Greetings Baby Boot Camper!
Happy March Baby Boot Campers!
Now that spring is almost here, it seems like winter has decided to show up! What happened to the 75 degree weather we had a couple of weeks ago?! Never fear... we have indoor locations set up for almost every class so don't let the rain keep you away.
We have a lot of awesome stuff coming your way in the next few months... a class on how to change your nutrition habits in order to lose (or maintain) weight, some fun Strollerfriends field trips, awards for our super hardworking MoLo moms, our next 5K program, and info on the launch of Kärna Fitness's first program- a 12 week Half Marathon training program!
With our recent Living Social deal that went out we have lots of new faces in class and it makes me smile. So many mingling moms sharing poop and sleepless night stories, happy & not-so-happy babies bundled up in their strollers... all out in the fresh air getting healthy. This is what it's all about for me and why I do what I do. I love Baby Boot Camp and what it helps us all do- get fit amongst other moms with the same goals while keeping our precious little babes close. What's NOT to love?
I want to hear from you! Is there something that we're doing that you love? Something we're not doing that you wish we were? Want to try a class but have been too scared too? Wish we had classes in different locations? Email me and let me know! This program is only what you make of it so your feedback is more than welcomed!
See you in class soon,
August Patterson
momma to Deven (19), Kora (3), Uma (1) |
 Join me this April for a 4 week intensive class designed specifically for women by a registered dietician! You will learn how to make small changes in your eating and activity habits to healthfully and permanently lose weight or maintain a healthy weight. Some of the things we'll cover are: * Weekly weigh-ins and measurements in the first and last week * Learn your eating identity * Learn what you eat, how much you eat, and why you eat * Better understand food labels * Learn how to tip the energy balance scale * Strategiges for eating out and on the go * SO MUCH MORE! Four Thursdays in April, 4/5-4/26, 7:00-8:00pm at
Tiny Tots in Downtown Cambell
The introductory pricing for this class is $109 for non-members and $99 for current Baby Boot Camp members.
Space is limited to 15 spots so get yourself registered now!  |
 We're done with our first month and are getting STRONG in our 2nd month. The MoLo moms are working hard both in and outside of class as they get closer to their personal goals. Here is what we're working on this month. Week One: Balance & Coordination Week Two: Agility (Controlling our balance and coordination while changing directions, and developing super core strength) Week Three: Power (Working on the power within to propel us in jumps) Week Four: Speed & Reaction Time (Lots of sprints, hit the deck drills, and liners) Be sure to visit our MoLo profile pages at the Mountainbuggy site and give us some encouraging words! Here are February's winners in our local challenges:
Week 1- post MoLo pic w/ "Sweat makes me____": Salina Chavez
Week 2- Musclular strength exercises: Wendy Martinez
Week 3- Muscular endurance exercises: Katie Manasco
Week 4- STROLLGA exercises & water challenge: Tricia McCord Congrats ladies! Salina, you have won a handmade stroller seat cover for your BOB! Wendy, you have won a BBC/Kärna hot and cold tumbler! Katie you have won a pair of beautiful Stella & Dot earrings! Tricia you have won an awesome gDiaper starter gift pack! Woo Hoo!! Keep it up- we have a TON more prizes coming your way in March and April so do the challenge and post them to your MoLo profile pages! (All prizes will be handed out at our awards ceremony in May)
|
|
5K Fun
We just finished up our 8 weeks of training and ran in the Go Green St. Patty's Day 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon this past Saturday! Everyone did a FANTASTIC job and had smiles on their faces at the end. Great job mommas- you inspire me!  Wendy, Laura, August, & Sam- part of 5K training Group Our next race will be on July 29th as a part of the Wipro San Francisco Marathon. Training starts Thursday June 7th, at 7pm. Save the Date- registration for the program will open in May. |
 Here is what is happening this month in our Strollerfriends Group...
Tuesday March 20: Park Play dateMeet us at Campbell Park for some playground fun! Thursday March 22, 11a: Happy HollowPack a lunch and meet us at Happy Hollow for a couple of hours of fun! They have animals, rides, playgrounds, and lots of space for little ones to crawl, walk, and explore! We'll meet at the carousel inside the park at 11am. Tuesday March 27: Park Play dateMeet us at Campbell Park for some playground fun! Thursday March 29, 7p: Mom's Night OutWe'll be meeting at Sakura nail bar in Japan town to get our nails and/or toes done and then heading across the street to the Hukilau for some dinner. RSVP is required for this event, email August by Wednesday 3/21 with a YES! Tuesday April 3rd: Park Play dateMeet us at Campbell Park for some playground fun! Book Club Meeting Date, Wednesday April 4!If you haven't already started, grab Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran and start reading! We'll be meeting April 4th at 8pm over dessert (location TBD) where we'll discuss the book and select our next one... you don't want to miss it! Tuesday April 10th: Park Play dateMeet us at Campbell Park for some playground fun! Monday April 30th: 10a, Monterey Bay AquariumPack a lunch and head to the Monterey Bay Aquarium! We'll meet inside the entrance at 10am and enjoy a few hours wondering around the aquarium taking in all of the sea life they have to offer! We can eat lunch out overlooking the bay and see if we can spot some dolphins or otters out in the water. Bring a camera as there are SURE to be tons of photo opportunities. :) If you haven't already, be sure to join our Strollerfriends Yahoo group so that you can stay up to date with our activities, vote in the polls, and communicate with other "mom" friends! This group is only what you make of it, so let's make it awesome! Click here if you want to JOIN!!We're looking for a Strollerfriends coordinator to help plan events... if you're interested let me know!
