Showing posts with label training. Show all posts
Showing posts with label training. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

A shot of Inspiration: The Pain of Growth

One of my favorites of all times! Enjoy!
The Pain of Growth

A man found a cocoon of a butterfly, and he brought it home. One day, a small opening appeared in the cocoon. The man sat and watched the cocoon for several hours as the butterfly struggled to force its body through that little hole. Then it seemed to stop making progress. It appeared as if the butterfly had gotten as far as it could, and it could go no farther.

The man decided to help the butterfly in its struggle. He took a pair of scissors and snipped off the remaining bit of the co coon...and the butterfly emerged easily.

As the butterfly emerged, the man was surprised. It had a swollen body and small, shriveled wings. He continued to watch the butterfly expecting that, at any moment, the wings would dry out, enlarge, and expand to support the swollen body. He knew that in time the body would contract, and the butterfly would be able to fly...but neither happened!

In fact, the butterfly spent the rest of its life crawling around with a swollen body and shriveled wings.

What the man, in his kindness and haste, did not understand was that the restricting cocoon and the struggle were required for the butterfly to be able to fly.

The butterfly must push its way through the tiny opening to force the fluid from its body and wings. Only by struggling through the opening can the butterfly's wings be ready for flight once it emerges from the cocoon.

Sometimes struggles are exactly what we need in our life. If our Higher Power allowed us to go through life without any obstacles, it would cripple us. We would not be as strong as what we could have been... and we could never fly!


Until Next time.
Take Care of yourself:)
          Chelsea Cooper, Fat Loss Coach and Expert
           www.lbfitcamp.com

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Your Assignment.....



Hope your week is going well! And if you are in Southern Cali you are beating this heat. Stay hydrated.
Came across this the other day and shared it with one of my classes they enjoyed it and I hope you do to. Feel free to share:)




Finish Strong!
Chelsea Cooper, CPT
www.LBFITcamp.com





Sunday, December 8, 2013

Clean Eating food list

Here is the clean eating food list that I mentioned in the email.
If you can print this out and take it with you when you go shopping that would be ideal.

Remember we are starting the 2 week Challenge  on Monday December 9th-December 24th. Its also good to have and do periodically. The more you can eat the foods listed below on a daily basis the better.
Enjoy!

Chelsea C.
www.LBFitcamp.com



Wednesday, October 2, 2013

5 Things I learned from the Perform Better Summit!!



This past August I went to The 3 Day Functional Perform Better  Summit 2013... I had a great time, hanging with fitness professionals, learning and  just having a great time. It doesn't get much better...for me of course.
At the end of any seminar,workshop or summit I step back and think about what I learned. Of course they give  you a huge booklet with all of the presenters presentations which is great, but sometimes you can leave those events overwhelmed with new information and ideas. So I sifted through the information and began implementing some of the ideas right away.

Here is a sneak peek into some of the crazy workouts we get to do...of course I couldn't shoot the video and workout but I did participate in most of the workouts! Feel the Burn and energy!




Any how I picked 5 things that were my biggest Ah ha moments and thought I would share.

1. I am NOT normal. Well actually I knew that before I walked into the PB Summit its just confirmed now LOL! I say that only because one of the speakers said that everyone at the summit was not normal because we are the only people that go on vacation and the first thing we want to know is where the gym is in the hotel. Everyone in the room agreed that's what we all do. Hey don't judge me... I like working out, balance is the key in all things.
2.When you want to be more than just 'average' or good at something you must invest time and sometimes money.  I usually go to seminars at least 3x a year. For some reason this year I've only gotten to one so far...but the year is not up yet.  I have  come to realize that to really be "Great" at anything  you have to go where the "Great"ones are. And in my case many of the top fitness professionals present and allow us to find out how they have become so successful at these seminars.
Basically learn from the best in what ever area you want to get better at whether its fitness, business, finances, family, relationships, spiritual etc. We are not meant to do this life alone there are so many great resources and people that are willing to help us in whatever area we desire.

