Class Info for the OCMFitness Fat Loss Formula!

Hi everyone!

First of all, I really want to thank everyone for all the support
you've given me over the past few months.  As an expecting first
time mommy this means the world to me!
 
As some of you may know, I'm just about to launch a whole new
project with OCMFitness, and I'm so excited to spread the word!!! 

Here it is:

The OCMFitness Fat Loss Formula

We'll be offering Small Group Personal Training out of Champion
Cheerleading in gorgeous South Surrey, BC.

This isn't a boot camp.  While you will be working in a group setting,
our groups will be smaller (4-8ppl) and will be more focused on the
individual and their progress.  Boot camps generally cram their groups
as full as possible to bring in as much revenue as they can.  This
results in injury and not reaching your goals!  Of course money is a
fantastic thing to have, but so is having a quality group of women and men
who can receive the attention they deserve.

We will also provide meal plans to those who want them, and we will
also do a body diagnostic test on the first day of class.  This will
include your Body Fat Percentage, weight, girth measurements and postural
assessment. 

Classes will start on March 7th and March 8th, 2011 and will run in 4 week
sessions.  You may attend either 2x per week or 3x per week:

Mon-Wed-Fri at
6:00am
7:00am
9:30am
6:00pm (outdoors at Sunnyside Elementary)

-OR-

Tue-Thu
7:00am
9:30am



As things pick up and we start getting busier, we will definitely add more
class times.

OK, now for the part that everyone's wondering about: the cost!

Normally, they will be:

$149 - 2x per week
$179 - 3x per week

But because you are all such fantastic past and present clients I would like
to offer you 1 month at 50% off!

PLUS, because I just can't afford to spend thousands of dollars on advertising,
I am willing to extend the free offer to all of you for more than a month if
you can pass on any referrals in my direction!

Remember that there are only 8 spots per class and I want these classes FULL by
the weekend.

Email me ASAP to register for a spot, or if you want any more information!!!!

Thanks so much everyone, I look forward to kicking you butts again soon!

Wrapping my Head Around This - Part 1

**Let me preface this post by letting you know this post starts off as a bit of a woah is me whine.  I know many mothers go through much worse than I have, and for that my hat's off to you!

I have always considered myself a woman who is in shape and takes good care of herself.  I do some form of exercise daily, I eat well and I take time for myself every day to reflect, relax and centre myself.  So upon finding out that I will soon be a mommy, I really thought this pregnancy would be a breeze!

Boy was I mistaken.

Don't get me wrong, now that I'm in the 2nd trimester I'm feeling much more like my old self.  Really though, the first three months of this pregnancy were quite rough on me, which I touched on here.  I had a terrible time sleeping.  Being hit by insomnia had me acting like a zombie.  I was running on at the most 3hrs of sleep a night (yes I'm aware that this is something I get to look forward to once my little one arrives).  Also, I was extremely nauseous.  Every scent had me holding my breath and running to the bathroom.

While feeling sick and exhausted was hard enough on this usually hardy personal trainer, the worst thing I went through (and am still experiencing here and there) has been pelvic instability and sciatic pain. For someone who considered herself quite fit and looked forward to her daily workouts, this was quite debilitating.  I didn't have the strength or energy to exercise.  I couldn't lie on my back because of the pain and I was mad at myself for feeling so weak.  I didn't even have the energy to work on my deep core exercises that I have been teaching my clients.  I was becoming depressed and began doubting that I was going to have the dream pregnancy I had originally hoped for.

It felt like FOREVER, but I finally made it into my 2nd trimester.  My goodness, it was like a light switched back on!   Ladies, everything they say about the 2nd trimester has rang true thus far.  I began sleeping again, the nausea is gone and I've been able to get back to exercising.  I've been able to start working on my core again, which is crucial for stabilizing your pelvis, relieving other pains associated with pregnancy and also prepares your body for birth.  The improvements have been fantastic and I feel great!  When I ask my clients what they think are ideal core strengthening exercises, I always hear the same things: sit-ups, crunches, bicycle crunches.  Sure those muscles target a few of your abdominal muscles, but they certainly don't target your core!

