Healthy party food

I've been to a lot of BBQs this summer and have had my fill of BBQ food.  Unfortunately BBQs can be very unhealthy: Chips, salsa, guacamole, multiple potluck desert options.  It's very easy to over eat. So, I'm always searching for ways to put out some healthy foods for my next BBQ.   I'll include lots of fresh fruit and veggies and try to have more salad than bread around.  There's also some great new options for alcoholic drinks to serve such as the Skinny Girl line.  I also found some great appetizers in Health Magazine that can be a great new addition : Party Appetizers.  Maybe you can whip up something good for everyone at your next get together. 

Have a great week and hope to workout with you soon!

Barb

Core Group Sessions this week

Wednesday 9:30a 

Friday: 9:30a

Group Circuit

Thursday 9:30a

All sessions at South Park. 2 person min to run. Email me to reserve your spot. 

1-1 Training:

Get a few sessions in before the summer is over. Email me for more info on customizing a workout for you. 

Don't forget to see my blog for more tips on health and fitness at Barbfit.blogspot.com

Running on Vacation

One of my favorite ways to tour a new vacation spot is to run.  This pic is the view from my first run on my first day.  It was a beautiful little 35 minute jog with just me, the view and a handful of other runners in the humid heat of the island.  I love that this was just the start of my week and I was happy to have worked out 5 out of 7 of the days away from home.  So when you head out on vacation, make sure to pack your running/walking shoes and get out there and enjoy the view.  To get you inspired, here's a link to some great beaches for running on vacation.  Self Mag Best Vacation Spots for a Beach Run

Have a great week and hope to see you for a workout soon!

Barb

Group Core Sessions This Week:
Wednesday - 10:30am
Friday - 9:30am

Group Circuit This Week:
Thursday - 10:15a

All Group Sessions requires 2 persons to run.  Email me to save your spot.


1-1 Training
Email me for more info on 1-1 Personal Training.  In addition to my NASM Certification for Personal Training, I also utilize my 15 yr background in dance training and personal experience with long distance running to help guide you to an exercise program that I know you can stick with.  1-1 Sessions are only $50, so contact me and let's get your first session scheduled before the summer is over.


Also don't forget to check my blog barbfit.blogspot.com/  for past posts with great tips and links to articles on health and fitness.

Melons, Mango, Berries, Cherries...Yum!

While taking the month of June for a sugar break, I ate a ton of fruit.   Now that it's July, I've kept the processed sugars down and continue to eat a lot of good seasonal summer fruit.  My current favorites are organic rasberries and cantaloupe.  Both are in season and really tasty.  I know we all recognize that fruit is good for you, but these summer fruits actually provide even more benefits than I thought.  I did a little research on the web and found this short video from ABC News that speaks to the specific benefits of these summer fruits.  ABC News Health Protecting Fruits   Take a look and then go to your local farmers market and stock up on these fruits.  With the warm summer weather, these will be a great midday snack or desert after dinner.  Take care and hope to see you for a workout soon.  No group sessions this week, so I've listed next week's schedule below.

Barb

Next Week: Week of July 23:
Core Group Sessions:
Wednesday 9:30a
Friday 9:30a

Group Circuit:
Tuesday 9:15a
Thursday: 9:15a

All Group Sessions require a 2 person minimum and meet at SouthPark.  Email me to save your spot.  Remember, if you have friends that have never tried out any of my group sessions, bring them with you, as their first session is FREE to try out.



1-1 Personal Training Sessions:
I have some new openings for 1-1 Sessions this summer.  Let me know if you'd like to sign up for a summer tune up.  After a few intense sessions, I can customize a workout routine that you can then take with you for the rest of the year.  Email me for more info.


Also, don't forget to check out my previous posts on my blog barbfit.blogspot.com for tips, recipes and articles.

Enjoy the long summer days by getting out to do something you love

One of the benefits of long summer days is that there's ample time to get outdoors for a workout.  One of the best ways to get into your workout outdoors is by doing something you love.  Get out for a long bike ride or walk.  Go to the track for a run instead of the treadmill.  Try an ocean or lake swim.  Pick up a volleyball game or dust off your old tennis racket for a quick game.  Do an outdoor Yoga class.  You'll have fun enjoying the outdoors and also break up the monotony of just doing the same old routine at your gym or studio.   So, don't delay, put on the SPF and get out there!

Have a great week and hope to see you for a workout soon!

Barb

Group Core Sessions this week:
Friday: 10:30a - All Levels

Group Circuit:
Thursday: 10a - All Levels

All workouts at SouthPark.  2 person min to run.  Email me to save a spot.


