Boot Camp Bridal Story Reaches New Weight Loss Goal
February 5, 2012
I reached a new weight goal!
I did my monthly assessment yesterday. I'm excited to report that I'm down to 140.5 lbs and 21% body fat. I haven't been this low in body fat since college - and I've never gotten below that! Further goals for February: I'd like to get to 19% body fat and I plan to get down to 135 lbs. I'd also like to get some friends to join me for boot camp in February!!! Any takers?? Come with me!
Staying fit while working full time
This week end marks the end of five months with Bootique. And less than three months until the big day! It was a little tougher this week. Mainly because I started a typical "job". You see, all this time, I have mostly worked small projects, promotional or in-store (3-5 days a month) and projects from home. Most of my work is done online - which doesn't even require me to leave the couch. This has been my life for over a year and I've gotten used to NOT working the 9-5 hours.
Well, I picked up a bigger, longer-term contract this month. It's for a cosmetics company the need me 4 days a week, on my feet, and in Costco stores (ugh... all those tempting food samples... well not really, most are pretty gross). So, the first week my body was like, "WHAT ?? I am not used to standing for 6 hours and talking all day." I know, its crazy. I was so tired my first day, and traffic was horrible. However, by my third day, I managed to feel more energetic, with a zumba session before work and boot camp after. It kind of revived me. I did still manage to take 3 boot camp classes this week, even while I was adapting to new work hours and conditions. I have to say, its a little tougher, but working out makes it better because once its done, it actually recharges me!
Got my Bootique Fitness tank top
Yesterday I made it to Super Boot Camp. It was gorgeous out and very sunny. Fortunately, I was had on my Bootique Fitness tank top which kept me cooler. It looks great and I feel proud to represent such a great company when I wear it!
Are you having friends over for the big game on Sunday? You'll probably want to serve them some snacks, right? Did you think that they only way to enjoy healthy snacks was to magically turn into a chef? - Not the case.
These days there are a lot more healthier options in the freezer section. We've chosen some classic Super Bowl Sunday snacks you can pull out of the freezer with minimal effort so you spend less time in the kitchen and more time yelling and clapping at the TV with your friends. We have 4 great options here are suitable for a vegetarian and satisfying still for the meat eaters!
Super Bowl Sunday Snack #1: Wings
Lightlife Buffalo Smart Wings These delicious 'wings' are actually vegetarian friendly! Made from faux meat with just 110 calories and 3g of fat for a serving of 4 wings. They come in buffalo and honey BBQ flavors.
MorningStar Farms Buffalo Wings Veggie Wings Another faux wing, vegetarian option. They tastes great for just 200 calories and 8g of fat in a serving of 5 wings.
Sneak some vegetables into your snacks by adding some celery sticks and carrots with a dip made of fat-free sour cream with a bit of ranch dressing
Super Bowl Sunday Snack #2: Pizza
Amy's Spinach Pizza Snacks Amy's great for frozen organic options. These pizzas are made with organic flour, tomatoes and spinach. One serving equals 5-6 pieces and carries 190-210 calories and 7g of fat.
Lean Cuisine 4 Cheese Pizza Cut these single serving pizzas into wedges and share. Slice it into 6 wedges. Each wedge will have about 60 calories and .5g fat. There's also a pepperoni french bread style.
Enjoying the game doesn't have to mean completely falling off the healthy eating wagon. Let these easy healthier options make game day great! And... if you choose to kick back a few beers on Sunday, be sure to check out our lower calorie beer options. Or if you like to play in the kitchen, check out these great Super Bowl snack recipes.
Tiffany is a happily married women celebrating her 20th anniversary today! She is super-mom to 4 wonderful children while currently attending school in pursuit of a PhD in Organizational Leadership with emphasis on Human Resources.
Try and stop this lady from being active. She frequently enjoys boot camp, pilates, walking and hiking. It's highly unusual when we don't see her 5 times a week at boot camp! Her endless energy in the morning inspires fellow classmates at 6:00 am to push themselves harder during boot camp as well as strive to attend as many boot camps as Mighty T!
If she does miss boot camp, it's usually because she's traveling abroad, one of her favorite pastimes. So far, her favorite places have been Egypt, Vietnam, South Africa and Costa Rica.
Tiffany's Experience with Bootique Fitness
Tiffany talks about how she came to workout with us and what her experience has been like in boot camp.
How long have you trained at Bootique Fitness?
I have been training with Bootique Fitness for 18 months.
What results have you seen since coming to Bootique Fitness?
Staying consistent with Boot Camp, Nutrition and Cardio
Wow, January is flying by. I am continually making progress and sticking to my workouts the majority of the time. I am consistent with my nutrition (healthy with some allowances for chocolate here are there), and consistent with my bootcamps (2-3 times per week - but mostly 3) & cardio (5 times a week). It's obvious to me that consistency and the ability to stick with a routine such as this is the healthy way to go. I've lost on average 1 pound per week (16 total as of today), which is healthy and safe. Most importantly the rate of weight loss and methods used are realistic to maintain.
