The 2016 Sizzlin’ Summer Slimdown Winner are…

Kellen and Carolyn Sawyer!!! They deserve a GIANT congratulations as they took the winning spot by 23 points! Together they lost almost 50 pounds and almost 17 inches between their waist and hips- wowza! It was so special to see such a dedicated couple take home all $4500. Hard work pays off in more ways than just cash- something tells me they’ll need some of that cash to go buys some new summer clothes. Congratulations guys! From the bottom of my heart I am truly so proud of both of you. I got the chills as I was announcing working my way up to the number one spot and Carolyn, your face almost made me cry! You guys rock! Be proud of yourselves, because the rest of the Get Fit NH family is SO proud of you!

Here are all of the stats from this year’s S3 transformation contest

168 participants/84 teams
1,309.6 pounds GONE – That is the size of a polar bear!
263.96 inches off the waist- That is taller than a giraffe!
159.08 inches off the hips- That is taller than an African Elephant!

Here are the top 10 teams and their points- congrats to all of the rockstars who completed S3! Keep building those habits!

10.) Team Argyle: Mae Lynn and Charlie Arlinghaus
9.) Small but Mighty: Elizabeth Moulton and Audrey Langevin
8.) The Best Set: Doreen Mathison and Gretchen Wolfe
7.) Powder Puff Girls: Lisa Baron and Lauren Oulette
6.) Lucy and Ethel: Carolyn Amrol and Tracey Paquette
5.) DT: Dawn Cillo and Terri George
4.) K2 Crushing the S3: Kim Piper and Kim Therrian
3.) 5:30 Friends: Marie Carmen and Julie Nassif
2.) 6:45 Friends: Michelle Graziano and Amanda Currier
1.) In it to Win it! Kellen and Carolyn Sawyer

We are getting down to the last hours to sign up for S3 2.0! Let’s make it happen!
Coach Meagan

Sizzlin’ Summer Slimdown: I’m Not Done Yet

I am not done yet.

I am happy with my progress, but I have more to do. It is not easy; something worth having rarely is.

Some people may wonder what is left to do, after all I am the coach, right?

But I have the same struggles you do. I have goals yet unrealized. I live with aches and pains like everyone else. I get frustrated because to make progress I have to eat less than seems “fair”.

I am older than some of you and younger than others. I’ll be 50 in a couple months. I cannot express how much it thrills, inspires and motivates me to see clients who are in their fifties, sixties and even seventies continue to fight the good fight – to continue to seek improvement when so many of their (our) peers have long given up.

I never really thought about my mortality much before this year. Arrogance? Ignorance? 50 doesn’t bother me per se, but it has made me think.

I am going to die someday, and I am not afraid to do so. Something better awaits.

But while I am here the words of Dylan Thomas are embedded in my brain:

“Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light.”

Who’s with me?

S3 2016 2.0 Signup Is Open!

S3 2.0 STARTS MONDAY JUNE 27th!

Say what!?!

That's right. If you want to continue the path you are on or if you are ready to take charge of your fat loss journey then you better not miss this one. We are providing another 6 week opportunity for great results!

Yes, there are a couple weeks before the end of S3 and the beginning of 2.0, but that doesn't mean you should stop doing all that good work. In fact this will be a great test to see how those habits are sticking, right? 🙂

What do I get during this 6 week S3 2.0?

• An updated manual with new recipes to add to your ever growing collection
• Accountability utilizing Habit Catalyst. We know there was A LOT of information to soak in from those lessons, so why not have another 6 weeks to read them AND answer your daily habit?
• ​Accountability and INCREDIBLE support on our S3 Facebook page
• More Focused nutrition COACHING

Dates To Remember:

June 22nd: S3 2.0 Signup Cutoff

June 27th: Start Date

July 15th: Halfway Scans Due by 7:45 PM

August 5th: S3 2.0 Ends

August 9th: Final Scans Due by 7:45 PM

August 12th: S3 2.0 Winner Announced!

