It's Official! Announcing The Most Amazing – WINNERS!!! |
Our first Amazing Body Challenge for 2010 was an AMAZING success! Overall our 7 women together lost a combined 161 lbs!!! Our top 3 winners reduced their one mile run time by an average of over 3 minutes and lost an unbelievable total of 89.4 combined pounds with a combined body fat loss of 50.6%! Austin Adventure Boot Camp is proud of the amazing accomplishments of everyone from this first Amazing Body Challenge of 2010.
And now (drum roll, please…) the most AMAZING Winners are:
| Place |
Name |
Location |
lbs Lost |
% Lost |
| 1 |
Anna Luna |
SW 5:30 AM |
33.0 |
19.76% |
| 2 |
Trish Flanagan |
SW 5:30 AM |
33.2 |
17.20% |
| 3 |
Lauren Lewis |
SW 5:30 AM |
23.2 |
13.70% |
| 4 |
Ginny Luxton |
SW 5:30 AM |
18.2 |
12.08% |
| 5 |
Rona Cowand |
SW 5:30 AM |
21.6 |
11.20% |
| 6 |
Audrey Timkovich |
NW 5:30 AM |
17.4 |
10.01% |
| 7 |
Sandy Cumpian |
NW 5:30 AM |
14.4 |
7.48% |
| OVERALL Challenge Stats |
Total Weight Lost: |
161 lbs |
Avg Weight Lost: |
23.0 lbs |
Avg % Weight Lost: |
13.06% |
Avg Inches Lost: |
31.8 |
Avg 1 Mile Run Time: |
8:40 |
Avg 1 Mile Run Time Improvement: |
2:14 |
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More Transformation Challenges To Come...
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We are currently in our 4th week of Amazing Body Challenge #2… and expecting more incredible results. Why not be our next beautiful and most amazing WINNER…?! There is still time to join our upcoming 8 week Summer Slim Down. These same results can be YOURS – but spots are limited to the first 12!!!
Reserve your spot now! ONLY 12 slots available!!! |
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5 Tips to Stay Full Longer
- Eat More Fruits and Veggies! Fruits and vegetables are low calorie dense foods. Calorie density refers to the number of calories per gram of food. Foods that are HIGH in calorie density contain a high number of calories per gram; foods that are LOW in calorie density contain a low number of calories per gram. Calorie density is the key to feel full without overeating. When you eat too many calorie dense foods, you’ll end up consuming a lot of calories to fill your belly. If you focus on low calorie density foods, you can fill up on fewer calories because low density foods contain a lot more water, which adds weight and volume to the food, but no calories.
- Eat leafy greens like lettuce, baby spinach and mixed salad greens with fat-free dressing.
- Fill up on fruits like apples, blueberries, cantaloupe, grapefruit, oranges, peaches, strawberries and watermelon.
- Snack on-starchy vegetables like asparagus, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, celery, cucumbers, tomatoes and winter squash.
- Fill Up on Fiber!
Fiber contains only 1.5 to 2.5 calories per gram, while other carbohydrates contain 4 calories per gram. Fiber-rich foods also necessitate more chewing and slow the passage of food through the digestive tract. The fiber in carbohydrates helps prevent those peaks and valleys in blood sugar levels that can cause cravings and poor food choices.
- Consume more fiber from whole grains, fruits and vegetables with skins, beans, lentils and legumes. Aim for 25-35 grams each day to help reduce your calorie intake and increase your satiety level.
- Go Nuts! Nuts have been shown to have a very positive impact on satiety because of their protein and fiber content. A SMALL handful of these nutritious nuggets will often hold you over until your next meal. Of course, portion control is important because nuts and seeds are high density foods (i.e., high in calories).
- Eat nuts like almonds, peanuts, walnuts, cashews and others. Even seeds make good choices. Just be sure to keep your portions in check! One serving of nuts or seeds is about the size of a golf ball.
- Drink Up! Drinking plain old water can help with your weight management program, especially if you are substituting calorie-containing beverages like soda, juice and sweetened coffee for water, which is healthy and calorie-free. For some people, drinking water throughout the day also keeps their hands busy so that they’re less likely to eat out of habit or boredom.
- Drink more water throughout the day, aiming for at least 8 cups (and more is better). Some calorie-free beverages can make good choices, but moderation is important. You shouldn't drink your calories. Calories from beverages add up quickly and affect your weight. Most people don’t pay attention to the number of calories they drink, and that can hurt your weight loss efforts.
- Slow Down! You should slow down and savor every bite. Research has shown that it can take 20 minutes for your stomach to signal your brain that you have reached satiety. So take your time and enjoy every delicious bite along the way!
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6 Reasons To Shop At A Farmers Market
- Enjoy Better Tasting Food. First and foremost, the produce is unbeatably fresh. Forget buying veggies that sat in a refrigerated truck for three days to make their way across the country. No longer will you bring home fruit that traveled across an ocean to reach your kitchen. Typically, produce at the farmers market was harvested at the last possible moment, at peak ripeness. The flavors, textures and colors are noticeably better compared with most supermarket produce.
