4th Annual PUMPkin Workout

You heard me right! On the spookiest of all days, October 31st, Get Fit NH will be PUMPin some serious vegetable (or is it a fruit?)

No, we will NOT be doing slamball with the pumpkins, but we will have a great training session that proves once again there are absolutely NO excuses for not getting your training in, with or without ghosts, goblins or gremlins.

So here’s the deal – Scour the patch and bring in the best pumpkin you can find for Monday’s training. The bigger the better!

Don’t wanna play?

That’s ok,  we have 50 pounds kettlebells you can use instead!

(And Keith, this year I think you can do better than that)

Make It Happen!

Coach Dean

P.S. From Coach Nancy

Please don’t carve them first. Costumes and scary socks are optional. (You might have to go to Epsom to get the sock comment). You don’t need to know anything besides bring a pumpkin for your training time. Really, I mean it, a pumpkin. They are orange, grow on a vine in someone’s garden.

Carol Hits Her Goal!

The amazing Carol Hawkins shared with me this morning that she hit her goal, and in the last year she has lost 66 pounds!

If you have not read Carol’s inspirational story about her fight with cancer, click here and prepare to be motivated! (You can also get a sneak peak of what Carol looked like partway through her journey compared to now)

Carol promised me she would share a little bit more about her journey after I posted her pic – so let’s have it Carol! 🙂

Taste of Excellence Food Tasting and Fund Raiser

Wednesday, November 2, at 6:00pm Get Fit NH  Epsom will host a “Taste Of Excellence”, with all donations and proceeds going to our local area food banks, just in time for Thanksgiving.

You will have the opportunity to find out first hand why we have made the choice to offer The Meal Movement, Dale’s Raw Protein Bars, Ultimate Muscle Protein, and Prograde to our clients, and all all be available for you to sample.

The price of admission is simply canned or boxed goods that can be donated and distributed to those in need.

On top of being able to taste the delicious food you’ll learn the benefits of each of these products. You’ll walk away with information on when to use them, how to purchase them, how easy they are to add into a busy lifestyle, and a few helpful recipes.

Did I mention you get to try them out?

Often I will tell someone that UMP (Ultimate Muscle Protein) is the best protein I’ve ever had but they are unsure. Does it really mix easy like Nancy says? Does it taste great with water?

And is Meal Movement simple to use? Do the pictures on the site portray accurately how they taste?

Does Dale’s Raw Protein Bars hit the spot after a training session?

And what is Prograde Fusion?

All will be available for sampling. (That means you get to try them)

Still not sure? Here is what a few of our clients are telling us about Meal Movement, Ultimate Muscle Protein, Dale’s Bars, and Prograde.

“Oh , and about the meal movement, it is good.  I am using it for the “convenience” factor. I like all the stuff I have tried so far.  I especially like the portion size of the veggies and the fact that they only take 90 seconds to heat up.  I may just be able to get all my veggies in now.” – Kathy N.

“Why we know the Meal Movement is so great? – because when I’m really busy, we can still have a good nutritious meal & we are no longer tempted to eat bad take-out food because of fatigue/time issues. Greg now has nutritious meals for his 12-hour+  work day because they are easier/take less time to heat up than home meals I could pack. This means he isn’t starving when he gets home and tempted to eat too much right before going to bed.  The variety is incredible! The food is just as delicious and attractive as the photos you made! We can order what we want – the Meal Movement doesn’t pick for us. We like the meat/vegetable package – we don’t have to order anything we don’t want. Within the meat/vegetable package we can also pick exactly what we want. Our 21-yr old also loved it. Combining that with bootcamp, Sarah lost 13 pounds and 3 1/2 inches off her waist in the short time she was home this summer. It was very fun to each have a different meal at the same time! They are very reliable about delivery notification too. “ – Judy S.

“Meal Movement has been a great success for me. I am rather fussy about what I eat. I like variety and Meal Movement delivers with a great variety of meats and veggies-all of which taste great! We have saved money many times by avoiding take out or delivery.The best for me has been taking the meals to work. I no longer eat a deli sandwich or an unhealthy snack, I get a great meal compliant with the PPW principle.” – Greg S.

“Several months ago my knee pain hampered my workout (hard to do squats and even harder to get up and down when your knee hurts) I took an anti inflammatory, a lot of omega 3’s, plus ice and elevation. All of this did not handle the pain. I read the success stories on the Prograde website about Krill Oil. I ordered some and low and behold the pain is gone after about two weeks of taking it daily.  I think I will still be cautious about doing a lot of deep squats for awhile, but Krill Oil is the best. “ – Claudia E.

“I really like the strawberry and banana Dale’s Bar because of the real banana and strawberries in it. They taste great!!!” – Tom R.

