Yesterday, we had our weekly meeting for our fitness participants and only two were able to make it, Michelle and Kelly. They said things were going GREAT and had these things to say:
Kelly was able to fit in a pair of jeans she hadn't fit in for over a year. She looked awesome and she was very excited about it. That and the fact her Penn State Nittany Lions just beat the Bucks. No one is perfect, so we still love you Kelly.
Michelle has lost 15 pounds in just 4 weeks of participating and said that her clothes were starting to feel baggy on her. She is a nurse and she said co-workers were noticing the looseness in her clothes and seeing it in her appearance.
That is wonderful!! Just what we want to hear. Let's keep up the good work and keep plugging away at it.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Client Appreciation Event
I know that you heard a lot about this, but Friday, October 17, we had our first ever Client Appreciation Event. I just wanted to have a little gathering for our clients outside of when we see them in the training area.
We had a great turnout at the Champps in Easton. About 15 to 20 people showed up and everybody really seemed to enjoy it. I'm posting a few of the pictures from the event here.
Next time we hope to have even more people there. We had one former client and the rest were current clients. It was a great atmosphere and even if you didn't know anyone, you would be able to share "stories" with the other clients.
Thank you to everyone for coming out.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
First Measurements - Everyone's Holding Their Breath
This past Tuesday, we measured our participants for the first time since they were interviewed and started the program. Measurements were taken the week of September 8, and they started with us September 15.
Velma and I were a little nervous about doing this because if the measurements didn't go the right way, it could be disastrous for the program. But, we needed to know how things were progressing so we could adjust the program as necessary.
Needless to say, I think we had good results from this first measuring. Michelle continued to remind us that she has only been doing this for a week and a half, but she was already having good changes.
I'm not going to get specific for each individual, but combined the participants have lost a total of 17 plus pounds, lost around 25 inches, and decreased their bodyfat by about 3 or 4 percent. That is excellent seeing as how we have only gone about 4 weeks and safely an individual should be losing 1-2 pounds of fat a week.
All three participants were understandably excited and eager to continue on. Let's keep up the good work!!
Velma and I were a little nervous about doing this because if the measurements didn't go the right way, it could be disastrous for the program. But, we needed to know how things were progressing so we could adjust the program as necessary.
Needless to say, I think we had good results from this first measuring. Michelle continued to remind us that she has only been doing this for a week and a half, but she was already having good changes.
I'm not going to get specific for each individual, but combined the participants have lost a total of 17 plus pounds, lost around 25 inches, and decreased their bodyfat by about 3 or 4 percent. That is excellent seeing as how we have only gone about 4 weeks and safely an individual should be losing 1-2 pounds of fat a week.
All three participants were understandably excited and eager to continue on. Let's keep up the good work!!
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
One Casualty
Just starting our third week and one of our participants removed herself from the program. Aigner Angel dismissed herself from the program for undisclosed reasons, so we are moving on. As of Thursday last week, we asked one of our alternates, Michelle Lyons, to jump in and she eagerly agreed.
Only a couple weeks behind our participants, there is still plenty of time in the program for her to start down that healthier path and start seeing physical changes.
Nutrition still seems to be the most challenging part of this program. But, our participants are noticing that it is easier to say no to those tempting unhealthy foods. When those cheat days come, the processed crap is starting to not taste as "wonderful" as it did before. That is a great sign. It will take the body still some more time to adapt to the healthier eating, but already we are seeing how it is rejecting the processed sugars and saturated fats in the unhealthier foods.
As stated before, it has only been a few weeks, but Morgan and Kelly have both noticed changes such as a drop in pants size and family member noticing a physical difference. That is AWESOME!!!
To get an idea the strategy of their fat loss program, you can attend our Understanding Fat Loss Seminar, this Wednesday, October 15 from 7pm to 8pm.
Only a couple weeks behind our participants, there is still plenty of time in the program for her to start down that healthier path and start seeing physical changes.
Nutrition still seems to be the most challenging part of this program. But, our participants are noticing that it is easier to say no to those tempting unhealthy foods. When those cheat days come, the processed crap is starting to not taste as "wonderful" as it did before. That is a great sign. It will take the body still some more time to adapt to the healthier eating, but already we are seeing how it is rejecting the processed sugars and saturated fats in the unhealthier foods.
As stated before, it has only been a few weeks, but Morgan and Kelly have both noticed changes such as a drop in pants size and family member noticing a physical difference. That is AWESOME!!!
To get an idea the strategy of their fat loss program, you can attend our Understanding Fat Loss Seminar, this Wednesday, October 15 from 7pm to 8pm.
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
The First Part Is The Hardest Part
Our 3 female participants have hit the ground running. They are coming to our boot camps and trying to change to a healthier lifestyle.
Every week, the group meets with Velma and myself to discuss various topics that will help them succeed. Plus any other issues or concerns that they have about any part of the program. After a week and a half, the group was getting used to the workouts. The soreness was starting to go away, but the exercise was still kicking their butt.
The hardest part that all three agreed upon was changing their nutritional habits. Food can be so powerful and it takes a little bit of time for your body to adjust to something new. Eating healthier and properly eliminates the chance for your body to eat all those processed foods. You eliminate a lot of unwanted sugars, additives, and preservatives that in my opinion can be addicting.
Each one had their little battles they had to overcome i.e. cake, McDonald's, etc. But, for the first week and a half it was encouraging that they were eating more good meals than bad. They were feeling a little bit more energized and certain clothes were feeling a little better.
And really that is what is to be expected in a week and a half. These changes won't happen overnight. It will take time, but the crew is on their way to a good start.
Every week, the group meets with Velma and myself to discuss various topics that will help them succeed. Plus any other issues or concerns that they have about any part of the program. After a week and a half, the group was getting used to the workouts. The soreness was starting to go away, but the exercise was still kicking their butt.
The hardest part that all three agreed upon was changing their nutritional habits. Food can be so powerful and it takes a little bit of time for your body to adjust to something new. Eating healthier and properly eliminates the chance for your body to eat all those processed foods. You eliminate a lot of unwanted sugars, additives, and preservatives that in my opinion can be addicting.
Each one had their little battles they had to overcome i.e. cake, McDonald's, etc. But, for the first week and a half it was encouraging that they were eating more good meals than bad. They were feeling a little bit more energized and certain clothes were feeling a little better.
And really that is what is to be expected in a week and a half. These changes won't happen overnight. It will take time, but the crew is on their way to a good start.
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