not long to go now!!

 

Hey Guys

Not long now till we are all said and done on the Challenge.

I know some of you will be looking forward to it, and there will be a well earned party at the end of it for all. That’s on Saturday 21^st starting around 7pm. Drinks specials provided and a buffet dinner option at $45 if you wish to eat

Don’t forget to invite as many people as you like it will be a great time and a chance to get to know some more people from the gym.

Details are available from all the staff at the gym

 

The testing for the BIA testing is on next Friday from 3-7pm, so book in now, its imperative that you do this as final team points will be based on amount of FAT LOSS you show on the test, NOT kilograms lost. That’s to discourage major amounts of crash dieting and a sudden frenzy for the sauna to combat the test. We think its better to reflect the hard work put in across the entire challenge from the participants, and not eating celery sticks in  a last dash for cash in the last week to make the weight loss look great.

So just a heads up

 

BONUS CHALLENGE

Latino next Thursday 19^th @ 7pm.

You know you loved it last time so lets finish it all off with a shake down boogie ha ha

All participants with shirts on will get 10points per person that comes along… a last dash for points

Please be there by 7pm and write your name on the register or book into the class at reception!!

 

Lets make it a big finish folks

 

Looking forward to partying with you all on the Saturday

 

JUDDY

Mid-Winter Party

If you would like to come to the Mid-Winter Party please RSVP to info@genesisfitness.co.nz or when you’re next in the gym let the reception staff know.

Partners are welcome, so please let us know if you will be bringing someone.

$45 for a buffet dinner and then lots of drinks afterwards J It will be good fun, and a chance to hang out with everyone outside of the gym.

 

So please RSVP before Monday 16^th August so no one is left without a table to sit at J

 

 

Mid-Winter Partaaay...

Last 3 weeks folks!!

 

And we are down to the homestretch folks…

 

Many painful knuckles from boxing, sweating foreheads in spin, the shame swallowing act that is Latino, will all come to an end on the 20^th of August.

As I have said before it has been a rewarding time for my self as a manager to see so many of you take on the challenge with the competitive spirit I had hoped, but also the collective spirit of supporting each other thru it has been more than pleasing. I guess looking back on it all, supporting each other whether they be family of fellow gym members, is one of the greatest gifts we can give to each other, and I’m not trying to be cheesy on that one!!.

 

Here are the rules and details for the final month of the challenge

 

·         Final day will be the Friday 20^th August when the gym closes at 9pm. You will have till this time to try and get your group fitness points and also gym attendance for that week.

·         Final BIA testing will be done on Friday 20th of August also, from 3-7pm at the gym. We will take bookings like last time but it is YOUR responsibility to get in at this time to get your final results weighed and measured. The results obtained from Discover Naturopathy will be collated to get the weight loss points also and added for your team BEFORE prize giving on Saturday night. This is the fair and accurate way to go. Just like last time it will be in the assessment office and I will use the results to get the most weight lost by a member, and also the greatest percentage of body fat. So go hard for the final weeks folks. And…. JUDGES decision is final!!! Ha ha

·         The prize giving is at the Paddington on the 21^st of August and lots of prizes up for grabs!! Team awards, action man/woman, gym junkie, team players and biggest loser just to name a few, so please make sure you get along!! Anyone is invited so lets get good numbers.

 

 

Remember enjoy this last month, get lots of points for your teams, organize the baby sitters for the 21^st, and remember to swipe your gym card!!!

 

Any further details let me know when you’re at the gym next

 

Peace out

JUDDY

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Hey Everybody

 

Got a small challenge for each team this week

For  a little spice on everyones blog, lets add some photos

 

Send in 2 training photos of you or anyone in your team training some time during this 12 week challenge to my email address by Monday 2^nd august at 12pm for a 30 point top up.

