The Bucket List - Biggest Winner style

The Biggest Winner (BW) group has been up to some amazing stuff so far in 2011. It all started with a little "Bucket List" of sorts that BW participant Brianna started... things she had always wanted to do but couldn't due to her weight. Certain activities out there have weight restrictions, so as Brianna passes a weight treshhold, she goes out and does the activity that her previous weight wouldn't allow her to do.

Indoor climbing at Crag-X was on her big list of things to do... and never one to waste an opportunity to inspire others, she brought along BW-er Christa with her.

Hiking Mt Finlayson was something not easy to do at her original weight. Since her big weight loss, Bri can now climb it with ease and helps motivate the new BW's to get to the top for their first time.

BW Jackie was a Mt Finny first-timer and fellow BW-er Nicki is scared to DEATH of heights. Both made it up to the top this summer with Bri and Jackie even got proposed to at the top by her boyfriend and fellow BW participant, Aidan!! SO COOL!! She said yes, of course....

Nicki and Jackie celebrating getting to the top with a plank.


Ziplining is an activity limited to people 275 lbs and under. The former Brianna at 360 lbs was not allowed to zip. No longer a problemo at only 185 lbs. And zip she did!!


Brianna challenged any of the BW gang under the weight to come out and zip too. Lisa, Nicki, Claire, Flora and Sherry all made it out for the fun. BDHQ trainers Lovisa, Melissa and Trish came out too. Such a fun day!

What's she gonna do next? Good question. You'll have to check back and see what she gets us all into...

BDHQ Fit Kids to help send Jordan to Nationals!

The purpose and mission of BDHQ's Fit Kids Bootcamp and Fit Family Bootcamps has been to implement the important message of health and fitness to kids and to encourage a positive attitude towards physical activity.

It's also never to early to teach your children about fundraising and helping those in need. BDHQ wants to do both, which is where Jordan Piercy comes in to the story.

Jordan's parents are long time BDHQ Bootcampers and have instilled these very lessons into their amazing daughter Jordan. She currently holds the Vancouver Island record for 300 meter hurdles and is top ranked in the province for 80 meter hurdles and 300 and 400 meter sprints as well as being part of the Top Bantam Female Athlete team on the Island. At just 14 years old, Jordan trains 12 months of the year and has won 2 bronze medals in the BC Games as well as a silver medal in this years High School Provincial Championships.

Jordan needs to raise $1000 - $1500 to attend Nationals in Ottawa, August 5 - 7. BDHQ wants to help her by donating all the money brought in by Fit Kids Bootcamp to Jordan. By teaching your kids that fitness can be FUN, you're also helping to send Jordan to Ottawa to kick some butt at Nationals!

The next Fit Kids Bootcamp is this Thursday night at 5:30pm at Rutledge Park. $5 drop-in for kids. A parent must attend regular Bootcamp at the same location.
MUST EMAIL bdhqkids@gmail.com in order for your child to attend.

Jordan volunteers with kids in sports and we'll be getting her out to help at Fit Kids Bootcamp and Fit Family very soon!!

If you would just like to donate to Jordan's cause, please call or come in the studio to donate.

Thanks for your help and thanks to Jordan for being such a great role model.

BDHQ July Newsletter

Kettlebell Open House
Saturday, July 16, 12:00 – 3:00pm

12:30 - 1:30 FREE beginner Kettlebell class. Learn all about kettlebells and how you get an amazing cardio and strength workout in one. Vega will whippin' up protein shakes for all participants.

After the class there will be demo’s from the West Coast Kettlebell Club and Team as well as one day only promos and tons of door prizes from Massage Therapy Group, Pen Run, Kool FM, Vega and lots more! James Beckerley will be your host and there to answer all your questions about kettlebells. Come on by and bring your friends!

Upcoming Kettlebell Workshops

Kettlebells 101
Saturday, August 6, 2011, 1:30 - 4:30pm - $75

Kettlebells 101 workshop is ideal if:

• You have been training with kettlebells but want to perfect your technique



• You are a personal trainer who wants to learn how to effectively and safely teach your clients kettlebell technique



• You want to learn how to build effective kettlebell programs to improve strength, endurance and cardiovascular fitness

Kettlebells 202
Saturday, August 13, 2011, 1:30 - 4:30pm - $75

Kettlebells 202 is designed for those who are familiar with kettlebell basics from the Kettlebells 101 workshop or have other formal experience and seek to further develop their kettlebell skills and learn how to safely and effectively do and/or teach more advanced kettlebell exercises.

Full workshop details here.

Fit Kid Bootcamp
Thursdays at 5:30pm all summer long…
$5 drop-in per kid, per class. Starts this Thursday, July 14 at 5:30pm. Email bdhqkids@gmail.com to register your kid(s), 4 – 8yrs old for this Thursday night. Your kid(s) will come with you to Bootcamp Thursday nights and get their own separate Fit Kid Bootcamp with their own trainers. Improve your child's confidence and their lifetime outlook on physical awareness. Encourage a positive attitude toward physical activity! One parent must attend the regular Bootcamp on that particular Thursday night (at regular Bootcamp prices) in order for their kids to participate. Have to be a good role model and all :)

Must email bdhqkids@gmail.com in order for your child to attend! We need a head count before class each week.

