ARE YOU READY TO LOSE 10+ POUNDS BY THANKSGIVING?!

Here it is folks – what you have all been asking for . . . the second launch of my 6 Week Total Body Transformation! The Fall program will run September 25th – November 6th. Today I get to officially open up this program to a handful of applicants. Over the summer Sync Fitness ran the first version of this program with HUGE success. Let me show you some numbers:

6 Weeks . . . 15 people . . . 166 pounds lost . . . 122 inches lost . . . AMAZING!!!

I have spent a lot of time designing this program for people who are REALLY serious about REAL results. If you are serious about losing weight, fat and inches this program is for you.

Changing your body is an overwhelming project. I have gone through this myself in a few different ways. I grew up overweight. I did Weight Watchers for the first time, and not the last, in the 5th grade, no joke! Changing your body can be the most empowering experience of your life. Years ago, when I became a self trained runner, I got myself through my first half marathon crying the entire last three miles because I was so proud of reaching a goal I NEVER dreamed possible. BTW, don’t be a self trained runner. I knew nothing about running when I did this and I made it a million times harder and more painful than necessary! So, please know that I am coming from a place of experience and transformation. I have set up a program in which I can hold your hand the entire journey. That said, this will be hard work and I do expect you to rise to the occasion.

WHAT TO EXPECT during 6 Week Total Body Transformation:
• 10-20 lbs of weight loss
• 2-6 % decrease in body fat
• 2-6 inches off your waist
• Firmer arms, legs and buns
• Flatter belly / Less bloat / Smaller waist
• A metabolic boost that causes you to burn more calories at rest
• Energy through the roof
• Improved mood, sleep, sex drive

You should know that I have some expectations of you if you commit to this program. Your success will depend on your dedication and discipline.

WHAT I EXPECT OF YOU during 6 Week Total Body Transformation:
1. You will commit to exercising 5 days a week (3 semi-private training sessions with Sync Fitness and 2 cardio sessions on your own.) Semi-private sessions with Sync Fitness will take place M/W/F at 6am and Tu/Th at 6pm at The Fitness Lab in Wallingford. You choose 3 sessions a week to attend.
2. You will commit to eating a healthy and clean diet (I’ll give you meal plans and recipes.)
3. You will allow me to take and use your before/after data and photos to brag about you and motivate others. Initial Assessments will take place on Saturday, September 25th. Final Assessments will take place on Saturday, November 6th.

WHAT YOU’LL GET during 6 Week Total Body Transformation:
• ASSESSMENTS: This is the fun stuff. I will take and compile your before and after data and photos. I will measure and track your weight, body fat, and body circumference measurements. I know, this doesn’t sound fun. But, trust me, when you compare them end numbers to the beginning numbers, you’ll think it’s the best game ever! VALUE = $187
• STRENGTH TRAINING SESSIONS: I will give you an exercise program that maximizes your workout time to make you a lean, mean calorie burning machine. You’ll meet with me for semi-private training 3 days a week. No more guessing what exercises to do! I will also make sure that you’re performing exercises in a safe way to minimize the risk of injury and blast calories like never before. VALUE = $367
• CARDIO WORKOUTS: I will show you ways to make cardio fly by and burn more calories that you ever thought possible. I’ll even teach you some special tricks to burn more calories in your sleep! VALUE = $197
• NUTRITION: You know what you should eat, but you just haven’t taken the time and effort to clean up your diet, right? I’ll give you a specific meal plan to follow with a ton of recipes. Nothing crazy or super restrictive – just good, healthy, clean eating. VALUE = $ 287
• SUPER SECRET SURPRISE: This is the best part of the program. I’m not sharing this part publicly. I don’t want my competitors to know how I make my magic mark on weight loss. But this piece of the weight loss puzzle will be huge in your success – promise! VALUE = $ 597

Are you ready to sign up yet??

