I am very excited to share with you my first national TV feature. I flew out to NYC and filmed this piece for Parents TV. I don’t have Comcast Cable, but for those of you who do (which is 15 million houses nation wide), you can find my segment running for the next couple weeks under the parents segment on demand.
This segment is also fun for me to look back at the past couple years and see how I have grown as a person, and on camera. I believe that this is the first of many opportunities I will have to share my love and passion for fitness with a very large audience!
Thanks to Parents TV for making me feel welcome and treating me so well during the video shoot!
I am sure by now you are aware of the Fit Moms For Life program, but if you are looking for a home workout program that doesn’t have the cheesyness you see in many workout dvds, then be sure to click here to learn more. We give the first DVD and CD away for free in order to let you sample the monthly program.
This past weekend Fit Fun Bootcamps kicked off the indoor season in a big way with 97 adults and 25 kids participating in the workout. It was great to see so many people and families coming together to invest in themselves, get a great workout in, and have lots of FUN in the process!
I wanted to thank 8 of my trainers for being there to help out with it! Thank you: Ryan, Marsue, Deb, Abby, Kelli, Allie, Shane, and Matt!
Hopefully Youtube won’t take the audio off this video. I chose Michael Jackson’s Man in The Mirror song. The song doesn’t have the greatest beat for a workout video, but it shares a very powerful message… We can’t change anyone else without changing ourselves first. The 97 bootcampers who came, were creating that change from within!
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Today I am very excited and proud to share with you a story about another great transformation I have been able to witness. Her name is Patty, and she has been coming to Madison Fit Fun Bootcamps since I created it in May, 2008. When I first met Patty she was in pretty poor shape and struggled to complete the workouts. Fast forward a little over a year later and 40 lbs lighter, Patty can be seen as one of the strongest bootcampers and one of the first up the massive hill! Patty is pretty quiet, but she possesses a very strong work ethic (must be from her years of swimming), and a strong internal drive to be the best, which I am really impressed with! I can’t get over how much younger she now looks compared to when she started, the pictures tell it all! Here is Patty’s story in her own words.
“I was a competitive swimmer for 15 years, and when I got to college and avoided the “Freshman 15″ I thought I had a handle on my eating habits. What I’ve come to realize is that in college our swim coach would make sure that we were eating healthy whenever we traveled for meets, and because of the intense workouts we did I was able to eat a lot all day long and not gain weight. It took awhile after I graduated college and stopped training, to realize I really didn’t have a handle on my eating habits and I would have to be more conscious about what I ate.
Patty before starting bootcamp
I didn’t work out much after college since I lacked a constant routineI wanted to sleep in. Instead of joining a Masters Swim program, because they’re workouts were at 6am, I tried running and lifting weights after work, but once winter came I lost my motivation. All I wanted to do after work was sit at home and watch TV in the warmth of my apartment. Since I worked out alone I didn’t have anyone counting on me or pushing me to get off the couch, and eventually I stopped working out altogether.
Last May when Madison Fit Fun Bootcamps was getting ready to start, my sister-in-law asked me if I would join with her so we could provide moral support for one another. I said sure before I realized what time the workouts were at. When she finally told me the workouts would start at 6:30am I almost changed my mind. I’m really glad that I didn’t though. After the first 6 weeks I had lost 6 lbs and started to eat healthier.
After completely changing my eating habits and committing to a regular workout routine, I have lost almost 40 lbs since May of 2008. I am in better shape than I remember being in even while I was at the peak of my swim career. While I feel great having lost all the weight I gained after college and the fact that I am able to wear clothes that I haven’t been able to wear in over 5 years, I am most excited about the increase in energy that I have each day and how good I feel after a workout.
I can’t think of a better way to start my day or a better group of people to start it with. I want to thank everyone I work out with for their support; I definitely wouldn’t have been able to make all the progress I have without you.”
-Patty Heinz
If you would like more information about how you can achieve results like Patty for less than $10/session visit http://www.madisonbootcamps.com
We will be outside through the end of Sept and then head to indoor locations that are getting finalized as we speak!
Yesterday, I was on CBS promoting my Fit Moms For Life DVD program. Marsue demonstrated some of my favorite total body toning exercises and fat burning exercises that use only a ball, dumbells, and the best weight of all… our own bodies!
Click here to check out more of Marsue’s story
So many people make exercise complicated. They feel like they don’t have the money to buy expensive treadmills or exercise equipment and therefore can’t get a workout in. I cringe when I walk into a clients home and see the massive universal gym sitting there taking up half the room. Not only is it not the best way to workout, it costs between $1,500-2,500 and very rarely do people use it!
The simplest and most cost effective is a $20 stability ball (that you can also use as a desk chair), along with a few sets of dumbells. Don’t waste getting dumbells lighter than 10 lbs. You should get weights up to 30′s at least 20′s starting out… The heavier weights will cost you a bit, but they will never break (unless you drop them on one another), they barely take up any space, and are extremely versatile!
I think slowly people are realizing the powerful fat burning and toning effects weight training has, but so many are confused about how to do it, what weights to use, how long to do it, what types of exercise, and how many sets and reps. This is one of the reasons I created the Fit Moms For Life DVD program. I wanted to answer all those questions and take the guess work out of it. Resistance training is very safe if done correctly and will really redefine your body! More on Fit Moms For Life Fat Loss DVD Program
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I worked just about the whole weekend to get this ready. There are chancesof typos and things not quite working right. I look at you as family, please email me mistakes you see or things you think could be changed to make the site better. It’s really been amazing. Is your second dvd for sale yet? I’m totally excited to start it!” -Alicia
PPS I get asked if guys can do this program. The answer is definitely yes! Some of the husbands of the wives have been doing the workouts and loving them! They are designed for maximum fat loss and toning.