3.Like Energy attracts like Energy. When I walked into the Convention to get my badge and all my goodies, there was this almost tangible energy. It was a good energy of expectation, excitement and passion. You really can't put a price tag on that type of energy, its contagious and feels great!

One of the crazy workouts we did!!
Everyday since the Summit I have vowed to be that energy, that light when I walk into a room. And its not for me or my ego its actually for the people around me. Marianne Williamson  sums it up when she said "As we let our light shine we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same". And that's my mission  to let people know that they are a bright light and to not cover it up for others.  At our Fit Camp that's especially true everyone that walks through our doors has there own individual greatness that they must let shine. And my job is to uncover it:)


Hello!
4)  Learning is fun...and life long.  Some people have bought into the misconception that as soon as you are out of school you stop learning, stop reading, stop everything. It's like you learned everything in formal schooling. I believe after formal schooling is where  the real "fun"  takes place.

Now we can read about whatever topics we want and  we don't have to sit in a class for an hour and hear about obtuse angles, the periodic table, and when the tariff act took place. I'm not saying that this information isn't useful in some aspects but what about actually learning something you are passionate about.  Not going through a curriculum that someone else thinks is important to you but making up your own study. I love the quote that says "Anything that isn't growing is dying". So lets continue to grow and learn you have the power and the resources are out there.




 5)I am blessed beyond my capacity to comprehend. As I was at the Summit listening to the presenters and doing the hands on workouts. I took a  few minutes and took  it all in.
I'm not sure how I became  a fitness professional it was not a life long dream. I don't know why I have had the pleasure to help so many women and men lose weight and gain a new life and self awareness. I don't know how I can be at a fitness summit and have classes  going on at the same time..oh yes I do..  I have awesome trainers that are teaching and doing a fabulous job!

I've realized I  don't have  to figure it out, my job is to be grateful and take in every moment of every day. Stop and look at your life if you have great people in your life and you doing something you love on a daily basis you are very rich and blessed. If you don't have those things in your life...you can, its your choice. Today you can move toward creating a life you want and deserve.


Well that sums up a few of my take aways from this years PB Summit. Of course I met a lot of new people, laughed alot, networked, got sweaty and learned more than I can write in one blog. Hopefully some of the things I learned you can use as well.
Untill the next time.
Until the next time!
Take Care
Love.Peace and Fitness!

Chelsea Cooper, CPT
www.LBFitcamp.com
 

Saturday, July 27, 2013

Lean body Fit Camp Farm tour (Pics)


A few weekends back LBFC had a GROW IT. SHARE IT. EAT IT Farm tour. We spent the morning farming (okay we didn't really farm but we saw people farming)  in the middle of the city.

We had a blast I  learned that tomatoes don't go on trees (hey persimmons look just like tomatoes from a distance). Im a fitness trainer not a botanist:)

We went to 3 different farmers markets/community gardens. All those that came had a blast and if you didn't make it you missed out for sure.

Here are a few pictures of our fabulous day!!



Us chillin at Farm lot 59 in Long Beach



        

        
This sunflower is huge!! Nature at its best

thats a pretty good shot if I don't say so myself.
Tanya C pointing out something very profound...
Larmar one of our super trainers found a baby  melon but I had to find a way to get in the picture..yes that's my hand:)
Our Tour guide at Farm Lot 59 Sasha...she was great thanks!!

The Scarecrow looked lonely so we decided to cheer him up


This is the front of Zaferia Junction you can buy a farm plot and farm and eat the food that grows!





they had chickens we were all mesmerized....they were cute but greedy
Posing for the camera...looking good ladies and gents i think we are missing a few people


Our LBFC crew is too silly... Angie B and Tanya were acting like they were discovering something new...don't quit your day jobs!

We went to three  different places on our LBFC GROW IT. SHARE IT. EAT IT. outing.

