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Get Fit Challenge-November 2010
~ Do you need a little 'extra' motivation/incentive?
~ Would you like a little (healthy) competition?
Join Stroller Strides®’ National "Get Fit Challenge"!
This will be a 3 month long challenge Starting November 22nd, to see what changes you can make in your life to create a healthier, stronger, leaner you! Just think, you've already got the exercise part down (you may just need to step it up a notch or two at class) so now you just need to add in the proper eating habits. The best part is that you will have your fellow Stroller Striders encouraging you along the way so you are sure to succeed! Enter as an individual or enter as a couple with your spouse!
Note - you MUST be at least 9 months postpartum with NO KNOWN HEALTH CONCERNS to enter the challenge. The person whom makes the most significant improvements in their fitness levels will be our "Get Fit Challenge Winner".
Are you up for it?
DETAILS:
Register with Stephanie Klein NO LATER than November 15th, at stephanieklein@strollerstrides.net.
The initial testing will be done the Friday November 19th at 10:30 at the Walt Whitman Mall and Saturday November 20th at 10:30 at Tanger Outlets. You will receive a body fat analysis test preformed by Stephanie, weight, measurements and a get fit book.
SUPPORT IS PARAMOUNT! Start telling your family and friends that this is something you are doing and that you need their support. Maybe your husband even wants to jump aboard the healthy lifestyle train with you? Make your health a priority…your family is counting on you!
SET UP AND VERBALIZE REALISTIC GOALS: Where would you like to see yourself in 3 months? This goal is different for everyone. We all have very different body types and everyone has a comfortable zone that they should be at. Know what that is for you and make it a healthy, reachable goal.
THE WINNERS will be the persons who lose the most % of body fat points. This makes it fair for ALL body types, sizes and shapes to compete against each other in this challenge. PLEASE make sure you understand this.
EXAMPLE -
Person 1 starts out at 40% fat, and drops down to 30%, they've lost 10% fat,
But only 25% of their total body fat percentage.
This is how it is figured..... (.10 divided by .40 = .25)
Person 2 starts out at 20% fat, and drops down to 10%, they've lost 10% fat,
BUT 50% of their total body fat percentage
This is how it is figured..... (.10 divided by .20 = .50)
Person 2 would be the winner.
THE COST
The cost for the challenge is $50 and includes the weekly weight ins, before and after results, weekly tips and recipes.
YOU AND STROLLER STRIDES AS A TEAM: You may NOT hire a personal trainer to help you during this challenge. You can attend Stroller Strides classes as much as you want and work out on your own as much as you want aside from classes at home or at a gym if you wish. You must be a current Stroller Strides member, instructor or playgroup captain to enter the challenge.
*NOTE: Before embarking on any fitness program, it is strongly recommended that you consult with your physician. Stroller Strides does not guarantee any specific results with this challenge.
Regular Exercise
(Stroller Strides of course!)
+
Healthy Eating Habits
+
Commitment and Consistency
=
Possibly a NEW and improved healthier you!!!
~ Good Luck Everyone ~
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Grand Opening-Tanger Outlets at the Arches-Deer Park, NY
Stroller Strides GRAND OPENING at Tanger Outlets at the Arches!!
I guess you can tell I'm a mother!!!
I will get to my blog more often!
Take a Sick Day for the Soul
PLAY HOOKY
Act like a Kindergartner: Wake up early to watch cartoons; stay in your pajamas all day long; eat cookies for breakfast; have naptime; run around outside; eat peanut butter and jelly for lunch; laugh a lat; make a mess; be completely carefree
Act like a Teenage: Paint your nails bright red; red magazines and take the quizzes; eat chips and drink sodas (not too much!); chat on the phone for hours; ride a roller coaster; watch a scary movie; read trashy novels; don't call you mother; break all the rules.
Act like a Responsible Adult: Balance your checkbook; clean the house; do the laundry; organize the closet; catch up on some reading; buy a gadget for your kitchen; go grocery shopping; eat three well balanced meals; to go be early-HUMMM this one sounds like me EVERYDAY minus the screaming kids!!!
March for Babies 2010
Happy to announce we raised just shy of $2000 dollars!!!
