The New Face of Fitness Weblog

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32222392011-09-30T05:08:29.545-07:00The New Face of Fitness WeblogNew Face of Fitness is a combination of movement, lifestyle modification, individualized assistance and support sessions.Deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10359817525186196042noreply@blogger.comBlogger1741100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3222239.post-67098841952153151062011-01-02T09:44:00.000-08:002011-01-02T09:52:21.606-08:00

New Year? YES! New You? NOT! -- A healthier you-- INDEED!!!3-D personal training has just the ticket for your personalized workout schedule!Allow me to develop your own activity plan-- in home --fun! safe! effective results!Email me for more information: deenfof@yahoo.com or call 630.854.0320Sessions as low as $20 per workout! You deserve health and well-being!!Full insured/certified

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Greeting Great Ones--looking for ground floor space and/or elevator friendly space---STAY TUNED AND STAY ACTIVE MEAN WHILE!!!CHEERS, DEE

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See you Wed. 10-13-10 in class at 7 pm! Hey!!! wanna donate or help in very worthy cause? An organization I founded is hosting first-ever blood drive, teaming up with Heartland Blood Centers on Sat. October 30 from 9 am to 1 pm at City of Aurora's Customer Servcie Center/Fire Station number 8 at 3770 McCoy (west of the mall). Please let me know if you care to donate or be a helper!!!

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Monday class 8-23 at 7 pm-- internal training/Wednesday 8-25 at 7 pm total body conditioning/FALL "Free Classes" Week!!! Come see new location--Annie's Om Towne --workout for FREE Monday 8-30-10 and Wednesday 9-1-10 7 pm--- 14 w downer place-above Rivers Edge Cafe--just down from city hall-right on the river--Doors are next to River's Edge Cafe door---SEE YOU SOON! Cheers, Dee

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sorry for this, but have to cancel tonight 7 pm class due to things beyond my control--see you Wed. at 7 pm! Cheers, Dee

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MONDAY'S CLASS 8-9-10 TOTAL BODY CONDITIONING 7 PMWEDNESDAY'S CLASS 8-11-10 INTERVAL TRAINING 7 PMCOME ON DOWN! FIRST CLASS IS FREE! 14 WEST DOWNER PLACE--DOORS NEXT TO RIVER'S EDGE CAFEJUST DOWN FROM CITY HALL!RIGHT ON THE RIVER.CHEERS, DEE

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hello great ones---class 7 pm -monday 7-26---see you then! no class wed. the 28th---see you soon! cheers, dee

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hey there-----just in case---new location is hard to find-- there's signs up on door that leads up stairs to studio---you will see Annie's flyer--on door right next to River Edge Cafe-- and New Face signs are there now too! I noticed there is no actual address on doors-there is A-H on them though---- classes are Monday and Wed. 7 pm----see you soon! Cheers, Dee

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Physio-rolls are pumped up and ready for you in our circuit class----new location is up and grooving--see you Monday and Wed. July12th, at 7 pm aboveRiver Edge Cafe -- 14 w downer--the bottom doors are always open--I will get some signage up to help too! Top of stairs with handrails, then door to your right!! Enjoy your weekend! Cheers, Dee

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See you July 7, wednesday at new location! 14 w downer place--above River's Edge Cafe, just down from city hall! Enjoy your holiday! Cheers, Dee

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New location tonight!!! 6-30-10 7 pm--14 w downer place above River's Edge Cafe--just down from city hall! Summer Special !!! all class passes just $6 per class--Get five class pass for $30 or 10 for $60!Good through August! Come on down and move and groove in our larger, location with A/C and handrials included! hehehe! Hugs, Dee

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hello great ones----class this week monday 28th and wednesday- 30th at 7 pm--not sure when official move is, the new address is 14 w downer place-above River's Edge Cafe on south side of street just down from city hall. Stay tuned and see you in class! Cheers, Dee

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3 weekly classes MON/WED 7 pm and now FRIDAYS at 5:15 pmWe be movin' in July--just a street or two over, still in down town 14 w downer place----above River's Edge Cafe--larger space, nicer--Class times will remain the same! First class is FREE! 5 or 10 class passes avavilable-good for 3 months from date of issue!Discounted pricing so ask! See you in class! Cheers, Dee

