News from Baby Boot Camp of Mid Peninsula

Hello Baby Boot Campers! Thank you for such an amazing November! It was fantastic seeing all of you working up a sweat and having fun!

Now that the holidays are in full swing, it is more important than ever to stay focused on your fitness goals. Please make sure that you are sharing your goals with me this month so that we can focus through the holidays and see that you are on your way, one push up at a time! Also, please remember to inform me if you are pregnant to ensure your safety and that of you baby!

Congratulations to our Pish Posh Mommy winners! Jennifer Grillo and Lindsay Koenig both won Pish Posh Mommy carryalls this month in the raffle. Way to go ladies!

There are also some fun events coming up! Hope to see you there!

Baby Boot Camp's 20% off Shopping Party at Sports Basement

Join us on Saturday, December 12 from 4-6PM at the Sports Basement in Sunnyvale for a shopping party.

Free raffles and prizes
Beverages, munchies, and more
20% ALL store merchandise
Raffles to be given away at 4:30PM

This is 20% off your total purchase - including sale items and the Bob jogger!

Please R.S.V.P. to the evite. If you did not receive a copy, please email me directly!

It's a great way to jump start holiday shopping or to weather proof your workout. Add a weather shield and wool liner to your jogger to keep your child snug and happy in the fresh air. Grab some running gloves for yourself. We'll be playing all winter long! Bring the whole family and any interested family and friends.

January Event

Baby Food 101 - Nutrition for Growing Infants

Please join in for a fun night at your local Whole Foods.
This fun workshop will be held in the gourmet kitchen at Whole Foods in Mountain View. Space is limited.

In this workshop, you will learn:
- Organic vs. non organic foods & dairy products
- Signs of readiness for solid foods
- What types of food to introduce first
- Ranking of the worst and cleanest produce
- The top 12 most contaminated fruits and vegetables
- How you can decrease pesticide exposure by 90%
- Some healthy snack choices

You will have the opportunity to sample some baby food and snack choices.
Complimentary baby food and snacks will be provided. By the end of the
workshop, you will be ready to shape a healthy, wholesome diet for your little
one. You will also receive a goody bag with products for you and your baby! The
workshop is taught by a Registered Dietitian.
$10 fee - more details coming soon. Date TBD.

Fitness Corner

How do I lose the baby weight?

Some of you are asking this very question. There isn't a magic potion or secret formula. The key is knowing what it takes to lose 1 pound. It takes burning 3500 calories to lose 1 pound. That's a fact. If you do not make any changes to your current dietary intake while simply moving more each day, you will be on your way.

You can take it a step further and make healthy food choices each day to ensure that your body gets the nutrition it needs, but also cuts some unnecessary calories. It's important to get adequate caloric intake for prenatal moms and postpartum moms who are nursing. Your body is working overtime between growing a healthy baby and then supplying your child with milk. Your body can require an extra 300-500 for this each day! It is also important to drink water everyday. Hydration is key!

Just remember, your body took months to gain the weight. So, be good to your body and give it time to shed the weight in a healthy manner. It has been proven that by taking weight off consistently and slowly over a period of time, you are more likely to keep it off. Fad diets and extreme behavior do not result in healthy weight loss. Losing 1-2 pounds maximum each week is a healthy goal.

Through consistent exercise ( yes, consistency is key) and healthy eating habits, you will lose the weight over time. You will reap the rewards of your diligence and healthy habits when you slip back into your pre-pregnancy clothes.

Here is an example: I want to lose 10 pounds. In order to do so, I will need to burn 35,000 calories. This is achievable by making healthy food choices and adding exercise to your routine. It's not unheard of to burn 400-700 calories over the 75 min. class. It all depends on how hard you are working out. It's key to really focus on quality cardio drills in order to increase your heart rate while also working your muscles until their fatigue point during strength drills. If you exercise and burn 500 calories per day over a 7 day period, you will lose that pound. You will also see inches fall off. If you cut 100 calories from your current daily intake, you are cutting 700 calories per week. This combined with exercise will see you flying toward your goal!

Initially, you may not see a drop in the scale but may notice your clothes fitting differently. This is due to the fact that you are building lean body mass through your strength training. The great news is that by increasing your lean body mass your body will become more efficient at burning the body fat. Your body actually burns more calories maintain the lean body mass. You will lose inches and the pounds will drop over time.

So stay focused throughout the holidays. It takes 3,500 calories to lost a pound. It also works in reverse. By choosing foods higher in calories and lower in nutrition, you can also gain a pound by higher calorie consumption.

Feel free to ask me for more details.

Many thanks to those who donated canned items for our Fall Food Drive. The St. Frances Center in Redwood City has reaped the benefits of your generosity. Thanks for giving!

Remember to stay up on the latest Baby Boot Camp events by joining our "Baby Boot Camp of Mid Peninsula" Yahoo group! Schedule changes and monthly happenings are all announced through our group.

Grab your water bottles and get ready to sweat this month! Be on the lookout for lots of new moves that will give you an added challenge and set you on the path toward achieving your fitness goals!

Sincerely,

Christy Doyle
Baby Boot Camp of Mid Peninsula

Be fit. Be strong. Be together.

Christy is a Certified Personal Fitness Trainer, ACE Group Fitness Trainer, and has additional certifications in Prenatal and Postpartum Fitness.

Want to earn free classes?
Refer a friend to class and earn a free class when they purchase a package. Monthly unlimited members will receive a discount on their next month. See Christy for more details! Offer valid for current members.