- Get More Nutrition for Your Money. Generally speaking, produce that is fresh and local is nutritionally superior to the fruits and veggies in many grocery stores. Many factors affect the nutrient quality of these foods, such as when the crop was harvested, how it was grown, how it was handled and processed, and how long it's been sitting on the supermarket shelf. All of these factors can decrease nutrient quality. Farm-fresh food goes through fewer nutrient-diminishing steps and gets from the earth to your table sooner. This means it is probably richer in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals (thanks to less transport, processing and storage time).
- Meet Your Farmer. When you’re at the market, you can pick up some produce—and pick the farmers’ brains, too! The same people who grow the food are usually present to sell their crops at the market, and they have a wealth of knowledge to share. They can tell you how it was grown, how much longer it will be available this season, how to grow the same fruits or vegetables in your garden, and how to store and prepare the food that you buy. All you have to do is ask. You can’t afford not to take advantage of one-on-one contact with local farmers.
- Support local business. When you shop at the farmers market, you're keeping money in your own community, which helps create (and preserve) jobs and makes your hometown more economically stable. Your money goes directly to the farmer—not a middleman—so he can earn a better living. When buying at a grocery store, produce comes from commercial growers all over the country (and overseas). These growers earn about 25 cents of each dollar you spend. Put more of your money into your local farmers’ pockets (and in turn, into your local economy) by purchasing fruits and veggies from the market, where farmers keep 95% of what you spend after paying "rent" for their market booth.
- Eat more fruits and vegetables. The best reason to visit farmers markets is to continue to raise your awareness of the health of eating fresh fruits and vegetables each day. Studies show that people need about nine daily servings of fruits and vegetables for cancer prevention--far more than the five-a-day often promoted. The more fruit and vegetables are available and accessible, the more everyone in the neighborhood will eat them.
- Explore artisan, homemade and handmade products. You might not know that farmers markets usually sell a variety of items in addition to produce. At large and small markets alike, you just may find vendors who sell fresh-cut flowers, seedlings and plants, herbs, handmade soaps, jams and jellies, honey, eggs, meat, cheese and milk, canned salsa and tomato sauces, and much more! Farmers markets sometimes offer unusual or less common varieties of fruits and vegetables, too. It's fun to experiment with produce you’ve never tasted.
Visit your local Austin farmers market today!
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| An Easy Way To Burn A Few Extra Calories
Want to burn a few extra calories today without even trying? Brew yourself a cup of tea. It's inexpensive, calorie free, and full of good-for-your-body antioxidants. And you may burn more fat and calories just by drinking it!
Compounds in tea called catechins may help turn up the dial on your metabolism, increasing how many calories you burn as you go about your day. It's a modest effect, but every little bit helps in the battle of the bulge. Just how much help does tea offer? A few cups of tea a day could help you burn up to 80 extra calories.
Ways To Take Advantage Of Our New Unlimited Boot Camp Program! |
Here are just a few ways you can take advantage of our new Unlimited Boot Camp program:
- Make-up a missed class: If you accidentally set the alarm clock for 5:00 pm rather than 5:00 am, you can still attend a mid-morning class in NW, SW, or Central Austin… Or just sleep till noon and then attend our NW or SW 6:30 pm class!
- Double-up on classes: If you want to drop a quick 10-12 lbs in January, you can attend our 5:30 am camp Monday - Thursday, head off to work, and then also attend our 6:30 pm class too!
- Attend class 5 days/week: You can attend the 5:30 am boot camp Monday - Thursday at our NW, SW, Bee Caves/Lakeway, Round Rock, & Pflugerville camps and then attend the 5:30 am Central camp on Fridays (Central camps meet Tuesday - Friday; Central campers may attend the NW or SW 5:30 am camp on Mondays).
- Enjoy a bonus 6th class each week: Bring your family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers to our FREE 9:00 am workout each and every Saturday at our NW, SW, and Central locations!
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| FREE Saturday Classes At 9:00 AM... |
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Grab your calendar, and tell everyone you know: Every Saturday during 2010, Austin Adventure Boot Camp will hold a muscle toning, fat burning, FREE 45 minute boot camp class at 9:00 am.
Bring your ten closest friends and jump start your weekend. From the couch potato to the weekend warrior, this boot camp is designed to challenge and motivate all fitness levels. Plan to attend every weekend!
Free Saturday class locations (look for the signs):
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Do you have what it takes? Austin Adventure Boot Camp is growing – again, and we need you! Does inspiring others inspire you? Are you a leader who practices what you preach? Are you an ex-collegiate athlete who continues to make fitness part of your daily life? Has anyone ever asked you “how do I look like you?” while reaching out to feel your arm muscles? Are you a walking example of the fit, healthy lifestyle? Do people like to be around you because of your good energy and genuine concern for others? Does helping other people reach their goals motivate you? Would you like to significantly supplement your current income while working approximately 2 hours per day, 4 to 5 days per week?
