HardCORE Spin for FREE this Thursday

To celebrate our 16 brand spankin' new spin bikes that just arrived, we're holding a FREE class to launch our new HardCORE Spin classes. HardCORE Spin is a 40 minute sweaty spin followed by 10 mins of killer abs. This Thursday, Oct 27 at 9am, come try out this fun new class for FREE. First come first serve. The class will now be on the schedule every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 9am at BDHQ!

There are more new classes being added to the schedule next week too....some later evening classes and maybe even an early Saturday morning class...stay tuned and see you this Thursday morning at 9am!

Big losses = Little victories

The July - September 2011 Biggest Winner group collectively lost over 1,000 lbs. That in itself is a mind blowing feat that they should all be pretty happy about. But sometimes we focus so much on the number on the scale that we forget the small things that so many of us take for granted.

Biggest Winner Ambassador Nicki asked the group to tell us about some non-scale victories since joining the program. The responses she got are pretty eye opening.

Here is a sampling...

“I don't dread the meeting room chairs at the office like I used to.”

“Going on a plane and not worrying about the seatbelt not fitting, or walking up 3 flights of stairs at work without dying!”

“I don't dread the movie theatre like I used to.”

“Seeing a smile on my doctors face when I walk in his office!”

"Being able to move the car seat up so I can comfortably reach the pedals.”

“Dropping something on the floor and actually being able to pick it up :)”

“I rushed across down the street today and got the bus on time without being breathless! Only a few months ago I would have been outta breath....and waiting for the next bus!”

“Sitting in one of those plastic patio chairs and it not staying attached to my butt when I stand up. Woo hoo!”

Most of the responses were simple things that a lot of us never even think about. Part of what makes this job so awesome is getting to help people reclaim their lives and take back those simple things!

The other great thing is Biggest Winner participants are starting younger so they get to experience these simple things even earlier in life. I hope the trend continues.

Michele's Taco Salad

Michele is obessed with Mexican food and loves to put a healthy twist on this basic, but super tasty taco salad.

Your protein:
1 lb. "Just like ground" (1/3 cup is 10g protien. Could also use ground turkey)
Big can kidney beans
small can chick peas
1 jar salsa or small can tomatoes

Heat it all up together and put aside.

Salad dressing:
greek yogurt 1/2 cup
1/2 cup salsa
1 tsp low sodium taco seasoning

Mix it all up and put back in fridge until you need it.

1 cup cooked Quinoa with 1tsp taco seasoning (low sodium, same stuff)
Romaine Wedges
raw veggies or cooked stirfry fajita style
roasted garlic
peppers
onions
cucumbers
tomatoes

Stack it all...romaine wedges, then protien mix, then quinoa, then veggies and top it off with your salad dressing and maybe a sliced avocado. Yummmmm..

BDHQ hits CANCUN!

Everytime I leave for vacation I tell myself I'm going to workout everyday so I come home super tanned and fit. Sadly, that plan goes quickly out the door once I land and instead come home sunburnt and bloated by cervezas.

BDHQ wants to change that. Get your killer BDHQ workouts on the soft, sandy beaches of the Riviera Maya at the all inclusive 5 Star Resort, Gran Bahia Principe Tulum. Leave the dreary February weather of Victoria behind and enjoy the sun while having the accountability of getting your workouts in.

There will be 5 morning workouts, indoor and at the beach available during the week at no extra cost to your vacation. Nutrition guidance during your stay is fully optional and available free of charge.

February 18 - 25, price includes:
DIRECT flights to / from Victoria and Cancun
Shuttle to / from resort at Tulum and airport
Airfare, hotel, food & beverages
BDHQ trainers and workouts!

Pricing details HERE. $200 deposit required by October 12, 2011. Balance due 45 days before departure. Contact BDHQ to get on the list.

I hear Lovisa is prepared to knock on your door in the morning and force you to your workout if required...

A new Biggest Winner record!

Yesterday was the last day of another Biggest Winner session...sniff, sniff. Not one, but TWO women beat the old record (42lbs) for the amount of weight lost in one session. Molly Patton was the "Biggest Winner" having lost 48lbs and 53 inches in just 12 weeks! Jana Archer was a very close 2nd having lost 44lbs and 36 inches. The whole group of participants have lost a grand total of over 1,000 freaking POUNDS!!

They finished the session with another "Amazing Race" workout complete with road blocks, yields and 'carpools' full of kettlebell swings, jump squats and laps around the Parliaments buildings.

It was a beautiful morning and such a fun way to finish the session. Next session starts Sunday, October 2. CAN'T WAIT!! Winter promo on now...

James, the amazing Kettlebell Juggler!!

BDHQ trainer James Beckerley and a member of his West Coast Kettlebell Club, Derek MacDonald, showin' off their Kettlebell juggling skills. Watch out "Russia's Got Talent"...

September is Mommy Boost Month

Try out 2 Baby Bootcamp classes for FREE in September as part of a month chock full of mom focused lectures and events created by Elements of Health Centre (EHC). EHC want to give moms a taster of the wide variety of support available to them here in Victoria as well as practical information from distinguished and knowledgeable local practitioners. AND IT'S ALL FREE!

BDHQ's Baby Bootcamp Stroller Conditioning program is proud to host 2 FREE classes as part of Mommy Boost Month, a fundraiser for Kusi Kawsay, a school in Peru devastated by major flooding.

• Tuesday, Sept 13th - 10:30am - 11:45am - Rutledge Park


• Tuesday, Sept 27th - 10:30am - 11:45am - Hyacinth Park

To register for either of these free classes, please call (250-370-9983) or email us(bdhq@telus.net) and for any other Mommy Boost events, please call the Elements of Health Centre at (250)383-2626.