8 wonderful mamas walked this morning despite the rain...If we can bear children we can bare a little rain!!!!
So proud of you ALL-Thanks for walking with me 
Jay, Joann, Becky, Kristin H, Kristin M, Alexis and Kelsey
A special thank you to everyone who donated for such an amazing cause.
We're Back!!!
A Broken Heart
My best friend was taken from me March 15, 2010
A Broken Heart
You were taken away from me and I just don't understand why,
God took a piece of me and didn't even let me say goodbye
A best friend, a companion, the most loyal dog I ever had
You were always there for me, especially when I was sad
A precious little soul that was so easy for me to see
I really don't understand why God took you from me
You gave me unconditional love, a love so innocent and pure
If only I could have done, just a little bit more
I am so sorry I wasn't with you, when it was your time to leave
I wish I had done things differently, I sit here and grieve.
The sparkle in your eyes may be gone
but the memories of your life will always live on
In our hearts you have filled a special place
The happiness and joy you brought to us we could never erase
I hope you know Moo Moo how much you mean to me
If only I would have know I promise I would have done things differently
I would have stayed with you all through the night
I would have never EVER went on that flight
If I had known that day would be the end
I would have stayed with you my forever friend
One day I know I will see you again
That will be the day my broken heart with mend.
I will never forget you Mooskie
February's Mom's Night Out
February 23rd
7:00pm
Walt Whitman Mall 
Leave the kids at home, grab a glass of champagne and join moms like you for the Girls Night Out event at Sephora-Walt Whitman
Come check out the Beauty studio and experience express services. At this ultimate glam-and-go event you'll get a free, ultra quick makeover, Score personalized makeup lessons from their pros, leave wearing one of today's most sought-after looks (and with a how-to guide so you can re-create it at home!)
With their step-by-step instructions, you can master the smoky eye, pucker-up with the perfect pout and test drive the latest high-definition makeup.
One lucky attendee will win a Sephora Gift!!!
Each attendee will receive a great gift bag filled with special offers and product samples.
BEST PART-It's FREE!!!!
In your RSVP Please include which of the following mini makeovers you would like to receive:
Get Lifted/Get Glowing
-Reclaim your radiance with the right regimen
Candy-Colored Eyes
-Pump up the volume with eyes that pop
Dark Lips
-Pucker up with a beautifully bold pout
Smoky Eye
-Take a crash course in sexy, smoldering lids
High-Definition Makeup
-Score picture perfect skin in a flash
Perfect Pout
-Layer Lips for a Lasting Look.
Moms-We MUST RSVP by February 15th so we can give Sephora a head count.
To RSVP Please visit www.meetup.com-stroller-strides-suffolk-county-long-island
Let the primping begin!!
Life's Lessons...
Sometimes people come into your life and you know right away that they were
meant to be there….to serve some sort of purpose, teach u a lesson or
help figure out who you are or who you want to become
You never know who these people may be but when you lock eyes with them, you
know that every moment that they will affect your life in some profound way.
And sometimes things happen to you at the time you may seem horrible,
painful and unfair, but in reflection you realize that without
overcoming those obstacles you would have never realized your potential, strength, will power or heart.
Everything happens for a reason
Nothing happens by chance or by means of good luck.
Illness, injury, love, lost moments of true greatness and sheer
Stupidity all occurs to test the limits of your soul.
Without these small tests, life would be like a smoothly paved,
Straight, flat road to nowhere
Safe and comfortable but dull and utterly pointless.
The people you meet affect your life.
The successes and downfalls that you experience can create who you are,
And the bad experiences can be learned from.
In fact, they are probably the most poignant and important ones.
If someone hurts you, betrays you or breaks your heart
forgive them because
they have helped you learn and trust and the importance of being cautious
to whom you open your heart to
If someone loves you, love them back unconditionally, not only
Because they love you, but because they are teaching you to love and open
your heart and eyes to little things
Make everyday count
Appreciate every moment and take from it
everything that you possibly can,
for you may never be able to experience it again.
Talk to people you never talked to before, and actually listen
Let yourself fall in love, break free and set your sights high.
Hold your head up because you have every right to.
Tell yourself you are great individual and believe in yourself,
for if you don’t believe in yourself,
no one else will believe in you.