1-1 Training Sessions:
My schedule has freed up a bit for the summer, so would love to set up a private training session with you.  Sessions are $50 for a 1 hour session.  I can set up a custom workout program for you along with provide guidance on eating better for overall fitness.  Email me for more info and let's set up that first session.


Don't forget to check out my blog for more info at http://barbfit.blogspot.com/

Last few days of Sugar Free in June

OK, only a few days left of our little sugar detox adventure in June.  For those of you who took on this challenge. Congrats!  You're almost there.  Hopefully, by now, you're more accustomed to choosing snacks and foods that don't have added sugar in them and your cravings for sugar have diminished.  

My biggest challenge in this detox was the first 48 hours.  It wasn't hard to stop having the sugar, it was my withdrawal crabbiness that was hard to deal with.  But by the 3rd day, I was OK.  And now, no sugar in my coffee tastes pretty good.  Waffles with peanut butter instead of maple syrup is actually pretty tasty.  And all the fresh fruit: rasberries, apples, mangos, etc were fabulous!  

Let me know how your sugar detox went.  Would love to compare notes.  As usual, hope to see you for a work out soon.  Have a great week!

Barb

Sessions this week -
2 person minimum to run.  Meet at South Park.  Email me to save a spot.

Group Circuit:
Thursday - 10a All Levels

Core Group Session:
Friday - 10:15a All Levels


1-1 Sessions:
Email me for more info on 1-1 Training Sessions.  Rate is only $50/Session. I am an NASM Certified Personal Trainer and would love to create a custom workout for you.  

Don't forget to check out my blog at http://barbfit.blogspot.com/

Get in a run for me.

I miss running.   I injured my knee over 6 weeks ago and have been in physical therapy for the last month.  They told me not to run.  Telling me that I cannot run, has been the most frustrating experience.   I've been a runner for half my life and have done long distance running for the past 6 years.  So being told not to do my "go to" sport has been tough.   Running has always been the form of exercise that not only keeps my body in check but also keeps my mind in check.  My long runs always gave me an opportunity to clear my head and focus only on my footsteps and my breathing.  

While I'm not running, I'm getting cardio from the elliptical machine and my endurance training from spinning.  I've also done a tremendous amount of strength and circuit training which has taught me new ways to stay strong even without my favorite runs.   I know that getting back to running is just around the corner as I continue to rehab my knee and I may even get to run with my therapist, this week.  Yay!  

So for those of you who are running, can you get a run in for me?   I'd appreciate it and it would make me happy to know that some of you out there are reaping the benefits of my favorite sport.  ;-)

Have a great week and hope to see you for a workout soon.

Barb

Group Circuit Training this week:
2 person min to run.  Email me to save a spot
Thursday: 10am

Note that there will be no Group Core Sessions this week due to the 3 Week Intensive.  Group Core will continue at the end of June.

3 Week Intensive Continues for it's last week (closed session)
Wednesday: 9am
Friday: 9am

1-1 Training:
Email me for more info on training.  I am an NASM Certified Personal Trainer and would love to develop a program just for you.  One hour  Private Training Sessions are only $50.  This is the best deal that you will find in the Southbay and your first session will run 90 minutes so that I can complete a full assessment of your needs and customize a program for you.  I have a few spots open and would love to help you meet your goals.

For more info and to see past posts from me, don't forget to see my blog at http://barbfit.blogspot.com/

Sugar Free for the rest of June

OK, I've been meaning to do this for a while, but I'm really going to do it for the rest of this month.  I plan to cut any added sugar from my diet for the rest of the month.  That means, no sugar in my coffee, no desert, no ice cream, etc.   What I will do is eat more fruits and vegetables, not to excess but enough to satisfy my palette.  Of course, I could use company, so who wants to join me in this mini sugar purge???  Let me know and I'll check in with you at the end of the month to see how you feel.  Hopefully, by the end of the month you won't have as many sugar cravings.   C'mon, you know you want to go sugar-free with me!

Have a great week.  Hope to see you for a workout soon.

Barb

Group Circuit Training:
Thursday: 10a
2 person min to run.  Email me to save a spot

Wednesday & Friday @ 9am
Mini Intensive continues in it's 2nd week. (closed session)

1-1 Training
Email me if you'd like to get some 1-1 workouts in for beach weather.  I have limited times available, but would love to workout with you.

Don't forget to check out my previous posts at http://barbfit.blogspot.com/