We went to the
  •  Growing Experience  located at 750 Via Carmelitos Long Beach, 90805 this was an Awesome Community Garden and farmers market its a must...they had everything from fish to chickens to hydroponic plants and apple orchards.
  •  Farm Lot 59 located 2714 California Ave Long Beach, 90755. they had a stand watermelons, celery, and a host of other fruits and veggies. It felt like we were in another place.
  • Zaferian Junction Garden Tour  on 10th and Grand Ave wehre people by a plot of land plant there fruits and vegetables they take care of their mini farm and harvest and eat off it. It was Awesome... We all learned so much.

A special Shout out to Tanya Comerford who put this tour together for us.You Rock!Thanks we couldn't have done it without your help.

At L.B.F.C we not only do we  have great programs that help you lose weight and feel great we are truly a community that looks for ways to improve our selves and our local community.
So if you are ready to change your life for the best and get in the best shape of your life with a great group of people, come get a week for Free:)

 The next excursion which is LBFC Beach Day is coming in August...all are welcome. Ill keep you posted :)

There are more pictures on Lean Body Fit Camps Facebook page go here
 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lean-Body-Fit-Camp/149952331732002

Love and Health,
Chelsea C.
www.LBFitcamp.com




Saturday, February 16, 2013

LB Fit Camp Case Study #4





Hope all is well with you and your family...Here is another addition of how one of our Awesome clients at Lean Body Fit Camp is getting Awesome results...and the list keeps growing:)

Usually I do the write up about our Spotlight client. But when I asked Yen  to do a write up about doing life with Lean Body fit camp and her accomplishments, she did such a great job I just decided to leave it alone. Great job Yen keep it up the SKY IS THE LIMIT! So without further ado her is Yen:

 A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.- Lao-tzu Chinese philosopher

Although this is the popular form of this quotation, a more correct translation from the original Chinese one would be "The journey of a thousand miles begins beneath one's feet." Rather than emphasizing the first step, Lau Tzu regarded action as something that arises naturally from stillness. Another potential phrasing would be "Even the longest journey must begin where you stand."

This quote was inspirational to me in relation to the experience of getting to my goal weight, getting healthier, and fit. Everyone envisions themselves at this ultimate goal, but have no idea how to start that journey or what it really entails while on that road. We know we want to get there, but let's face it; we haven't the slightest clue. If we did, don't you think we'd all be there by now? Or, start it, and realize it's definitely no easy walk in the park and stop, never reaching our full potential.

Two of the biggest keys to my continued success are a strong support group and quality professional instruction that is all included in Lean Body Fit Camp.  You need that accountability,  structure,  education, and support to guide you while making those first steps. The rest is still on you to continue and turn it into habit.  But if you get a little lost and confused along the way, the Lean Body Fit Camp team is  still there to make sure you don't give up.  If you are lucky enough to have that on your own more power to you, but if you're like me and don't ( and add to that laziness, and constant procrastination and bad eating habits)  I acknowledged that I needed all the help I could get. 

Ive 30lbs lost so far, down 4 pant sizes, increased strength (hello real pushups!) stamina (me run!?) and endurance (for more than 2minutes!) and looking forward to all the shopping I'm going to be doing VERY SOON! (sorry honey I'm gonna need a bigger closet) all ignited by coming to Lean Body Fit Camp , taking the tools they taught me and using it as a road map to find my inner ME.

-Yen Huynh, 31, business owner
You can stop by and talk to Yen personally at her store:  
Lee's Sandwich 4748 E. P.C.H. Long Beach

By the way if you think you are too busy Yen runs a very successful business that keeps her extremely busy, but she makes time for herself and her health first. She will not regret putting her health as a priority above all else.


You could be next all it takes is one Call  or reply to this email today and start your Free Week Trial tomorrow:-) 

 Lets start here:
1.Whats the one thing holding you back from reaching your fitness goals?

2.What have you tried before that didn't give you the results you wanted?

3. How Can I help?                                                                                        



See ya soon!                                                                                                                                        
 Dedicated to your health and fitness success!                                                                                      

Chelsea C.                                                                                                                           www.LBFitcamp.com                                                                                                     
5629891217                                                                                                                   



Wednesday, October 31, 2012

3 Halloween Treats (Gifts)

Happy Halloween!

