You're Our Next Success Story!

Before we get into the topic at hand today, I want to remind you that we have our first correct form and body alignment class this evening at 5:30pm here in the studio with Gabe, our Corrective Exercise Specialists.

This is a no-cost class to help you master proper form for optimal body function. 2 spots are open for tonight, 4 more for Thursday – just hit reply and tell me what night works best for you.

Also, we have nationally well known physical therapist, Brian Schiff, in camp on Thursday helping you out with any structural ailments you may have. So many of us struggle with low back pain, shoulder, elbow, knee, ankle issues, and Brian will be in camp to steer you in the right direction for relief!

I want to give you all the resources you need to maximize your Adventure Boot Camp experience. And I want it badly for you. I want you to transform. I want this 4-week program to be the greatest lifestyle jump start you’ve ever experienced. I’m in your corner, I’m your ally, your health and fitness friend and supporter. And Leigh, Annie, Alicia and Michelle feel precisely the same way. We’re here to serve you!

See, we got into the business of helping people not to become famous or to live some sort of fairytale life. Not a chance in this industry, unless you’re a trainer to the stars, and who wants that lifestyle of being at some celebrity’s beckon call 24/7? Not me!

I want to work with women who are 100% committed to enhancing their health and fitness so they can be better moms, more accomplished professionals, better friends, happier and more productive in the areas that are most important to them.

That’s what turns me on!

That’s what turns all of us on here at Adventure Boot Camp for Women!

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I want every single one of you to be a success story!

So let’s talk about success ... in all aspects of your life.

You are successful -- some may define that as being a great mother, wife, friend, sister, etc -- others, may add in being successful as a business owner, employee, or manager.

And women across boot camp are successful in different ways.

So why is weight loss so difficult for people- especially those who have experienced sweet success in other parts of their lives?

In previous boot camps I’ve said exercise doesn't work by itself, and the success is in the nutrition...but, really, it's not ALL in the nutrition. There's more to it than food.

People who set out to lose weight often make it all about food-what they should and shouldn't be eating. Some add exercise into the mix and ask, how much do I exercise?

While those are all parts of a good program, the irony is that, in the end, people who are successful at overcoming issues with weight tackle something else much greater. It's more about how they view themselves and their lives than about what they should and shouldn't eat.

A lot people know what they should and shouldn't be eating, and they know they should to be active. It's not magic.

But there is truly magic -- not a magic bullet, per se, but magic.

And here it is: Treat weight loss like you treat your business, your career, or how you nurture your children and other important relationships. High achievers understand hard work & dedication can result in professional success. But so many people don't want to follow that same rule to lose weight.

Instead they want to jump on the next miracle bandwagon. When it comes to our health, we're used to taking a pill and having our symptoms go away. I think that's part of the problem. We're always looking for the miracle, or the quick, easy solution.

Taking care of YOU can be difficult. A lot of times taking time for you might feel selfish, like I always say, taking care of you is the most important thing you can do ... for everyone.

Why do I tell you this?

Well, the magic of weight-loss/weight maintenance success comes with realizing some simple truths:

1. Give up on the shortcuts. Successful weight loss takes work, discipline and, more than anything, knowing exactly what you want. This is the same, whether you're trying to lose weight, or simply get stronger. Shortcuts don't get you what you want.
2. Never do anything that's temporary. When you make a change in your life, let yourself know that you're making a lifetime commitment to giving up some things and adding others. When it comes to exercise, for example, you don't incorporate it into your lifestyle only until you lose weight but, rather, for the rest of your life. Exercise is a lifestyle for so many of the boot camp women, so to NOT exercise when on vacation, or under stress, or when they’re tired just isn’t an option.
3. Understand why you struggle with weight. When people struggle with their weight, it's usually not because they hate exercise or love certain foods. Most people have an emotional component that's tied to why they don't exercise and why they're comforted by food. Understanding the emotional component is extremely important in successful weight loss. What are your triggers? Are you unhappy in your career? Your relationship? Friendships? Why does food satisfy something other than physical hunger?
4. Balance is key. The most successful people find balance in life. Focusing too much on weight loss can impede your success. Never say, "I'll be happy when I reach this weight." There are only two outcomes to that thinking: Either you don't reach the weight goal or you find out that weight wasn't the source of your unhappiness. Weight is a symptom of what you must identify and overcome.

Don't make it about numbers. I don't see the magic in striving to reach weight-loss numbers. Your ideal weight is individual. I've found that most people are pretty realistic about what they'd like to weigh based on what makes them feel and look good. And that doesn't mean model-thin.

Take the first step today. Change your thinking. Remember: There are no gimmicks. Weight loss, and a healthy, optimally functioning body requires long-term thinking. You have to exercise and gradually modify the way you eat over time. Crash diets, where you narrow food choices to the point of deprivation, will cause you to rebel and fall back into old eating habits.

Wow, long message today, but a very important one. I’m here for your success, which is why I spent the past 2 hours composing these thoughts. Remember, I want it badly for you. I want you to be a complete and total success story!!

Alright, so on that note, keep moving today to help with soreness. And we look forward to seeing you tomorrow morning, bright and early for another fun workout!!

Your friend in fitness,

Brian Calkins

Cincinnati Adventure Fitness Boot Camp for Women 4325 Red Bank Rd Cincinnati, OH 45227 513-407-4665, x-101