 

Any photo will do but has to be obvious it is some one in your team and they are training

That’s 2 photos per team. Hopefully they are from 2 separate people within your team and cant have the same pic as another team so first in first served

Email is justinw@genesisfitness.co.nz , feel free to blaze me up about anything, suggestions and comments, all are wwelcome

 

Not long till the end now folks we are nearing the end and there is a BIG BIG party being planned for the 21^st August at the Paddington Bar in Parnell. An apt end to the challenge that everone has done so well at, and details will be up around the gym soon. Be a great night, lots of prizes up for grabs and a free dinner and more prizes for the winning team so don’t take the foot off the gas. Partners are of course invited as is most of the gym, so they can all come and cheer on you evolutions bunnies and clap and cheer also

 

I have got some special conditions for  the last month and group fitness points so will keep you posted on Monday about the conditions and how the final months points will be accumulated

 

Any questions ask your trainers and they can let you know, or just email me…

 

The show aint over till Julius gives the thumbs down

 

 

JUDDY

 

 

 

Recognise this guy??

Need some inspiration??

Want to see what years of dedication and commitment looks like??

 

Then come and see Athena Team leader & Genesis PT, Rick Ujfalussy, strut his stuff (in his Speedos) at the 2010 Counties Manukau Bodybuilding Championships.

 

Rick’s been eating nothing but chicken and air but has also been training very hard at the gym so it would be great to get as much support for him this weekend as we can.

 

He currently holds the title of ‘Mr Waikato’ and his dedication means he’s got a great chance of picking up another title on Saturday.

 

When:    This coming Saturday 24th July

 

Where:   Hawkins Theatre in Papakura

                13 Ray Small Drive (of Elliot St)

 

Cost:       $15.00 for pre-judging starting at 1pm & $25.00

                 for the finals which starts at 6:30pm.

 

There will be Genesis staff there and it would be great to get some gym members along to cheer Rick on (and put the pressure on him to perform in front of us)

 

See you guys there J

 

Genesis Staff

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

quiz night

 

 

Oh how funny was the quiz night!!??

Hats off to all teams who managed to scrape a team together in the school holidays and get some solid points

EVERY team managed to get a table of 5 people along and wearing a shirt so all get the maximum of 120 points which will be added next week.

Its becoming a tight race and im sure that we will have an exciting finish, with team Zeus mixing it up with the Septu team, showing what regular gym attendance and solid class attendance will get you points wise. Team Ares is holding steady yet I feel like they will be strong finishes and are now getting their team a little more hard core. Team maru needs just a fraction more consistency to mix it with the big boys and Minerva got off the bottom and have the lead in sight. Athena is a sleeping giant I think also and have plenty of motivation going ahead.

 

Just a heads up…. The Evolution Challenge will finish on AUGUST 20^th August  so we can have a prize giving function on the Saturday 21^st a chance to get together and share stories and experiences and throw out some trophies and commend every participant in a small wee way.

 

Keep up the hard work folks, keep your team motivated, an remember, today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday

 

Asta manyana

 

JUDDY

 

 

 

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Quiz night for Bonus points

 

 

Time for some smarts and not braun now folks!!!

 

Evolution QUIZ NIGHT team challenge

 

Wednesday 14^th JULY, that’s next Wednesday 7pm

 

100 points are up for grabs for entering a team of 5

 

Thought it was a nice way to compete for points withour crackin a sweat.

Will be a great night to be had by all who can make it. Gives some mums a chance who are on holiday or too busy to not have to sweat about letting the team down

 

So enter a team

-          Over $1500 worth of Prizes to be won!

-          Kick off, 7pm (be early to get a seat)

-           5 people per team

-          Entry is $10 per person (pretty cheap for a great night anyways!!)

-          Everyone gets a complimentary Tui Blond or House Wine on entry (already everyone wins)

 

Wear team t-shirts to get a bonus 20 points (all must be wearing team issue to obtain)

 

Ask team PTs for more info, if you have more than 5 that’s ok just more brains at your table but doesn’t mean you’ll win

 

Time to go to work folks

 

Juddy

Septu & Co in tough guy tough girl

high fives guys.... honestly

12 week challenge immortals

gym attendance points in JULY!!!!