By now you are probably aware that Madison Fit Fun Bootcamps are kicking off the 2009 outdoor season Saturday May 9th at 8:30 AM at Elver Park. We are encouraging families to come and everyone to bring someone! This first boot camp is FREE, in order for everyone to experience what a boot camp is like. We will have 15 trainers there helping out, ensuring you get the best workout possible.
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*This was filmed last year, some of the locations have changed and the Saturday morning boot camp structure has changed.
Madison Fit Fun Boot Camp is the largest boot camp program in the Madison area. We currently have 5 locations and 9 different camps to make it as convenient and accessible as possible. Most of the camps have 2-3 trainers, giving you personal attention.
When evaluating a fitness program, here are the top 7 things to consider.
1. Program has a proven track record for delivering massive results to each and every participant.
-We have amazing before and after pictures as well as many testimonials talking about the unbelievable results and experiences of the boot campers. Whether you are looking to lose weight, tone up, improve your 5k time, or complete your first triathlon, Fit Fun Boot Camp will deliver.
2. Program is taught by high qualified and experienced trainers that use a consistent training philosophy.
-All instructors are either certified personal trainers, or have at least 1 year of mentorship by myself.
3. Program incorporates some nutritional guidance and extra support.
-We will provide additional handouts and resources for what to eat as well as keeping each other accountable for our food choices. More on Madison Fit Fun Boot Camp
Last week ABC came to MamaTone to do a story for the evening and morning news. Kim Sveum, did an awesome job reporting the story. Kim is a mother of two, and just as passionate as I am, at helping moms and families succeed in life. She produces the bi-weekly “Parenting Project,” from channel 27 news, in Madison, Wisconsin. Be sure to check out her blog.
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This story does a great job at showing why I created MamaTone, and the underlying inspiration behind it. Sure, it is an exercise and nutritional program that will help moms shed inches and tone muscle. But, it is more about the community aspect and teaching moms that if they don’t take care of themselves, nobody else will, and all other relationships will suffer because of it.
I am SO proud of every mom in MamaTone, every bootcamper in Fit Fun Bootcamps, and every small group client I have. For those of you who haven’t trained with me, it is hard to know exactly how difficult it is, and how hard the workouts are, but for those who stick with it, great rewards come!
So thank you everyone for inspiring me to work harder and be a better person!
Today I had my monthly fitness show on NBC and we talked about the common beliefs and traps people fall into when trying to lose weight.
Todd was my guest today, and he has done an amazing job the past 10 weeks at Fit Fun Bootcamp, dropping 40 lbs. He is truly a different person then before! It has rippled down to his family and his wife has lost 15 lbs in the past 8 weeks!
Todd was featured about a month ago. Click here to read more of his story and specific advice he gave.
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To recap, the top 4 reasons why you aren’t losing weight.
1. Eating too big of portions. (ok, this is an obvious one!)
2. Not eating frequently enough. (If you are eating more frequently, you will be less likely to binge eat)
3. Believing that because you are working out, you can eat whatever you want. It is harder to work off a 300 calorie candy bar then to not eat it in the first place.
4. Doing endless cardio instead of weights.
Please comment on this video in the box below. If you have questions for Todd, he would be happy to answer them.
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A couple weeks ago I shared the story about Jody, a mom who had five kids who lost nearly 50 lbs in the past 7 months. Click here to read her story. NBC heard about the story and featured her in my fitness segment. This amazing fat loss transformation shows how anybody who works hard and is committed to exercise and eating healthy can achieve amazing results! I received many emails and calls from people after they watched this on NBC, wanting to know more about what all jody has done.
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Here are some of jody’s responses to questions that were asked by people.
Regarding Kate’s questions…When I was taking MamaTone, I was working out at least 2 days per week (3 tops). With Bootcamp, 3 days a week. They are only 6 weeks long, so you HAVE to go the 3 days to really get More on Jody’s Amazing Fat Loss Transformation on NBC
As I have said many times, I feel bless to have the job I have and be able to do what I do. The story you are about to read emphasizes this point. I get great satisfaction that in some way, I have improved the quality of life of a person, helped them live longer, help them see the world differently, and instill an “I Can” belief. I met Lynn about 8 months ago and have been blessed to see the journey she has gone through in 2008. Lynn, is a leader and someone who I could count on to rally the troops in bootcamp. She is always taking the most challenging weights possible and pushing herself to her limits. She is also very disciplined with her eating. There is no doubt that she will lose her remaining 45 lbs and I will do a follow up story when that happens!
So here is Lynn’s story in her own words!
“Where do I start? Ever since high school I was on the slow train to weight gain, when suddenly the slow train stopped off at “How on earth did I let myself get this far?” Each time I went up a pant size I would tell myself, “This is it – I refuse to go up another size.” Of course, this only worked until I could no longer zip my pants without sucking my gut in and hoping they would stretch quickly so I could breathe again. I had gained another 35 pounds when I was pregnant with our daughter and was so happy that I had lost it while I was nursing her only to be disappointed to see it all come right back once I stopped. One day a friend mentioned that she was going to sign up for a program that makes you keep track of what you eat to help you lose weight. I decided I would join with her because the “tomorrow we are going to start eating better” plan was obviously not working. In March 2008, I started tracking everything I ate and drank, actually measured my food to ensure I was eating the CORRECT portion size, made sure I ate breakfast everyday and ate fruits and vegetables every day. Following this plan I had lost 20 pounds – not bad I thought, but I still had so far to go. This is More on Weight Loss Transformation: Mom Puts Herself First And Drops 53 lbs!
