this week, it was a good wake up call!  

Two things really helped this week: 

(1) lots of pre-cooking yummy stuff last week - food I could look forward to as I was passing on items that usually tempt me; and 

(2) the passing itself.  

Foregoing things that get my blood sugar going really helped ward off the cravings.  A couple of times I've been reallly hungry, but I noted that while I was hungry, I wasn't grumpy and frantic like I can get when I eat sugar.  No cravings also made the food I did eat very satisfying (brocolli soup just isn't that great after chocolate chip muffins!)   I've also really been trying that whole me of today helping the me of tomorrow idea. Usually the me of today acts like the me of tomorrow is some super hero that can make up for everything I didn't quite get to.  Turning it around has been very helpful!"

Thanks Ann!! Now did someone say...muffins?! (I joke;) and P.S. If you have problems posting your comments you are welcome to send me an email and I will copy and paste it in for you. N.P.

Scorecard Weeks 1 and 2

You can double click on the chart to enlarge...

WE STILL HAVE EIGHT PERFECT CAMPERS!!

WOW! BEST SESSION EVER...

KEEP IT UP:)

This week's winners:

Ann Maas

Ann Morley

Annie G.
Carol
Janelle

Jessica

Julie
Katy

Lisa

Sherry

Suzanne

(and my apologies to Carol, Janelle and Katy

for overlooking you the first shout out...my bad!!)

Lisa's Weigh-In

Another WOOT, WOOT!!  for Lisa!! 

Down 2 more and on her way to..."I'd love to lose 20"!!!

Just say "NO" to...

TODAY'S HEADLINE: Two Forever Fitters

say "No" to Sprinkles!!

Read on for "Lisa on addictions...": The last song Deanne played at our workout today had the line "I'm addicted and I just can't get enough!"  That could be said about a lot of things - for me it has always been sweets!   Ann Maas and I found out that yesterday we BOTH had a dangerous brush with Sprinkles Cupcakes!   For me, a friend asked me to deliver a DOZEN to our church for a meeting last night.  Of course, she rewarded me with a 4-pack for my family!  YIKES!  How could she do that to me???  I swiped some Red Velvet crumbs off my son's plate but other than that - I resisted!  Ann - same thing - a friend "rewarded" her for taking care of her pet.  How ironic that those dang cupcakes were put in front of both of us yesterday!

Now when I think of those words..."I'm addicted and I just can't get enough....."  I am turning away from Sprinkles and turning TO losing the pounds and getting fit!

A list of a few acceptable (I believe) things 

I have become addicted to since joining Forever Fit:

1) Ice water
2) Sweating daily (from a good calorie burn)
3) sugar snap peas
4) Working out with friends
5)  Whey Protein powder
6) Working out OUTSIDE
7)  BTPB (better than peanut butter)
8) Spinach with eggs
9) Seven hours of sleep/night
10) Tracking my calorie burn each week
11) Weekly fitness planning
12) The burn of muscles working

How about the rest of you...have you found some healthy addictions??

Stay tuned as Lisa reports on her weekly weigh in tomorrow...

On or Off?!

Do we want to be "on" or "off" the wagon?...

I had to look it up. (google is my 'go to' for such important queries).

I do believe we want to be "on" the wagon. (healthy living/eating/drinking=on the wagon)

Today I have been as precarious as an overloaded pumpkin cart...

But look to Lisa for some inspiration...

It's my first Permission Day!  I actually have a little anxiety about it.  While relaxing on the food a little sounds great - I don't want to fall off the wagon either!  So to jump start my day - I ate a healthy microwave egg frittata and went to PAC for a 1 hour spin class!   I laugh that it's still the same old crazy PAC - no parking spaces, women rushing to class, etc....you know the drill!

So my oldest son, Max, has been BEGGING me to go out to dinner for a week now!  Tonight I will reward him and myself to a fancy dinner at Red Robin!  Carmel Valley's Finest! ;-)  I heard one bit of advice at Deanne's Nutrition Seminar to check out the menu BEFORE going to a restaurant.   More time to "plan" will allow me to make a wise choice right?  Wish me luck!!!!

Lisa/week 2

Lisa on shopping Forever Fit Style...

My fridge is full!!!  (and my pantry is getting bare! )  At this rate, with all the fresh produce I am buying, we are going to need another fridge!  It's true what Deanne said - shop the perimeter of the grocery store!
I hit up Trader Joes today and found a basket full of goodies!

Week 1 Winner(s)!

Ann Maas

Ann Morley

Anne

Annie

Heather

Jessica

Julie

Lisa

Sherry

Suzanne

Tiffany

(each of these campers earned ALL points

possible their first week:)

Apparently your chances of winning

improve exponentially if your name contains any form of "Ann".

Down 3!!

Have you met Lisa yet at boot camp? 

I had a couple of people ask me who Lisa was. I realized that the pics I posted of her were in "real clothes", makeup etc not like most of us come to boot camp so she was nice enough to let me snap a pic AFTER working out yesterday...this girl is amazing!!

And I thought it would be a good time to let you know that Lisa's weigh in day is on Saturday...

and she has already dropped THREE pounds!!

Give me a woot, woot!!

Today my scale was 3 lbs lighter than it was when Deanne and I did my measurements!  I attribute a lot of that to my food choices!  I did 2 bootcamps this week as well as a midweek run so my exercise was better but not yet where I want it to be.  It definitely has to be the food!

3 less pounds is a great motivator for me with the weekend here.  I already went to birthday party this morning that served pizza and cake!  I downed a protein shake before I left and ate only from the veggie tray.  No pizza or cake for me!  Another dragon slayed! Temptation is definitely out there - resist, resist, resist!!!!

Lisa hits 4-2-1!!

