Okay, pretty much everyone has heard of eating with the seasons. It just makes sense to enjoy fresh, local food and food that is appropriate to balance what’s going on around you.
When you use ingredients that come from local farmers and naturally lend themselves to the present cycle of nature, you will almost always be consuming food that has more nutritional value and is pranaful (containing the vital energy of life!)
General Examples of Seasonal Foods:
Spring/Summer: Lighter more cleansing foods, lots of fresh fruit and veggies Fall/Winter: More hearty, warming, comforting foods, root vegetables and soups.
I know it can be rather interesting trying to fit in all the goodness of your busy life and still keep up your core strength and overall stamina, so I’ve put together this list of exercises to give you some ideas you can do on-the-go.
1. Burpees. Hands down one of the best ways to get in a quick workout. Jump squat, step or jump to plank, push-up, step or jump in, repeat. Do 3 sets of 15, or just rock out 20 of these babies and you’ll feel great!
2. Random Push-ups to Capacity. I call them random because I like to do these in random places. Like the middle of a trail on a hike, or in a park, or at a friend’s house when waiting for things to get going. Do as many push-ups as you can in one go. Next week, try again and see if you can do more!
3. Forearm Plank. Yep, you can do these wherever you want. Sun bathing on the dock? Hanging out in front of the fireplace with your grand kids? Toss in a forearm plank on your own or even get a plank contest happening and Read the rest of Strength On-The-Go
We are having such excellent results with the Kamloops 90 Day Health Challenge that I thought I would put together this blog post to share some exciting news about this effective program.
First off, congrats to all the challenge takers!
We have had so many excited boot campers jump on board and take the challenge…
…and the best part is, we are witnessing some impressive results both with Kamloops Boot Campers and with people all around the country taking control of their health.
Many for the first time.
If you have no idea what I’m talking about then let me explain.
The 90 Day program is a simple, effective, and affordable nutrition program that tastes like Cake Mix!
And everybody loves cake.
This program is changing lives and I am so happy, excited and thrilled to see so many people succeeding on this program.
Here is what the 90 Day Challenge is.
The program is called the Body By Vi Challenge.
The company behind the program is called Visalus Health Sciences and they have helped people lose over 4 million pounds in their first year alone with the 90 Day Challenge.
45,000 new people are taking the challenge every month, so rest assured this program is safe and effective.
The company is giving away 10 MILLION dollars a year in prizes, products, and vacations…
and if you join the challenge, you can have a chance to win some of those prizes!
Here is how it works…
You set a personal 90 Day Challenge.
Whether you want to lose 20 pounds of fat, run a 5 or 10k marathon, or gain 5 pounds of muscle (that’s my goal) this challenge with help you accomplish that faster and easier.
Once you have your goal, you pick one of 4 programs in the Body By Vi Challenge which is best aligned to your goal.
Each program is centered around the delicious and affordable Meal Replacement Shake.
And at less than $2 a meal, it’s a great deal.
Here are the 4 Challenge Kits
I am on the Core Kit and Katrina is taking the Transformation Kit.
Body by Vi™ Balance Kit Balanced Nutrition
The “Balance kit” is designed to help you begin your journey by giving your body diverse nutritional balance.
This kit contains 30 servings of balanced nutrition with our Vi-Shape™ Nutritional Shake Mix for once-a-day balanced nutrition.
The kit includes an assortment of our Health Flavors, to add flavor variety, and added health benefits to your shake.
Also included is access to our online Health Member website for Visalus recipes, menus, nutritional information, exercise tools, and more.
Vi-Shakes are gluten-free and lactose-free!
Body by Vi™ Shape Kit Lose Weight / Build Muscle
The “Shape” Kit helps you to see results and start shaping your body.
This kit contains 60 servings of balanced nutrition with our Vi-Shape™ Nutritional Shake Mix, so that you can have 2 meals per day of this great-tasting shake packed with powerful nutrition.