|
|
Living Life to the Plus+
My family has been taking Juice Plus+ since September and we have noticed more energy, more regularity, less cravings for sugar, more cravings for water, fruits, and vegetables, better skin and only ONE cold since then! Our oldest daughter Kora started preschool this year and I thought for sure, we'd all be sick a million times from here on out. Despite more than half of her class being out every day due to sickness, we have all remained healthy. Kora has also been requesting snacks like carrots/hummus and apples/peanut butter instead of things like goldfish crackers, chips, or cookies. It's blown our minds! What is Juice Plus+?? It is very simple. It's is a combination of 25 different fruits, vegetables, and grains in capsule or gummy form- helping you bridge the gap between what you should be eating and what you actually do. Do you get 7-13 servings of 25 different fruits and vegetables every day?
For as little as $1.50 a day, you can drastically improve your body's and your family's health. Visit www.augusttakesjuiceplus.com to see the medical studies and research and email August to get your family on the road to better health now. |
|
Thank you for all of your support for Baby Boot Camp-South Bay! Our program wouldn't be what it is today with out you awesome mommas! I hope to see ALL of you in class with friends this month and at our Mom's Night Out!!
See you in a class soon!
Sincerely,
August Patterson
Baby Boot Camp-South Bay
 Kora and I at Jenny's Light 5K at Vasona Park to help raise awareness of postpartum depression |
|
|
Wednesdays & Fridays!
Los Gatos
|
|
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Campbell
|
|
2nd Saturday of every other month
|
|
March Schedule
Tuesdays: STROLLFIT
9:00a @ Tiny Tots
Wednesdays: STROLLFIT
9:30a meet @ Balzer Field
Thursdays: STROLLFIT/STROLLGA
9:00a @ Tiny Tots
Fridays: STROLLFIT
9:30a meet @ Oak Meadow Park
|
Monthly Moves
Russian Twists
 [A] Sit on the ground with your knees bent and your heels about two feet from your butt.[B] Lean slightly back without rounding your spine at all, forming a V shape with your torso and thighs. [C] Place your arms straight out in front of you, either holding a medicine ball, or with one hand on top of the other. [D] Pull your navel to your spine and twist slowly to the left. The movement is not large and comes from the ribs rotating, not from your arms swinging.[E] Inhale through center and rotate to the right. This completes one set. Do three sets of 12.
|
|
Upcoming Special Events
March 22nd. 11am: Happy Hollow after class
March 29th, 7pm: Mom's Night Out: Pedicures & Dinner in Japan Town
April 4th, 8pm: Book Club Meeting & Dessert
April 5th, 7pm: Nutrition Solutions class starts
April 28th, 7am: Kärna Fitness Half Marathon program starts
April 30th, 10am: Monterey Bay Aquarium field trip
May 12th, 9:30am: FREE class at Baby Buzz
June 7th, 7pm: 5K training program starts
|
Kärna Fitness: San Jose (Downtown, Mid-town, and Rose Garden) is launching Nutrition Solutions and a Half Marathon training program in April! We're in the works of securing a location for Restore the Core and couldn't be more excited to introduce you all to it. I will email Kärna's first email to all of you. If you would like to continue receiving Kärna emails simply respond to it with "SUBSCRIBE" and you will be on the Kärna list! What is Kärna Fitness you ask? It's an awesome fitness program designed for women of all ages, size, and shape. The program has the following different class offerings:
* Kärna Camp: Small group high-intensity interval training * Restore the Core: Mat-based pilates to tighten the core and get rid of the low belly sag * 1/2 Marathon Training: Effective and safe interval-based training- 12 week program starts Saturday April 28th! * Nutrition Solutions: A 4 week class designed to help you safely lose weight and maintain a healthy weight through small but effective diet changes. (Launching Thur. April 5th) Stay connected by liking the Facebook page, and check out the Kärna Fitness website! |
|
|
|
|
