Best Lowfat Blueberry Muffins!! Nutritional info included..

Great recipe for blueberry muffins! nutritional info posted after the recipe....


2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup butter
1 1/4 cups low-fat buttermilk
1 large egg
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
1 cup blueberries
Cooking spray
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup powdered sugar

Preparation
Preheat oven to 400°.
Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour and next 5 ingredients (flour through nutmeg) in a medium bowl; cut in butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal.
Combine buttermilk, egg, and rind; stir well with a whisk. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moist. Gently fold in blueberries.
Spoon batter into 12 muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until the muffins spring back when lightly touched. Remove muffins from pans immediately, and place on a wire rack to cool.
Combine lemon juice and powdered sugar in a small bowl. Drizzle glaze evenly over cooled muffins.
Note: You can make these muffins up to 2 days ahead and glaze them the morning of the brunch.

Amount per serving
Calories: 187
Calories from fat: 23%
Fat: 4.8g
Saturated fat: 2.7g
Monounsaturated fat: 1.4g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.3g
Protein: 3.7g
Carbohydrate: 32.6g
Fiber: 1g
Cholesterol: 30mg
Iron: 1.1mg
Sodium: 264mg
Calcium: 59mg

Funny Story....

It may seem sort of long..but worth the read!!

A Friend sent this to me...... Very Funny ! Subject: : WOMAN'S WEEK AT THE GYM A WOMAN'S WEEK AT THE GYM If you read this without laughing out loud, there is something wrong with you. This is dedicated to everyone who ever attempted to get into a regular workout routine. Dear Diary, For my birthday this year, I purchased a week of personal training at the local health club. Although I am still in great shape since being a high school football cheerleader 43 years ago, I decided it would be a good idea to go ahead and give it a try. I called the club and made my reservations with a personal trainer named Christo, who identified himself as a 26-year-old aerobics instructor and model for athletic clothing and swim wear. Friends seemed pleased with my enthusiasm to get started! The club encouraged me to keep a diary to chart my progress. ________________________________ MONDAY: Started my day at 6:00 a.m. Tough to get out of bed, but found it was well worth it when I arrived at the health club to find Christo waiting for me. He is something of a Greek god-- with blond hair, dancing eyes, and a dazzling white smile. Woo Hoo!! Christo gave me a tour and showed me the machines... I enjoyed watching the skillful way in which he conducted his aerobics class after my workout today. Very inspiring! Christo was encouraging as I did my sit-ups, although my gut was already aching from holding it in the whole time he was around. This is going to be a FANTASTIC week!! ________________________________ TUESDAY: I drank a whole pot of coffee, but I finally made it out the door. Christo made me lie on my back and push a heavy iron bar into the air then he put weights on it! My legs were a little wobbly on the treadmill, but I made the full mile. His rewarding smile made it all worthwhile. I feel GREAT! It's a whole new life for me. _______________________________ WEDNESDAY: The only way I can brush my teeth is by laying the toothbrush on the counter and moving my mouth back and forth over it. I believe I have a hernia in both pectorals. Driving was OK as long as I didn't try to steer or stop. I parked on top of a GEO in the club parking lot. Christo was impatient with me, insisting that my screams bothered other club members.. His voice is a little too perky for that early in the morning and when he scolds, he gets this nasally whine that is VERY annoying. My chest hurt when I got on the treadmill, so Christo put me on the stair monster. Why would anyone invent a machine to simulate an activity rendered obsolete by elevators? Christo told me it would help me get in shape and enjoy life. He said some other crap too. _______________________________ THURSDAY: Butt hole was waiting for me with his vampire-like teeth exposed as his thin, cruel lips were pulled back in a full snarl. I couldn't help being a half an hour late-- it took me that long to tie my shoes. He took me to work out with dumbbells. When he was not looking, I ran and hid in the restroom. He sent some skinny witch to find me. Then, as punishment, he put me on the rowing machine-- which I sank. _________________________________ FRIDAY: I hate that jackass Christo more than any human being has ever hated any other human being in the history of the world. Stupid, skinny, anemic, anorexic, little aerobic instructor. If there was a part of my body I could move without unbearable pain, I would beat him with it. Christo wanted me to work on my triceps. I don't have any triceps! And if you don't want dents in the floor, don't hand me the darn barbells or anything that weighs more than a sandwich. The treadmill flung me off and I landed on a health and nutrition teacher. Why couldn't it have been someone softer, like the drama coach or the choir director? ________________________________ SATURDAY: Satan left a message on my answering machine in his grating, shrilly voice wondering why I did not show up today. Just hearing his voice made me want to smash the machine with my planner; however, I lacked the strength to even use the TV remote and ended up catching eleven straight hours of the Weather Channel.. ________________________________ SUNDAY: I'm having the Church van pick me up for services today so I can go and thank GOD that this week is over. I will also pray that next year my husband will choose a gift for me that is fun-- like a root canal or a hysterectomy. I still say if God had wanted me to bend over, he would have sprinkled the floor with diamonds!!!