Ive got 2 words for you this month folks

DOUBLE POINTS

DOUBLE POINTS

4 x to the gym in a week = 5 POINTS

3 x to the gym in a week = 3 POINTS

No frills

All skills

Pity the fool

The girls (+ Matt) are still on top!

Hey groovers – well, the points board still has us on top – can you believe it, we rule!!  We know that Maru got 20 extra points than us because they had the numbers at Latino last week so it just goes to show how well we are doing in terms of gym visits – that’s awesome!!  + the bonus points for 4 v 8 different classes over a month will be tallied over the next few days so hopefully we get max on these as well.

 

I personally haven’t represented well in the “8 classes over the month” category, with only doing 4 over a month.  However!!  I have a solid plan to ensure I do 8 during July.  I think we could attack these classes together – especially if we’re a bit worried about any of them (for me the prospect of “activefit” is terrifying!).  And there’s another class being introduced this week – a pump style class called “Re-flex”.  We all know how important strength training is so this strength class will work nicely into your week.  So when you need someone to join you at a class, flick out an email to the group and one of the 10 of us will be there!

 

Keep up the AMAZING effort girls (+Matt), we’re caning this.  And how good does it feel?!

 

I’m at boxing tonight… might see you there.

 

Cheers

H

last chance for group fitness points

 

 

Whats Up people!!??!!

As we near the end of our first calendar month, the oppurtunity to get max points for your team are getting slim!!

Wednesday 30^th June is last day of the month so last chance saloon for group fitness points.

Remember its 8 DIFFERENT classes for 10 points, and for 5 points you only need 4 different classes, so you can even get that done in the next 2 days if your committed!!

Watch this space for “re:flex” pump classes coming soon on Mondays and Wednesday evenings @ 6.30pm…

I have 5 spots for the Demo class tomorrow night at 6.30 so first in first served send me an email on justinw@genesisfitness.co.nz to get a limited spot for the test class tomorrow night

 

We had a hilarious night at latino last week and I think we all had fun and we all had a crack up watching each other do the ‘swivel’.

Try and remember the moves and we will get it together for a team dance off later in the competition

 

We are now 5 weeks in folks,  and I am more than pleased as to how its going and you can all give yourselves a pat on the back. Its tough going, but the team trainings and commraderie is something to be admired,  and remember you point whores out there… its all about fun so

 

No bonus poitnts this week but high 5’s to those doing tough guy tough girl this weekend… represent Genesis with plenty of gusto and mudslinging competitiveness!!!

 

Keep up the blogging and remember if your PT isnt doing the business… give them a flogging

 

Disco Disco

 

JUDDY

 

RE: God I feel like a pie

If people are keen for TGTG 4th July in Auckland I'll do it too (can then still do the Xterra run on Sat 3rd July...........and soak in epsom salts all Sunday afternoon to try and recover :-)

 

http://www.toughguyandgal.co.nz/default.asp?PageID=20016

 

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From: Meghan Wales [mailto:mwales@skytv.co.nz]
Sent: Friday, June 25, 2010 12:16 PM
To: Millett, Jacqueline {MED~Auckland}; Helen Carter; Ellen Graney; Johnny; Kate Ball; Lisa Moor; Matt Archer; Sela Corbett; Stephanie Taylor; Tarryn Keep; Trudy McLauglin
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Subject: RE: God I feel like a pie

I’m picking that today will not be a good day food wise-I also started the day with an ice cold beer (note to self drinking straight after exercise=tipsyness), then had bacon, eggs, tomato, a sausage and a hash brown for breakfast to try and sober up!

 

Very keen for drinks!! And team bonding!!

 

Last night was great!  Johnny you shouldn’t have run away: P

 

Viva was also class number 6 for me I’m going to try active fit on Monday (I can’t come to training as have a commitment at 6:45) and yoga on tue! GO THE TEN POINTS!!!

 

I’m keen for tough gal if anyone else is?