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Enjoy your holiday weekend---please note--there will be no class May 31 and June 2.Due to long time planned event ARTWalk that I am acting chair of. We will beign full class schedule with additional Friday RAW class week of June 7th.SIDEBAR>>>>HEY COME CHECK OUT THE ARTWALK FREE MUSIC AND ART EVEN BELLY DANCERS JUNE 5 2-7 PM RESTAURANT ROW-NEW YORK ST. DOWNTOWN AURORA

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Hey groovy gals---let me know if you want to work out on Memorial Day--any takers I am there! Had fun time tonight! Welcome Sharon and Pam! Look for additional Friday class beginning June 11th! Cheers, me

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One habit at a time--one habit at a time--did I mention-- key to lifestyle change = working on one habit at a time? TRUE! TO YOU!Either adding a new healthy habit or doing away with an unhealthy old habit.Notice I did not say work on both at the same time. Positive reinforcement always sticks better than negative. So add one new healthy habit, you might notice the old sort of subtly gets

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Looking forward to our official opening week of classes, with lots of fun and safe exercises good for the body and the brain. Yes I said the "E" word--it is not a four letter word and though it typically sends not-so-hot vibes, truly exercise at any size (when we listen to our bodies) renews our energy, helps us sleep more sound, enhances our ability to deal with stress and makes our heart

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May I just say how fabulous our first kick off class was- half class former members and half new faces-like a school reunion of sorts--It's not about how old we are, what size we are, whether our arms move with our legs or not--whether we ever took dance class or ever wore leotards--PEOPLE- ya don't have to wear a thong to belong! Fitness and well -being is for EVERY body!Wednesday 5-19-10

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http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/beaconnews/business/2278186,2_3_AU16_HAKALA_S1-100516.articlecheck out link above--thanks Marissa! See you all soon! Cheers, Dee

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Getting down to opening day, and thinking on how vital movment mixed with fun is, and how thrilled to be on verge of making the magic.....it has been long enough time away, from that magic......that feeling right after a work out, a bike ride, a hike, the endorphins running free flow, the tingels and the sweat.......feeling so alive......the heart and all the body systems pumped up and lovin'

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Happy Mothers Day to one and all! Being a mom is one of life's greatest gifts and challenges. Dr. Spock (back in the day), did not know it all, neither did Freud, maybe Socrates did though. (hehe!)Every one is so unique, there is no one-stop-shop on how to raise kids, on what decisions are best, and on the journey of life itself. That is the beauty of the human spirit...individuality......

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Looking forward to seeing you for our free kickoff week May 17 and 19th at 7 pm! Annie's Om Towne Studio! 41 W. New York St. in down town Aurora! Space for classes is limited-please call to reserve your free spot opening week! 630.854.0320 or email me at deenfof@yahoo.com!See you soon! Cheers, Dee

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We're baaaaack!!!New Face of Fitness program opens Monday May 17, 2010Annie's Om Towne Studio41. W New YorkDowntown AuroraAcross from Ballydoyle's7 pm the party and work out begins!Kickoff week is free!Classes offered to begin with Mon/Wed at 7 pmPunch passes give YOU totally flexibility!5 class pass = $4010 class pass = $70Good for 3 months from issue!See you soon to move your body! We know it

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NEW FACE OF FITNESS OPENS-DOWNTOWN AURORA MAY 17, 2010 KICK OFF PARTY AND FREE INTRODUCTORY CLASSES MONDAY 5/17/10 AND WEDNESDAY 5/19/10 AT 7 PM ANNIE'S OM TOWNE STUDIO 41 W. NEW YORK-UPPER LEVEL ACROSS FROM BALLYDOYLE'S TIME TO GET OFF THE COUCH AND STAY ACTIVE! SPACE IS LIMITED-CALL TO RESERVE YOUR FREE SPACE DURING KICKOFF WEEK 630.854.0320 SEE YOU SOON! DEE

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Our BLOG is back on line now. Dee should be posting new entries shortly.

