Dr. Laura Jones Seminar Video
Dr. Laura rocked the house as usual – enjoy!
Dr. Laura Jones Health, Hormones and Weight Loss from Dean Carlson on Vimeo.
Dr. Laura rocked the house as usual – enjoy!
Dr. Laura Jones Health, Hormones and Weight Loss from Dean Carlson on Vimeo.
As if training isn’t challenging enough? Here is another success story from the one and only Becky Lovell. Becky trained right up until the day she delivered! I am talking this woman training every single training day. This woman did not miss a day of training her entire pregnancy – 9 months! Perfect attendance in itself is impressive- perfect attendance while pregnant? Now that is something worth sharing! I am so proud of Becky. She has been an inspiration to me since long before she was expecting. Becky prides herself on “keeping up with the boys” at 6:15 AM! She can definitely hold her own and then some. Her story is so awesome and I am so excited to see what happens next!
Here is her story!
“I started training at GFNH in 2010 to help maintain my 40lb loss and have become leaner and stronger over the last 5 years. I have set and reached goals in and out of GFNH that I never would have dreamed possible. One goal that I achieved in October 2014 was to run and finish the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, DC. Ironically, if you had asked me 10 years ago if I would ever run a marathon, I would have laughed and thought you were crazy. Last fall my husband, Garrett, began at GFNH and gave me a little friendly competition which helped me to set some new goals for 2015.
This year I started out with my new goals, one of which was to get stronger, so I joined the small group training, Training for Warriors (TFW). About a month into TFW training, I found out that I was pregnant. I have always wanted to be a mom, so at 36 I was thrilled, but knew that I would have to make some modifications to my goals for 2015. With my doctor’s approval I was able to continue with both GFNH and TFW.
Not much changed with my training in the beginning other than the addition of a heart rate monitor with instructions to stay out of the red training zone. Yes, I was a little more tired, and I did have some nausea, but I began to notice on the days I made it to GFNH I would feel better and have fewer pregnancy symptoms. Over the past few months, I have continued to train at both 6:15 and TFW in the afternoon. Depending on the day and how I was feeling I have not always been able to train as hard as I would have liked. One of the big lessons I have learned with my pregnancy is to listen to my body, and not be hard on myself if I physically couldn’t do some of the more advanced work I am used to doing. The added pregnancy weight and my changing body with baby bump have made a lot of things much harder than before. Yes, it has been frustrating to have to do some of the regressions, or even ask for modifications, but it would be more frustrating to not be at GFNH at all.
Over the months I have only missed a couple of classes and my plan is to train right up to birth. There have been plenty of days that I have not wanted to go to work, let alone walk through the doors of GFNH. Those are the days I had to dig deep and know that I have friends who would look for me and wonder where I was. Right, Stacey Haggett? When I needed some motivation, I just look to some of the other people in my 6:15 or TFW classes. I watched Sarah Smith make it to training everyday of her pregnancy at 6:15, and she is now working hard post-pregnancy. Not to mention training at TFW with a pregnant Coach Meagan who has helped to push me to get better. Both have been a source of inspiration.
My due date is nearing, in fact I am 39 weeks, and still trying to train as hard as I can. One goal I had during my pregnancy was to be able to do a chirpee at 9 months, crazy I know, but when you are handed a challenge by a fellow classmate… I was able to perform one at 8 months however I am sad to report that as of last week I could not get my chin over the bar. I have spent the last 9 months training hard for a different kind of Marathon in mid-October, with a goal to maintain my strength and deliver a happy, healthy baby.
Now it’s time to set some new post-baby goals for 2016!”
Pregnant or not- you can make it happen too! I am so proud of Becky and all of her accomplishments. Some of the accomplishments she is too humble to share are 2 Reach the Beach events, a lot of half marathons, maximum deadlift of 225 lbs, 6 unassisted chins, and so much more. This woman is strong. She is not afraid to pick up the heaviest weight in the gym and squat with it! You too can make it happen!
RTB 2013
Marine Corps Marathon 2014
RTB 2014
Indoor obstacle course 2015 (yes, she was pregnant here!)
Today is your last day with Get Fit NH as a coach, and as you embark on the next chapter of your life I just wanted once again to publicly say thank-you and express my appreciation to you. You have been amazing this week staying the course and getting a ton of work done when many people would have mailed it in. You have continued to show your care and affection for our clients, who I know have done the same to you this week.