 

Peace Megs J

 

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RE: God I feel like a pie

I’m picking that today will not be a good day food wise-I also started the day with an ice cold beer (note to self drinking straight after exercise=tipsyness), then had bacon, eggs, tomato, a sausage and a hash brown for breakfast to try and sober up!

 

Very keen for drinks!! And team bonding!!

 

Last night was great!  Johnny you shouldn’t have run away: P

 

Viva was also class number 6 for me I’m going to try active fit on Monday (I can’t come to training as have a commitment at 6:45) and yoga on tue! GO THE TEN POINTS!!!

 

I’m keen for tough gal if anyone else is?

 

Peace Megs J

 

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RE: Hmmm I just ate a chocolate chip biscuit

I'm def keen, but might be doing the Rotorua one instead now and an Xterra run on the 3rd July in Auckland instead.  Group of us planning on Rotorua (about 7 people so far) for 7th August if you're keen.

 

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Subject: Hmmm I just ate a chocolate chip biscuit

HEY don’t know if I agree with the below statement!!! Naa it was fun and while I was definitely doing my own thing I felt like I had had a workout!

 

Had final bootcamp this morning and managed to drag my rear up tha F…n hill at 6.00am! Then some fool decided we all needed a beer after the class so I had a Heineken for breakfast! So today will definitely be my day off….

 

Why are you piking tomorrow Helen – hope u have a damn good excuse!!!

 

Is anyone doing the tough gal comp??

 

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From: Helen Carter [mailto:Helen@EliteFitness.co.nz]
Sent: 25 June 2010 11:33 a.m.
To: Ellen Graney; Jacque Millett; Johnny; Kate Ball; Lisa Moor; Matt Archer; Meghan Wales; Sela Corbett; Stephanie Taylor; Tarryn Keep; Trudy McLauglin
Cc: genesis.team.evolution.septu@blogger.com
Subject: God I feel like a pie

 

Or butter chicken

Or chicken masala

Basically anything with a load of cream and lard and carbs in it will do…

 

Honestly… I can’t get the thought out of my head – it’s a Friday thing.  How will I last!

I’ll have a protein shake instead… that’s all I have available without trudging out into the rain.

 

So Latino last night was pretty funny.  Megs is a natural, Steph does her own thing and is damn convincing (and just a little bit hilarious) about it, Jacqc’s got a “whoop whoop diddy wop” from the instructor – result! – while Ellen, Truds, Lisa and I just tried to move to get some sort of sweat on.   Truds don’t be embarrassed – I’m sure you’re normally a hit on the dancefloor! 

 

So we’re thinking of having a half-way drinks night at week 6 (are we there yet?!) to get some more team bonding going and ensure we’ve got enough motivation between us all to get through to the end – will be a good time to chat about what we need from each other. 

 

I can’t make it to Johnny’s punishment session tomorrow morning but this will be the last Sat morn sesh I pike out of (honest).  But will see you on Monday night!

 

Have a great weekend girls + Matt.

 

 

RE: God I feel like a pie

Know the feeling...........the biscuit tin's calling me!

 

Yep, keen for a 6 week celebration - controlled of course ;-)

 

What about drinks at the Villager after our Monday session 5th or 12th July or breakfast (Benson Rd Cafe?) after a Sat session, 10th July?  Or are we going to do it separately from training days?

 

Last night was too funny - you missed out Johnny although it seems you were dying to join us!  Glad I don't get that sweaty on a night out!

 

So that was class number 6 for me - 7 is going to be Pilates 9am Sat morning.  Ellen's coming, anyone else keen to stay on after out team training?

 

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From: Helen Carter [mailto:Helen@EliteFitness.co.nz]
Sent: Friday, June 25, 2010 11:33 AM
To: Ellen Graney; Millett, Jacqueline {MED~Auckland}; Johnny; Kate Ball; Lisa Moor; Matt Archer; Meghan Wales; Sela Corbett; Stephanie Taylor; Tarryn Keep; Trudy McLauglin
Cc: genesis.team.evolution.septu@blogger.com
Subject: God I feel like a pie

Or butter chicken

Or chicken masala

Basically anything with a load of cream and lard and carbs in it will do…

 

Honestly… I can’t get the thought out of my head – it’s a Friday thing.  How will I last!