As you can see this program is worth over $1600. But I want to be able to share it with as many people as possible, so I’m offering it as low as I possibly can. The 6 Week Total Body Transformation Program including everything above is two payments of $247. Your first payment will be at the beginning of the program, the second one will be at the halfway point. You would spend twice as much just signing up for 6 weeks of personal training, so this is a really great deal. I hope you don’t let it pass you by. So, if you’re really committed to changing your body before the holidays, register now!

Here is what past participants have to say about their experience upon completing the 6 Week Total Body Transformation:

“This 6 week class has been life changing for me. Like many, I knew many of the principles covered in the class (diet, exercise, what to do, not to do) but Sara put them all together, plus more, in one package and along with her knowledge, enthusiasm and patience, the light bulb finally went off! For the first time in my life, I can honestly say I look forward to working out and really am aware of what I am eating! I have lost 11 pounds and 8 inches and am excited about the way I feel about myself!” Lisa, 52
Manager, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance

“I signed up for TBT to lose weight and improve my overall health and mental well-being. All of these were accomplished!! My weight loss goal was eighteen pounds, and I achieved an 18.8 pound loss. I am more awake and alert during the day and have more energy. On bootcamp days I notice the greatest positive effects.” Kevin, 41, Business Owner

“I signed up for the TBT because I was out of control. I would randomly just eat whatever was around and never really think about its nutritional value. I knew that the summer months would only make this worse if I didn’t get some kind of handle on my eating and exercise habits. For me, this program has made me much more aware of what I am putting into my mouth…and why! I am a new fan of water consumption, even though it has never been my favorite thing. I also discovered many new ways to cut calories but not give up on taste or satisfaction. Plus, thanks to the morning boot camps, my arms and back have never looked this good! I’m moving in the fall months with a new-found motivation to keep up these good habits. Thanks Sara!” Shannon, 40, High School English Teacher

“I have maintained a steady weight and body shape for most of my life, until the last year or so. Between lifestyle/health/medical changes, I was the most “out of shape” that I’ve ever been, at about 15 pounds above my normal weight. The Total Body Transformation program was the perfect opportunity to get my butt in gear . The first thing that caught my attention about the program was Sara’s enthusiasm and commitment to support her trainees. She has a lot of knowledge to share, and does so in an open-minded way. Attending Boot Camp 3 days/week has had the biggest impact on me in so many different ways: my energy level is much higher, my mood has improved, my food choices are smarter… I’ve said to myself at LEAST once a week, “I feel like a million bucks!!” And the technical results back up my mantra – I’ve lost over 10 pounds and 4″ from my waistline!” Wendy, 30, Landscape Designer

“I signed up for this program when I found out from my MD that my medical stats (cholesterol, etc) were going up. They were still in the safe range, but they were heading in the wrong direction and that I needed to lose weight in order to get them going in the right direction. My schedule is variable and very full, but I decided that I needed to do this now while I still could, so I signed up.

As a result, I lost 10 pounds, something I have been trying to do for many years, and 6 inches overall. My strength and balance have improved as has my self-image. I commute the seven miles home by bicycle several times a week, and now find that I only need to take one break when I go uphill rather than the two I needed in the past. I’m stronger, faster and even with several jobs am less stressed out as a result of the regular exercise and good diet Sara insisted upon.

It is not a complicated formula and Sara provides the means and motivation to follow it in class and beyond. I look forward to continuing to work with her on my goals and would recommend her to anyone!” Bridget, 41, Curator/Registrar/Educator

“I started Sync Fitness’ Total Body Transformation out of desperation and really didn’t expect much as far as results. Everything else I’d tried over the last several years didn’t work but with my wedding 2 months away I was willing to give it a try. In six weeks I lost 15 pounds and a total of 10 inches. My confidence level has risen and so has my energy level. I look and feel amazing. I’ve learned so much and would never go back to my old eating habits. This program has been life changing for me. I’m now armed with the information to look and feel great for the rest of my life. This program has given me the gift of feeling beautiful on one of the most important days of my life. I’m thrilled with the results!” Christie, 34, Dental Sales