Don't eat too much candy and sweets today. Actually it's the left overs that get most of us. This day officially kicks off the unofficial Holiday season. At Lean Body Fit Camp we have been focusing on finishing the year strong and everyone is seeing results!!

There are 61 days left, plenty of time to strap up those boots and get to some of those 2012 goals!


But you have to start TODAY if you havent already...dont wait until January.
Anyhow now on the good stuff. My goals as a fitness professional is to help as many people as possible, live a healthier and happier life through fitness, nutrition and real inforamtion that is lasting, safe and will help with your overall well being so you can pass it along to others.


In saying that I would like to give you 3 Free resources that will help you toward your health and fitness goals. Now just because I am giving these resources to you for free please don't underestimate their value. Think of these a Halloween treat that won't leave you with a stomach ache(well maybe the ab workout will) or put extra pounds on you.


The first 2 treats are follow along videos that have previously been giving to my clients that were on one of our committed to results programs and were ready to step up there fitness game:) Just follow along with yours truly and in less than 30 minutes you will have got in a good workout. So try them out and let me know what you think. These are workout 2 and 3 of 5. Enjoy!!
workout #2 http://youtu.be/Irrq2PvlOw8
workout#3 http://youtu.be/3Q543yoLaDA

I did say 3 Free Treats.

The last one you will want to take advantage of, if you are in the Long Beach area this Saturday November 3rd @ 5pm We are having a Free Health Assessment workshop.
If you are currently talking vitamins or supplements and you have ever wondered how effective they are or if you aren't even sure you should take supplements you are not going to want to miss out on this.


Check out our fan page and like us if you haven't already:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Lean-Body-Fit-Camp/149952331732002

Okay thats it...

Whether you watch the videos and do them or come to the workshop just do something. Remember the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. Take that step today... Wisdom is knowledge applied.

Im here for ya!

Chelsea Cooper, CPT
www.lbfitcamp.com

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

LBFC Case Study #2 ( How Kelly went from a size 10 to 2 in 6 months)



Client:
Kelly Dempsey,  Science Teacher, Mother of two

Problem: Kelly in her own words talks about what life was like prior to Lean Body Fit Camp:

Before I began working out at Lean Body Fit Camp, I was caught in a cycle of bad habits. I wasn't eating the right food, I wasn't eating or snacking at the right times, I was drinking too much wine, and I was inactive. I was caught up in negative self-talk that I couldn't seem to shake and served to make the cycle of habits worse”.

Kelly was just like many of our clients at fit Camp, when she came in I knew she wanted to change but she didn’t have the tools to change. And that is what we gave Kelly are the resources and tools and she ran with it.


Solution:On August 15, 2011, I started Lean Body  Fit Camp and it was one of the best decisions I have ever made. After getting through the first three months (I think these are the hardest ), my body really started to respond to the workouts and to my new eating habits. By February of 2012, I exceeded my goals and lost nearly 30 lbs! I went from a size 8/10 to a 0/2. Now, I feel like an athlete! My bad habits have been replaced with good habits and the negative self-talk has been replaced with feelings of accomplishment and pride”.

What Kelly failed to mention was that she is one of the hardest and dedicated workers at Fit Camp. We also worked a lot with her on her food selection and the amount of times she needed to eat a day. If we told her to do something whether it was tweaking her bread intake or doing a heavier weight in class she did it. Was it always perfect the first time? No nothing we ever do for the first time is perfect.  But her persistence and hard work paid off.  Its not easy, but its worth it.



Kelly's own summary of her experience at  Lean Body Fit Camp: "Lean Body Fit Camp works when you do. Chelsea and Larmar are relentless in their enthusiasm and support. The team training approach builds strong friendships and community as you work together towards common goals. And, the workouts are challenging and fun. We are always laughing at LBFC! "

I love LBFC...it's definitely a permanent part of my life....it only gets better from here!

 Kelly is a perfect example of someone that came to class was willing to trust the process and herself and has gotten Awesome results. We are so proud of Kelly! If you call today you can start your free week trial and maybe say hello to Kelly in class.
IF you have a question for Kelly put it in the comment section and Ill have her answer you.

