Fitness For Living January 2012 Newsletter- Boulder Weight Loss, Health Club and Personal Trainer alternative. Boulder, Longmont, Broomfield, Superior, Erie, Louisville, CO. Women fitness class. Outdoor Fitness Boot Camp class

Greetings from David

I hope every enjoyed the holidays and are set and ready to make 2012 one heck of a special year. Make this the year that you don't just think about what is possible, but to actually be pro-active and really make your dreams a reality.

The theme of this newsletter is just that - helping you to create a short wish list that will get you jazzed and excited for 2012.

New adventures is one way to spice up your life. So if you haven't joined us for our annual snowshoe hike before then Jan 28th is your chance.

From all of us at Fitness For Living, we wish you the best for 2012 - live everyday with spirit and energy.

David

New Year Boot Camps & PowerFit Yoga begin Monday
Only a few spots left in some camps

2012 - the year you shed those excess pounds & create a more balanced and calm life

What better way to jump-start your New Year then enrolling yourself in a five-week fitness Boot Camp or PowerFit Yoga Camp - especially if you have been taking in all the 'festivities' over the holidays.

Some of our classes are down to their last 2 spots so try to register ASAP.

Here are the available classes:

Fitness Boot Camp (M, W, F)
  > Boulder Location
     6-7 am, 7:15-8:15 am, 9-10 am (women's camp)

  > Lafayette Location
     6-7 am, 7:15-8:15 am

PowerFit Yoga Camp (T, TH)
  > Boulder Location
     7:15-8:15 am, 5:15-6:15 pm

View our complete schedule

Meet our Trainers

5th Annual Fun Fit Snowshoe Adventure - FREE
Saturday, Jan 28 - Brainard Lake

The mission of Fitness For Living has always been to help motivate, educate, support and encourage adults to get fit, get outside and get active! In keeping with this goal we are proud present our Fun-Fit Adventures.

Our Fun Fit Adventures are free and open to the public so feel free to invite along some friends.
Space on this trip though is limited to only 8 and typically fills so do register early.

Mark Saturday, Jan 28 on your calendar as we will snowshoe to Brainard Lake and beyond. Our turn-around point features a lunch stop at the Colorado Mountain Club Cabin for a warm cup of tea or cocoa.

Distance is 6 miles round trip and the terrain is moderately hilly. Adults of reasonable fitness level should not have a problem on this hike as we will enjoy a social pace. If you are comfortable hiking 8+ miles during the summer months then you should be good to go.

No previous experience required. If you can walk you can snowshoe.
If you have not tried this ever-increasingly popular sport before definitely consider joining us.

Info and details on snowshoe rentals are on our website - just follow the link below.
So save the date for fun, fitness and friends.

Register for the Fun Fit Snowshoe Adventure

Tweaking New Year's Resolutions for Success

Create a 'short' list that will really get you JAZZED & PUMPED

Rather than come up with a wish list of 10 “I Wants,” try to visualize just one, two or maybe three things MAX that would really get you jazzed. Just picturing them should immediately put a smile on your face, make you feel giddy and light, and above all – ENERGIZED!

Rather than think about how to tackle the whole year, just think about today. What can you do TODAY that will be in line with your new desires – how can you move one step closer each day. Rather than try to make a big leap or huge changes, think in terms of baby steps or stepping stones - each one making you closer to your goal.

Will you have setbacks or get off track? For sure. But just brush them off and accept them. Instead focus on your successes, and reward yourself for each action you take towards achieving your goals. Being consistent and staying on track is really the key. It is very similar to the tortoise and the hare. Taking those small steps, each and every day is all you need.

So what is your first step for today, or tomorrow? How do feel just thinking about your first step towards your goal? What will you do for yourself to celebrate your accomplishments by week's end?
Have a fun and energizing year.

Fitness for LIFE - not Fitness for January.
The Trick - Make it FUN!

For many people they get on a big fitness or nutrition kick in January. I see it each year as health club locker rooms fill at the beginning of the New Year. Of course, by February many of these ‘newbies' are gone – they are either burned out, disenchanted or injured. The Daily Camera published a statistic that showed that fewer than 50% of new exercisers maintain fitness programs past the initial 3-6 months.

Anyone who has attended our Boot Camps knows that we emphasize CONSISTENCY and getting on a program that you will enjoy doing not just for a few weeks but for months or years. Fitness can be fun! If it is not fun you won't keep doing it – maybe not even past this January.

So rather than burn out in only a few weeks come up with a LONG-TERM plan that makes sense. A plan that you'll enjoy taking on, a plan that you can see yourself continuing with through the year, and most importantly set a GOAL for yourself that will inspire you throughout your journey.

At Fitness For Living, fitness isn't our primary goal, it is the means to help you enjoy an active lifestyle - be it skiing, hiking, keeping up with your loved one or chasing after a pack of energetic kids.