The kit includes an assortment of our Health Flavors, to add flavor variety, and added health benefits to your weight loss shakes.
To give you even more tools for success, we also include access to our online Health Member website for shake recipes, menus, nutritional information, exercise tools, and more.
Body by Vi™ Core Kit Active Lifestyle / Anti-Aging Nutrition
The “Core” Kit supports your lifestyle with a patented anti-aging and energy formula, balanced nutrition, and hydration and energy without the jitters.
Combine that with our comprehensive Vi-Pak, for sound nutritional support from head to toe, and patent-pending Neuro Smart Energy drink mix, to support healthy brain function and keep you sharp.
No other system can compete to support your optimal physical and youthful health! An assortment of Health Flavors is also included, to add flavor variety, and added health benefits to your shake.
Body by Vi™ Transformation Kit Total Body Transformation
The “Transformation” Kit is packed with the ultimate in shaping and nutritional ingredients to help you see and feel maximum results.
This Kit contains a 30-day supply of everything needed to help transform your body for a healthier, happier you.
Included in this weight loss shakes kit:
2 (30-serving) pouches of Vi-Shape™ Nutritional Shake Mix
an assortment of our Health Flavors, to add flavor variety, and added health benefits to your shake
1 bottle of Vi-Slim™ Metab-Awake Tablets
1 box of Vi-Trim™ Clear Control Drink Mix
1 box of each flavor of ViSalus NEURO™ Smart Energy (Lemon Lift and Raspberry Boost flavors)
and 1 bottle of our Vi-pak Omega Vitals capsules.
The Transformation Kit will melt the fat off you and have you looking unbelievable in no time.
Are you ready to get started? Click the big green button and get started today!
Here is a great testimonial of a lady who lost 80 POUNDS on the Challenge!! Talk about getting your life back.
Because you’re always going to need to buy food, by simply redirecting some of you grocery and fast food spending…
YOU WILL SAVE MONEY with this program,
which means you will have more money for shoes and flowers and girly stuff.
What I really appreciate about the program is how much freedom there is in what you can eat and how simple it is to follow.
It’s comes with dozens of recipes, a program guide and even a progress tracker to make it easy to stay on track.
And the prizes are fantastic with tropical vacations, spa packages and shopping sprees. Who knew losing weight could be so much fun?
And if you have families, don’t worry about making multiple dinners because dinner is wide open.
Like I said the program is really easy and flexible to follow.
If you need to lose more than 10+ pounds, you are going to love how the products control your appetite and boost your metabolism.
This means you will lose weight faster without being hungry.
And don’t worry; the shakes are Wheat, Gluten, and Lactose free.
If saving money and transforming your body sounds good, then you are going to want to get started on the 90 Day Challenge
If you’re interested in getting your health back and are ready to take the 90 Day Challenge with us….
Over $10,000,000 in Prizes
The Vacation of a Lifetime
Every 90 days, ViSalus rewards our best Body by Vi™ Challenge success stories with priceless life experiences.
From tropical vacations to free ViSalus products, it’s all about celebrating and loving better health.
Grand Prize Hollywood Transformation Vacation!
Our Grand Prize Winners each quarter are flown out for a VIP experience like no other in beautiful Hollywood, California.
Winners from our Male, Female, and Couples categories enjoy a day of pampering at the city’s finest spas and salons, a shopping spree to find clothes to suit their new look, and a night on the town in Hollywood!
And if that’s not enough, they all win a free tropical cruise, too!
Here is how to get started
Simply click on a kit below to get started.
All the kits below are a fantastic deal, but to tell you the truth the Core Kit and the Transformation Kit are the best value.
If you’re looking to lose 15+ pounds then the transformation kit is going to be your best bet because it works the fastest.
If you are already in fantastic shape then go ahead and get the core kit. (That’s what I am on and I love it!)
What I really like about the Transformation Kit is how quickly people are seeing results. Within days challenge takers are losing pounds and inches.
