Monthly Archives: October 2010

Don’t Lose Sight of Your Goal: Go the Distance This week I heard a story about a woman who tried to swim the English Channel.  As she neared the England shore, it became very foggy.  When she lost sight of … Continue reading →

Prime Your Metabolism by Getting Some Extra Calories One of the principles of Virtual Boot Camp that is important to take with you after the program is finished is the idea that we can eat whatever we want…sometimes.  When we … Continue reading →

Lower Calories & Carbs Prepare Body for Day 24 Splurge! Day 23 and Day 25 are built with consideration to the crazy caloric intake (in comparison) on Day 24.  What we need to build into our lifestyle is the idea … Continue reading →

Preparation is Key for Fat Loss and Weight Loss As we move into the final week of boot camp, preparation remains the key to success.  Making time to exercise, renewing your commitment to hit all the marks, and taking time … Continue reading →

Boot Camp Cardio, Easy Meals Highlight End of Week 3 As I look through Day 21, the layout screams success.  You will breeze through the food  and the cardio is relatively easy. Take advantage of this day to prepare for the … Continue reading →

Size Up Your Progress Correctly As We Head Into Week 4 How is your body responding to boot camp?  Many of us can find ourselves caught in the comparison trap when we hear a success story that is beyond our … Continue reading →

Make the Most of the Home Stretch I’m not a major horse racing fan, but one of the most famous calls in all of sports is the annual Kentucky Derby…”and down the stretch they come!”  These horses, at full speed, … Continue reading →

Don’t Let Boot Camp Get the Better of You! I read a story about an experienced mountain climber named Aron Ralston.  He had climbed 49 of Colorado’s 14,000-foot-plus mountains.  On a February day in 2003, Ralston was buried neck-deep in an … Continue reading →

Change Up the Order on Cheat Meal Day! I have a request today, boot campers.  If you can, try to exercise shortly before your cheat meal.  This way, you will prime your metabolism and allow your body to burn more … Continue reading →

Toning Down the Calories to Prepare for the Big Day! You may have looked at today’s menu and thought, “Wow!  Back down to 1100 calories.  This should be fun!”  It might be a slightly tougher day, but what we are … Continue reading →