Turkey meatballs with Whole wheat spaghetti

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/turkey-meatballs-with-quick-and-spicy-tomato-sauce-and-whole-wheat-spaghetti-recipe/index.html

Fruit Smoothie

2 large, ripe bananas, sliced
2 cups frozen sliced strawberries, slightly defrosted in microwave, just to break up the block a bit
2 cups sliced frozen peaches, slightly defrosted in microwave, just to break up the block a bit
2 cups lowfat yogurt
2 cups skim milk
Directions
In half-batches, combine all ingredients in blender and blend on high until smooth. The frozen fruits will make the smoothies extra cold and frothy, too! Add sugar subsitute to taste.

Make 4 smoothies

Enjoy!

Can't believe how fast time goes!

I love all the different things the FFY staff offers it's members! I know team training is still going for two more weeks but I'm already looking forward to what the next challenge will be! Thank you for making going to the gym fun and interesting!! Loved the BodyPump express today with Ashley!

Ashley's 12:15 class

Didn't realize I could break a sweat working my triceps - thanks Ashley for a great work out!!
Recipe to follow.....

Hey Three's Company +1!
Great to see you all again after the craziness of last week - kids sick and on vacation did not add up to a good week for me at the gym! 

I don't have access to recipes right now...but here's something I think is a real treat.  Rather than joining my Brit husband for a fine lager in the evening (oh, those were the days!), I pour some diet tonic water over ice, squeeze in the lime, and pretend I've got a nice cocktail.  It does the trick for me.

See you later today!
Karen

sexy six

Great workout kristen, feeling the push-ups and planks today!

Kristine you kicked my butt today Those pushups and planks were chalenging but I did it and thanks.I will miss you on Fri .I can't wait for Tues

Three's Company +1 and others, here is my healthy recipe blog:

Honey Mustard Chicken (serves 4)

20 ounces canned pineapple slices in juice
1 pound skinless boneless chicken breast halves
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
pepper to taste
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup Dijon mustard

Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Press chicken breast halves to even thickness. Rub chicken with garlic powder and pepper.  Brown chicken in hot oil in nonstick skillet.  Combine 2 tablespoons of reserved pineapple juice with cornstarch; set aside. Combine honey and mustard. Stir into skillet with remaining pineapple juice. Spoon sauce over chicken. Cover and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in cornstarch mixture into pan juices. Add pineapple. Cook, stirring until sauce boils and thickens. 
I serve with brown rice and red pepper slices.

Nutrition Facts per serving: 328 calories
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 66mg
Sodium 454 mg
Carbohydrate 43 g
Fiber 1 g
Protein 28 g

I got this from a Hearth Healthy Recipe book a long time ago from the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. Making it right now! Enjoy everyone!

Well, I'm not in CA anymore! Charlene is really getting into the fanny kicking mode this week! Although I can barely move my arms, I did try her BodyCombat class and let me tell you this, if you pick a fight with me, you are going to win! Hands down, you will win, though I do cheat and fight dirty.

That being said, I'm trying hard to get back in the groove this week and my aching arms and stomach must be proof that I'm doing something. Thanks everyone!!!

Has anyone seen Rickey's shoulders lately? Wow....rereeeeeaaeaarrrrr!!!


I'm stronger, stand straighter, and my pants fit.  Last week, however, was a bad week all around.  I've got a going away party at the end of the week, which will double both for my departing my present company and my leaving my after-the-kids-are-in-bed diet-cheating ways.   


With 18 days more hard work ... we'll launch into good habits and a great fitness start for Spring.

Bad Week

Okay- So, I had my first bad weekend as far as eating!  Now, I need to get back on track!  Looking forward to a great week!

Focus

Now it is time to Focus - back in work
 out mode. Team Training here I come!

What tha?????

Good Monday, everyone.  So, apparently, even though I've been working out steadily and eating pretty well (I did have one bad night, but still) I GAINED two pounds this week.  What tha??

I must admit, I was dispirited at this discovery.  SWIBBSBC helped, though, when she touched my shoulders and was all "Wow....rereeeeeaaeaarrrrr!!!" (That's a sexy cat-like sound, btw).

Anyway, I know that there will be peak and valleys, plateaus and climbs, but this was the first, and thus the hardest.

Time to suck it up and move on.  I am recommitting.  Doubling down.  19 days to go.

Week Six!

Two more weeks... we can do it girls!!!!

Starting to like my arms!

I want to thank you Kristin for the new shape my arms are starting to take. I need to keep this up so I can wear sleeveless shirts with confidence.

Let's Get Serious

Okay - school vacation really threw me off, but now it is time to get serious...more classes, no junk food and hopefully an extra push to the end.

Skiing Incredible

Stronger legs! Stronger core!  Way more fun skiing! THANK YOU CHARLENE!
(The 6 inches of fresh snow that came down Friday night at Sunday River helped too)

Still going.....