I’ll have a protein shake instead… that’s all I have available without trudging out into the rain.

 

So Latino last night was pretty funny.  Megs is a natural, Steph does her own thing and is damn convincing (and just a little bit hilarious) about it, Jacqc’s got a “whoop whoop diddy wop” from the instructor – result! – while Ellen, Truds, Lisa and I just tried to move to get some sort of sweat on.   Truds don’t be embarrassed – I’m sure you’re normally a hit on the dancefloor! 

 

So we’re thinking of having a half-way drinks night at week 6 (are we there yet?!) to get some more team bonding going and ensure we’ve got enough motivation between us all to get through to the end – will be a good time to chat about what we need from each other. 

 

I can’t make it to Johnny’s punishment session tomorrow morning but this will be the last Sat morn sesh I pike out of (honest).  But will see you on Monday night!

 

Have a great weekend girls + Matt.

 

 

Hmmm I just ate a chocolate chip biscuit

HEY don’t know if I agree with the below statement!!! Naa it was fun and while I was definitely doing my own thing I felt like I had had a workout!

 

Had final bootcamp this morning and managed to drag my rear up tha F…n hill at 6.00am! Then some fool decided we all needed a beer after the class so I had a Heineken for breakfast! So today will definitely be my day off….

 

Why are you piking tomorrow Helen – hope u have a damn good excuse!!!

 

Is anyone doing the tough gal comp??

 

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From: Helen Carter [mailto:Helen@EliteFitness.co.nz]
Sent: 25 June 2010 11:33 a.m.
To: Ellen Graney; Jacque Millett; Johnny; Kate Ball; Lisa Moor; Matt Archer; Meghan Wales; Sela Corbett; Stephanie Taylor; Tarryn Keep; Trudy McLauglin
Cc: genesis.team.evolution.septu@blogger.com
Subject: God I feel like a pie

 

Or butter chicken

Or chicken masala

Basically anything with a load of cream and lard and carbs in it will do…

 

Honestly… I can’t get the thought out of my head – it’s a Friday thing.  How will I last!

I’ll have a protein shake instead… that’s all I have available without trudging out into the rain.

 

So Latino last night was pretty funny.  Megs is a natural, Steph does her own thing and is damn convincing (and just a little bit hilarious) about it, Jacqc’s got a “whoop whoop diddy wop” from the instructor – result! – while Ellen, Truds, Lisa and I just tried to move to get some sort of sweat on.   Truds don’t be embarrassed – I’m sure you’re normally a hit on the dancefloor! 

 

So we’re thinking of having a half-way drinks night at week 6 (are we there yet?!) to get some more team bonding going and ensure we’ve got enough motivation between us all to get through to the end – will be a good time to chat about what we need from each other. 

 

I can’t make it to Johnny’s punishment session tomorrow morning but this will be the last Sat morn sesh I pike out of (honest).  But will see you on Monday night!

 

Have a great weekend girls + Matt.

 

 

God I feel like a pie

Or butter chicken

Or chicken masala

Basically anything with a load of cream and lard and carbs in it will do…

 

Honestly… I can’t get the thought out of my head – it’s a Friday thing.  How will I last!

I’ll have a protein shake instead… that’s all I have available without trudging out into the rain.

 

So Latino last night was pretty funny.  Megs is a natural, Steph does her own thing and is damn convincing (and just a little bit hilarious) about it, Jacqc’s got a “whoop whoop diddy wop” from the instructor – result! – while Ellen, Truds, Lisa and I just tried to move to get some sort of sweat on.   Truds don’t be embarrassed – I’m sure you’re normally a hit on the dancefloor! 

 

So we’re thinking of having a half-way drinks night at week 6 (are we there yet?!) to get some more team bonding going and ensure we’ve got enough motivation between us all to get through to the end – will be a good time to chat about what we need from each other. 