Our relationship has been complicated at times, but you have helped me grow as both a coach and leader. I think it is fair to say we have pushed each other harder than we wanted to be pushed at times, but it has made us better, and better is what this place is all about. Once again at this time we are both being pushed out of our comfort zones – you are embarking on a new career, and I, the rest of the team, and our awesome students are getting used to new faces in new places. I am confident we will experience growth once again.
I truly hope you will not be a total stranger. Boston Children’s is gaining a kind, caring, compassionate human being who will bring joy to people’s lives. Continue to seek to make impact wherever you go, the world is a better place because you are in it.
Make It Happen!
Dean
Featuring Coach Meagan and the awesome Linda Dianis of 8:30am ladies fame telling us about her business ‘MyCollegeCoach”. Plus welcome our new students and celebrate your achievements!
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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
The 2015 Ski Erg World Sprints are just around the corner! Find out how you stack up against the World’s Best in a 1000 meter all out sprint – it’s gonna be awesome, so make your plans to join us at Get Fit NH Epsom or Get Fit NH Concord starting at 8:00am sharp! 
SkiErg World Sprints
Where: Get Fit NH Epsom or Get Fit NH Concord
Date: Saturday Nov. 7, 2015
Time: 8:00 until we are done!
Our large group (Smart Group Training) is as popular as ever, and is arguably the best program of it’s type that can be found anywhere. We continue to work hard to bring you the most effective fat-loss training through this format, and are looking forward to continuing to do so for a long time to come. And while Smart Group helps you lose fat, get lean, and look and feel great, we can only load you up so far.
One of the great benefits of Training for Warriors (TFW) Small Group is the ability to get under the bar and up your horsepower. TFW is a more advanced training option for those students who are interested in tracking load, progressions, and results!
[mk_blockquote style=”quote-style” font_family=”none” text_size=”12″ align=”left”]After taking an earlier Get Fit NH’s barbell training course, I found I wanted to do more of that type of training and to learn how to pickup bigger loads. So when ‘TFW Small Group’ training was offered I signed up. Now I enjoy two nights of training with my regular 5:30 group and two nights in one of the two TFW groups. The small group training is helping me focus on how to work up to heavier loads with more confident than I had before. As we come to our first TFW recovery week, I know I am stronger and look forward to see how I much more I can do in the next session. – Ronald Weilnau[/mk_blockquote]Another advantage of Small Group is that it is, well, small! We keep the group to no more than 6 students at 4:15 and 5:30. Keeping it small allows more personal attention from your coach and a laser focused environment.
TFW Small Group meets at Get Fit NH Concord on Monday and Thursdays at 4:15pm and 5:30pm, mirroring the times of our Smart Group Training. For training Tuesdays and Fridays you get to join back in with Smart Group – giving you the best of both worlds!
[mk_blockquote style=”quote-style” font_family=”none” text_size=”12″ align=”left”]I am enjoying the TFW program! I started it a few months ago. I wasn’t sure at first but I wanted to try something outside of the regular training classes to “up my game” . I was looking to build more muscle and strength. I also wanted to challenge myself in a new way. What’s great is we are all still working at our levels but challenging ourselves to work with more weight each session. The class has also helped me gain better form overall which I see paying off in my regular trainings. My ability to hold squats properly, and longer and with weights has improved. I have broken my personal deadlifting weight …my top so far was 300 pounds. I am noticing that my clothes are bigger too and more inches have been lost. I am a hiker and this class is also improving my indivual leg strength which is needed to climb over the big rocks, etc. For anyone with big weight loss goals I would also recommend really working on building that muscle. I’ve lost about 100 pounds in 2 years and working with the weights has helped me get that definition back. I also love the information I learn about nutrition, the tidbits, the understanding and knowledge that Coach Dean has is amazing. Each time I go I pick up another nugget. And ladies don’t be afraid to lift heavy, it really helps the metabolism. And last but not least….it’s another boost in confidence. Just seeing how much you can do and improving on that each time is amazing. Try it! You have nothing to lose. – Cara Wiley[/mk_blockquote]For current students the investment is only +$60 over your current contract, which is incredible for this specialized training.
We currently have 2-3 spots available, and there is no doubt that these spots will fill up FAST so if you want in – do not wait to apply! And if you on edge and cannot decide whether this is the right move for you then talk to your coach now!
Make it happen,
Coach Meagan
Training for a cause is right around the corner and this time we are getting behind TWO great organizations!