After only 4 weeks of training seeing a real difference when I go to run..I hate climbing those hills on the treadmills, but have to admit, it is working!!
~hollie

Watching the Oscars and inspired to get in shape!!!!

College days

Tough weekend with the college friends. It is amazing that is this age I can still succumb to peer pressure to drink! I did spin yesterday though...yahoo....

Back-slide

So I tweaked my back about a week ago and despite a massage, icing, lots of advil, and no working out (well, only twice this past week)...it is still bothering me. Bummer. I don't want to undo the good progress that I think I made. And on top of that, a crazy week of work lead to cream puffs, eclairs, bacon cheese burger, filet mignon, beer, wine, and too many Girl Scout cookies to count all passing my lips (and probably right onto my hips). Oh dear. Here's to a better back and healtier food choices!

Who knew?

Thanks Dean for another great week of team training.  I know I've worked hard when my muscles are sore the next day (or two) but it's also a bonus when I've worked on muscles that I had somehow forgotten about!  :-)

Chocolate Munchkin Sabotage

Another great week with Dean, and the 1/2 Dozen D-Nutz. Speaking of D-Nutz, who is the mastermind behind the chocolate munchkin? Satan himself? A treat solely for children? I think not.
Alas, I looked tempation in the eye, and walked away from that delicious bag of chocolate munchkins in the office this week. (Clearly planted there by Charlene or Hodder). Thank you Dean for your wisdom and quote, "Half of it is working out, the other half is what you stuff down your gullet". Eloquent as always. See you tomorrow for some more double dragon action!!! D.B.A.P.

Time to step it up!

Cold got the best of me this past week. I had worked out for 6 days in a row when it finally got me. Think I pushed myself a little too hard, as I don't want to slow down the progress I'm seeing. Glad I listened to my coach though...Kristen was right, rest days are good and needed! Did spin on Friday and Body Pump yesterday...not 100% yet so I think today will be another rest day before I kick it up again this week. No better way to start the week than with a hardcore Mon 5:30am BP class with Lisa! Blasters...I hope to see you soon!

Sexy Six

Great workout yesterday with Kristen.....very sore today!  I need to lose my vacation pounds since I was so bad this past week!

I wish I had been feeling better to spend more time in the gym. However I am happy with the progress I have made thus far.

Keeping on track

.... Reminder this week--- swimsuit season is fast approaching.  Let's kick it up a bit.  I've got a goal in mind for this week-- but don't dare share it with the other teams!!  :-)

School break week isn't easy

Great work out yesterday girls. Even though I was complaining, I was happy to be back!

Seriously Dean

Seriously? Best workout last night. Nice work D-nutz! We may not be high on the points chart, but I can only imagine the body fat we are sizzlin' kids (said in Dean speak).

Missed my team today!

Bummed I missed training today!

Three's Company +1

Hey guys! I'm back, though not fully functional as Charlene can attest to. Today she saved me 2x, once as I brought my iPod to the gym sans headphones and once as I couldn't get back into my locker! She was kind and said I was still on Pacific time, but we all know the truth, FLAKEY!!!! Anyway I turned in my week 4 sheet and I am making up a session tomorrow and look forward to seeing you all on Monday. I hope you are all doing well! Go 3s company +1!

Bean Heads

Hi girls, missing the workouts with you this week. I'm skiing every day .Only had one dirty martini since Sunday no snacking. Today I'm taking a break from everything staying in my PJ's its raining.   Keep up the great work! See you all on Monday.
Laura

Halfway mark!

I can't believe we have passed the halfway mark! Training with Kristin and my team has been great!  My favorite new moves have to be the outrageous treadmill ones-sidways & backwards up the hill!

Low on energy this week

I just don't seem to have any energy this week. Struggling to get through the workouts but doing them anyway. Hope tomorrow is better.

Good bye sweets and junk food - it's Lent

What I lack in church attendance, I will make up for in my commitment to a Lenten fast which will hopefully cleanse my soul and my system.  Fingers crossed that I don't go into sugar withdrawal.

Fat Tuesday...

....will not take me down. Resisting the urge to eat like I am New Orleans.... but maybe just one drink :)

Thanks to Dean for wicked workout with the Bosu and medicine ball today. I cannot lift my arms!

Ouch!

I'm going to be hurrrrrting tomorrow, and proud of it!  Way to go Fab4, let's do it again Thursday!

Feelin' good!!!!

After week 4 I feel super!

Looking forward

To a great workout with The Sexy Six and Kristen Tomorrow! Feeling stronger each week And losing a few lbs!

Thanks Kristen and her Monday 4:30 group for letting me join today

It was great workout with Kristen today...she was in "rare" today and made us work hard.  After today I have a new appreciation for the bosu and the treadmill:)

here is a short clip of how I felt going backwards on the treadmill today!
slinky on a treadmill

have a great week everyone

AT

Keeping at it

Working with the Rapid Blasters and Kristin, has me giving away pants that I just bought in October, and wearing pants that I haven't been able to wear in over a year.  It just goes to prove that, 3 tangerines take up a lot less space than 3 grapefruits!