 

I can’t make it to Johnny’s punishment session tomorrow morning but this will be the last Sat morn sesh I pike out of (honest).  But will see you on Monday night!

 

Have a great weekend girls + Matt.

 

 

RE: Exercise = tick : eating - not so much

It's only day 3 (!), but so far I've been good with my eating this week!  Re-introduced carbs at breakfast and lunch (2 eggs+spinach on 2 x multigrain toast, veg soup with smoked chicken added and 1 x multigrain toast) which has stopped me reaching for the biscuit tin and given me more energy for evening training.  No carbs after 6pm though....which is still a tough one as I watch Steve tuck in to creamy mash and packets of biscuits!  Out for dinner and a film tonight - need to make good choices and stay away from the pick n mix!!

 

I've done 4 different group classes...........not sure I'll squeeze another 4 in by next Wed.  But will be there tomorrow night and I've heard the new pump-like class starts 6.30pm next Wed.

 

 

Many thanks,

Jacque

 

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From: Helen Carter [mailto:Helen@EliteFitness.co.nz]
Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 9:44 AM
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Subject: Exercise = tick : eating - not so much

Hey guys, how you all doing?  How’s the week’s training going.

I’m starting to notice a trend with our group – we’re AWESOME at training and we’re all pretty happy with how we’re tracking with our exercise – and it’s why we’re winning the comp so far (and will continue to of course).  But it’s the eating we’re having a few struggles with. 

 

I had a catchup with Tarryn yesterday and once again, it freaked me right out.  Turns out 4 really good days are quickly negated by 3 bad days.  While I planned a “day off” on Friday and had a pretty big blow out, it resulted in really lazy behaviour over the weekend – badly thought out meals and no exercise.  So my major lesson for last week is 4 great days isn’t enough, I need to get serious about this and not let all my good work go to waste by letting old behaviour creep back in.  And realistically I felt fantastic last week and was proud of what I was doing, but after Friday I felt lethargic and grumpy all weekend and have only really started feeling good about this challenge again today… that’s a long mental recovery period.

 

So this Friday I have another social event planned but instead of downing a bottle of wine on an empty stomach and then trying to backpeddle my way to sobriety by scoffing burger fuel (which at the time I reasoned was a healthy option), I will have first have a healthy meal, then only a few drinks with waters in between.  Saturday I’m out of town and at a kids party so will avoid the junk food by taking my own salad and will be a good Aunty and play with the kids instead of standing round with the adults eating junk.

 

Anyways, that’s enough about me… how are you guys addressing your eating anxieties?

 

Let’s take this to the next level!!

 

Helen

Exercise = tick : eating - not so much

Hey guys, how you all doing?  How’s the week’s training going.

I’m starting to notice a trend with our group – we’re AWESOME at training and we’re all pretty happy with how we’re tracking with our exercise – and it’s why we’re winning the comp so far (and will continue to of course).  But it’s the eating we’re having a few struggles with. 

 

I had a catchup with Tarryn yesterday and once again, it freaked me right out.  Turns out 4 really good days are quickly negated by 3 bad days.  While I planned a “day off” on Friday and had a pretty big blow out, it resulted in really lazy behaviour over the weekend – badly thought out meals and no exercise.  So my major lesson for last week is 4 great days isn’t enough, I need to get serious about this and not let all my good work go to waste by letting old behaviour creep back in.  And realistically I felt fantastic last week and was proud of what I was doing, but after Friday I felt lethargic and grumpy all weekend and have only really started feeling good about this challenge again today… that’s a long mental recovery period.

 

So this Friday I have another social event planned but instead of downing a bottle of wine on an empty stomach and then trying to backpeddle my way to sobriety by scoffing burger fuel (which at the time I reasoned was a healthy option), I will have first have a healthy meal, then only a few drinks with waters in between.  Saturday I’m out of town and at a kids party so will avoid the junk food by taking my own salad and will be a good Aunty and play with the kids instead of standing round with the adults eating junk.