“I had a wonderful experience participating in the TBT program. During the 6 weeks I learned about nutrition, how my body is fueled by calories, how to maximize caloric burn and was physically challenged by Sara’s rigrious (& creative) workouts. Whenever I had a question about meal planning or workouts, Sara was available to guide me. The TBT program not only helped me lose pounds and inches, it also armed me with skills to incorporate healthy fitness and nutrition practices into my post-TBT life.” Erica, 34, Buyer, Nordstrom

Because there is already so much interest in this program and I only have limited space to give you 110% of my energy and effort, I am asking very serious parties to apply for the program. Yes, apply. Don’t be scared. I just need a tool to determine who is most appropriate at this time for this round of my 6 Week Total Body Transformation. If you think you’re up to the challenge, please send me a detailed email telling me what makes you a good candidate for this program this summer. I will choose applicants based on who is the most appropriate for the group at this time.

PLEASE KNOW THAT THIS PROGRAM SOLD OUT WITHIN 8 HOURS OF LAUNCHING THIS SUMMER. IF YOU’RE SERIOUS YOU MUST APPLY TODAY!!

If you got all the way to the bottom of this post and you’re still reading, you’re probably seriously considering this opportunity. For being serious and thorough, I am offering a $100 discount to the first 3 accepted applicants who enter “SERIOUS APPLICANT” in the subject line of their application.

Game on ladies and gentlemen – LET’S DO THIS!!!

Yes, your Labor Day should have a little labor in it. So here is a fabulous Labor Day workout for you! See if you can beat my time (18:59!) I demo the first few rounds for you in the video above.

1-10-1 Workout:
Jump Squats
Push Ups
Step Ups or Jump Ups (step or jump onto a step that is around 12 inches tall)
Tricep Dips
Sit Ups

First set, perform each exercise one time. Second set, perform each exercise two times. Third set, perform each exercise three times, etc, etc, up to sets of 10. From there work your way down until you are back to sets of 1.

Rest as little as possible between exercises. Time yourself and try to complete workout in under 30 minutes.

This is a workout I’ve used in Boot Camp, but it’s also great for a Home Boot Camp workout on a day you can’t make it to class or as a Travel Workout. It requires very little equipment and little space.

BE SURE TO POST YOUR TIME BELOW!

After years of consistent exercise I can tell you it’s worth it – even when it’s the last thing you want to do. There are many reasons I do it over and over again and cannot imagine my life without it. In spite of the reasons I hate exercise (the pain, the sweat, the early-on breathlessness that makes me want to stop, the matter of squeezing it into my life 6 days a week, the time it takes away from other productive things), these are WAY MORE reasons I LOVE EXERCISE. Here’s my Top 5 Reasons I Love Exercise:

1. I am more balanced and centered on days I workout. I tend to be easily stressed out and overwhelmed. This turns into anxiety if I don’t keep it in check. Nothing like a good sweat eases my mind and my nerves – EVERYTIME!

2. I LOVE to feel like a badass. I like to do things that other people cannot do. I like to feel strong and in control of my body. The entire reason I ran my first half marathon was just to tell people I had done it. This event was one of my most life changing events. Same goes for the marathon a few years later (although, I *really* did not enjoy 26.2 miles of pavement pounding, I’ll stick with shorter workouts, thank you!)

3. I’m totally vain. I like to watch my muscles working. I used to do a ton of hot yoga and I think I can say half the reason I did it was to watch my muscles in the mirror for 90 minutes. I love watching my quads fire, my shoulders engaging, my triceps popping out. You should see me standing in the bathroom mirror checking out my back. Yes, I’m totally vain.

4. I eat better, sleep better and feel better on days I exercise. My days off are typically lazy and cranky. My head just does not work the same without exercise.