Stop procrastinationg and email or call today for your Free week trail! 562-9891217
Chelsea C.
"Some things you have to do every day. Eating seven apples on Saturday night instead of one a day just isn't going to get the job done." J. Rohn


Thursday, March 22, 2012

Big Box Gyms = Joke

Hope your week is going Fabulous!
A friend of mine and great fitness business owner wrote this the other day to other fitness business owners, but I wanted to share it with people that want to stay healthy and get fit. And folks  who  are looking for ways to do it safely and for the long term. Its more informative than anything. I tweaked it a bit to talk directly to you and not a business owner. He is okay with it. Thanks Pat.

"Join the Fitness Revolution!"

That sentence was part of a radio
marketing campaign a big box health
club chain was running to get members.


Really?

Aside from taking the slogan I have been saying for the past few years,
the thought of
a big box health club being revolutionary
in any way is a joke.


Big box clubs basically sold millions of
memberships doing the following:

:: Renting people access to equipment

:: Having zero relationship with their
members... unless the member went
delinquent, then they called them
constantly

:: Being 100% unconcerned with their
members' results

:: Over promising and underdelivering

Basically doing a terrible job serving
the market, leaving members with a
terrible taste in their mouths about the
experience and essentially helping
out society get fatter.

How did / do they help our society get fatter?

People have trusted these big box clubs to
help them...

...and the clubs failed. Miserably.

And they failed not because they couldn't help.

They failed because they didn't care about the
member.

They cared right up until the person signed
the contract, then the relationship ended
and the money extraction began.

And they're calling this a "Revolution?"

Liars.

What is revolutionary is what great training
based businesses are doing now:

:: Actually coaching people to results

:: Actually caring about the people they serve

:: Actually building businesses around
helping people achieve success instead
of building businesses around shiny
equipment

:: Overdelivering on every promise

That's revolutionary because it's what the
bulk of the fitness industry (big box clubs)
have been unwilling to do - yet it's exactly
what the market has wanted and needed
all along.

So whether you're part of Lean Body Fit Camp or not - you should be somewhere  that cares about you, cares about your results, and just enhances your life more in general.

Being part of the true fitness industry
revolution - and finally doing what the
big box clubs never could is an awesome Feeling!
Here is what one of our Fit Campers said:

Chelsea,
So true in what you're saying about working (power) of a group. I think that is why I did not hesitate to continue for another year with LB FitCamp. I love the group setting, it motivates me to do better even though sometimes I have days that are less productive than others. At the end of day, God did not create us to be isolated. Everything within us desire to connect with people, to have relationship. And yeah girl....working out is a relatioship!! LOL
Love you and appreciate all that you do. - Rhonda Love-  client since 2010

PS. If you are in the Huntington Beach Area we are opening up a second location so comment and Ill get back to you. Make it a great one!

Dedicated to your fitness and health success,

Chelsea C.
(Thanks Pat for the Great info..)

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

LB Fit Camp Video

Hope your Summer is going Fabulous!!!
Here is the long awaited video clips from our 1st Annual Lean Body Fit Camp Special Edition Workout.
That's it!!

Here it is.. Enjoy!


Finish Strong!!

Chelsea Cooper, CPT
http://www.lbfitcamp.com/

Thursday, July 7, 2011

What have you done lately?

Hey Hope all is well and you are recovering from a wonderful 4th of July extended weekend!


Six days ago was July 1st, which means we were exactly 50% through the year 2011.

It's a great time to think about what you've accomplished this year, and whether you're on track to accomplish the goals (fitness or otherwise) that you wanted to achieve this year.

Of course, it's also a time when some people need to get real with what they're doing .. because the reality is, they're not any further ahead than they were 6 months ago.

Whether you like it or not, time is ticking away .. always. Time waits for no one, and it's your time to use .. or to waste.