“Karl and I use UMP pretty much every day.  Typically we do pre-workout shakes on bootcamp nights.  Surprisingly we have learned that UMP is so much more than just a shake. Karl’s favorite nighttime snack is Ooey Gooey Brownies, which we found in the Get Fit cookbook (some chocolate UMP, some peanut butter, you can’t go wrong.)  Personally I like the brownies using the vanilla UMP and some almond butter.  After the gym, dinner and showers, these brownie bowls definitely hit that sweet spot on cold fall and winter nights!  Using the Get Fit cookbook and Gourmet Nutrition, I’ve made banana bread squares, zucchini bread, granola bars, chocolate peanut butter bars, muffins, and a variety of shakes! Aside from using it to make sure we are getting enough healthy protein in our diets, I love experimenting with it to see what else I can do with it!” – Jill E.

Let us know you’ll be coming. Oh and by the way, you’ll get to taste these products that night. 🙂

Carrot Leek Soup- Yummy!

Anne, one of our great FLAG clients, mentioned she had made Carrot Leek Soup for her snacks this week. I had never had that before and it intrigued me, especially since I had a lonely leek in the bottom of my fridge. Wow, and I had carrots too. And on top of that a cool fall day and you’ve got perfect soup time.

I was able to quickly prepare this and I let it simmer most of the morning. It smelled fantastic. (ask the ladies only team at 9am who came into the house)

Here’s the recipe. Dean and I had one of the protein sources from Meal Movement along side the soup to complete the PPW lunch.

Carrot Leek Soup

• 1 large leek, discard the green top and slice the white portion.
• 1 onion, diced
• 1/2 cup sliced celery
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 8 carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4 inch
• 1 (32- ounce) box of chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 cup half and half

Saute the onion, celery, and garlic in the olive oil until tender in a dutch oven. Do not brown. Add the broth, carrots, leeks, and the salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer until the veggies are tender. Stir in thyme. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Process the carrot mixture in a food processor or Vitamix blender until smooth. Return to the dutch oven and slowly add in the half and half. Heat until warm. ENJOY, I know you will.

Test Your Get Fit NH Knowledge

What do you see when you first walk into Get Fit NH’s Training facility?

1. Gym Rats- those people who only know how to “pick things up and put them down”.
2. Rooms full of machines that are difficult to use or you just can’t remember how to use so you jump on the treadmill AGAIN.
3. An inviting space where you can meet a bunch of great people who all want to get in shape, just like you.

Why is Get Fit NH not just another place to ‘workout’?

1. The personal trainers individualize your training session within the group.
2. The Get Fit NH team is seeking to make you work to your abilities but have the time of your life doing so.
3. The motivation, accountability of the group is like positive peer pressure.
4. All of the above and more.

To get started at Get Fit NH I need to:

1. Do 25 pushups, 15 chin ups, squat 650 pounds, and run a half marathon.
2. Fit into the same size pants I wore before I graduated from high school and definitely the same size I wore before I was married.
3. Fill in an online registration.
4. Be prepared to laugh, learn, work hard, sweat, and succeed.
5. Answers C and D.

What are the trainers like?

1. Similar to military bootcamp instructors who yell 2 inches from your face with a goal of making you cry in public.
2. I’m not sure, I have not met them.
3. The Coaches have a great blend of youth, maturity and experience. Each one brings a different gift and ability to relate to our clients, regardless of their current fitness level and stage in life.

(We’ll I only know who the nicest trainer is. Seriously though, I am proud of each trainer at Get Fit NH for who they are and how they do their job.)

Who can do this?

1. Those who want to change their life style so they can best stop or slow diseases such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer.
2. People who realize they have put others first and now need to take care of themselves too.
3. The crowd who are currently bored with what they do or just can’t get to the next level.
4. All of the above and more!

I hope this made you smile, and helps you realize that it’s time to get off the couch and get into action!

Coach Nancy

Having Trouble Sleeping?

Mark the date on your calendar and join us as Dr. Laura Riley Jones discusses the health of the adrenal gland from a Naturopathic perspective.  Stress, nutrient deficiency, and chronic illness are common agents that can tax our adrenal glands, leading to fatigue, weight gain, insomnia, pain, anxiety and depression.

Dr. Jones will discuss how adrenal health affects mood, weight, female hormone balance, the immune system and our sleep/wake cycle.  This seminar will identify the elements most important for optimal adrenal health and examine truly healthy diet, supplements, and lifestyle habits for proper adrenal function and optimal wellness.

This seminar is open to the public, but please register below to let us know you are coming. Thank-you!