5. I have seen the other side. I have lived in a body that was unfit and overweight. I did not enjoy it. I hated feeling uncomfortable in my own skin. I hated feeling like nothing fit. I hated shopping. I still have days where I don’t like the way my jeans fit (BTW, nothing makes me pissier that jeans. They are uncomfortable and unflattering and the good ones cost a million dollars. I have no idea how they are a staple of our culture.) I like to feel good in my clothes and my skin.

Okay, I know I said 5, but there are really six Reasons I Love Exercise:

6. I love to eat! My early workout years were strictly workout-in-order-to-eat years. I don’t workout to “earn” food in the same way anymore, as it’s a really unhealthy mindset. Now I am really good about making healthy, whole food choices 90% of the time. But 10% of the time I want dark chocolate and cheese and wine . . . and a lot of it, please.

Okay, your turn . . . Why do YOU love exercise? Leave your comments below.

PS – Jill has a great blog: www.RunWithJill.com. You should definitely subscribe to it!

Here is some footage of last week’s classes. We are having a blast at Gasworks. By having a blast, I mean people are sweating like crazy and working their fannies off, literally! It’s been really inspiring to see all these folks working so hard. They are seeing the results of their hard work pay off, too. I’m getting all sorts of reports of people tightening up their belts and feeling like their clothes are too big. On top of that people are setting new physical records every week. One woman emailed me to report she did 52 push ups on her toes in one class. A few months ago, she was still hammering them out on her knees. Awesome progress. If you check out the video above you’ll even see someone pumping out some one-armed push ups! GOOD TIMES! I hope this video gets you FIRED UP and you decide you must come get in on the fun yourself!

Click here for full class details.

To all my Boot Campers: Leave a comment below telling me your favorite Boot Camp exercise (or least favorite, so I can be sure to include it more often!)

You’ll see in the video how my shoes have completely broken down based on my stride. Your shoes may wear quite differently. So look closely at the bottom of your shoes for sign of wear. Inspect both shoes closely, as one shoe may wear a lot more than the other (as in my case).

If you are in Seattle and find you’re in need of new shoes, let me recommend Super JocknJill by Greenlake. They are really helpful in determining what shoe is best for you. Not all running shoes are good for every foot. PLEASE get the ones that are best for you. Any good running shoe store will watch you walk/run in shoes and be able to tell you the most appropriate shoe for you. Don’t buy shoes from a place that cannot do this! With as many steps as you take on your average run, your shoes are an essential investment. They can make or break you, literally. Happy running friends!

Here’s Mary’s recipe:

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Often called the “supergrain” by nutrition aficionados, quinoa hails from South America. A wonderfully energizing grain, it is one of the few that contains all the amino acids necessary to make a complete protein. It is also a wonderful source of potassium, iron and B-vitamins. This dish is easy, flavorful, and ideal for those avoiding wheat/gluten.

1 cup dry quinoa
2 cups water
Pinch of salt
½ cup Greek olives (pitted & chopped)
½ cup crumbled feta cheese (leave out if you are dairy free- or you can try sheep’s/goat’s feta which may be easier to digest)
½ cup tomato or sundried tomato (chopped) (Leave out if you are sensitive to tomatoes- or replace with cucumber or red peppers) *
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup cilantro (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (chopped)
1 tablespoon brown rice vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
Rinse quinoa. Place quinoa in pot with 2 cups of water and dash of salt. Bring to boil. Lower heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes until fluffy. Place in large bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and mix together. You can serve immediately or place in refrigerator for 1 hour for a cold salad.
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Makes 2-3 servings
Original recipe by Mary Purdy

* I try to maximize the amount of veggies in every recipe – so I put a WHOLE cucumber and a WHOLE large red pepper in each batch of this recipe!
** I usually make a batch and a half to eat all week for lunches. Then each day, I’ll scoop out a medium sized bowl of this, throw 4-6 ounces of protein on top (usually chicken) and toss some nuts on top (my current fave = pistachios.) All in all, a perfect lunch!

Leave a comment below after you try this recipe! Can’t wait to hear about your new quinoa addiction . Oh, and if you have a favorite quinoa recipe, share it below!