I met a man just the other day who was very overweight at 380 pounds and was dependent on his diabetic medication. His doctor told him he had to do something immediately to drop some weight.
He was introduced to the Body By Vi Challenge and within a week on the Transformation Kit he had lost 30 pounds and no longer had to take his medication in the morning because his blood sugar had stabilized.
These products are amazing and here is why…
The lean protein in the shakes help your body build muscle and burn fat
The natural appetite suppressant in the Transformation Kit makes it so you are not as hungry and you can stick to the program easily
The metabolism booster makes you burn more calories every day just standing around
The energy drink helps you make it through the day with a natural lift
And because the products taste so unbelievable delicious you are going to stick to the program and get the results you deserve
It’s the perfect program for leaning up and getting in shape.
So go ahead and click on the Kit that best fits your goals:
Will This Work For You?
You might still be wondering if YOU can do this.
Every person that has taken the challenge has been just like you. They wanted to look or feel better. They were ready to make a change. The only difference between them and you is that they got started on the challenge and committed to making a change for 90 days.
I believe you can do that as well. But you don’t have to take my word for it. Go ahead and listen to some of these other challenge takers and see how the challenge worked out for them.
Now that you are ready to get started on the challenge…
Simply click on the big green button and get the body that you deserve.
Thanks for taking the time to read this and I hope you have a wonderful day.
In the spirit of Summer, this workout is all about fun (just like all our Yoga Boot Camp workouts!).
You can do it in a park or your own neighborhood – pretty much anywhere. Just print it out and put it in your pocket (or memorize the basic idea and make up your own.)
WARM UP:
-Take a moment to set your intention and connect with your breath.
- Start with movement prep or a few dynamic stretches and exercises
SCAVENGER HUNT WORKOUT:
Dips. Use a bench or curb.
-Walk/Jog/Run to find a long straight area. (sidewalk, strip of grass)
-Twisting Lunges across that area (maybe half a block)
-Walk/Jog/Run to find a curb or bench
-15 Push-ups
-25 Toe Taps on the curb OR 30 Step Ups if it’s a bench (alt legs)
-Walk/Jog/Run to find a flat soft spot (grass)
-25 Bicycle crunches
-20 Jump Squats (or squats)
-Walk/Jog/Run to find a curb or bench
-30 Cross over mtn. climbers
-25 Dips
-Walk/Jog/Run to find a flat soft spot (grass)
-15 Burpees
REPEAT
BONUS:
-Walk/Jog/Run to find an overhead bar (playground)
-Do as many pull-ups as you can, even if it’s only 1 or not even 1.
-You can also do supported pull-ups by using some leg strength
-to help if the bar is low enough.
Have fun with this one – maybe get a few friends to do it with you, or put on your mp3 player and groove your way from spot to spot. Don’t worry if people in the park or street are looking at you, they’ll probably think what you’re doing looks like a good idea and you might even motivate them to get their workout on!
PLEASE remember to listen to your body and adapt as is best for you.
Have an awesome day and enjoy your workout! Post a comment below if you had fun with it or if you added anything of your own!
Do you love to eat? I do. I love food, I love bread, I love trying everything interesting on the potluck table, and then going back to graze after the meal.
Though this type of behavior makes my taste buds happy, it’s a really good way to put on weight in a hurry, even if you make a point of working out on a regular basis like we do at Yoga Boot Camp.
Exercise is crucial for your health, of course. I know you know that. But while being strong and fit effects how many calories you burn, the other side of the coin is looking at how many calories you’re taking in.
In many places, like Mexico for instance, they have a siesta in the afternoon. This is genius, because most of us feel a decrease of energy around mid-day, especially if you were up at 5am to come to Yoga Boot Camp!
But what if your lifestyle (your job for instance) doesn’t allow for such luxury as an afternoon nap? Well, I’ve got some ideas to help you boost your energy that don’t include coffee or chocolate.
Not that I’m against coffee or chocolate, but if you depend on them to keep going it’s a less than ideal situation and may be reflected in your health and weight, plus you’ll either have to keep consuming them or end up crashing later on.