Adrenal Fatigue: The Common link between Weight, Sleep and Stress
Dr. Laura Riley Jones
Thursday, November 17th
7:00pm – 8:30pm
Get Fit NH Concord (Click for Directions)

Dr. Laura Riley Jones earned a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine with Honors from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry with Honors from the University of New Hampshire. Her Naturopathic medical practice, Whole Health Concord, is located in Concord, NH.

Dr. Riley Jones is a licensed primary care naturopathic doctor. She treats patients of all ages with a variety of health concerns. Her areas of greatest interest are Women’s Health as well as Autoimmune diseases, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Metabolic disorders. Dr. Riley Jones also specializes in the treatment of symptoms associated with Menopause and the use of phytoestrogens and Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy. She employs several naturopathic modalities when treating patients with a focus on Clinical Nutrition including vitamins and mineral supplementation, Homeopathy and Herbal Medicine. She works with each patient to uncover the cause of their illness and develop a treatment plan using the Naturopathic modalities that best suit their individual needs.

During her training, Dr. Riley Jones was a member of the Diabetes Research Group which focused on treatments for patients with Type II Diabetes, High Cholesterol and Weight gain. Dr. Riley Jones lectures throughout New Hampshire on various topics related to health. She is a member of the New Hampshire Association of Naturopathic Doctors and sits on the New Hampshire Board of Naturopathic Examiners.

Client Success Seminar Tonight!

Just a quick reminder that our next Client Success Seminar is tonight (Tuesday October 18th) @ 6:45pm

If you have never been, or it’s been a long time, I would encourage you to get there and find out how to get better faster. We’ll talk about the steps you can take every day that will maximize your results and look and feel great.

Be There!

Date: Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Time: 6:45pm to 7:45pm

Place: Get Fit NH Bootcamp Concord

Please Register Here to let us know you are coming

Meal Planning Made Eas(ier)

One of the most challenging obstacles we face when trying to eat healthy is the mindset that it has to take a long time to prepare a nutritious meal. Here’s 11 lunch or dinner ideas that can be fixed in a jiffy and don’t cost and arm and a leg.

Can’t think of anything to eat? Here are some nutritious, well-balanced ideas! Each line has a complete meal. Select one and try it tonight.

             Quality Protein                        Fibrous Carbs                      Compliments

This is an example of the many resources Get Fit NH clients have available to them at http://TheOther165.com

Haven’t registered yet? What are you waiting for?

Coach Dean

9 Years

A lot can happen in 9 years.

In the last 9 years Nancy and I have had three kids.

We’ve started a business.

We’ve laughed, and cried, we’ve had some sweet times and some struggles.

And time has marched on.

9 years ago I had hair.

I recently let my beard grow out a bit, told the 5:00am class it was the “CJ” look.

I was gently reminded that I am not as young as CJ, and the color mixed in is not blonde.

For the last 9 years I have had a picture in what in our house is ironically called the living room.

It’s above the television, which is about as far away from living as you can get.

It’s the same picture that you see in this letter.

It is my son Derek when he was about 6 months old.

He never saw his first birthday.

He died October 14th, 2002

9 Years Ago.

It seems like yesterday.

Time waits for no one.

Time is merciless.

Time doesn’t care.

It just keeps marching on.

So why do we live like we know how much we have?

Why do we spend it like we will never run out of it?

9 years ago I thought I had all the time in the world.

Now I know that you never know.

I’d like to think that I have changed over the last 9 years.

That I am less selfish.

That I am less about what I can take and more about what I can give.

That the little things that used to bug me so much don’t anymore.

That I use the time I have been given by God to the fullest.

That I am a better husband and father.

A better friend and confidant.

That I play a little harder.

And love a little deeper.

It’s about time.

I love you Derek.

Daddy

I’d Rather Pay You!

Advertising is one of the necessary evils of doing business. It’s all too easy to sit back and assume “everyone” knows about you and your amazing product or service; oh that it were so easy!

There’s an incredible number of ways to advertise, and the thing I despise most about print, or radio, or even some online advertising is you never know if your message is getting to the right people – the ones who want or need what you have.

At Get Fit NH, we have invested thousands of dollars in the most incredible advertising possible – the advertising that you our clients do.

That’s what our Referral Rewards program is all about. We think the best possible advertising that can be done is by our amazing clients who have experienced first hand what Get Fit NH can do for body, mind and spirit.

So I am asking you to keep doing what you have been doing, and tell your friends, neighbors, co-workers and family what Get Fit NH has done for you and what we can do for them.

We will make it worth your while, I promise. Make sure you pick up some referral cards in the gym and give them to people you know can benefit from it. As always they will get a no obligation 2-week tryout at no cost, and if they sign a package with us they also receive $50 off their first 4-week session.

And the $50 you earn is just our way of saying “Thanks” – for training with us and for Making It Happen!

Take a look at all these happy clients who have earned Referral Rewards