Corporate Bootcamps and Training
Did you know BDHQ trains many Victoria offices and corporations in many capacities. Some do their own on-site Bootcamps, some come to our downtown studio for private classes and some do Office Weight Loss Challenges. We even have Corporate Punchcard packages available. We do it all. Call or email us if you’d like to set up a program for your workplace.

Baby Bootcamp Potluck
Tuesday, July 19 after class at Hyacinth Park, we are holding a Baby Bootcamp potluck. Please bring a small, healthy dish to share after your workout as trainer Jenn gives out goal setting and attendance prizes. Open to all Baby Bootcampers, even if you’re brand new and weren’t a part of the goal setting challenge. Come enjoy a big baby play date after an amazing workout.

The adventures of Michele...

If you've been wondering where Michele has been lately, you might be surprised by the answer. Yes, she was in Arizona (her tan is killing me), but she has also been out spreading the good word of BDHQ!

Michele was recently invited to be a panelist at the Sales and Marketing Executives of Victoria’s June meeting at the Union Club. The full panel were local Victoria entrepreneurs from Cook Culture, Pizzeria Prima Strada, Only Human Furniture, Blue Bridge Theatre and of course, BDHQ. Members attending got to pick the panels brain on business and marketing practices and what inspires them to be in business. Not hard to be inspired daily by the best clients around who constantly shock and amaze us with their awesomeness.

Michele was by far the liveliest of the panel. Ya, surprise, surprise! She had the whole crowd laughing immedietely. If everyone wasn't in suits and heels, she would have had them all working out right there on the spot.

Way to go Michele! You rock.

Mango Walnut Quinoa Salad with Seared Scallops

Impress your guests and family with a simple dish BDHQ-er Nicki whipped up that looks super fancy, tastes wicked yummy AND is good for you!

Dressing Ingredients:
1/3 cup plain fat free greek yogurt
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp minced ginger root
2 tsp curry powder
1/2 tsp each salt and pepper

In a small bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients.

Salad Ingredients:
1 cup quinoa
1 ripe mango, chopped
1 red pepper, sliced
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 chili pepper, finely chopped
1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped

Cook quinoa in boling water or chicken/veggie stock using whatever method you prefer. In a bowl, combine cooked, cooled quinoa and dressing until well combined. Gently stir in the mango, red pepper, green onion, chillies, mint and walnuts.

Nicki pan seared some yummy scallops to go with it. Serve!

Jambalaya - Biggest Winner style

Nicki's been cooking up a storm which means new great recipes for BDHQ-ers to try! On the menu tonight is a Jambalaya full of flavor and protein. Yumm...perfect for a cold summer night in Victoria.

Ingredients:
2 cups cooked brown rice
3/4lb boneless skinless chicken
1/2lb shrimp
2 sausages (optional, or try turkey sausage)
1 can diced tomatoes with liquid
1 onion diced
1 pepper, any colour, diced
2 ribs celery, chopped
3 cloves minced garlic
2 tbsp cajun seasoning

1. Brown chicken and sausage in big pot. Remove from pot.
2. Sautee onions, celery and peppers in pot until almost cooked.
3. Add canned tomatoes, brown rice, seasoning and cooked chicken/sausage.
4. Simmer for 5 - 10 minutes.
5. Add shrimp. Simmer until shrimp are opaque.
Serve!

Makes 6 generous servings.

1 Week Trial of BDHQ’s 8 Week PT Program for $75

1 Week Trial of BDHQ’s 8 Week Personal Training Program for only $75

This one time sneak peak will show you difference of what your body can do when under the watchful eye of a trainer, not hidden in the crowd of a class. Get that extra boost you need before your vacation or wedding this summer or maybe you recently had a baby and need a kick start back into a routine. This program is normally only offered in 8 week packages, but we're going to let you try it out for a week and see what all the buzz is about.

Your action packed week of killer fun and fitness includes FOUR 30 minute small group (1 - 4 ppl) sweat dripping, high intensity, interval training sessions with BDHQ’s amazing team of trainers, plus ONE group class (indoor or outdoor). We will weigh you in to start and have you track your food for the week.

This offer is only available for purchase within the next 7 days and $75 is a great deal. June 1 - 7 is your window to purchase this one time trial.

Restrictions:
Open to anyone who has never done the 8 week program before.

Must be used in 1 week from your 1st session and must be used before August 30/11. Limit of 1 per person plus 2 for friends.

BONUS PROMO - Should you wish to do a full 8 week program after your trial week, we will take $75 off total. Your 8 weeks must start before Sept 30/11.

For full details on our 8 Week Personal Training package click here.