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noreply@blogger.com (Fitness Design) — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:06:00 +0000

5th Annual FREE MONTH MARCH starts Monday. Register each week for a free prize and a prize that requires some work. Refer a friend to try us for 30 days. If she joins, then you get a FREE month too. Each week we will draw for prizes. Avery Lane pedicures, a doggie basket from The animal Center WEst, an awesome aromatherapy diffuser from Dry's Pharmacy, Switch Flops from Pretty Woman and a grand prize basket from the Corbel and Fitness Design. Stop in each week and register. Only register once!!!

Snow Day tomorrow

noreply@blogger.com (Fitness Design) — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:59:00 +0000

Well, it's our second snow day of the season tomorrow. We are still in Louisiana aren't we! Just to update everyone, we will NOT be open at 5:00 am in the morning due to the unexpected weather. We will assess the roads and snow and possibly open at 8:00 am, but we will NOT have any group classes tomorrow. It's too many people to have on stand by to call. Please check our voice mail at 225-654-9565 for further updates. Play in the snow!!!!

Amazing Race is back

noreply@blogger.com (Fitness Design) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:45:00 +0000

The Amazing Race is back and it starts October 27. You compete with a partner. Each week, your team will have to complete 250 minutes of cardio and whatever task you are given. It could be answer a nutrition question, do an extra set of your weight program or even get caught doing something "Amazing" for someone else. Prizes will be won, and fun will be had by all. Details are at the desk at the fitness Center.
Holiday are upon us, so this is a great way to learn to be aware of what you are doing and what you are putting in your mouth to change your weight and improve your health over the next few months. Sign up at the front desk. Your partner can be someone who isn't a member. They can work out for $100 until 2010. See at the gym!!!

Summer is here....weight loss products

noreply@blogger.com (Fitness Design) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:25:00 +0000

It's been a while since I blogged. I am so sorry! We've extremely busy this year and I'm finally coming up for air. Is it hot or what. Well, I have a confession.....I have succumb to the demands of the market. Many of you who know me, know that I am anti-processed and against all foods with chemicals, additive, bleached, enriched or modified. Don't even offer me something in pill form. Anyway, a dear friend of mine, who is a doctor introduced me to CORE4. It's a revolutionary weight loss line of four products. I will encourage everyone to go to our website and click on the "lose weight now" button. Read about the products and if you are interested, give them a try. You can order under the products button. We also have 14 day and 30 day supply at the fitness center. I am so impressed. They are all natural ingredients and of course, I feel like the least the better, so this was a grand slam to me. I don't endorsed a lot, so read about it and let me know how much weight you lose. P.S-This doesn't mean that you can stop exercising! It works in conjunction with your present plan. Keep empowering yourself!

noreply@blogger.com (Fitness Design) — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 17:48:00 +0000

Congratulations to our first week winners of FREE MONTH MARCH.
Kim Foote won the Arbonne basket worth $200 and Cathy Anderson won a free month of our GET FIT program.

We are in week 8 of our weight loss program....eating a queen size breakfast, consuming tons of veggies, 8 glasses of water, avoided unnecessary fats, hydrogenated fats, anything white or artificial. We are also becoming "real" with ourselves and learning to avoid road blocks to weight loss. There's two more weeks to go and then we'll reveal our winners. We have lost over 60 pounds since January as a club and we are really moving. Great job to everyone!!

Upcoming Events: We are adding a pilates mat class to our morning schedule. It will be Monday and Thursday mornings at 10:30. Look for those changes to take place April 1st. (and I'm not foolin ya!)

We will be preparing for our RocketChix triathalon training for August in the next few months. More info to follow.

Register for next weeks prizes for FREE MONTH MARCH: A massage from AVERY LANE, AND A GIFT BASKET FROM THE CORBEL. Also, free hats, smoothies, t-shirts from FITNESS DESIGN.

THIS WEEKS PRIZE IS A REALLY COOL GIFT BASKET FROM THE ANIMAL CENTER.

Thank you for all of our prize donors. Yall are awesome!!