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New Dates for Reunion-- 2/9 and 2/12 at 5 pm YWCA Aurora Call Vicki 630.896.8588 for more info. See you soon!

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Few minor set backs--YES---we are planning to open with free workouts week of Feb. 9th! Monday 2/9/09 and Thursday 2/12/09! 5 -6 pmYWCA 201 N. River St. Call Vicki at 630.896.8588 for more info!Come and commune, move and see ol' workout pals with me!

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HEY THERE- GOOD NEWS--COMING OUR WAY--NEW FACE RETURNS TO THE YWCA!!STAY TUNED--2009 NEW FACE OF FITNESS RE-UNION WEEK -- JAN. 26 & JANUARY 29TH.I MISS THE SWEATING, I MISS YOUR SMILES, THE MAGIC WE MAKEGOES FOR MILES AND MILES.TRADITIONAL FITNESS CLASSES JUST WON'T DO....WHAT WE NEED IS FOR ME AND YOU TO MOVE OUR BODY'S SO WE MOVE OUR MINDS...MAKING WELLNESS HAPPEN AND TRUE HEALTH THAT'S

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Summer finally.......sweating is the body's way of internally cooling you! More fit we get, more we sweat, more efficient our cooling system becomes, so working out in hotter weather can be fun, as long as we get plenty of fluids, (water is best). Cold water dissipates quicker into body and drinking water before during and after working out replenishes vital "good stuff" to keep us moving! So

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Four score and many months ago, you heard from me! Then site was down and ah-haaaa it is back! Turning 50 this year gives me a whole new perspective on things, including staying active and being fit! Not Olympic athlete fit, (but you could if you wanted to) fit enough to do yard work all day, take a 5 or 10 mile bike ride,( one or two miles counts too!) climb stairs to load and unload

Deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10359817525186196042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3222239.post-1170624928062943402007-02-04T13:32:00.000-08:002007-02-04T13:35:28.083-08:00

happy month of love all! are you staying warm? remember when working out--outside (even if it is just a leisurely walk) --to layer your clothes for warmth's sake and keep drinking your water--even in cold weather we must stay hydrated. turning 49 this month--and still kicking...go bears....post soon! be well--cheers, dee

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I know I know-- it has been months. Divorce is hell! Funny thing is... It doesn't really kill you--it just feels like it will. Learning that no matter what we go through we can make choices that empower us or not is an ongoing process. Just when we think we know it all, we've done it all--life sends us another lesson, another experience to keep on learning. The true definition of learning means

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Hey there---it is about time I was blogging you eh? Summer is winding down--so fast eh? Still time for extra activity--the more we mix it up....the less bored we get! Try water fitness classes, try roller blading, if you are a walker-- then hop on a bike--if you are a biker-- time to take a walk---your body needs to mix-it up.The training principle of adaptability states- that over time your

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Job hunting is a more than full time job, so is single parent-time. Not great excuses for being unattentive to toodles but the truth (nonetheless). I hope this finds your summer sailing, your body moving and your spirits sunny! I hope to get back on track soon! Cheers ...Dee

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There was quite an article in National Geographic about the state of our world-and the growth of our size. Much of it boils down to... less activity, more food consumption. Energy we take in that we do not use-gets stored as fat.Getting down to basics --when you use more energy than you take in-your fat stores decrease. If approx. 3500 kilo-calories equals a pound-by breaking that down into a

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Hey team---been a while-- job hunting, working hard in my community--let me know how you are doing~ Hugs, Dee

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Hey there-great one! Time to think spring and get moving and/or keep moving!If the winter Olympics did not motivate you then .....let me!When you least expect it-the power of positive can give you a great lift up-not only in your workouts, but in your brain too!Shoot me an email and let me know what slumps you down and what keeps you going!! I am all ears--and more! Keep smilin'

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Happy New Year to you! So have you heard Chicago was voted the fattest city in America--great news eh? It is not a matter of food, though most would argue that point-it is a matter of not getting off the couch. Way too much emphasis is placed of food, portions, good food, bad food, when to eat, what to eat, how to eat--yadda...yadda...No wonder so many throw up the hands and say to heck with it