As I get closer to my goal I start to think about how I will maintain this. I definitely don't want to just go back to my sporadic strength training and "cardio-binging". I call it that because I used to "feel fat" and then that week do cardio everyday for over an hour. Then if I felt "thin" I would skip it. Definitely NO BUENO! I think 16 weeks is enough time to break a bad habit.
My wedding dress is TOO BIG
Got my dress in.... and it's too big in the hips! I have the corset back tied as tight as possible and its still loose. But the top is just perfect. I am going to change a couple things about it because I don't like the belt on it (that wasn't there when I tried it on originally...) I'm happy that it's too big! I didn't take the leap of faith enough to order two sizes smaller back in September, but only one size too small (at the time). Now its too big! Crazy how the body changes with great workouts from Bootique Fitness!
Anyway, thanks for being a part of my journey! I invite you to leave some feedback or tips for me. Especially those of you who have lost weight and maintained, I'd love to hear how you maintained!
Cereal with fresh fruit. Check the nutrition label first - aim for at least 3 grams of fiber and no more than 5 grams of sugar per serving. Then, pour one serving size.
Oatmeal with fresh fruit. You can also use oat bran
Whole grain carbs with yogurt. A slice of whole grain toast or English muffin with a yogurt on the side. Add some protein by mixing your jam with low-fat cottage cheese, nut butter or Laughing Cow cheese wedges.
Greek yogurt with fruit. Berries work best to add flavor to your yogurt. Sprinkle some flax seed mill for added healthy fats.
Last week, we wrote about how to each pizza all day long without overdoing it on your calorie intake. Well, my vegan friends, we have you covered to. Taste this incredible "Cheese" Pizza. It's quick and easy to make and quite delicious! Plus, we have 2 more great vegan recipes for you this week. A Lentil Walnut Loaf and Cranberry, Apple, and Almond Quinoa. The lentil loaf is a bit more complex, but if you've ever suffered from the crumbling lentil loaf recipes in the past, you'll appreciate that this one holds itself together.
You've probably noticed some hot ladies sporting their Bootique Fitness shirts! We've had sightings in the Hillcrest and Marina boot camps as well as in the Zumba classes. Above, Melissa and Tiffany sport their lean, tone bodies in original Bootique Fitness apparel.
Bootique Fitness Shop
You can order yours online in our shop. You can also purchase them in the boot camps and Zumba classes. The shirts are on sale until Feb 1st - just $15. Get yours in time for the SUPER BOOT CAMP on Feb 4th.
Did you set a goal to change the way you eat this year? Choosing healthier foods to eat is a step in the right direction. However, most people will likely give up their burger and fries for dinner and opt for a salad before they even take the most basic of steps to healthy nutrition.
Eat your breakfast
For years, nutritionists and fitness professionals have been telling you breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Yet... this seemingly simple bit of advice continues to get ignored. Breakfast is a good time to enjoy some whole grains - but before you load up on cheerios, there's more to a healthy breakfast than that.
Never eat low-fat foods for breakfast
One breakfast label to steer clear of is "low-fat foods." What they don't tell you is that to make foods 'low-fat', they use more additives and sugars to maintain a similar taste to their "full-fat" counterparts. There's a reason people like fatty foods - they taste good! Removing the fat usually takes away from the appealing taste of the food, thus manufacturers add in more sugar to compensate.
That sugar can add up quickly, causing you to gain weight or make it harder to lose weight. Instead of going "low-fat," try foods like fruits and vegetables that are naturally low in fat.
Hey folks!! Had a great week, feeling great and getting compliments on my weight-loss! This week I jumped right back into my workouts and had success on the scale too! hit the 15 pound weight-loss mark and I'm getting into some of my smallest clothing. I had a fun day on Saturday trying on every single pair of pants I own. All fit except for 1 pair. Woohoo!
Planning ahead to stay on track for my goals
Didn't have an overly tempting week (aside from my fiancee putting cheese bread in my face while I filmed my video). It was a BUSY week though. Starting a new job and tying up loose ends on all my projects took up most of my time. I had to really focus to get things organized too. Now I am organized and feeling ready for the next challenges: Valetines Day and working 4 days a week. I'll have to really plan ahead when I'm working so that I dont get tempted.... My job for February and March is working for Borghese cosmetics/skincare inside of 4 different COSTCO stores. I will have to avoid all those greasy samples. Just think of how many calories are in each sample!!?? Wish me luck.
Bootique Fitness is growing into a new kind of Boutique
with our very own merchandising line.
What started with Stainless Steel Water Bottles has now turned into Tank Tops and Shirts and will soon be followed by Earth-Friendly Limited Edition Bags in your choice of cotton or non-woven polypropylene - perfect for carrying your gear to class or running errands around town.
You can order online in our Bootique Fitness Shop or in boot camp and Zumba classes.
The Tank Tops, Shirts and Water Bottles are available now. The bags will arrive in February but can be pre-ordered for the sale price of $5.
The tops are perfect for flaunting that body you've been working hard on in boot camp! We've taken in your request and made the tank tops long so that you won't feel them coming up during the infamous mountain climber exercise. They come in sizes XS-XXL and are on sale for just $15 until February 1st.
Call us today (619.602.8087) or visit our shop. All or our merchandise are backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee.