Weight loss program and upcoming Events

noreply@blogger.com (Fitness Design) — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 19:56:00 +0000

It's been a while since I blogged.....can you tell january was here. We've had tons of new faces running around and it's been great to get to know them. Our weight loss program is in it's 3rd week. Everyone is losing....I think my team is winning. It's not too late to get on a team and learn to be healthy and shed some holiday poundage.

So far we have incorporated 3 simple habits into our lives....eat a "Queen" size breakfast, eat 7-11 fruits and vegetables and this week is 64 ounces of water. We are also trying to be active and exercise at least 4 days per week burning an accumulation of 1500-2000 calories per week. Awesome job everyone!!!

UPCOMING EVENTS!!!
February 26th at 6:30- "What not to wear" Meet our professional Stylist for the latest in spring fashion and to learn how to look your best in your clothes. A sign up is required for this event at the front desk.

2nd Annual Cheerleading Conditioning Clinic- is scheduled for March 2-April 9. LSU cheerleaders will be our guest coaches. Come and get ready for try-outs. 90% of those attending last year made the squad.

4th Annual Free Month March- Non-members come and try us for a month free. Just pay the assessment fee. It's a time to try us and not be committed. If you are a member elsewhere, here's an opportunity for a change of scenery without leaving your gym. Members can register each week in march for prizes. Local vendors have donated awesome gifts and meals for our awesome members.

Thank you for being a part of Fitness Design. If you aren't a member, we'd love to have you. Come give us a try!!

New Year's Resolutions

noreply@blogger.com (Fitness Design) — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 01:20:00 +0000

Well, it's that time of year again where everyone is doing the same thing that they did last year. Losing weight, getting in shape, eating better....The enthusiasm of working out usually goes away by mid February. Not this year at Fitness Design. In 2009 our goal is retention and learning to love working out. Ok, so I'll settle for sort of enjoy it. We are starting "Decrease your Assets by Tax Season" It's a ten week program geared toward eating better, exercising regularly and decreasing whatever it is that's weighing you down. (weight, blood pressure, stress, etc) Of course, it is a competition. We'll track your successes on the "DOW" (Decreasing Your Weight) chart. Your "Accountant" (instructor) will keep you on the straight and narrow, informing you of any changes in the "economy" (the program). One team will get a refund on April 15th. (end of competition). The best part about it is if you finish the ten week program you would have exercised for 1/4 of the year. How awesome is that? Sign up now at the front desk. It's a $2 charge to play the market. The winners will split the money collected. It all starts January 26th.

noreply@blogger.com (Fitness Design) — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:57:00 +0000

Congratutions to our winners of the Amazing Race....You'll have to go to the gym to find out who won!!! Hope you all had a Merry Christmas!!

Holiday hours/amazing race

noreply@blogger.com (Fitness Design) — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 17:48:00 +0000

Everyone did so good on the Amazing Race. I know that it was a contest, but you all won. We've had more people exercising during the holidays this year than any other. I hope that you all feel "Amazing"!!! You worked out, helped two needy families in our area, provided band-aids for St. Jude, did something awesome for your partner, learned some nutrition facts, received a Get Fit session and learned a few new routines to prevent you from getting bored...all in 7 weeks. We will announce the winners this week!!!! It may help out your team to come and work out 3 of the 5 days that we are open this week. Our schedule is as followed. Wednesday, New Years Eve, 5:00 am - 1:00. Get Fit as usual, and fitness fusion is from 9:15-10:30 with Amanda. Closed Christmas Day, Open Friday and Saturday from 8:00-1:00 with no classes or Get Fit on Friday and fitness fusion on Saturday from 9:00-10:15 with Cinda. Everyone have a safe christmas. Remember the reason!!! You all are AWESOME!!!!

The last week!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Fitness Design) — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 19:19:00 +0000

Well, it's our last week for the Amazing Race. Everyone has done a great job. I think that we will have provided a nice christmas for two families in our area. This week's job is to burn 2300 calories between the two of you, one Yoga or pilates class (see group schedule for times) and then each team will have either an exercise task or a nutrition question around the gym. You will also have to buy 7-11 different types of fruits and vegetables and bring us a copy of your receipt. (this is a team effort!!) It will be up to you to eat them all during the week. An additional task is to do something "Amazing" for your partner who put up with you for the last 6 weeks. It doesn't have to be much....a card, candle, car, slap on the backside....whatever strikes your fancy. Everyone gets credit for working out on Thursday...the snowday. You can burn some serious calories keeping your body warm, building snowwomen and having snow ball fights. I know that we were all out burning, right?? Check back next week to see who are final "Amazing" race winners are. Team 19 is this weeks prize winner. You will have a little something at the desk on Tuesday. Stop by and pick it up. Keep up the great work ladies.