As we tell our Boot Campers... We're Rootin' for Ya!

Enjoy Savings with FitLiv's Business Connection Network
Help Support the Businesses of our Campers

Over the past 10 years we have learned that our Boot Campers and PowerFit Yogis are amazing individuals - and many run their own small business. To help support our campers in their endeavors we have created the FitLiv Business Connection Network (BizCon Network).

Through our newsletters, we will feature these businesses and at times announce special offers that they are extending to our FitLiv family.

Blue Root Creations

Save 10% on Local Artisan Jewelry
Blue Root Creations was formed by our Boot Camper, Krystel Chamberlain, and her sister, Arianna. They create and design jewelry that can be described as fun, classy, feminine, earthy, retro, trendy and colorful.

Support local artisans and check out their Etsy shop at the below website.
Find yourself a one of a kind item or a unique gift for someone! New items added daily and custom orders are welcome.

Fitness For Living family enjoys 10% off!
Just enter coupon code FITLIV at checkout.

www.bluerootcreations.etsy.com


CONTENTS JANUARY 2012 NEWSLETTER * New Year - New You! Camps begin Monday * FREE Fun Fit Snowshoe Adventure - January 28 * Tweaking New Years Resolutions for a Year of Excitement & Passion * FitLiv's BizNet Connection - Save on Jewelry**** * Recipes: Warm & Hearty Soups
Greetings from David I hope every enjoyed the holidays and are set and ready to make 2012 one heck of a special year. Make this the year that you don't just think about what is possible, but to actually be pro-active and really make your dreams a reality. The theme of this newsletter is just that - helping you to create a short wish list that will get you jazzed and excited for 2012. New adventures is one way to spice up your life. So if you haven't joined us for our annual snowshoe hike before then Jan 28th is your chance. From all of us at Fitness For Living, we wish you the best for 2012 - live everyday with spirit and energy. David New Year Boot Camps & PowerFit Yoga begin Monday Only a few spots left in some camps 2012 - the year you shed those excess pounds & create a more balanced and calm life What better way to jump-start your New Year then enrolling yourself in a five-week fitness Boot Camp or PowerFit Yoga Camp - especially if you have been taking in all the 'festivities' over the holidays. Some of our classes are down to their last 2 spots so try to register ASAP. Here are the available classes: Fitness Boot Camp (M, W, F) > Boulder Location 6-7 am, 7:15-8:15 am, 9-10 am (women's camp) > Lafayette Location 6-7 am, 7:15-8:15 am PowerFit Yoga Camp (T, TH) > Boulder Location 7:15-8:15 am, 5:15-6:15 pm View our complete schedule Meet our Trainers 5th Annual Fun Fit Snowshoe Adventure - FREE Saturday, Jan 28 - Brainard Lake The mission of Fitness For Living has always been to help motivate, educate, support and encourage adults to get fit, get outside and get active! In keeping with this goal we are proud present our Fun-Fit Adventures. Our Fun Fit Adventures are free and open to the public so feel free to invite along some friends. Space on this trip though is limited to only 8 and typically fills so do register early. Mark Saturday, Jan 28 on your calendar as we will snowshoe to Brainard Lake and beyond. Our turn-around point features a lunch stop at the Colorado Mountain Club Cabin for a warm cup of tea or cocoa. Distance is 6 miles round trip and the terrain is moderately hilly. Adults of reasonable fitness level should not have a problem on this hike as we will enjoy a social pace. If you are comfortable hiking 8+ miles during the summer months then you should be good to go. No previous experience required. If you can walk you can snowshoe. If you have not tried this ever-increasingly popular sport before definitely consider joining us. Info and details on snowshoe rentals are on our website - just follow the link below. So save the date for fun, fitness and friends. Register for the Fun Fit Snowshoe Adventure Tweaking New Year's Resolutions for Success Create a 'short' list that will really get you JAZZED & PUMPED Rather than come up with a wish list of 10 “I Wants,” try to visualize just one, two or maybe three things MAX that would really get you jazzed. Just picturing them should immediately put a smile on your face, make you feel giddy and light, and above all – ENERGIZED! Rather than think about how to tackle the whole year, just think about today. What can you do TODAY that will be in line with your new desires – how can you move one step closer each day. Rather than try to make a big leap or huge changes, think in terms of baby steps or stepping stones - each one making you closer to your goal. Will you have setbacks or get off track? For sure. But just brush them off and accept them. Instead focus on your successes, and reward yourself for each action you take towards achieving your goals. Being consistent and staying on track is really the key. It is very similar to the tortoise and the hare. Taking those small steps, each and every day is all you need. So what is your first step for today, or tomorrow? How do feel just thinking about your first step towards your goal? What will you do for yourself to celebrate your accomplishments by week's end? Have a fun and energizing year. Fitness for LIFE - not Fitness for January. The Trick - Make it FUN! For many people they get on a big fitness or nutrition kick in January. I see it