Lift n’ Lose

You gotta lift weights to lose weight! In this unique class, created by Figure Competitor, trainer and nutritionist Karen McCoy, participants will be shown how to lift weights for maximum results using dumbbells, barbells, and machines. Clients start the journey using Karen’s Whole Body program, then move into a Double and Triple Split program for maximum shaping and toning! Pre and post body and fat measurements will be done. Topics include: how to eat to boost your metabolism, healthy fats, carb timing, calorie zig zagging, sugars and sweeteners, supplements, and cleansing. Clients will also experience the power of Karen’s 5-Day Carb Challenge and the McCoy Mini Juice Fast, and will receive Karen’s Clean Eating Cookbook for FREE.

Location: Panorama Recreation Centre Weight Room
Cost – $269 + tx (18 sessions)
1 hour: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 10:30 am – 11:30 am.

For current scheduled classes, refer to the Lift n Lose page.

 
Keep it Up!

Get toned, shapely, strong and lean with Karen’s progressive program based on her BLISS Program (Bodylife Integrated Sculpting System).

Keep yourself motivated with this  fun, fast-paced workout routine with Karen. A changing weights and cardio routine keeps your workouts fresh and your program effective!

For more info, please see Lift n Lose copy (above).

Days: 9:00 – 10:00 am, Monday, Wednesday, Friday at Panorama Weight Room.

Cost – $12/class + tax. Please note – this is not a drop-in class. It is run on a month-to month basis. Please note: No classes will run in March, 2012.

Note: You must have permission from the trainer to pro-rate any classes (if you plan on going away). Sorry, no refund for missed classes.

For more info, refer to Panorama brochure or call registration at 250-656-7271.

You CAN do it!  

Always Happening – My Other Courses

My popular on-line monthly Healthy Living Program is always running. And for a real challenge, check out my 10-Week and 12-Week Best Shape of Your Life Challenge, beginning January 12th (only 20 seats!). 
 

On Saturday, my hubbie and I went to the BC Bodybuilding and Fitness show in Vancouver.

I love a good show. We go every year. It keeps me motivated, and I appreciate the hard work that goes into creating those shapely, tight physiques on stage.

Makes me want to compete again. In fact, I think I will! For my 50th. One last kick at the can!

Now bodybuilding naysayers will say they don’t like the look (you only look like that at contest time!), or the huge muscles (they’re not that big actually, you’re  just extremely lean so everything pops out), or the amount of steroids they use (give me a break – people think everyone is on steroids, even me…at 105 pounds!).

I hate to tell you this, but ladies, I’ve been training you in the methods of bodybuilding for years: my Lift n Lose program, my Keep it Up program, and my on-line 10-Week Best Shape Challenge. And you love it! (And dare I say, you look great!)

Bodybuilding has such a negative connotation, but that’s what you do when you lift a little more than you’re comfortable with, and you eat a little fewer carbs. (In fact, bodybuilders wrote the book on clean-eating!).

Like all good things, the mainstream think they discovered it, and weight training is fast becoming known as the best way to lose fat, create shape, ward off disease, save joints, and cut the cravings. But sshhhhh, don’t call it bodybuilding! Call it anything else- functional, intervals, drop sets, body scultping, PX90…..you get my drift.

Weight training is so important for women’s physical, mental and emotional health that I stake my life, and my business, on it! And I’m doing very well with it! In fact, my current book is all about adopting the bodybuilding lifestyle, and how it’s the ONLY way to truly train and eat.

But don’t call it bodybuilding. What shall we call it? I know! Body Shaping!

A rose by any other name…..
karen

PS HLP Members - This Week on site!: Video upload under Road Trips- I visit the Red Barn Market and chat with head butcher Jason and learn about local meats! (And why choose local meats anyway?). Recipe upload - Summer Candies. Yum!

* Still nagged by excess weight and lack of energy?
* Is it really important to read labels?
* What’s really on a label anyway?
* Is red meat bad?
* Should you cut dairy? 
* Are eggs bad for you?
* Is low-fat better?
* Are sweeteners ok? 
* Are ‘enriched’ and ‘fortified’ foods better?

* What is ‘nutritionism’ and are we victims of it? (Food for thought!)

Come listen to my presentation on the Myths of Healthy Eating at the Sidney Health Fair (Mary Winspear Center) on Sunday, May 30th at 2 pm.

And stop by my booth and sign up to win a FREE spot in my popular on-line 10-Week Best Shape of Your Life Challenge (regular price is $199).

Enjoy your May long weekend! And stay safe.

karen