Personal Update

Three months ago today, our youngest son was born. It has been a roller coaster of love, laughter and fatigue... a bit less of the last one lately, thank goodness. During one of those sleepless nights, I thought it would be pretty cool if I could pull on every pair of jeans in my closet three months after having a baby. I figured what the heck, go for it. Today I was able to do just that. I did the happy dance in my closet!

A bit snug but YES they fit!

First off, you hear of those moms that slip right into their pre pregnancy jeans when they leave the hospital. That was not me! I gained 40lbs this time and those jeans were not even sliding up my thighs when I got home! So for me, it was a lot of hard work.

I wasn't going to post this update. Then I figured there may be some expecting mom out there who wonders how they will ever feel great in their clothes again. You will and those clothes will feel even better than before because you earned them back, big time! Plus you will have a little extra love in your life :).

Two Amazing Boot Campers

Last weekend, two of my very dedicated boot camp ladies, Kathy and Julie, participated in the San Francisco Marathon and Half Marathon. To say they did an amazing job is an understatement!

While they trained for their races, they continually made boot camp a priority. I can recall Kathy running 20 miles on the weekend and still showing up for Monday's 5:30am class ready to go... amazing!

Myself as well as the other boot camp attendees, truly enjoyed supporting these two women and celebrating in their success!

Here is what they had to say about Fit OC Women Boot Camp and how it contributed to their accomplishments:

"I just want to thank you for the tremendous boot camp training. Last week-end, I ran the San Francisco marathon with my sisters and I'm very pleased with the results. Your boot camp classes provided excellent cross-training for me. In the past, if I tried to go on a long run, I would have hip and sometimes knee pain related to my IT band. Since your workouts are all about movement and development of all muscle groups, I have been virtually pain-free on all of my runs. Also, I have gained strength and endurance from your classes....which were definitely needed, especially for the last 6 miles of the marathon. I have never been athletic; yet I was able to meet my goal of 3 hrs: 50 minutes.....and you helped make this happen! Lastly, your creativity, knowledge, and caring personality make our workouts fun! Thank you for everything!"

Kathy Jackson

"Hillary thanks to your boot camp program I was able to do the San Francisco Half Marathon last weekend! Prior to the marathon I wasn’t really a runner, I ran 3 – 4 miles at a time (mostly walking). The day of the marathon I had endurance and strength which I attribute to the boot camp training that allowed me to finish the half marathon and I felt great!

Thank you Hillary!"

Julie Kenney

Surf City Beach Derby- Who's In?!

We have quite the group of Fit OC Women who have proclaimed they will dominate the sand on November 6th. Whether it is the 10 miler, 10K, or the 5 & 2K beach obstacles, choose your race and join us!

Do it to be a part of a fun group of women. Do it for the cool shirt we will all wear and do it for the great event with an ocean view!

Shoot me an email if your interested.

http://www.beachderby.com/

Official Boot Camp of the Anaheim Ducks Power Players

Fit OC Women is the official Boot Camp for the Anaheim Duck's Power Players... fun season ahead!

Click HERE for more details on this season's girls.

Peanut Butter Pancakes

I have heard about PB2 for awhile now. I finally ordered the stuff and it definitely lives up to the rave reviews. I have put it in oatmeal in the morning, a shake during the day, and yogurt at night. I never would have thought powdered peanut butter would be so good.

For the last few mornings, my son has asked for "my peanut butter pancakes". He loves them!

1/3 cup Oatmeal

1/4 cup Egg Whites

1 Tablespoon PB2

Blend and top with Agave Nectar or Maple Syrup

If you or your kids love peanut butter this is a great option. You can read about the company HERE

Nutritional breakdown from the Bell Plantation website:

PB2: Powdered Peanut Butter
Ingredients: Roasted peanuts, sugar and salt.
Serving size: 2 Tablespoons (12 grams)
Servings per container: 15
Amount per 2 Tablespoon serving (when mixed with water):
Calories: 45
Calories from fat: 13

Value and % Daily Value*

Total fat 1.5 g 3%
Saturated fat 0 g 0%
Trans fat < 0.01 g Cholesterol < 0.01 mg 0% Sodium 94 mg 4% Total carbohydrate 5 g 2% Dietary fiber 2 g 8% Sugars 1 g Protein 5 g Vitamin A < 1% Vitamin C 0% Calcium <1% Iron 0% *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

One happy boy...

If you have already tried this product, I would love to hear how you have used it!

What Time of Day Do You Exercise?

I get asked all the time when is the best time to exercise? My response is, generally speaking, I don't think it really matters. As long as you get it done, you get it done. Each to their own but for me it is get up early, focus on me for an hour or so and then get on with the day. Some days require a bit more caffeine as a result :) but when that alarm goes off the determined girl in my head says to get out of bed or you WILL regret it later.

So really does exercising at night mean an inferior workout? Click HERE to read an old post that links you to a great article on why morning exercise is superior. However, if it simply doesn't fit your lifestyle then afternoons or nights it is.

I am personally learning to love the evenings as well. I will always be an early riser but lately I have found that teaching an evening boot camp class is really fun for it's own reasons.

But tonight, I decided one of my top five favorite ways to end a day is to put my son in the Bjorn, or "jet pack" as we call it, and go for a leisurely 2 mile walk and take in the scenery.... an older couple walking and holding hands, lady walking and talking to her dog, kids riding their scooters and giggling, group of women walking with weight vests on and clearly enjoying their conversation, few runners, and a teenager working on his car... simply people enjoying their night and living their lives. So next time you fret over when you SHOULD exercise, figure out what works best for you and stick with it. There is no right or wrong answer.

Evening Class for the Night Owls

Anaheim Hill’s All Women’s Outdoor Boot Camp

created

to help you meet your

fitness goals

What FIT Boot Camp delivers

Fun and creative training

All levels challenged

Inviting and non-intimidating setting

Motivation for healthier living

Improved strength and endurance

Improvement in health and appearance

Fat loss and lean body mass gains

New Class Offered: Monday & Wednesday evenings 7:30-8:30

starting Monday July 25th

contact me regarding locations

hillaryskahan@sbcglobal.net