each year as health club locker rooms fill at the beginning of the New Year. Of course, by February many of these ‘newbies' are gone – they are either burned out, disenchanted or injured. The Daily Camera published a statistic that showed that fewer than 50% of new exercisers maintain fitness programs past the initial 3-6 months. Anyone who has attended our Boot Camps knows that we emphasize CONSISTENCY and getting on a program that you will enjoy doing not just for a few weeks but for months or years. Fitness can be fun! If it is not fun you won't keep doing it – maybe not even past this January. So rather than burn out in only a few weeks come up with a LONG-TERM plan that makes sense. A plan that you'll enjoy taking on, a plan that you can see yourself continuing with through the year, and most importantly set a GOAL for yourself that will inspire you throughout your journey. At Fitness For Living, fitness isn't our primary goal, it is the means to help you enjoy an active lifestyle - be it skiing, hiking, keeping up with your loved one or chasing after a pack of energetic kids. As we tell our Boot Campers... We're Rootin' for Ya! Enjoy Savings with FitLiv's Business Connection Network Help Support the Businesses of our Campers Over the past 10 years we have learned that our Boot Campers and PowerFit Yogis are amazing individuals - and many run their own small business. To help support our campers in their endeavors we have created the FitLiv Business Connection Network (BizCon Network). Through our newsletters, we will feature these businesses and at times announce special offers that they are extending to our FitLiv family. Blue Root Creations Save 10% on Local Artisan Jewelry Blue Root Creations was formed by our Boot Camper, Krystel Chamberlain, and her sister, Arianna. They create and design jewelry that can be described as fun, classy, feminine, earthy, retro, trendy and colorful. Support local artisans and check out their Etsy shop at the below website. Find yourself a one of a kind item or a unique gift for someone! New items added daily and custom orders are welcome. Fitness For Living family enjoys 10% off! Just enter coupon code FITLIV at checkout. www.bluerootcreations.etsy.com
	What Do Our Campers Have to Say Our Boot Campers are amazing people and we love them. It is their spirit, energy and dedication that makes Boot Camp the success that it is. We are proud to share some of their recent comments. "I've done other boot camps and this is definitely better. Jenn does a great job motivating everyone without being too "pushy". And, I feel stronger and overall more fit in such a short period of time. " Lindsey T Linzee, my yoga instructor, was fantastic. Her routines were complex, interesting, and just the right amount of challenging... no two classes were the same, and I always left feeling both refreshed and a little sore every time-- the perfect balance! Amy "I've never done something so wonderfully organized as this boot camp. It's great not to have to think about anything except to follow instructions and know that the instructor has appropriately planned out the entire workout." “The instructor was the best yoga instructor that I've ever had regarding her descriptions of what to do. As a novice, that's very nice so that I can listen instead of having to look at everything she's doing.” Pamela “I have noticed changes - my clothes are all too big, my endurance is greater, and I have tons of energy. It was much harder than other fitness classes I've taken,but in a good way. I used muscles I haven't used in a LONG time.” Melissa A "Jenn is fabulous. I'm not fit, at all, and she is so encouraging and positive. She seems to balance well the variety of fitness levels in the course so that everyone is being pushed." Martha L “Great way to kick start a struggling or boring fitness routine. Before boot camp, I swam 4 days a week with a Master's team but had not seen any fitness improvement in a while. After 3 weeks of boot camp I had lost 3 pounds and felt stronger in the pool.” Christina S “My flexibility has certainly increased. I do feel like I have more energy now than before I started bootcamp/powerfit yoga. My balance has improved and my core is much stronger than it was before.” Brent “Yes, I feel stronger, leaner, more confident about what I can do. I used to think running 3 miles was so hard. I now run a 6-mile loop at least once a week and feel that it is an easy day. I think it has really affected my mental attitude about what I can do and how hard I can push myself.” Susan J “The "fun" stuff that gives us the illusion that we are "playing' instead of working! There have been some creative games and sprinting tasks that feel more like play than work, and I am easily tricked into having a good time.” Elizabeth B
	Warm & Hearty Soup Recipes What is more perfect on a cold winter night then a steaming bowl of soup and a loaf of crisp whole grain bread. Below you will find a few recipes we have assembled from www.eatingwell.com. If you are trying to shed additional fat from these recipes you can easily substitute skim milk for half and half and use lowfat cheese. Best of all these soups are quick and easy to make. Bon Appetit! Broccoli, White Bean & Cheddar Soup Curried Squash & Chicken Soup Tilapia Corn Chowder Cumin-scented Wheat Berry Lentil Soup
Check out our last newsletter and read our article: S.M.A.R.T Goals for Weight Loss and Life Success	Visit our website for all the details on our upcoming camps www.fitliv.com