Common Question

A frequently asked question I have received is should I eat before I work out in the morning? If so, what?

My answer - do what works best for you. An empty stomach doesn't equal a bigger fat burn so it won't help your results. Some people exercise just fine in the morning with out eating first because they find it makes them sick if they eat before - it isn't ideal however it is fine as long as it doesn't hold your intensity back or make you lightheaded. The reason I say it is not ideal is because you want to wake up your metabolism as soon as you can in the morning. After fasting all night (while you sleep) your glycogen (or carb) stores are low. When you exercise your body will decide to hold on to fat if your glycogen levels are low because the body is paranoid and thinks a famine might occur.It holds on to the fat as emergency reserve and burns muscle for energy as an alternative. Not good. You want to be building lean muscle to help the body's metabolism increase.

The good news is that you don't need to have a 5 course breakfast - you just need a small amount to let the body know that fuel is on its way and you are not entering a famine. Just 100 to 200 calories will do. Quick suggestions? Banana (add a little bit of peanut butter if you want), yogurt, handful of nuts.

At the end of the day everyBODY is different - the key is finding what works for you. Try a few foods, figure out the right timing (i.e. eating 30 minutes before or an hour before). Fitness is a lifestyle - it takes time and effort to find what works best for you.

stronger

Whether I lose weight or not, I am STRONGER. Dean, thanks for smokin' out the biceps, killin' the hammies, and for general torture/entertainment. I love to feel good about myself, and stronger, not skinnier does it for me.

1/2 dozen d-nutz!!

We're halfway there team! Keep pushing yourselves and let's not disappoint Dean....I don't like it when he's angry. ;-)

Mt shoulder and triceps are still sore fromTues class with Kristen.Kristen I hope you feel
better.I missed you on Fri

Feel the pain

You've got to love it when your butt still hurt a few days after training!  All the better for swimsuit season.

My love hate relationship with spinning!

Thanks, Lisa, for a great class this morning!  My legs thank you!  Great way to start my weekend.

Poor Angela

I think Angela should get at least 5 points for attempting to go to Charlene's class last night. She came in with the girls, got ready and then realized there was no babysitting on Fri nights. It is the sporting thing to do.

Great Combat Class Charlene Thanks!

Did you know that women's boxing will make its debut at the 2012 Olympics in London, marking the first time that all summer sports will have female athletes.

Trifecta

Charlene says I have kitty cat punches in Kickboxing!  I better get tough!

SOL

Hitting a slump - need to rev back up

Argh - a rough week at work, too many sweets on Valentine's Day and I lost my motivation and skipped step class yesterday afternoon...poop. But as Scarlet O'Hara would say - "tomorrow is a new day " (or something like that!)...and so I am psyched to try Charlene's bonus class and get my exercising mojo back. Rock and roll Fit Fab Four!

Half Time

Hello, everyone. So, we are halfway through our team training journey, and I thought I would give a status report to strike the fear of God in all of the other teams as an update.  It's a crazy work week, so this will be short.

25 days. 21 workouts. 13 net lbs lost. 40 lbs muscle gained (approximately). Energy level from a 5 to an 8. Noticeable difference in clothing fit. No longer sleepy during afternoon work hours. Can now lift SWIBBSHC with a single pinky. Moved from 0 min. out of 60 jogging on treadmill to 17 min. out of 60 jogging on treadmill. Somewhat kept up with Dean during his visit to our team (not really, but he was nice about it). Won Super Bowl (this was in a dream, but still).

There you have it. I am incredibly impressed with the changes thus far, and I'm pumped to be in the swing of things now and passed the brutal DOMS. Y'all better bring it. Three's Company FTW!

SuperHero Bean Heads

My abs are KILLING today (and yesterday)...I think it was all those Spiderman push ups!! I think this might be one of the ways Toby gets his killer abs for the movie!!
Love the pain!!!
~Hollie

Bean Heads

Hi Bean Heads! those alligator push ups were a CHALLENGE! I think I burned off those espresso martinis, I won't be doing that again before a team work out. See you all tomorrow.

Go hard or go home

Week 4 of Team Training....and catching a group class whenever I can...and my pants are starting to fit differently. Yep, the booty is shrinking and lifting!! All of those moments when my mind is screaming "this burns like a BLEEP ( fill in any bomb here, as they usually slip out at some point during the workouts - thanks Kristen :) just slow down or lighten up a little" but I make a conscious effort to keep pushing, is starting to pay off :). I can't get the hook " you can go hard or you can go home" out of my head from this morn. So true.

Loving our Team! Rapid Blasters!!!

I just want to say that I am so motivated by our Team! What a wonderful group who is funny and smart. Today's training was killer and awesome at the same time! Looking forward to next week!!

Working on my BF

As I spend more time work out I find I have become more obsessed with specific body parts that bug me.