All of this for just $39. That is $1 per day to change your life. Not a bad deal.

And you won't believe this, BUT we are also offering a "second chance" prize! Winner takes the cash- $250 for most inches percentage lost.

Life does not give you many second chances- this is yours!

Coach Meagan

Registration Is Closed. Thank-You!

ATTENTION ALL- S3 2.0 IS COMING

This blog is only for students looking to lose fat, feel better and look better and for current S3 students as well as students who missed this year’s S3 sign up… (ok, I guess that’s quite a few people, isn’t it?) 🙂

If you are currently participating in S3 then congratulations on making it happen this far. The halfway scans were impressive. As your coach, it is refreshing and encouraging to have 178 students making a commitment to change their ways. You should be proud of yourself for working on improving critical habits that will make you a happier and healthier person. If you missed S3 this year then you will want to continue reading to see how you can get in on the results too!

What happens when the excitement of the contest is over? When you are no longer accountable to your partner anymore? When $2000 is no longer on the line? Then what?

We’ve got you covered. We’ve got S3 2.0 coming right up! Who is S3 2.0 for? GREAT QUESTION!

– Any student who MISSED the first round of S3
– Any student who wants to continuing burning fat
– Any student who needs to be held accountable
– Any student who is interested in feeling better
– Any student who is interested in looking better
– Any student who is interested in fitting into summer clothes better
– Any student who is interested in fat loss
– Any student who wants to drop inches

Are any of those YOU? If you are currently doing S3 and know you need to keep going then this is your opportunity to stay on track. If you missed S3 this year then this is your opportunity to get on board! You will get a fresh manual with updated recipes and the accountability will be endless using our Facebook group and since building 6 habits in 6 weeks, and reading and understanding all those lessons was a lot, you will get re-entry into the 6 week S3 Habit Catalyst again!

Ok, ok I have dropped enough secrets for one blog! Be on the lookout for the registration blog and listen to your coaches- chances are they will be shouting it out in training!!!

Who is in????
Coach Meagan

Guess what!?!

Our annual Sizzling Summer Slimdown (you know it as “S3”) is just around the corner! Last year we had SO much fun and had some record results. We are very excited to kick off S3 2016.

Here are some teasers:

– FIT3D (aka “The Truth Booth”) Will Be Your Secret Weapon
– Partners
– Cash Prizes
– Custom 6-Week Habit Course using Habit Catalyst
– All New Accountability and Tracking Tool “Fit Client”
– Fat Loss Nutrition Plan
– “Meals Made Easy” Workshop
– Private Facebook Group
– …..that’s enough teasing for one blog!

We are fine tuning the details each day. Ok one more teaser then I am done! This year we are inviting non Get Fit NH family members to participate! So if you have a significant other or a friend who you are trying to get on board with this healthy life style thing then this is your chance! Everyone wants to work hard for cash!

Stay tuned for the rest of the details!
Coach Meagan

The spotlight is shining

I asked Lori to do a student spotlight, because her story is so easy to relate to and so awesome! I remember when Lori came to me just before our annual summer challenge this year. Lori was ready to take the reigns back on her health and fun fact about her? She NEVER turns down a good challenge. In fact, she embraces a challenge and takes off running with it, which is one of the many reasons I love being her coach. Not only did she smoke check our Sizzling Summer Slimdown challenge, but she didn’t stop there. We set a new long term goal which she has been successfully chipping away at. Here is Lori’s wh0le story. I think we can all relate to this story…

