Tuesday, December 14, 2010

"The Tiny Tiger" by Janette Shipston Chan



Janette is a woman who has endured more than most people on the planet will ever have to face. She's taken her experiences and sculpted something beautiful, a children's book titled "The Tiny Tiger" a picture book about international adoptions for her daughter and anyone else who finds it inspiring. She also has a truly magical blog regarding their experience with international adoption and the blending of cultures titled "ROAR".

Her life and her inner strength is so humbling to me. Every time I see her at the studio I get an attitude adjustment. She shines even brighter after her struggles. And she doesn't lead with them. She's in the present fully and completely.

Here's a link where you can buy her book. She self published and quickly got the attention of many international book sellers and distributors.

What a beautiful gift for anyone who shares Janette's family's experience.

Monday, December 6, 2010

ANNOUNCING COMMIT TO FITT 2011


Time after time we’ve rung in the New Year with a resolution that this year we’re going to finally get fit. We’re finally going to lose that last bit of weight, get a bit stronger, make exercise a regular part of our lives… And so often those commitments are put aside by St Paddy’s Day!

But why? Unrealistic goals, lack of support, accountability, and effective coaching – we need all these things to make a healthy lifestyle work and to make it last.

URBANFITT wants to help you make 2011 the year that you COMMIT TO FITT!

The COMMIT TO FITT program is the 8 week launching pad you need to propel yourself forward, ignite your MOJO and get the tools to succeed in your fitness journey - GROUP GOAL SETTING AND VISIONING, GOAL DOCUMENTATION AND TRACKING, COMMUNITY AND COACH SUPPORT, END OF PROGRAM ACCOUNTABILITY.

Starts Saturday January 15th at 10:15 and runs until Friday, March 11th.

The critical elements of the COMMIT TO FITT program are:


PICTURE IT - This is all about figuring out where you’re at now and where you want to go.

It’s time to flex your dreaming muscles and reach for how you really want to feel and look for the rest of your life. Ruth Tamari, Certified Life Coach, will lead us through a visioning workshop on January 15th after class from 11:30 to 1:30, snacks provided.

In this process we will choose realistic 8 week goals – realistic goals could be a 5lb weight loss, a slimmer waist, stronger arms, simply attendance at three workouts per week, or nutrition goals like limiting sugar intake to 1x per week or increasing fruit and vegetable by two servings a day. The key is to choose goals that are attainable and focused, Rome wasn’t built in a day and a lifestyle overhaul can’t be made in a month! Meeting these measurable goals within the first 8 weeks of the year will give you the confidence and desire to make new ones through the year and continue to grow!


DOCUMENT IT –

Before class on January 15th, strip down to your bra and panties and get your picture taken at the beginning and at the end of your 8-week program. Other benchmarks will include weight and waist and hip measurements and food journaling.

Document your current eating habits and get Urbanfitt’s Golden Rules of fat loss. Jane will look at your regular habits and give you quick and effective tips for tweaking your eating immediately. It’s all about combining the changes that provide the biggest pay off with realistic and progressive small changes that can improve your eating habits forever.

Through the 8 weeks continue to track your workouts and maintain your food journal to monitor your progress.


WORK IT – Attend 3 Urban Warrior group training sessions or other Urbanfitt conditioning classes per week and one other day of the week you get to choose a structured activity that makes you happy and lights up your spirit.

MEASURE IT – Once a week, we check your progress. If you’re trying to lose weight, we will do a weigh in. If you are more focused on changing eating habits, we’ll review your food journal. We will also be keeping class attendance so we can see how you’re sticking to the 3 times a week Urban Warrior commitment.

WRAP IT – Celebrate successes of the last 8 weeks with a wrap party on Saturday March 12th at 11:30am. We’ll review our progress, successes, challenges, and plans moving forward to build and maintain fitness through the year. We also will do final measurements and compare before and after pics.


COST = $85 PER WEEK or $649 in advance


COMMIT TO FITTER:

Same as above but add an additional one on one personal training session to the mix. This option is based on personal trainer availability as well.

COST = $164 PER WEEK or $1250 in advance

Reserve your space today by calling 416.964.3309 or email help@urbanfitt.com

Space is limited to ensure we give you the kind of attention you need to make this stick, for good.