Setting Goals - Raeleen Siu

Meet Raeleen Siu; former Biggest Winner participant and current Baby Bootcamper.

As part of BDHQ's 2014 Ambassador Challenge, we asked people to tell us their health goals they'd like to achieve by December 2013.  Raeleen's agreed to share her goals, along with a one month update. We appreciate her candidness and willingness to share with you all. 

RAELEEN'S GOALS:
1.  Finish my current maternity leave, returning to work November 4, 2013 in pre-baby shape (goal: wear a size 8, lose another 10 pounds to weigh 156 lbs)

UPDATE:  I am back into all my size 8 clothes! BDHQ trainer Trish did my measurements two weeks ago and I've lost 14 inches in just the chest, waist and hips since February 2013. I'm in the 10lb Challenge right now and set to get my $50 next Saturday, weighing 163lbs (she made her weigh-in and got her $50 back, FYI).

 2. Run the GoodLife Half Marathon October 13 in under 2 hours (that is a 7 minute cut from my last half marathon in June).

UPDATE:  I registered for the half marathon and joined the Pen Run clinic this past summer. I'm running 18K long runs in 1h 40mins...I think I can make this goal!

3. Eat according to the Biggest Winner principles (3L water/day, 2 servings of complex carbs/day, lean protein in every meal, etc.).

UPDATE: I'm not perfect every day, and if you have an idea about how I can be more successful here, I'd love advice/kick in the butt. Complex carbs is a big one for me that needs to be cut.

4. Go to Hawaii at Christmas and be able to see my abs (i.e. not cover myself up and hide on the beach!) This one scares me a lot. (goal: wear a size 6, weight in the 140's)

UPDATE: Trip to Hawaii is booked...the other goals above need to be met before this can happen.

5. Workout six days a week, including attending BDHQ Baby Bootcamp, The Drill, and spin classes.

UPDATE: I work out for at least one hour, five days a week. Because the half marathon long run training is getting to be two hours every Sunday, I've cut my Saturday workouts, so the drop to 5 days a week is intentional for now.


Thanks Raeleen! Can't wait to see what you achieve by December and beyond. The action alone of writing down your goals sets the intention to achieve them. To any of you reading this, take a minute to think about what you really want, short term, and an action plan to get there. If you need help, ask any of the trainers at BDHQ/BDHQ2. We're here for you and want to see you all succeed in anything you want to do.   

Iron strength with James Beckerley

In Video 1, James takes you on a tour of where it all started...his parents garage.  You can see his very first kettlebells and all his crazy grip equipment.

In Video 2, James bends his first nail in over two years....who is this guy?

In Video 3, James discusses grip strength and why he's into it and what makes it so basass.

You Gotta Rest...

Deep thoughts by James Beckerley on the importance of rest days....

Nike Free Run 5.0 - Dog Friendly Event - Friday, July 19

 

You know how you go to all these running races and you can't bring your best running partner because they don't allow dogs. Well, we at Peninsula Runners wanted to change that.  Welcome to the Nike Free Run 5.0, dog friendly event. We are holding a fun 5k run at Beaver Lake Dog Park on Friday July 19th at 6:30pm. It's a free event, but we are asking for donations that will go to benefit the SPCA. The co-sponsors are Bosley's on Shelbourne and Westshore and Nike. Nike is bringing out a professional photographer and will be taking pictures of owners and their dogs for free.  Nike and Bosely's will also have some amazing prizes to give away for owners and dogs. It's going to be a fun event for everyone! Even if you don't have a dog, come on down and join in on the fun. 

Jason Ball

BDHQ Bootcamp Mexico: December 7 - 14

BDHQ is returning to Tulum, Mexico December 7 - 14th for a week of sun, beach and workouts!!

$1,614.72 based on double occupancy (taxes included).
 

Please contact Trish Hailey, BDHQ travel specialist, directly to book.  If you need singles/triples/family rates, please contact Trish. 
Tricia.Hailey@tieronetravel.com or 250-405-5082.  

Here are a few pics from the first two trips...

  

 

Another Biggest Winner sessions ends

Last week marked the end of another successful Biggest Winner session.  Tanya Barnes, top left and bottom right, was our proud winner having lost 27 pounds in 12 weeks!!  We had many more sucesses that we celebrated and had a great wrap-up workout.  

Next 12 week Biggest Winner session starts this Sunday, July 7.  Lots of newbies all registered along with those contuining on their weight loss journey.  Can't wait to get back at it.

  

Strongman Training at BDHQ2

BDHQ2 is the proud owner of a brand new yoke!  What's a yoke you say? 

According to the dictionary:
A yoke is a wooden beam, normally used between a pair of oxen or other animals to enable them to pull together on a load when working in pairs, as oxen usually do; some yokes are fitted to individual animals. There are several types of yoke, used in different cultures, and for different types of oxen. A pair of oxen may be called a yoke of oxen, and yoke is also a verb, as in "to yoke a pair of oxen". Other animals that may be yoked include horses, mules, donkeys and water buffalo.

In this case, you are the ox.  A common peice of equipment in Strongman competitions.  BDHQ2 is now the only gym in Victoria with one. 



UPDATE: 

James got a second new toy for BDHQ2...The Strongman Log!!