After many requests for an evening yoga boot camp, we’ve finally brought the pieces together to make it happen for a 5 week summer camp.
“I love Yoga Boot Camp! It changed my life and strengthened me from the inside out. I feel better and stronger every day! I didn’t know fitness could be so fun!”
This is a common response and experience at yoga boot camp, but not everyone can come at 5:45am…
So now there’s another option…
However, there is limited space, so be sure to register right away in order to participate in this fun and inspiring program!
We don’t know if we’ll be able to run another evening camp after this, so if early morning doesn’t work for your schedule or lifestyle, be sure to come out and play for this special summer session!
Details On The Evening Kamloops Yoga Boot Camp for Women:
What: Yoga Boot Camp. A fun, inspiring, and very effective blend of yoga and fitness to help you be strong, sexy and energized!
Casey, Danica and Jen at the SPCA event. My ever so lovely assistants at an awesome fundraiser!
Who: This camp will be led by Danica Crawford. Danica is a yoga instructor who previously owned a studio, and she is also a talented Registered Massage Therapist so she knows what creates a healthy body. She’s energetic, kind, and has apprenticed with me to be a star Yoga Boot Camp instructor.
Where: At the Yacht Club, 1140 River St near downtown Kamloops. This spacious building will provide shelter from extreme heat or rain when needed, otherwise you’ll be out on a beautiful stretch of grass with access to the path along the river.
When: 5:30-6:30PM Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. It’s a 5 week camp starting July 26th and ending August 25th. (There are options for the whole camp or partial camp if you’ll be away for part of it. Your travels and summer schedule don’t have to keep you from participating.)
Why? Well…
Because you’ll discover how strong you are and how strong you can become.
Because bringing together cardio, core, strength and interval training with yoga is perhaps the most well rounded fitness practice you can do.
And because you’ll find the encouragement and support of this women’s only group and unique approach to fitness incredibly worthwhile and fun!
Again, there is limited space and the camp starts in less than two weeks, so get your spot today!
P.S. I won’t be teaching this camp because I’m teaching the morning classes, but you might find me next to you smiling and sweating and having fun. I’m thrilled to welcome Danica as a Yoga Boot Camp teacher, and to open this program up to you as a later option. Hope to see you there!
Hey it’s Casey here and I hope you’re doing great.
I am always looking for ways to improve boot camp and I am excited to say…
That I have found something that will help you look better, feel better, and give you more energy.
As you probably have heard, we are introducing a 90 Day Challenge into Yoga boot camp so that you can reach you health and fitness goals faster and easier.
Just to be crystal clear, I will never recommend a product that I have not used or tried before.
And to tell you the truth, the products that I recommend, I use on a daily basis to keep me lean, strong, and healthy.
The 90 Day program is simple, effective, affordable, and tastes like Cake!
And everybody loves cake.
I am happy to say that Katrina and I are on Day 6 of our 90 Day Challenge and way too excited to keep it a secret any longer.
Plus, we want you to do the challenge with you.
Here is what the 90 Day Challenge is.
The program is called the Body By Vi Challenge.
The company behind the program is called Visalus Health Sciences and they have helped people lose over 4 million pounds in their first year alone with the 90 Day Challenge.
25,000 new people are taking the challenge every month, so rest assured this program is safe and effective.
Here is how it works…
You set a personal 90 Day Challenge. Whether you want to lose 20 pounds of fat or gain 5 pounds of muscle (that’s my goal) this challenge with help you accomplish that.
Once you have you goal, you pick one of 4 programs in the Body By Vi Challenge which is best aligned to your goal. Each program is centered around the delicious and affordable Meal Replacement Shakes.
And at less than $2 a meal, it’s a great deal.
By simply redirecting some of you grocery and fast food spending, YOU WILL SAVE MONEY, which means you will have more money for shoes and flowers and girly stuff.