I am now on a back fat (BF) rampage! I cannot look at the mirror anymore without seeing it and now I see everyone in the stores that has it. Weird obsession huh?

Big cheers to Dean on helping me target my latest obsession!

Four days in a row!  Keep it up, Rapid Blasters.  My shoulders are sore from Tuesday's work-out.  Let's see what Kristin has in store for us tomorrow morning.

Thanks, Charlene

Looking forward to your bonus group class on Friday at 4:30...be kind to the newbie! 
Thanks for you support over these past week's, Charlene.  I'm really enjoying this experience.   Feeling good!  Well, actually feeling sore, but I guess that's good:)  -Karen

Important Message from the COOTT

Dear Team Training Participants,

We are now in the middle of week 4 and you are all still working very hard.  Hopefully you are seeing some results!

I would like to address one issue that we are running into at this point.  Your trainers work very hard to provide you with the best possible workout, based on those people within your team.  They put a lot of time and effort into planning each session, based on each groups needs, as well as how many people they expect to train on each team.  It is not an easy task for your trainer to adjust an entire session because you needed to switch groups due to a change in your schedule.  (Keep in mind that your change affects the trainers plans for both the session you are missing with your team AND the session you are now attending with another team).

We had very good intentions when we allowed people the opportunity to switch if they needed to miss a session, but this past week of "switching and substituting" has gotten out of control.  It has reached a point that the trainers have no idea who and how many will be at each session.  I am asking that you all be respectful of how difficult it is when you switch, and that you only switch sessions when ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY.  You committed yourself to a specific time and day for 8 weeks.  You made this commitment to yourself, your team, and your trainer.  When you switch groups for one session you affect everyone of those people in a negative way.

Please know that we DO understand that certain legitimate circumstances may come up that force you to miss.  And in those circumstances we will work with you.  If you run in to this situation you will need to work within only your trainer's schedule.  Your trainer is the only one who knows your specific needs.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Your challenge for week 4:  Must be completed from Wednesday, February 15th thru Sunday, February 19th.

If you purchase any of our protein drinks or a bar you will receive 30% off the regular price and 5 points for your team.

Good luck!

Sincerely,
Elaine Schwager
COOTT

Sexy Six

How are everyone's arms feeling today? Mine feel good.  We'll see what tomorrow brings.  I'll get them moving at Zumba!

SueB

Zumba fun

Tried Zumba. Was a great workout but was tripping over myself and Laughing with a rival team member

Dedicated to team training = missing your second grader's Valentine's Party even when your the Room Mom.

Three's Company +1

Hey there gang! Rickey, we missed you on Monday and Charlene tortured us, I mean helped us get in shape with all this core stuff. Look out for Wednesday she mentioned today that she may do this again!!!! Lastly, to my team, good luck for the next 3 sessions; I have made up 2 sessions thus far and will try to make up the last on my return! Keep up the good work guys!

Addiction at its finest

I am completely addicted to training with Dean.  Last night was an incredible workout.  Excited to be pushed to the limits on Thursday!!! dbap ya'all.

Week 3 - Furious Four

Well I am still sick but managed to get out there and run  3 miles yesterday.  Looking forward to some team workouts this week:)

Girl Scout Cookies..so good, but so bad!

Great workout today! Then came home and made some nice homemade, lowfat soup...salmon and broccolli for dinner...and then my husband tells me that he HAD to buy some boxes of Girl Scout cookies from someone he works with...REALLY??!!! I wish he just gave them the $6!!
~Hollie

PS
they were really good though :):)

I can't beleive I actually ran backwards on the treadmill.Kristen is making me do things I never knew I could do .Keep it coming Kristen See you in the am

Trifecta

Missed  you today Sally.  Hope you're enjoying the beach!!  Charlene wasn't too hard on us though.  Till the ab portion that is.  I have a feeling it's going to hurt to laugh tomorrow.

Lori

Bean heads

Week 4 and still learing new and fun ways to exercise! Love it!

If it wasn't for Team Training...

I would not have dragged myself to the gym this afternoon...but since I'm looking for any extra points I can get, it HAD to be done...and ya, know what? I felt better having done it. But alas, the 30 boxes of Girl Scout cookies that I have sitting around my house for an upcoming event are just SCREAMING "EAT ME" - and with the help of my boys, we did polish off a box this weekend. Oh well, tomorrow is a new day...and thanks to the LOSE IT! app on my iphone, I am going to try to more seriously follow what I consume to help me stay the course. FIT FAB FOUR - see you tomorrow! Looking forward to Kristen's new Bosu Ball moves!

TGIM?

I don't normally wish for Mondays but...Thank Goodness It's Monday tomorrow.  If I have one more day of bad eating over the weekend I'll be in trouble.  I need a serious cardio workout to burn off these guilty calories.  Looking forward to starting fresh in the A.M.

Tried a new class

I tried Yoga Fit today. I think I Will add it to my rotation of classes!