In my next post, I will give you a few fantastic core exercises that are crucial for everyone who exercises, not just women who are expecting.  I did my pre/post natal certification with a fantastic woman, Sue Dumais, who has spent her life learning about and working with the pelvic floor and deep core muscles.  She gave me invaluable training and I'm excited to share a bit of it with you!

Check back soon for Part 2!

Jenn
www.oceancitymobilefitness.com

I'm Back!

No, you're not seeing things.  It is really happening; I've returned from my two month hiatus.  It's been a strange and exciting time for myself, my family and my business and I'm so glad that I'm finally well enough to get back to updating this blog!

So let me give you a summary of what's been happening!

1. At the beginning of November, something we've been waiting for for a LONG time happened: my sister finally had her precious little munchkin, Lily!  Weighing in at 8lb 6oz at birth, she came into this world naturally (not that my sister intended on it being that way, things just progressed so fast!)and has been growing like a weed ever since!  Her 2 month birthday is on Wednesday and she's already up to 13lb!  I'm so in love with that little bundle of perfectness. :)

2. We went on a little vacation down to Mexico to attend the wedding of some dear friends of ours.  We stayed at Dreams Puerto Aventuras, which is down near the Mayan Riviera.  The wedding was beautiful, the resort was gorgeous and of course the scenery was wonderful.  Unfortunately I got sick right at the beginning of our trip so I couldn't enjoy myself as much as I would have liked.  At least there was good reason behind it!

3. When we got back from Mexico and (literally the day we returned) we found out that we're expecting a baby of our own!  While we are utterly thrilled, the first 12 weeks were VERY hard on me.  I had extreme nausea and my hips started separating so fast that I was in major pain.  Combating the nausea, pain and fatigue made it very hard for me to function.  I ended up taking a bit of a break from training because I just couldn't give my clients what they needed.  I knew that it wasn't going to last long though, and I was right.  Even though I'm still experiencing some hip discomfort, I'm finally able to give my clients the dedication (and butt-kickings) that they deserve!  We're just about 14 weeks now and LD (Little Duddy) is about the size of a peach!  We're due July 6th!! Because of this huge change in our lives, I've made some big changes to my business.

4. As of January 1st, Ocean City Mobile Fitness will be solely operating out of South Surrey and White Rock.  Because I'm a small business owner and my husband's income just isn't enough to support a family on its own, I will not be able to take a full maternity leave.  This means it is time to start pinching pennies now!!!  Less time traveling to clients around the lower mainland and the ability to be near our home will make this new stage in our lives easier for us.

5. After working with my clients almost solely on weight loss I've been working on the nutrition aspect of things quite a bit more in 2010.  This has me considering a degree in nutrition while continuing to kick the butts of all my clients.  I'm hoping to add this to what I can offer my clients by the beginning of 2012 and becoming a 1 stop shop for all your weight loss needs!!!!

So I think that about sums it up.  To all of my wonderful clients, thanks for hanging in here with me during this crazy time in my life.  I'm looking forward to sharing my journey through pregnancy with all of you, as well as keeping you up to date with all of my healthy weight loss tips and tricks!!!!!

All the best in 2011!!

Jenn

Bits and Pieces From the Week

It's that time of week!  Here are a few great blogs I've come across this past week:

Read Rachel Seay's inspiring story about her marathon
Who knew caffeine did this???
More Yoga Benefits
Diabetes Reality Check in BC
What's new at Bikram's White Rock

Happy reading!!!

Jenn
www.oceancitymobilefitness.com

Halloween Hangover

Did you guys read my post about what it'll take to burn off that extra Halloween candy?  Well, chances are you've still got that junk in your house.  While I believe that the kiddos should be allowed a couple treats, the amount of loot they've surely come home with is enough to keep them gorging themselves for half a year or more!

I think that it's worth it to get that stuff out of your house as fast as humanly possible.  The sugar is terrible for developing teeth and not to mention it is even more terrible for those parents trying to maintain self control! 