 

Anyways, that’s enough about me… how are you guys addressing your eating anxieties?

 

Let’s take this to the next level!!

 

Helen

Lock in Latino Thursday!!!

 

 

 

Hey Guys,

 

This week we have some massive bonus points up for grabs!

Your task,  should you be able to get a baby sitter or get the hubby to cook will be making it to the Latino Dance Class!

The class is this Thursday 24^th June at 7pm!

Yes, I know some of you may get a little embarrassed at the thought of have to dance around in front of other apparent coordinated people, but there are 10 POINTS up for grab for each team member that attends! So if you can get your whole team there, that’s 100 POINTS right there!

 

Here are the rules:

 

-          Your name must be down on the Latino Class sign in sheet

-          You must attend the whole session. NO LEAVING EARLY!

-          You cannot be anymore than 10mins late.

-          Please participate with enthusiasm. You cannot just stand there lifting your arms up and down! Shake what your mama gave you!!!

-          10 points per team member that participates

 

No one is too uncoordinated to do this class. It’s for all fitness and skill levels.

It’s a great work out but it’s also loads of fun!

 

Down the line there will be a Latino Dance Challenge between teams so this is a good chance to practice your dance moves. You made need them later!

 

Latino Dance Thursday 24^th June @ 7pm

 

Don’t be shy people

 

Juddy

 

 

 

 

If you are feeling like a really workout you can run around this..

Gotta keep it real right?

Matt..

i thought i did this, but maybe not!

have hangover feel bad!

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Team Septu blogg

Well, I have had a few firsts over these first three weeks.

*It is the very first time I have ever blogged.

*Three weeks is the longest amount of time I have ever stuck at going to
the gym in over 10 years!

*I have had my 1st ever week of having no carbs for dinner. I have
really had to stop myself more than once from getting
chocolates/cookies, anything that I can get my hands on, for that after
dinner snack. I know I shouldn't have them in the pantry(I bought them
for the kids).

*I have gone to my 1st ever yoga session. I felt a iittle out of it when
I couldn't do some of the exercises. They looked so simple!

So thanks Team Septu for all your encouragement & support so far. It's
been fantastic. Exercising with a team has been great. I would normally
have given up on exercise by now.

Thanks also Johnny for the push, time & commitment.

ALWAYS COUNTING DOWN

LISA

The week that was

Posted this morning but says yesterday so will try again!! Went to gym x 7 this week so all good and tried hard with diet so on the whole another good week!

YEAH  my clothes are getting looser! 

 

Hope to see you all tomorrow – Helen don’t forget your tunes! And Matt hope you have ditched the skirt!!

Steph

J

Hi Everyone - not looking forward to completing my honesty sheet today - is it really Friday already and confession time!  Again good with exercise this week but very bad with eating....everything!  Starting to realise that to reach my goal at the end of the 12 weeks I really need more discipline on the eating front as I can't do it with exercise alone.  So starting Monday I'm writing an eating plan and sticking to it.....even if I go out for dinner (ouch!).

 

Won't be at team training tomorrow as doing a 12k off-road run in Whakatane, followed by mountain biking in Rotorua Sunday - hoping this'll be a good start to a good week.  Also, completed 3 different classes but I'm going for the big 8 this month!  So going to plan these in and will email you all to see who's keen for the same classes.

 

Well done everyone so far - half-way through the 1st month and the new habits are starting to form.  And the best thing is we're winning!!

 

Nearly 2 weeks and it has gone pretty quickly!  The motivation to make it to the gym most mornings to get the team more points definitely helps when it is freezing out of bed J Loving the sessions on Mondays with Johnny (thanks)! However am unable to make tomorrow’s as I’m going away for the weekend, but will be rearing to go come Monday night again J

 

Glad to hear you are all doing really well, let’s keep this motivation up and continue to see Team Septu at the top of the points board!!

 

Tarryn

been a good week but knees are sore..