What I really appreciate about the program is how much freedom there is in what you can eat and how simple it is to follow. It’s comes with recipes, a program guide and even a progress tracker. You can even win a cruise and some pretty amazing prizes.
And if you have families, don’t worry about making multiple dinners because dinner is wide open. Like I said the program is really easy and flexible to follow.
If you need to lose more than 10+ pounds, you are going to love how the products control your appetite and boost your metabolism. This means you will lose weight faster without being hungry.
And don’t worry; the shakes are Wheat, Gluten, and Lactose free.
If saving money and transforming your body sounds good, then you are going to want to get started on the 90 Day Challenge
If you’re interested in getting your health back and are ready to take the 90 Day Challenge with us….
Here is what you need to do.
Watch these two short videos and then click on the Get Started button below.
Here is a great testimonial of a lady who lost 80 POUNDS on the Challenge!! Talk about getting your life back.
Thanks for taking the time to read this and I hope you have a wonderful day.
On Wednesday, June 22nd, from 6:00-7:30PM in Riverside Park at the Band Shell, I’ll be teaching a by-donation FUNDRAISER Yoga Fitness Boot Camp class for the SPCA!
I’ve got a whole lot of love for animals, and have rescued quite a few. I have two kitties from the SPCA here in Kamloops. I also volunteered for the Whistler Animal Shelter when I lived there, which resulted in me adopting animals there as well!
With this obvious soft spot for homeless animals, there was no question about who I wanted to do a big Summer Benefit class for. The Kamloops SPCA!
My goal is to raise $2000 for the SPCA. If we can bring 100 or more people together, each donating $20, we’ve done it!
This is a great chance for friends and family to try the boot camp. It is open to everyone!
So here are the details. Please SHARE this with your friends! If you have somewhere you can put up a poster, please email me and I’ll send you one.
SPCA Yoga Fitness Boot Camp Fundraiser
One of my kitties: Josie
Who: YOU and your friends (everyone is welcome!)
What: A FUN fitness and yoga practice with Katrina Ariel
When:Wednesday, June 22ndfrom 6:00-7:30pm
Where: Riverside Park at the Band Shell
Why: Because you’ll enjoy an empowering workout, a playful yoga practice, and feel great as you contribute to bettering the lives of loving animals who need homes!
* Bring a yoga mat or towel, a water bottle, and a smile!
Please come early to register, donate, and enter to win prizes!
The Grand Prize Giveaway is 3 months free Yoga Fitness Boot Camp!
One of the best things about working out and doing yoga really early in the morning is that you’ve taken care of your body and connected to your vision for yourself to start off your day.
With Yoga Boot Camp, this brings a tremendous sense of accomplishment!
However, when you wake up early there is often a point in the day where you find you’ve hit a wall and the buzz has worn off. Trust me, I know.
So how do you stay energized when the mid-morning or afternoon fatigue comes on?
Here are some suggestions:
1. Sit up tall and deepen your breath. Circulation and breath is life energy! The video below has a short, seated yoga practice which is an awesome way to bring more circulation and energy to your body. You don’t even have to get out of your chair.
Okay, pretty much everyone has heard of eating with the seasons. It just makes sense to enjoy fresh, local food and food that is appropriate to balance what’s going on around you.
General Examples of Seasonal Foods:
I know it can be rather interesting trying to fit in all the goodness of your busy life and still keep up your core strength and overall stamina, so I’ve put together this list of exercises to give you some ideas you can do on-the-go.
Hey it’s Casey here, hope you’re fantastic!
Over $10,000,000 in Prizes
Sunshine Smiles to you!
Do you love to eat? I do. I love food, I love bread, I love trying everything interesting on the potluck table, and then going back to graze after the meal.
And if you have families, don’t worry about making multiple dinners because dinner is wide open. Like I said the program is really easy and flexible to follow.
One of the best things about working out and doing yoga really early in the morning is that you’ve taken care of your body and connected to your vision for yourself to start off your day.
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