On Saturday, October 31, 2015- Yes on Halloween- we will be gathering at Get Fit NH Concord for our quarterly training for a cause event. Our in house events always support an organization called, Operation Hat Trick (OHT). Operation Hat Trick is near and dear to our hearts here at Get Fit NH as we have coaches, fellow students and family members who have served or are serving in the United States military. OHT is a NH based veteran’s organization that helps pay for adaptive equipment for amputees; service dogs; critical care; emergency rent, heating oil or car payments. They have built a cabins for veterans’ summer camp, sponsored hunting, fishing and skiing trips and so much more to help injured Veteran’s work through their injuries and rebuild their lives. It is truly an incredible organization and we are honored to stand behind them. To learn more about the OHT mission and story you can click here. 
The cost of this training for a cause event is $15. When you pay $15 you will get one of two hats- your choice! You can rest easy knowing your hard earned money is supporting great people!
Wondering what the “X2” is all about in training for cause?
At 9:30 we will head over to Rollins Park in Concord for the 4th annual Wicked FIT 5K run/walk! FIT stands for Families In Transition and this is a fantastic organization who help home our local homeless community and give them hope! You can register here – our team name is Get Fit NH. 
And more great news?
BOTH of these events are 100% costume friendly- in fact, they are HIGHLY encouraged! We are looking forward to seeing you on October 31st for a seriously silly Saturday!
Training for a Cause OHT
Where: Get Fit NH Concord
When: Saturday 10/31/15
Time: 8:00 AM
Cost: $15
Wicked FIT 5K Run/Walk
Where: Rollins Park Concord
When: Saturday 10/31/15
Time: 9:30 AM
Event Page: Click Here
“The first time I met Dr. Jones, I was immediately drawn to her easy to listen style of teaching. She made technical medical lingo simple to understand. I learn something each time I hear her talk. Now working with Dr. Jones on several different occasions I appreciate her even more. Beyond making our bodies easier to understand she gives practical tips to help ourselves. She also offers a more intense look into how your body operates to get it to run even better at her practice in Concord. This seminar is the first step to making you an even better you. Dr. Jones is a naturopathic doctor at Whole Health in Concord.”
– Coach Nancy
Estrogen, Progesterone and Testosterone – Balancing hormones for weight loss and health
Doing all the “right” things with diet and exercise and still struggling with tummy fat? Stubborn weight issues can be caused by hormone imbalances. High estrogen, low testosterone, low DHEA, high insulin and high cortisol are all potential culprits in weight you just can’t shake. Abdominal fat sets a risky stage for aging, increasing the risk of heart disease and diabetes. Shedding the pounds becomes essential to attain the greater health. Come learn more about the hormonal players in weight loss, as well as nutrition tips and supplements that allow for greater success in reaching your weight loss goals.
Dr. Laura A. Jones
Balancing Hormones for Weight Loss and Health
October 14th
6 P.M.
Concord – Get Fit NH
This week we are going to talk about the Trunk Stability Push Up screen in the FMS. Gray Cook states that “the goal is to initiate movement with the upper extremities in a push up pattern without allowing movement in the spine or hips.” The most common issue that we see is that the chest comes off the floor before the hips do. This creates hyper extension in the low back and shows that the core is not effectively stabilizing through the movement.
Why is the Trunk Stability Push Up so important? It looks at how the stability in our core works on a reflexive level. Gray Cook uses the example of when you grab a heavy bag of dog food out of the car, you generally don’t think about engaging your abs. You just rely on them to provide the stability. What if they don’t? You end up “throwing your back out”!
When you are unable to complete the Trunk Stability Push Up without compensation, we limit certain exercises during training. It is not because we want to hold you back. It is just the opposite. We want you to get better and screen out of the red band. Certain exercises such as Mountain Climbers with your feet in the TRX straps should not be done if you have a red wrist band. That exercise is extremely demanding on the core because your feet are suspended in the air and if you don’t have proper core stabilization then you risk injury. Regular Mountain Climbers can be challenging as well (I have never heard any one complain they are too easy!) so work on those until you are able to complete the Trunk Stability Push Up and progress to other exercises.
How do you screen out of your red band? I thought you would never ask! You do your personalized exercises at home! If you really want to get out of that red band then you have to put the time in outside of the gym to getting better. We are here to help you every step of the way!
Getting Better Together!
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