Ferocious 4

Trying a new class...Pilates Strength on Tues. night.  I'm a little worried because I have to see Charlene at 10:00 the next morning for Team Training.  I hope I'm not too sore!  But Ferocious 4's standing was a little weak this past week (last) so I will do it for the points!

Sunday Chores

Must get my bills/laundry/cleaning done so I can go the gym!! I must! I must!

New class today

Trying yoga fit today! hopefully I'll be nice and stretched out and ready for Kristen on Monday!

Pumped!

Did the Body Pump class with Lisa this morning :)...always a great class and it's got me pumped to get back to the gym tomorrow to try a new class!! Extra points...Blasters, are you out there?? I'm hoping to bump in to "you" on our non-training days! Kristen...thanks for kicking my butt again this past week. Feeling stronger mentally and physically with each workout :).

Time to step it up!!

Need to start pushing myself harder I think.  Step it up and push through the workouts stopping so much.

Three's Company +1

Hey guys, I might try Zumba tomorrow if any of you are interested!

Double Dragon

I love Dean's workouts and the Team Training environment. Dean has affectionately dubbed curling 2 arm bands "the double dragon" maneuver. He has also started to call me "Ren Ren". Oddly enough, I "like like". Keep pushing hard 1/2 Dozen D-Nutz.
D.B.A.P.

Three's Company +1

Hello gang! I was in today and ran for 45 minutes, but my hips are a bit sore. I guess it's biking for me for a while! I forgot to tell you earlier that Charlene gave me my Fitness For You t-shirt already. I know you probably think it's because I saw her first on Thursday, but really it's because she likes me best. I'll try to squeak in a new class - we'll see how that goes! See you all on Monday!

i'm thinking of trying zumba too - so see you there!

Trifecta

Great week, will workout on the beach!

SOL

Trying a new class

So, I'm already addicted to a lot of the group fitness classes....but, I'm going to give Zumba a try on Sunday. If there were no points involved, you would NEVER catch me in that class. Coordination is not one of my strengths.....right Charlene??? Hopefully there will be other people humiliating themselves right along with me. Who's in??

In the lead!

Nice work Beanheads.......... Let's keep the momentum going!!!

Enjoying the challenges

Yesterday I tried a new class, Pilates Strength, and I'm hooked.  Today I'm going to meet Elaine's challenge.  Thank you for motivating me!

Updated Standings

Here are the standings through week 2. (it is even updated from the standings in the e-mail as we had 3 late scorecards turned in)

Can you feel the love?

With Valentine's Day this Tuesday I thought I'd express my love to FFY!  Great gym, trainers, staff and  classes!  The only exception is yoga because it makes me realize how much I need a pedicure! 

Kick It Up A Notch

Sad to say we're losing a teammate due to a torn ACL.  Now we really have to work hard to stay in the game!!! Let's go half dozen D-nutz.  Let's have a great week of eating and cardio so we're ready for team training!!! Give it that extra effort for Jen.

Can't wait to see the week three results for the Rapid Blasters!  Great week everyone.

Feeling good

After this weeks training sessions I have found that my recovery time has decreased. I find myself looking forward to the next round of pain. I say this with caution... Kristin bring it on.

Three's Company +1

Good evening to my crew! I spied on another one of Char's groups and they are GOOD, so we have to look out! Just as an update, Charlene seems equally cruel and punishing to this group as compared to ours! Ha! Anyway, have a great weekend and I look forward to seeing everyone on Monday!
Natalie

Bean Heads

Hi girls, that was a great team work out this morning. I was drenched in sweat. Those push ups were  hard work!

Week 3

Looking forward to a Team Training session tomorrow!  I can't wait to see what Kristin has in store for the Sexy Six!

THREE'S COMPANY!

Three's Company +1

Hello to my peeps! I have "liked" Fitness For You on FB, though after our Wed workout with Charlene, the whole "liking" thing is a bit of a stretch! I'm doing an extra workout today. I say I'm doing this to make up for missed sessions, but really I'm a spy looking to infiltrate our opposition. Actually I'm wondering whether Charlene beats up ALL her teams or just ours? I'll report back to you on this!

Thanks for your continued support and patience!
Natalie

Kristen I'm so sore today! Good Job!

Score Cards week 2

We are missing a few score cards from week 2 from a few teams. The standings are going to be updated tomorrow. If you need to you can e-mail me the scorecard kristin@fitnessforyougym.com.

Whoa

I'm sore already.  And it was only this morning we worked out!  That was the toughest class yet, physically.  (The toughest class mentally was the first - when I had to talk myself in to walking in the door.)

What happened to the D-O in Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness?  I might need to steal some of my husband's Epsom Salts for a bath.  See photo, infra.

P.S.  I'm trying to find Fitness For You on Twitter, but can't!  Can someone help me out with a tweet handle?

New pain coming soon to a session for you :)

Ashley and I just learned some awesome new Bosu ball workouts and exercises! I cannot wait to be able to show all my teams some fun (yes I said fun)new and different ways to get in shape. You can thank Ashley's friend Kerri for showing us these innovative exercises that will surely have you in the best pain you ever felt :) go to Ashley's bodypump express too for more of the same torture AND points. :) keep up the great work! I am loving this blog , I can even say it motivates me to work harder!