And...she is off to a great start!!

Today is her first day.

This is her breakfast...you don't believe me?? 

I know, I know it looks profesh.

This was mid way.

Have you tried Egg in a hole? 

Did you like it??

And in Lisa's words..this is how the 4-2-1 journey began for her...

I had to modify the recipe for Egg in a Hole a bit since I didn't get Canadian Bacon but used the Morningstar Farms veggie sausage instead.  I definitely have to approach all this in steps. Yesterday, my time was much shorter than I had hoped so shopping was quick.  I ran into Henry's and grabbed what I could to at least get me through breakfasts and snacks for the next couple of days.   I am sure it will get easier putting new practices in place. 

 Gradual change works better for me than drastic change!

well said.

stay tuned...we will be here all week:) 

and for the next 10.

Introducing...

Lisa Broussard

Lisa has been gracious enough to allow us to 

"follow" her through our Fall session of boot camps.

Lisa has an at-home business where she sells personalized bags and gifts. She and her husband, Ben have been married for nine years and have two boys, age 7 and 4. Her history probably is similar to many of us in that she found it much easier to make time for exercise [and everything else, right?] before starting her family. Now that her youngest is going to be in preschool she will be joining us for Monday and Friday boot camps. Lisa was introduced to Deanne and Forever Fit by her friend, Lesley. Since she "signed up" she has discovered that she knows several other campers:) She loves running, hiking, riding bikes and riding her scooter that she purchased to keep up with her kids.

A bit more background in Lisa's words...

Before marriage and kids I ran 4 marathons as well as most races San Diego has to offer.  Once having kids, those race days diminished. Early morning starts became impossible for both my husband and I to do at the same time.  We have no family in San Diego to help with watching our young children.  My husband also runs and is training for the Las Vegas Marathon as we speak.  I have been a member at PAC since it opened in 2002. I have done just about every class and program it has to offer.   I have worked out with trainers and have achieved great results.  Because, I tend to put everyone in my family first, I put myself at the bottom of my list of things I need to do.  I definitely know I need accountability and goals.  

I struggle with nutrition and always have.  It's not that I eat a lot - I just don't eat regularly or the right food.  Breakfast is my biggest challenge.  I run out of the house with a piece of fruit and a string cheese if I am lucky.   I also do not drink enough water.  I have to constantly keep a water bottle with me to remind myself.

I would love to lose up to 20 pounds but know that is going to take a tremendous amount of dedication and discipline. 

Lisa told me that she was really disappointed (and me too!!) that the Friday seminar was cancelled since she was so ready to go...You will see her at boot camp this week and we will be checking back with her often to see how she is doing. 

 

Thanks Lisa and Welcome to Forever Fit!!

Just DO IT!

Last week Deanne "encouraged" me to come in for a body comp assessment. I did not want to do it. It had been a looooong time and I was certain that the numbers would not bring a smile to my face. I have to tell you though, folks. I have lost 2 pounds since she weighed me and you know what?? I think it is MAGIC!! There is nothing quite like facing the music...Accountability is a big motivator for me so I have to admit that I am looking forward to this new session/menus/workouts...I say, BRING. IT. ON!!

And..I think Deanne is pretty smart to take a couple of weeks off between sessions...it totally makes me miss all of you and the awesome workouts. I even dreamed about boot camp last night. Is that healthy??


I am also happy to announce that this session we will be interviewing one of the newest Forever Fitters and follow her progress weekly...so, stay tuned it's gonna' be rockin'!!

DEETS for Fall

Forever Fit 10 Week Fall Bootcamp Session 
Begins September 12

The kids are going back to school.  Time to get back to you!

REGISTER HERE (scroll to bottom of page on the website) or send an email to deanne@foreverfitsandiego.com

This is the most comprehensive outdoor bootcamp you will find!  This is not just a great workout. This is total system approach designed to get you the results you deserve.  Are you ready to get into the best shape of your life?

·         7 workout options offered each week in Carmel Valley and Del Mar

Ø  Mondays 9:30 to 10:30 Metabolic Circuit Training - Torrey Highlands Park (behind TPHS)

Ø  Mondays 10:30 to 11:00  Power Boost (Intervals and Tabata Drills) – Torrey Highlands Park – can be done after the circuit or alone. 

Ø  Tuesdays 6am to 7am Metabolic Circuit Training – Carmel Valley Rec Center

Ø  Wednesdays 9:15 to 10:15 Beach Bootcamp – Dog Beach in Del Mar

Ø  Thursdays 6am to 7am Total Body Bootcamp – Carmel Valley Rec Center

Ø  Friday 9:30 to 10:30 Metabolic Blasting Bootcamp – Torrey Hills Park

Ø  Fridays 12:15 to 12:45 Power Boost (Strength and Cardio Intervals) – Torrey Hills Park

·         Nutrition Seminar – Introducing our 4-2-1 Nutrition Plan

·         Before and After Body Composition Analysis

·         New 4-2-1 Menus with family friendly recipes

·         Membership to the Forever Fit Web Log where you can track your goals, workouts and

nutrition

·         Entry into our Fall Bootcamp Challenge where the winner takes home either a $200 shopping trip with a personal fashion consultant, free bootcamp sessions or their very own TRX suspended training system

This is the best gift you may ever give yourself.  The healthier you are, the more energy you have for everyone else in your life!  We want to show you how wonderful the Forever Fit Lifestyle feels.

4 Program Options for our Fall Session:

1.             10 credits for $200

2.             15 credits for $270

3.             20 credits for $340

4.             Unlimited workouts for 10 weeks for $400

To sign up, go to the pay on-line page of our website and scroll to the bottom of the page Pay On-Line Here OR send us an email at deanne@foreverfitsandiego.com