“I came to Get Fit NH September 6,2011 in rough shape! I watched and listened to my dear friend Colleen talk about the “bootcamp” she was going to in preparation for her wedding. I watched her body change and just before her wedding thought, Wow, she looks awesome! I wanted what she had. It sounded challenging and I thought  was I really up for that but knew something had to change.
I walked in that first day 4 years ago SO anxious I really wanted to walk out. I almost did not make it through that first training session. Remember distinctly Coach Erin asking me if I was OK. I hated they way I felt both physically and mentally. I did survive that first day and the next and the next. I set a goal after my free 2 weeks to drop 50lbs. And I almost did it, I was 3 lbs shy. I got very frustrated like always and fell back into old way. Gained some back. Then did S3 and was part of a great group of ladies and we won that challenge. Then again fell into old habits. Not really sure who I was fooling and it was mainly myself! I COULD NOT out train my bad nutrition . I was right back into the vicious cycle.
Once again I found myself hating how I felt both physically and mentally . I saw so many success stories happening all around me but I could not get out of my own way.
Get Fit is a great place and full of great resources. From the wonderful ladies I train with at 8:30 and great coaches and I was wasting it all. I was truly just going through the motions.
So, when S3 came around once again I was determined to completely change my mind set because I was not fooling anybody. It was so helpful to be part of Team Meagan. The support was incredible. Not only did I not want to let myself down , no way was I disappointing my team and coach.
Not going to lie. It’s not easy. It does not happen over night. It takes work .There is no magic. It takes knowing what works or doesn’t work for me.It takes knowing that I’m not the only one that has traveled down this road. It takes knowing I can ask for help and get it from any of the coaches. I’m so very appreciative of all of Coach Meagan’s support over the last 5 months .I’ve had a lot of life changes just recently and I’m still managing to stay on track. (Even needing to switch from my comfort zone of the 830 ladies to the 5 AM class).No more excuses. I feel the best I’ve felt in about 3 years. I am no longer falling asleep mid afternoon. My sugar addiction is under control. I feel stronger. I finally feel like a better me. With the best me still yet to come!”

We have been there, right? We have fallen off the wagon and tried to tell ourselves we would just train really really hard to burn off our sugar addiction, but it doesn’t work that way. Your coaches will tell you that and here is another awesome student telling you her experience. It’s true. You can take control. Lori did it and because of that she is reaping the benefits. It isn’t too late to take the reigns back. The results Lori has achieved in 5 months are do-able for you too! You just gotta make it happen!

Thank you, Lori for sharing your story and thank you for choosing to train with us!

Coach Meagan

And the Answer Is……

When you walk into a gym you usually don’t think, “How is this place going to help me to eat better?” Get Fit NH strives to help you with just that. The first time I talked with Mae Lynn, she wanted to know how Get Fit NH could help her with running. Once she started and now over three years later, Mae Lynn gives us a little insight into more of the things Get Fit NH has helped her to change.

I asked Mae Lynn one question after our Sizzlin Summer Slimdown Challenge ended.

What do you find was the easiest new habit to change and which one was the hardest?

“Easiest? I found changing my cooking and shopping habits to be very, very easy. It simplifies the shopping process so much when you don’t have complicated recipes and long lists of ingredients to deal with. I go in, grab eggs, bacon, one or two big cuts of meat and 5 or six fresh veggies and fruits and that’s it. Maybe a package of salad and grape tomatoes. I always keep cans of olives and roasted peppers and artichokes in the pantry, and frozen peppers and onions in the freezer. It’s easy to stick with shopping this way when you find you are eating leftovers a lot and therefore cooking less! One big roasted chicken or a pot roast and two big pans of roasted veggies? Boom. Several meals.

Hardest? At first, probably the no added sugar beverages. I never drink soda anymore, I gave that up cold turkey years ago before I even did Weight Watchers. But when I gave up soda, I would still enjoy sweetened iced tea or lemonade especially in the summer. Now I have lemon water, unsweetened green tea, etc. I think people don’t realize real change takes time and often needs to be gradual. I quit soda in something like 2009, did the other sweetened stuff for a few years, and eventually got here.

I think that once you have the basic habits ingrained, having some treats once and awhile isn’t the end of the world.