Kristin

Sexy Six

Week 3 get harder!  Love it, thanks Kristen!  Can't wait to see what we do Friday!

Treadmills!!!

I just LOVE IT when Kristen brings us over to the treadmills!!

Hey Three's Company +1!

Feeling Good!
Hey Team Three's Company +1...just thought I'd let you know our effort may just be paying off...feeling good on the tennis courst...a bit of bounce in my step.

FYI - The kids have a half day this Wed, so I'm going to join a group on Friday.

See you next week!

Finally! Rapid Blaster back on the board

Kristen...thanks for making me realize that I was using the WRONG email account! Duh, lol! Truth is, this whole ramped up workout schedule I'm trying to maintain has got me a bit delirious BUT feels SO good! Loving the classes and the team training - week 3 and I'm starting to see the results! More motivation :)...starting to crave the pain!

Great spin with Kristen today and 30 min. Extra cardio!

Week 3 of Team Training and the knee is feeling great!

Week 2

I have been out of town since last Wed! ,I was able to get 4 workouts in while in Indiana, but need to get my diet back on track!  Looking forward to getting back to a routine and Team Training

Trifecta

Love the treadmill incline!

Bean Heads

That was tough this morning, but WE did it! Lets keep up the good work!

Rickey ..and others...working out does wonders for any type of anger!  BODYCOMBAT is an especially great stress reliever.   Stay strong teams!

Three's Company +1: You are a great team! Thanks for trying to help me balance on that ball! It'll happen, but maybe not until week 8! Only with you guys would I do the silly walk! See you Wednesday! :)

Team Training Saves Battered Patriots Fan

So that game stunk, huh? It comes down to the two best players on the team, Welker wide open, and the Superbowl slipping through his hands. We couldn't fall on one of those fumbles? Brady couldn't add ten yards to that pass to Gronk? A safety? On the first play? I'm not going to lie; I went to bed angry, woke up semi-depressed, and moped into work despondent and in utter-despair at the prospect of having to think and argue. I would have made mean faces at a kitten if I had seen one.



I know, right?

And then came my Monday team workout, and along with it the feeling I've missed for about two years.

Working out was fun today! Yes, it was hard. Yes, there was pain, and buckets of sweat, and even those s*&&*' f*&(&'*&)*$(@(#(@ walking lunges. Bit we did it, and my legs didn't fall off. I even wanted more! As the heart rate went up, the badness melted away. I needed it, and it's awesome to have this feeling again.

Thanks much to my team for the motivation. Also a special shout out to SWIBBSBC for some awesome (and not unhealthy) Superbowl snackage. Two weeks in, and I'm hitting the groove. Let's keep going and get some results.

Thought I was coming down with a cold.....

Then I realized that taking Bodycombat and Zumba on SUPAH SUNDAY are the reason behind my aches and pains!  OUCH!!!
Feeling great about the workouts week 2 and looking forward  to week 3 with my  my team the "Ferocious Four"




and here is my inspiration for the week, to work harder ( and yes I know it is photoshopped)

Alright.  The Super Bowl is over.  I ate my body weight in salty stuff that wasn't fabulous for my diet.

But I'm back.  Forget the score, forget the cheat day.  It's on now.  The Cougars are going to leap back up to the top of the food chain.

Side note: there's nothing like a new puppy for your metabolism.  When you pop up 15 times per day to prevent and/or clean up accidents, it should count as a workout.

Have a terrific week, everyone.  Especially you, Rickey!

Is it normal to be really sore after each workout??? ready for week 3!!

BEAN HEADS

Great Super Sunday Fitness For You!!
All of the classes and hype made me go to the gym..instead of sitting around watching pregame stuff!

Feeling SUPAH this Sunday!

Thanks FFY! I love the Super Bowl Sunday 40-minute classes - great variety and super fun! I got through three classes today and actually was not crawling home...this working-out more frequently thing is paying off! (ha, ha, ha - no shocker there)....but with the Team Training I actually get off my butt and do it - despite being tired or too much to do at work or whatever...thanks to Kristen and the Fit Fab Four - bring on Week Three!

Three's Company +1

Good day to Three's Company +1! I was able to squeak in a Super Bowl Sunday yoga workout today and it was great! I think we are all doing well and while I look forward to seeing my team on Monday, I'm nervous that Charlene is going to make me do more dips!!! I could barely shampoo my hair on Wednesday!!! Happy weekend to my team and Go Patriots! :)

Class recommendations

Hi Everyone,
    I'm going to be switching my workouts from afternoons to mornings.  Any favorite classes I should check out?  Thanks!
                              Jen

End of week 2 :)

I've impressed my self this week and I hope I can keep going!! Charlene and my team have been awsome, just want to thank them for putting up my complaining and encouraged me to keep going :)

Kristin Thanks for the awesome work outs. Loving every minute of them. Also thanks for kick starting my drive to work out again!!