Saturday hours!!

noreply@blogger.com (Fitness Design) — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 19:18:00 +0000

We apologize for the inconvenience, but we are closed on Saturday 12/13 for the christmas parade. The floats line up in our parking lot and then return here after. We'll see you bright and early Monday morning though.

Nearing the End-Amazing Race

noreply@blogger.com (Fitness Design) — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 18:44:00 +0000

It's our second to last week and everyone is doing great. This week will be a little tougher, but it's now that people tend to fall off with the rush of holiday shopping. We have a number of things we need to get done. First, there is a pink card at the front desk for each of you. You have until the end of the week to complete it. (trust me, we'll take your word that you completed this one!!) This job will only make you even more "Amazing". Each team will also have a task envelope somewhere in the gym. If you get the exercise envelope, then only one of you will have to complete the task. The nutrition question is a team effort. Every team will also have to complete 2200 calories burned per team and you have to spread it out over 3 different workout days at the minimum. You will also have to fit in another group class. I will post your tasks on the board at the fitness center since it's a little more this time. Don't forget about your assignment from last week. We need all gifts by Friday evening. Keep in mind that we are closed on Saturday for the Christmas parade, so you will only have 5 days to complete your work. Yall are really doing awesome. I think we have more retention this time than any other program that we've done. SUPER!!!!!
Also, team 5 is our "amazing" winner. We have a special little something for you at the desk!!!
One last thing....I know many of you haven't finished some of your tasks and feel like you are out of the competition. Some of my wonderful staff suggested that if you would like to make up a task, then you can bring some beads for them to throw at the parade. You bring them in and then we'll throw them back to you on Saturday. Who could pass up that deal, uh!!!
Work hard. We are avoiding that national statistic that Americans average a 7-10 pound weight gain during the holidays.

Amazing Race

noreply@blogger.com (Fitness Design) — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 02:35:00 +0000

I hope that everyone had a great thanksgiving! (one plate, right...only one dessert??) Well, it's back to work this week.
Every team has a gift to buy. I put the list next to the Amazing Race chart. We need these gifts back by next Friday (12/12). Your exercise task is 2000 calories burned and one group exercise class per team. The following teams (ONLY ONE FROM EACH TEAM PLEASE!!) have to show up for a Get Fit session (see personal training web page for times) Team 3, 7, 11, 15, 19, 22, 23, 24, 26.
No one has an additional task around the gym.
Team 12 has a special prize at the desk. Please check there on Tuesday. You're "Amazing"!!!
Have a great week.

Christmas family

noreply@blogger.com (Fitness Design) — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:15:00 +0000

Hi everyone, especially my "Amazing Race" teams. We are about to do something "Amazing" for two families in Zachary. We have adopted two families with lots of kids for Christmas. I have divided each child up amongst the teams. I've posted them next to the race chart. This is part of Week 5, but I know that a lot of you will be out and about shopping on Friday, so in case you see a good deal you can pick it up for your child. Each TEAM either has toys, clothes or shoes to purchase for your child. The gift needs to be wrapped, labeled with the child's name and back at the fitness center by Friday, December 12. We will deliver the gifts on Sunday, December 14 is anyone wants to participate. We are also hosting a food drive for the families. The families are related, live together and have requested that. So if you want to also contribute to that, you can. The food drive is also open to members who aren't participating in the Amazing Race. The staff at Fitness Design is collecting money for the kids to have uniforms. That is also an option if anyone is interested. On another note, I heard today from a member that on average we consume about 4000 extra calories on thanksgiving day. Doesn't that sound fun? That's a pound of fat plus some. Who wants seconds now??? Don't forget to do something for calorie expenditure on Thursday.
Have a great week!

