Thursday Thoughts Ed. 72

7:56 PM Remy Maguire - Manifest the Best 0 Comments


My last blog post was meant to set the record straight -- Spring Cleaning! Follow the link the above to hop on my most recent wave length. 

For everyone at NWWFC who has taken the Spring Makeover Challenge - kudos to you! It's almost done. Which really means the good stuff is just beginning. Whether you've lose 10 pounds or no pounds you are heading in the right direction, got that ball a rollin'. Let's keep it going!

I'm trying to open a few more Team Training spots for the summer. Let me know if you have some friends that would like to ramp it up for the sexy season. Its SO fun! And SO good. 

There is lots of stuff happening at the gym to help you keep the momentum...Check it out. 

Spring Special
Personal Training and/or Pilates Reformer Training only $60/session
Partner Training $38/person/session
Massage $50/hour

Upcoming Programs and Events
Summer Boot Camps --  - begin the week of June 3rd. Co-ed, Golden Girls, and Dudes Only options. Time for the whole family to get their fitness on!
Moms and Tots Bootcamp - this ones all about the mamas working out with the kiddos. Stroller and resistance bands with this outdoor weather permitting workout. Join Mom of 4, Personal Trainer, Shauna. Begins the week of June 13th. Thursday and Saturday options.
Team Training and Specialty Team Trainings - new hours and new trainings, including a new Fit Mamas Team Training. Great trainings with a supportive group at a fraction of the cost of personal training.
Active Kids in the Park - kids training is back and it's with Coach Carol! Non-member kiddos welcome!

Mother's Support Group - we are now offering a free Mother's Group. The first meeting is Thursday, May 30th 11:00am - noon. Childcare provided. This support group will offer vibrant discussion and a learning atmosphere regarding all things motherhood and fitness related.
Knowledge is Power Seminar - No Equipment Required, Body-Weight Training with Beth, Sunday, June 23rd 1:00-2:00pm. Co-ed, all are welcome to this complimentary seminar.  

RECIPE OF THE WEEK~

It's grilling time. Try this recipe for SHRIMP on the BARBIE from Chef Curtis Stone.

Grilled Prawns on Rosemary Skewers
with baby spinach and tomato salad

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS
1 cup , plus 1 TBSP balsamic vinegar, divided
1 shallot minced
1 clove garlic chopped
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 cup basil chopped
3 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
sea salt and pepper
16oz prawns or shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 10 inch sprigs of rosemary
SALAD
4 cups baby spinach
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved

PREPARATION
1. Heat 1 cup vinegar in saucepan on medium. Bring to a gentle simmer and reduce until syrupy. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. Prep the marinade; In a medium bowl, whisk the shallot, garlic, bail, red pepper and remaining vinegar. Whisk in oil until blended/ Season with salt and pepper. Remove 2 TBSP of sauce and set aside, toss the shrimp into the reaiming marinade and toss to coat.
3. Pinch rosemary springs about 1/4 of the way down and pull off the bottom leaves. Carefully thread prawns onto bare ends of sprigs. Cook for two mins or so per side. Remove from grill and let rest one minute. 
4. Toss up the spinach and tomatoes with reserved sauce. Serve rosemary-prawn skewers over salad and drizzle with reduced vinegar.

Try different varieties of tomatoes this summer to add a flavorful twist!

ENJOY!

Until next week.

Play hard, eat well, rest up. 

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