ARE YOU READY TO GET SWEATY?

Join Sync Fitness Boot Camp at Gasworks Park to BLAST FAT, BURN CALORIES, and BUILD LEAN MUSCLE. This is Seattle’s BEST Boot Camp. Serving Seattle since 2003, Sync Fitness has learned what people love and what people hate (and what they love to hate!) We are here to help you make the most of your workouts and push you harder than you can push yourself. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by how much you enjoy the experience.

LOCATION:

Gasworks Park

2101 North Northlake Way

DAYS/TIMES:

Classes start July 5th

Monday/Wednesday/Friday 6AM

Tuesday/Thursday 6PM

Classes are 45 minutes in length

COST:

2-3 days a week = $179 monthly

4-5 days a week = $249 monthly

WHAT TO EXPECT:

With the beautiful Seattle/Lake Union backdrop from sunny Gasworks Park, you’ll be working with people of all fitness levels.  We will be running, jumping, squatting and lunging.  In between all that, we’ll throw in some push ups (we know at least 12 different kinds!), planks, rowing and serious core work.  Be prepared for sweaty fun!

WHAT CURRENT CAMPERS ARE SAYING:

“I am having so much fun in Boot Camp. I never thought I could workout (hard!) at 6:00 in the morning, but with an awesome workout to look forward to, getting out of bed on Boot Camp days is a pleasure. The creative sessions and keen encouragement make all the difference. I have an injury that she’s really careful about helping me work through, and I’m feeling tougher and stronger than I ever did cranking out the same old moves all the time at the gym!” Loryn K.

“I’m down 8 lbs, and I feel like have gained a ton of muscle. I was able to donate some of some pants/jeans to Goodwill that were getting too big.”  Susan R.

“Sync Fitness Boot Camp helped me lose 10 lbs and 3 inches off my waist.  Now I can do 100 pushups on my toes!”  Ben W.

“I dropped about three pant sizes, I feel more confident with less stomach jiggle and I can run twice around Greenlake!”  Sarah H.

“I joined Sync Fitness after an ACL reconstruction and the blessings of my Surgeon. Sara programmed not only strength conditioning, but her approach and her use of plyometrics resulted in a weight drop of 14 pounds and very noticeable change in my ability to jump into all the sports I had missed for way too long. A great experience.” Armando Z.

“Sara is a workout Goddess. I love her classes. Her workouts are never boring but are seamless moving from one exercise to the next keeping you challenged but having fun all the same. Thanks to Sara, I am now able to do real push ups on my toes despite an old broken elbow. On top of that my lower back pain has completely disappeared. I always look forward to my next class!” Lara S.

“I’m stronger (up to 25 full push ups!), and it has given me confidence in all aspects of my life.”  Treena C.

“Since I started working out with Sync Fitness I have more energy, am stronger and actually look forward to working out at 6am! I am amazed at the progress I have made in a few months of Boot Camp. I have lost weight, increased my endurance and was able to decrease my cholesterol medication!” Lisa H.

“My butt looks better in jeans!”  Nicole A.

“Sara helped me to achieve a goal I’d never thought I’d be able to. With Sara’s support and training schedule I was able to complete my first half marathon!” Heather H.

“Sara is not one of those scary trainers who you dread working out with. She makes working out fun and learning new techniques easy.” Sarah W.

“I have been training with Sync Fitness since March of 2009. Starting out with one strength training class a week, Sara’s encouragement helped me gain confidence in my athletic ability to step it up to her twice weekly Boot Camp in September of 2009. After I started the twice weekly Boot Camp I have noticed a significant change in my body, my clothes fit better, my energy level has improved by leaps and bounds and my sense of well being has increased tremendously. Probably most significant would be the positive comments others have made about my overall appearance and attitude! Thank you!” Erika P.

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL:
If you register for Gasworks Boot Camp before June 17th, you will receive $50 off your first month. So – don’t hold out, REGISTER TODAY to save big and change your life, your body and your confidence this summer!