Now I'm not a mom and of course can't tell you how to raise your kids, but I think in the long run it's much more worth it to offer your kids something in exchange for the candy.  This of course should be within reason.  Rachel Seay with Inner Fit Studios mentioned that you could "offer them a toy, movie or book in exchange for throwing out the candy. Everyone wins when the cheap processed sugar is out of the house and off the thighs!"

I couldn't agree more!  Now get that candy out of your house and keep moving!!

Yours in not giving in to the temptations of candy,
Jenn
www.oceancitymobilefitness.com

Fav Places to Train #2

*Oops!  This post was supposed to be up yesterday but I didn't set the date properly...  Sorry guys!*

Today I'm taking you to a great park that is filled with a TON of great outdoor activities.  It is located smack dab in the middle of White Rock and is called Centennial Park. 

There so much to do here.  The tennis courts here are very popular.  I find them intimidating but if you've got some skills and a partner, then come out and challenge a duo to a game. :) 

Tennis barely skims the surface of what you can do at this park though.  Anywhere from lawn bowling to a playground to soccer fields and baseball diamonds, you can spend a full afternoon here with a healthy picnic lunch and have fun while being active!

I often bring my dog Kuma here to hike through the trails.  You can make it all the way from 16th Avenue to the beach if you take the right path, and of course there's hills and staircases along the way.  Here's a map of the trails.  Just remember that the part of the beach you'll end up at is NOT dog-friendly.  If you walk along the shops on Marine Drive you can bring your pooch over to East Beach and let your four-legged friend splash in the waves.  It usually takes me about an hour to make it down to the beach and back (including a short stop to enjoy the view).

Just remember, exercising doesn't have to be about going into a gym and spending hours there pumping iron or mundanely running on a treadmill.  Including your family, pets and friends will make being active a much easier thing to include into your daily life!

Be sure to check back next week for more outdoor fun in White Rock!

Jenn
www.oceancitymobilefitness.com

Thinking About Exercising While Sick?

Over the past few weeks it seems as though my clients are dropping like flies!  Everyone's got some type of bug or another and they all ask me if I think it would be safe to exercise.

A rule that most fitness professionals like to go by is the "Above or Below the Neck" rule:

Above: If you have a typical head cold and aren't experiencing headaches then I would say you're probably ok to go ahead and do some light exercise.   I find that by doing some light cardio and weights will my raise body temperature and help to relieve my sinus congestion.  Just be sure to keep the intensity down a few notches as your immune system is weak.  Too much stress could cause your symptoms to worsen or take longer to go away.

Below: If you have fever, aches, chest congestion, nausea or an upset stomach, it's best that you let your body rest and recover.  Your body temperature is generally higher in these instances and exercise will only raise it further.  Remember, anything over 38°C (98.6°F) is considered a fever.  You've got to let your body recover before putting it through a stressful workout.  Once you begin to recuperate, you can start your program again gradually until you're back to your pre-sick self.

I personally feel like everyone should listen to their bodies before making any decisions regarding exercise.  I know it can be really hard when you are seeing results and kicking ass at the gym only to have a setback like the flu.  Just remember, the goals you're reaching are lifelong and learning how to cope with these setbacks is what will ultimately keep you on the right path!

Ooh, I almost forgot!  Don't you remember in school when a child came to class sick?  Soon enough your whole classroom was sick, too!  Be mindful of your fellow gym mates and please avoid the gym when you're feeling under the weather :)

Hope everyone's having a fantastic day and enjoying this surprising sunshine!  Get outside and move people!!!!

Jenn
www.oceancitymobilefitness.com

Fitness Blog Love

Some articles I found and loved this week:

• Josh over at SFA had a chance to interview Victor Webster.  He's the brave guy who has taken on the role of "The Man in Motion," Rick Hansen, in the Heart of a Dragon.
• A fairly accurate way to calculate the amount of cals you need to eat per day to lose weight. 
• 10 Frugal Fitness Tips for Winter
• 10 Workout Myths
• Top 3 Rules to Exercising Safely While Pregnant
• What the Right Foods Can do For You

Let me know what you think!

Jenn
www.oceancitymobilefitness.com

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