Repost as I forgot to sign my name

 

Had a good week with eating, though excersize has been less frequent but of higher intensity..  Looking forward to Saturday training with the team.  Greatly appreciating Helen’s hard work as the captain of the team.  The amount of email is a little overwhelming however..

 

Matt

 

 

Week 3

Hey Guys

Week three is almost over – Only 9 to go!!!! Time flies when your having fun huh :P

Sorry I missed our session on Monday- but looking forward to tomorrow morn!!

I’m going to do spin on sun morn at 9:30 if anyone is game??

Lessons Learnt This Week

1. One must really clench fist when punching to avoid wrist injury!!

2. Group fitness = better work out (when competing with yourself, its way to easy to slack off)

3. One can only have so many steamed meals before you go Loony!

4. Water is my friend- thanks Matt J

5. Boxing is a great way to relieve work stress (but do refer to lesson 1. for health and safety reasons)

6. Team Septu ROCKS, still leading the point’s race J

See you all bright and early tomorrow morning!!

Megs J

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The good is outweighing the bad...

2 and a bit weeks in and these are my thoughts (I do like a good bullet point list…):

 

GOOD

·         Sleeping like a rock – my alarm went off this morning and I had zero idea what was going on – was it Monday, was it Saturday and I could sleep in… nope it was Friday, result!

·         Energy levels are fantastic… I’m at risk of smothering friends, families and distant strangers with my enthusiasm.  From the outside looking in, I’m annoyingly happy.

·         This is easier than I thought it would be

·         Boring meals are really fast and easy to cook!

 

BAD

·         Boring meals – who has time to think about how to put some rock and roll into broccoli?

·         A smelly washing basket – ouf!!  And geez, exercising everyday sure creates a lot of washing… and you can’t let that stuff lay around… very anti-social

 

QUESTIONS TO ANSWER

·         Still need to figure out mid-afternoon eating to avoid dizzy spells / blank head sensation at tough evening training sessions

·         Will I stay this motivated for the next 2 months?

·         How will I turn this intense 3 month program into a lifestyle?

·         Will we ever meet the mystical Kate & Jo?!!

 

Helen

been a good week but knees are sore..

Had a good week with eating, though excersize has been less frequent but of higher intensity..  Looking forward to Saturday training with the team

Friday morning....

Right, best get in and get my blog done for day before I get distracted.... Did Spin last night, and simply ran out of juice to do Latino afterwards. Will be better next Thurs and try to manage both. Quick chat to Helen about  the joys of brocolli before going home to seafood chowder - although didnt add the required cream and only a touch of spud. Muscles still recovering from PT session on Weds night - abs are sore to the touch! Not to mention agony when I sneeze. Hope to see you at 7am in the morning.....   Ellen   PS Steph - your blog comes up as Thursday, although from the content, obvious you posted it today, not sure what happening there.  Hope we get the Friday points for it!

Get those points

So I raced on last night before checking all the emails to only find out we get the pts for todays blogging!

 

Went to bootcamp today – it was cold brrrrr

 

Hope to see everyone tomorrow at 7

 

Have a good day –don’t be tempted by hot chips and wine tonight!

Steph

 

mc2

Went to my first mc2 class today – wow it was great and over so fast – great as a quick workout

steph

Lessons learnt this week

 

1.        Steamed half-raw broccoli and grilled chicken does not a meal make

 

2.        One hour of pilates followed immediately by 1 hour of intense boxing on an empty stomach = recipe for disaster and potential roadkill

 

3.       Weighing myself everyday will not in itself mean I am getting skinny

 

4.       Passing out in a spin class is something I will do my best to avoid

 

5.       Not everyone’s name is Steph: Learn my team members names so I don’t call Jacqui Steph and I don’t call the gym receptionist Steph

 

6.       Getting distracted by Johnny’s tight pants and tight shirt will inhibit my ability to give 100% to my training session

 

7.       Never believe Juddy’s personal recommendation for t-shirt sizing until I am comfortable with skin-tight clothing