Once and awhile I still have a sweetened iced tea and I almost always have chocolate milk after a long run. But it’s all about balance, and I feel okay with that as long as what I USUALLY do is a good habit. I have to remind myself it wasn’t always this way! I used to have soda or a sweetened beverage with every meal! Those things add up. When people ask me what they can do I always say change that one thing first. Now I always have water with my meals, and drink a lot of water during the day. If I do ever have a sweetened iced tea I’ll water it down, or ask for half sweet half unsweetened on the rare occasion I’m getting one at Dunks. A little sugar goes a long way for me now.

By the way, I love the new accountability idea. One comment I made on Facebook is that I will probably end up asking for more body fat assessments because my scale really hasn’t moved all that dramatically since I started with you guys, but I have gone from a size 12 to a size 4. Every summer, without exception, I have to buy new summer clothes. The lady at Eddie Bauer couldn’t believe it when I told her I lose weight over the winter.”

Keep on surprising all of us Mae Lynn!

How would you answer that question? 

What do you find was the easiest new habit to change and which one was the hardest?

Another noteworthy piece Mae Lynn added was,

“For as long as I can recall, my cholesterol has been high, and every health professional who ever had the opportunity has ‘strongly urged’ me to get on Lipitor. One stress test technician, after I ran the equivalent of Heartbreak Hill on the treadmill and passed with flying colors, was still downright nasty to me when I told her I intended to continue trying to handle it with diet and exercise and that I simply didn’t agree that statin drugs, designed to indiscriminately remove all fat from the blood, are a good thing for anyone. She said I was being irresponsible and that ‘some people are genetically predisposed to high cholesterol.’ Given that many relatives were on Lipitor, I might have had to concede that point.

S3 V.I.P Transformation Contest is HERE!

We know a lot of you have been itching for our annual spring into summer transformation contest. You may be looking for something to get you back on track, something to help you shed some bodyfat or something to get you fitting comfortably and feeling great in your summer attire. Whatever your reason- we have your answer right here! Sizzling Summer Slimdown (S3) V.I.P. 

We have done a version of S3 for years. We are always impressed with those who hold on to the end and there is no doubt that those who hold on the whole time get results every time. Here is the thing-  some of us get distracted easily and because of that we are going to shake things up a little this time.

Here is how S3 V.I.P works. We are going to have 5 teams- Team Dean, Team Nancy, Team Erin. Team Meagan and Team Adam. If you sign up fast enough you will get to pick which team you want to be on. This is only guaranteed to the first 10 students for each coach- so don’t delay! Once you select a coach you will need to get your body composition taken. Initial body composition/weigh in, half-way weigh in, and final body composition/weigh in are due by specific dates (specified below). Failure to do so by given dates will result in disqualification from your team! Why are we doing a half-way weigh-in? Great question! To make sure you are on track!

So what is the point of a transformation contest like this? This takes accountability to a whole new level. You are now accountable to yourself, your coach, and your team. You want to lose fat, build muscle, look and feel great but you’re not sure where to start? This is your answer. You will have endless support from your teammates and coach. You will have real life numbers right in front of you motivating you to see results.

What do you get with S3 V.I.P? 

• Focused support and accountability from your team and your coach
• Your personal coach
• A team Facebook page to post questions, recipes, progress, struggles, pictures, and more!
• An S3 V.I.P exclusive cooking class Wednesday May 13th
• A red carpet (ok green carpet!) celebration at the end of the contest for ALL participants to reveal winning team and individual winners
• Overall Winning team gets custom team shirts made with their team name and any team quote they choose
• Individual winners get custom Get Fit NH jacket!

How do we win?

Team with most weight lost

Team with most body composition lost

Team with best training attendance

Team with least amount of disqualified teammates

Team with most MEPS (Concord only- doesn’t count toward overall winner)

Individual winners for most weight lost and most bodyfat lost!

Here’s the deal- we know you want results. As your coaches we are committed to getting you there, but we can’t do that without your dedication so this competition comes at a price and it comes with the rule of following through until the end!