1/2 Dozen D-Nutz

Way to go ladies (and mike;)...) jenk...how are you doin tough gal? Enjoy the weekend...im sure ill see you at ffy!!

Team Destiny- Back on Track

Sorry I missed Thursday's workout Team destiny - Hope we are all back in the game next week.  I was away skiing at Okemo and definitely got a good leg workout after not having skied seriously for years.  Looking forward to getting back to the gym.

Yeah, I figured out the blog!   And I am really feeling this morning's very early workout with Charlene.  Thanks for being so patient with us.  I'm feeling stronger already!!

today was the end of week 2.Kristen kicked our butts I am ready for week 3.Bring it on Kristen

1/2 Dozen D-Nutz

KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK LADIES.....OH, and Mike, too!!

Down a few pounds

I know I'm not the only one on my team who has already shed a few l-bs. Now to keep the numbers climbing downward on the scale. Note to self....don't get complacent until you've met your real goal, not just the one you have settled for. "d.b.a.p."

Sexy Six

Great finish to week #2 team.  I am so glad I am doing this! I feel great!

Sue

Trifecta

Yeah!  Finally figured out this blogging thing!!!!!

Trifecta

Charlene,

Thanks for putting up with my lack of focus this morning!

Week #2 from the COOTT

Greetings from the COOTT,

Congratulations on finishing your second week of Team Training (some of you have one session remaining)!  It has been a lot of fun to see you all working so hard during your sessions.  I hope that you are starting to see some results from your hard work.  Only YOU know if you are doing all that you can to reach your goals.  If you aren't, you need to find the discipline within yourself to either take more time for cardio workouts at the gym or maybe adjust your diet slightly.  There are likely a few of you who's bodies are taking a little longer to "kick start."  Remain confident that, if you continue to work hard and follow the guidance and instruction of your personal trainer, the results will come.  One thing remains certain...if you get discouraged and give up you will never see any results.  You have all taken this step toward Team Training because you wanted "change."  You have recognized that change only occurs when you do something differently.  You need to continue different ways from your past so that you get different results.

I came up with a quote for you all while I was running on the treadmill the other day as I continue to try to "kick start" my body..."Every step you take is one step closer to a better and healthier life."  You are doing EXACTLY what you need to be doing to get to where you want to be!  KEEP IT UP!!!!!

Thank you for submitting your quotes for extra points for your team this week.  Please remember that this is a team event and that your teammates are relying on you...they need your support as much as you need theirs.  Your team does best when everyone contributes equally and it is a lot of fun when you all take part in our "extras" that we offer to gain points.

This weeks challenge from me:

Every Team Training Participant who checks in 5 different days this week and works out here at Fitness For You for a 1 hour minimum each day will receive 5 extra points.  The only way for us to track that you have completed this is for you to swipe in with your key tag as you always do, and then to also swipe out or check out at the front desk.  Be sure that you have been logged both in and out to qualify for your extra points!

Good luck this week - and stay disciplined for the Superbowl!!!!  Limit your alcohol intake.  Snack on Baked Tortilla Chips and Salsa instead of all the heavy, creamy, oily, buttery options!  Veggies are great too - with a very small amout of dip if you have to.

GO PATRIOTS!!!!!!!!

Elaine Schwager,
Your Chief Operation Officer of Team Training (COOTT)

Oh, I Get a Good Feeling

I can already feel my core tighter than before we started. Love that feeling-- and love when my body/ metabolism craves more protein. My personal goal the next few weeks is to kick it up a notch outside team training-- intense cardio and weights. I'm wanting that feeling of complete exhaustion - knowing I pushed myself.

Spin Shoes? Anyone LOVE theirs?

I think it is finally time for me to invest in spin shoes but curious if anyone has opinions on brands/styles.

I am between two styles of Pearl Izumi's (the X-Alp an X-Road). Both are laced and I am hearing that laces are better for fit, but seems like I mostly see velcro styles.

Curious if anyone has tried both styles (laced/velcro) and has preference or opinions?

I just don't get this bloggin thing...it makes me think too much!

Weigh In

Weight Watchers tonight. Did not go as well as I wanted. I have to try harder, three more pounds and life time member! Nothing else to blame.

No pain....no gain

Well if this saying is true, this week I saw a significant gain. It feels great to be back in the gym after a long hiatus.

Destiny - I missed you today (sick)....please blog - how was Kristin????!! - Beth H

7:15am

Well they say the best way to change your body when working out is to shock it. So after a 7:15 am ab class with Kristen my body should be shocked for at least a month!

Finally!

Finally up and running with this blog.  Took awhile to get signed back in.  Thanks for the help, Kristin! I look forward to a great 8 weeks with my fabulous team... 4 xtreme.

Great workout for Sexy Six

Hey everyone. Burned 566 calories yesterday! Thanks super Kristin. Now ready to spin.