No More Snooze....And Some Inspiration!

The alarm went off and I thought, “Just five more minutes.” Fifty-six minutes later it was 6:46 a.m. and I was missing bootcamp! So frustrating…On Friday’s I walk with a friend after bootcamp, I got up and got that workout in but it wasn’t the same when my day is jump started with kettlebells, core [...]

Thanksgiving firsts

Last Thursday was a steady stream of firsts for me. These are all things that I’ve never done before, and never would have dreamt of doing if not for Kettlebell Boot Camp and our Nutrition Support Group!

Here’s how it started:

Got up at 5:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving.
To go for a four-mile run.
On icy hills.

The ORRC Turkey [...]

Losing pounds, inches and fat!

After diligently following our plan for four weeks, I’ll admit I was a little frustrated to see the scale stuck at the same weight for several days in a row last week. I could still feel myself getting a little leaner and my holy-grail skinny pants getting a little closer to fitting, but after the first [...]

Eating well: Perspective on “restrictive”

We’re officially halfway through our six-week nutrition plan (Yay!), so I thought this would be a good time for a little reflection.

When I first told friends that I would be cutting out sugar, alcohol and most grains for six weeks, I heard the same thing over and over: “That sounds really restrictive.” Well, technically, it [...]

Eating well: The pants don't lie

Even though I swore I would never fall into the yo-yo dieting trap, the fact is that I’ve gained and lost about 30 pounds three times in the last five years. (Actually, I’ve lost it twice so far. I’m on my way to losing it the third and last time right now!)

From size 12, I [...]

Kale Salad Recipe

Dana's Kale and Cabbage Salad

In a medium to large bowl add

1 bunch Lacinato Kale, Italian Kale or Tuscan Kale (known by all three names), chopped
1/2 – 3/4 cup red cabbage, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
squeeze 1/2 fresh lemon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
garnish with a sprinkle of pumpkin seeds or sesame seeds over the salad

Toss ingredients and [...]

How to Lose Weight Fast

” How can I lose weight fast?” Seems like the perennial question most trainers are asked.  I even ask my self that question!  So what is the answer? CONSISTENCY! Eating consistently “clean” foods paired with exercise is the winning combination.  So, if you stay to your nutritional plan all week long and Saturday and Sunday have a [...]

10 Minute Workout

Here is today’s 10 minute workout with a focus on Cardio endurance. [...]