Price: $39 for a 39 day challenge (after you fill out your payment info you will be redirected to a page where you will choose your coach)

Important dates!

Start Date Monday May 4th

Initial weigh in (Due NLT 5/4)

Initial body composition (Due NLT 5/4)

½ way point weigh in (Due NLT 5/22)

Final weigh in (Due NLT 6/12)

Final body composition (Due NLT 6/12)

End Date Friday June 12th

Make it Happen,

Coach Meagan

The Registration Deadline Has Passed – S3 Starts Monday May 4!

Sizzlin’ Summer Slimdown – V.I.P. Edition is Coming!

Summer is coming! Yes it is! I know you woke up to some snow and ice on your car this morning and you got on the computer and started looking at houses in Florida, but have no fear! The trusty weather app is showing 60’s in our near forecast so it must be true that sunshine is coming.

Every year we like to do a some type of transformation contest to roll into summer. This year we are calling our challenge Sizzling Summer Slimdown (S3) V.I.P. We always see some incredible results. It is pretty amazing what can be done when your working towards a deadline, working on a team, and your accountability is being even more challenged!

Start date: Monday May 4, 2015

Standby for a follow-up blog with more details and sign up information!

Whose ready to shed some body fat, look, and feel great? I am! So let’s make it happen,

Coach Meagan

Did YOU S3? Here’s Some Superstars Who Did!

As we wrap up the 2014 Six Week Sprint into Summer (S3) Nutrition Challenge I feel it is absolutely necessary to congratulate some of your fellow teammates on their incredible success.For starters we need to congratulate the following students for faithfully turning in their nutrition card each week throughout the challenge:

• Katie Jordan
• Maura Carroll
• Kate Fox
• Carolyn Amrol
• Donna Weilnau
• Ronald Weilnau
• Kristen Wolfe
• Spencer Wilbur
• Bob Magan
• Sonia Cormier
• Lyn Roberts and
• Sara Withers – awesome job!

I am 100% confident that each of these students would agree that the habits we encourage our students to live by enhance results drastically. I can confidently say that because there is not one student on that list who did not lose multiple pounds. What are my famous words?

That’s right. You cannot and will not out train poor nutrition. Get all your wheels turning the same direction and you are going to be unstoppable.

I would like to take the time to individually recognize each of these champions for their outstanding achievements. These are real life people. Real people who train at the same facility as you. Real people who were provided the same tools as you. Real people who made it happen.

• Kristen Wolfe:  Kristen was prepared for results as soon as the S3 challenge began. She had her body composition test taken right at the beginning of S3 (June 3, 2014 to be exact) and again at the end of S3 (June 30, 2014 to be exact.) During the 6 week challenge Kristen averaged over 90% compliance. She admitted it was not easy, but maintained discipline because results were important to her. Kristen lost 8 pounds on the scale and after taking her body composition test we learned that every single pound lost was excess body fat! This is an incredible win. What do you think Kristen, is having discipline and self-control worth the way you feel today?

• Katie Jordan: This woman has been flying down the road to success since she stepped through our doors. She has soaked in every ounce of knowledge we’ve provided and has attended countless workshops to continue toward her goals (which I’m pretty sure involve Coach Erin being decked out in pink from head to toe, right?) Katie participated in the S3 challenge and lost 15.8 pounds. That is all while maintaining about 90% compliance.

• Carolyn Amrol: Carolyn has such a contagious and encouraging attitude. She averaged about 90% compliance over the past 6 weeks and lost 13.5 pounds. Carolyn works so hard in the gym to continue making great progress.