What I like to do is a mid year personal evaluation just to see if I am on track or what I can do better and improve to make this last half of the year better. Its nothing worse than looking back in December on what you could have done. While I was thinking and evaluating I came up with 6 things that Ive learned or use since the beginning of the year. Most are not fitness related directly but I always say fitness and life go hand in hand, So here you have it:




1.I am a chronic multi-tasker to a fault.
Oop

Does anyone else have this problem? For example in writing this blog I started writing then I remembered I needed to text my client, get the clothes out the washer, respond to an email and plan my excursion for tomorrow. So what should have taken me 30 minutes to write and send to you has now taken an hour or more. I'm so glad that I'm re-evaluating myself at the halfway point of the year. I will conquer my chronic multi tasking !! I will, I will, as soon as I download a few more songs from itunes LOL! But really Im getting better because I am aware of the problem and I know by limiting this behavior I will save a bunch of time. I'll keep you posted on my progress.



2. If you are passionate about something GO for it, relentlessly and stop at nothing to get it.

Obviously I'm not saying do illegal or immoral things. But if your heart is in the right place and your motives are good, dont let anyone or yourself tell you different. It's worth going for even when it seems like there is no way it will ever happen... Dont give up! This encompasses relationships, goals fitness or business, habits, dreams whatever it is. I could tell you several stories over the past few months some about Lean Body Fit Camp and how we went from throwing a small Special Event workout with a few of our clients to a 50+ all out Workout Spectacular this pass June. It was GREAT! Or how I have taken some of my best relationships for granted and realized how special they are to me, and I'm willing to do whatever I need to repair the relationships because its worth the effort and sweat. Regardless of the situation Never Never give up..keep going even if its just a baby step a day.


3.My nephew is more like me than I thought.  My nephew is 10 and we are just alike. Ill have to admit he is a pretty cool kid , that has it together for being ten. I guess the apple doesn't fall too far from the tree:) We spent the weekend together with his brother my other nephew and in watching him I see me. He kinda does his own thing regardless of what people say. He is very funny and just has his own style. We both like to be silly, have fun, like to make people laugh and we like to help people. We shall call him...Mini C!!

the kid in the glasses with the half mohawk thats Devin (aka Mini C), then we have Mr. Cool Dominic in the back and my cousin Taylor getting ready to get into a bubble on the water..



4.Less is MOre. Ive heard this all my life and I never got it. If you have less of something how can you have more of it? Im learning the less stuff you have in your life the less stuffed you are. The less people I have causing drama and negativity the More peace I have. The less material stuff I have the More room on my credit card I have to take a last minute get a way. The less clutter I have in my house the More creative I am. What I am going to do more of is simplify, sometimes I make things more complicated. Im going to keep it simple, and have less things and more quality moments and relationships.



5. Having great people around you and on your Team is Priceless. And makes life fun! So let them know as often as possible. I realized there are great people in the world just waiting to help me, (and you)not just in my business but in life. I was going to start giving shout outs to all those people that are apart of my family, the LB Fit Camp family and my awesome friends. But I realized it would be too many people. You all know who you are, I am grateful whether I've known you for a day, a month, years or we haven't talked in a while. I want to say thank you for your love and support. And as the year goes on I plan on returning the love 100 times over and giving back more of myself.



6. Quotes fire me up!!I already knew this but wanted to share with you. Everyone knows I'm a big quote person. In class we do a quote or reflection almost daily. I have a few I keep posted around my house and office that I read everyday. Enjoy and I hope they inspire you to keep on keeping on!



Self- Determination
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” MARIANNE WILLIAMSON



Friendship/Love

"In everyone'ss life, at some time our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flames by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit"- Albert Schweitzer


Winning Mindset

"The Greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but in rising after you fall".- Vince Lombardi

"The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will."- Vince Lombardi

"Courage is fear holding on a minute longer". G. Patton

"Be more concerned with your character than your reputation,because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others thing you are". John Wooden


Would love to hear what you have learned or what you will be focusing on in the next half of the year. Lets make it a Great One!!

Finish Strong!!

Chelsea C.
http://www.lbfitcamp.com/
562-989-1217