Week Four-Amazing Race

noreply@blogger.com (Fitness Design) — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:49:00 +0000

Half way girls!!! Correct me if I'm wrong, but "whining" wasn't part of last weeks requirements. Ha Ha ! Whining in a gym is flattery. I know that it's getting harder, but you are teams. If you can't make something, make sure your partner can. Some people didn't look at the blog until Tuesday, so they missed the bulk of the work. (I also goofed on one of the times, I'm sorry) I had thought about letting people do other classes, but it wasn't fair to those who gave something up and came to the right class. . So to be fair, and since it's a short week. If you didn't go to a Fitness Fusion class last week, then someone from your team has to do it this week. Your options are Monday 9:15 AM, Monday 5:30 PM or Wed 5:15 AM.
This week you will also have to do 100 minutes of cardio and 30 have to be on Thursday. That's 200 per team. One person can do all 200 or share the journey. I changed it to minutes this week because many of you will be out of town, so minutes instead of calories are trackable. You also may not eat as much if you know that you have to walk, run or crawl for 30 minutes.
Team work: The teams below will have ONE person show up for a GET FIT session Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. See our website for times (personal training page) 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20.

These teams will have a question somewhere in the gym that will need to be answered before the end of the week. 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, 12, 13, 16, 17, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27.

There were a few teams who didn't attend a GET FIT session last week that were supposed to. In order to make that up, you will have a chore to complete at the end of the contest.

TEAM 6 won a special prize for being the first team to finish all of last weeks tasks. A special gift will be at the desk for you both on Monday.

Week three- Amazing Race

noreply@blogger.com (Fitness Design) — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:43:00 +0000

We are approaching week 3. Isn't it "Amazing"? (ha, ha!) The weeks will be getting tougher! !!!
The following teams will have an appointment to make. One of you from teams, 1, 5, 9, 13, 17, 21, 25, and 27 will need to show up during a Get Fit time. Be prepared to work out and sweat. View the personal training page of our website for times. Look for Laura , Carly or Cheryl. If you already do Get Fit, then your partner has to show up.
Everyone else, including these teams will have to complete 300 calories during a cardio session, 3 times during the week and one of you has to go a Fitness Fusion Class. (Mon- 9:15 AM, Mon-6:15 PM or Wed am- 5:15 AM) As a reminder, you get 400 calories per group aerobic class, 200 for yoga or pilates, 200 for weights. ( I changed my mind on the weights because people were skipping them)
Teams 2, 3, 6, 7, 10, 11, 14, 15, 18, 19, 22, 23, 28 will have an envelope in the gym. Please answer the question and bring back to the desk.
Great job on the band-aids. The kids from St. Jude will so happy!!!!!

Week 2 Amazing Race

noreply@blogger.com (Fitness Design) — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 16:57:00 +0000

This is week two of the "Amazing Race". This week we are doing something "Amazing" for the children on the Cancer unit at Our Lady of the Lake. (which is a St. Jude affiliate) Each team is to bring a box of fun band-aids for the children. With the economy like it is, luxury items are no longer available. It's plain bandaids and no snacks. Joan is one of our instructors and she works with these children everyday. A bright colored band-aid goes a long way. So....band-aids it is. Place them in the bin at the desk.
Your exercise chore is for each of you to complete 3 days of any type of cardiovascular exercise, burning 250 each day AND one of you has to complete a group exercise class. If you fell short last week, then you can catch up by doing 2 group exercise classes this week.
In short, 1500 calories on the cardiovascular equipment, 400 for a group class, and a box of band-aids. If you are an ODD numbered team, you will have an additional chore. Look for your envelope around the gym. Have fun!!!!! You are all AMAZING!!

Amazing Race

noreply@blogger.com (Fitness Design) — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 17:23:00 +0000

Well, our "Bring your daughter to workout day" was a success. It was a lot of fun. I think we'll do it again sometime. We have 12 teams signed up for the AMAZING RACE. It starts November 3... get ready!!! It'll be fun.
Our third annual "Have yourself a Healthy Little Christmas" is in a few weeks. It's November 7th. What a great time to come and shop and buy your teacher gifts. We have many talented ladies in our club and many who sell gifts from a variety of companies. They will have their booths set up and ready to make this years christmas a little easier. STOP BY and BUY!! You can come and shop and make a list for your husband. He can also buy a gift certificate directly from our website and print it out for you at home. HOW CONVENIENT?