• Ronald and Donna Weilnau: I have so many positive things to say about this inspirational couple. I remember last September having a conversation with Donna as she took on one of the most elite races in NH, Reach the Beach. I remember her saying that she wished she could get Ronald to join Get Fit NH. I also remember Ronald picking her up from the race and being so proud of her accomplishment. We welcomed Ronald to the Get Fit NH family shortly after Donna’s huge accomplishment and he has made an absolutely remarkable change in his lifestyle. He has accomplished incredible weight loss, screened out of several functional movement screen bands, and has been an absolute inspiration to others. Together I am confident they will continue to make progress toward their goals. With the support of one another they have been unstoppable. Together they lost about 8 pounds during the S3 challenge

• Maura Carroll: Maura made great changes over the past 6 weeks. She has lost 5.8 pounds. Maura has such a positive and inspiring attitude. Her reception to coaching is absolutely admirable. She has been with the Get Fit NH family for 4 years and continues to seek improvement.

• Kate Fox: What can I say about Kate? Who doesn’t know Kate Fox? She is a Get Fit NH celebrity in so many ways. Not only has she referred half of our clientele, but she is also the owner and originator of Fox Fancy Pants. Kate is a huge inspiration to our 5 AM training time. She is dedicated, engaged, and her results have proved that she is dedicated to herself and her health.

• Spencer Wilbur: I was pleased to congratulate Spencer on his great success today and even more pleased to hear about how he was able to fit into his suit from 25 years ago a few weekends ago. Since training with Get Fit NH he has lost about 25 pounds and continued to work toward his goals losing 6 more pounds during our S3 challenge.

• Sara Withers: Sara has been apart of the Get Fit NH family for just over a month. She jumped on board for S3 right away and is already reaping the benefits. She said that she was upset when the scale did not go down as much as she wanted it to, but thanks to our trustee body fat system we learned that she lost 7 pounds in body fat! Which is a great win. Her immediate dedication to herself is inspiring. I see nothing but great success for Sara! She is no doubt a go getter.

• Sonia Cormier is a rock star. She just earned her Hall of Fame red shirt. For the past year Sonia has taken advantage of every challenge. Six Week Sprint to Summer was another focal point Sonia used to make sure she kept making necessary steps to reach her goal. While being faithful to training she also makes appointments to have her body composition tested and takes time to make goals every four months. I applaud her for using the tools Get Fit NH provides to make the most of her nutritional changes. Dedication and Consistency describe Sonia to a “T”. Her team at 6:15, the scale, and her body composition all reflect the hard work Sonia pours into herself.  (Coach Nancy) 

• Bob Magan was a bit hesitant to start the Six Week Sprint to Summer. Coach Sarah and I had to push him a bit but as always he takes the little push and turns it into a chance to shine. The S3 Scorecard from Bob was always waiting for me at 5am for me to review. He used the information on the scorecard to make daily changes. Bob used the high percentages as a pat on the back for work already accomplished while he used the lower percentages as his focus for the next week. I’m proud of Bob for his dedication to himself. He is making the changes one step at a time for himself but for those in his family as well. (Coach Nancy)

• Lyn Roberts stayed true to S3 all six weeks but she isn’t ready to stop yet. Each week Lyn not only turned in her scorecard but also her meal plan. She wanted to have accountability to get that portion done. When I asked Lyn what she was going to do about meal planning for the week now that Six Week Sprint to Summer was over she wrote me to say, “Its easier for me with a plan.  I tend to stay more disciplined with it.  Even though they have been hand-written, it wouldn’t be that hard to  do a computerized version and just fill in the blanks.  Will see what I can come up with.” I’m proud to say Lyn is going to keep on Making It Happen! (Coach Nancy)
  

These results are absolutely amazing. I am so proud of everyone who participated in this challenge. The results speak for themselves. 12 participants and 67.2 pounds lost- fantastic!

But even more important than what was lost is what was gained – new habits which will KEEP us moving toward losing fat, getting lean, and looking and feeling great.

It’s not too late to get your nutrition under control. Your coaches are here to help you anytime, any day. Don’t wait for the next challenge to be a winner!

Make it happen,

Coach Meagan