Your friends who aren't members yet, can work out until January 1st for $100. It's a great opportunity to work out for a few months without a contract.

Don't forget to vote everyone!!! Continue to pray that God does not lift his hand from us. We also pray that our next president does not change our christian values or the very things that our country was founded on!!

Are we heading for a Fat Future???

noreply@blogger.com (Fitness Design) — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:53:00 +0000

Did you know that a women who is 5'4 is considered overweight when she hits 145 pounds? That same woman is OBESE at 174 pounds. An interesting prediction from Johns Hopkins School of Public Health recently published an article on the obesity epidemic. This year, 28% of Americans are considered overweight, while 34% are considered OBESE. In year 2030, 37% of Americans will be considered overweight, with 53% being OBESE. That's over half of the US being too large!! That also means that over half of us will be predisposed to diabetes, heart disease, High Blood Pressure and joint pain from carrying extra weight. DO WE NEED ANOTHER REASON TO START DIETING AND EXERCISING RIGHT NOW!!!!, THIS MINUTE!!!! If you can't commit to doing something for weight loss, then lets do something to stop weight gain and prevent the onset of life threatening diseases. In 2030, our children will be adults. They will be part of that statistic. They are watching our habits. (eating and moving). Let's get them going too, to change the "shape" of the nation.

events to remember

noreply@blogger.com (Fitness Design) — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:51:00 +0000

Mark your calendars. "Bring your daughter to workout day" is Saturday, October 25 from 9:00-1:00. Bring your daughter of any age. We will have activities for everyone from "Wild Kids Yoga" , regular yoga and Fit Girl. It's all free and a great time to introduce your daughter to a healthier lifestyle.
The "Amazing" race starts November 3rd. It's an incentive program to keep us moving through the holidays. Challenges, nutritional quizzes, etc. "Amazing" prizes for the winning team. It will be fun for all and a time to do or give something "Amazing" for someone else. Sign up at the fitness center. You can have a partner that is not a member, they will just pay a nominal fee to use the facility. Free memberships!!!!!!
Don't forget to vote for Saturday's class. See yesterday's blog!!

Vote for this Saturday's Cardio Class

noreply@blogger.com (Fitness Design) — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 02:44:00 +0000

Hi Ladies,
We wanted to give you the choice in the cardio class that is taught on this Saturday, October 18th. Your options are:

Spin Class - 45 mins. on the bike with fun music
Circuit Class - a 45 min. class made of 12 - 15 stations that alternate between strength and cardio. Each participant will spend one minute at each station and then rotate to the next. It's a lot of fun, and the time passes very quickly since you do something different every minute.

So, leave a comment to this post and let us know what you'd like to do. We'll need all of the votes submitted by Thursday evening.

Hope you're all having a good week!

Online Store

noreply@blogger.com (Fitness Design) — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:06:00 +0000

The new online store is available at Fitness Design for Women. You can now pay for Get Fit, your online nutrition program and buy a gift certificate from our website. Click on the "ONLINE STORE" ribbon at the top and it will take you that screen. We are working on adding personal training, membership dues and MBT. Everyone's doing fabulous on their nutrition programs. I am so proud!!!

upcoming events

noreply@blogger.com (Fitness Design) — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 21:05:00 +0000

Thursday October 9th at 7:30 we will reintroduce the Arbonne line of pure products. We will have the detox line available and well as some other favorites. A special fitness center offer...buy $200 worth of products for $100. Great way to get a jump start on the holidays for a fraction of the cost.
Don't forget about the online nutrition program. It is sooooo good!!
Until next time....

new stuff at Fitness Design

noreply@blogger.com (Fitness Design) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:02:00 +0000

Welcome everyone to the new Fitness Design Fit Blog. Here's a chance for everyone to stay informed of what's new and upcoming at the only full service fitness center just for women in Zachary. Starting October 1st, we are launching "Nutrition Design". You can preview this cool tool by clicking on the nutrition link on our web page. We are offering special pricing to our members and non-members. Feel free to post a comment or email us at info@fitnessdesignforwomen.com Stay Healthy!!