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Greetings.....My bad-- it has been long time since I have toodled with you...gotta be honest.. Life is hard right now...And balancing home, single parenting, work and and extra drama of raising kids alone and the transition of such is overwhelming.My surrogate sister, Rachel, and I call it "OVERWHELMATION" which defined is past---way past---- the point of being overwhelmed.I won't soap box too

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Hey there---if you read my book you know I spent over 4 years in Louisiana. In fact, the beginning to the end of my couch potato life rooted itself in Cajun country.I am asking that as you read this and have even $1.00 to spare--spare it for the victims of the Gulf Coast. Do not think for one minute your contribution will not help--no matter how much or what it is!The following are my faves and

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In Aurora, IL--CORE FITNESS CLUB WILL BE OPEN FOR YOU BEGINNING MONDAY AUGUST 15TH! THE FORMER BALLY'S OFF MC COY BY THE MALL WILL OFFER FREE CLASSES THROUGH THE END OF SEPTEMBER.PASS THE WORD ALONG!!!!I AM TEACHING THE FOLLOWING CLASSES: MONDAY AND THURSDAYS 10 AM - ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION PACE LAND CLASS --CORE IS A SANCTIONED SITE TO OFFER THESE FABULOUS CLASSES ON LAND! WORKOUTS INCLUDE:

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Happy August All! Summer truly is slipping by so fast --blink and it will be fall!Got an idea for couple of great features and have presented them to our local paper which seems interested. First topic is "Fighting Fat" where we follow a regular person's journey over the course of weeks or maybe months-and document their emotional, physical and mental processes about diet, exercise, and the

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Part 3-Toronto 2005 aka -Hookin' Aleigha Up! & GETTING BACK TO THE USAit is close to 10 pm when we finally get into the city-very exciting energy just like the Big Apple(NYC) kind of energy--our hotel is right on the water--what water is that you ask? The blue kind of water when the sky is blue and the sun is out-silly!Only a little

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Part 2 --Toronto Trip 2005 "soda & da straw"This part is definitely dedicated to the Michigan gang where Dawn B. showed me the coolest way to keep a straw in a soda can-- and of course the longer we were in the car traveling to Toronto the more bored we all got-- so I turned on my travel pals to the old straw in the soda can --just pop the lid and keep the tab over the open hole-- slide straw

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Well I dedicate these next few entries to the Lucy lover's of the world and especially to Dawn B. in Michigan who always said I needed to write these trips down--I also dedicate these next few entries to my fellow traveling buds Aleigha and Fran--Aleigha wrote it down and Fran suggested I put it up----so here goes-Toronto Trip 2005-Is there anything outside of Lucy momentsEver have omens about

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Hey team! I really do not mean to be so long in between chats-single parenting teenagers definitely has it's challenges. Running the YWCA Aurora pool, teaching classes there and at 2 others places, and forming a neighborhood organization to keep out the riff raff has me going 90 to nothing! Here's some tips for the summer- 1) think about taking you bike on any

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Greetings great ones! Just completed group indoor cycle training with Schwinn! Got to see ol' Nike athlete pal of mine who conducted the training -Jay! Full day-great training!Very excited to be doing just a bit of tweaking to allow those who'd like to work their way towards a "kill-ya" class to be able to! Once again, fitness centers say "intro" but that typically translates into " ya dang well

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Green is for "go" and "grow" and "get" andalso "fresh" and "alive" and "survive" Green personified is: cheery, happy, fluffy, lean, munchie, strong and windy. Green invites spring to become summer, ignites forests to flame, lures fowl and fish and causes no blame! Green is wholesome, and moving, never stopping to moan. Green is airy and earthand never alone. Hail to the Green.....

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Shame on me! I want to get on the toodles page once a week at least and seem to be doing good if I make it once a month--ouch! Life just gets too busy eh? Single life after 20 years of marriage takes some getting used to-let me tell ya! Time for bike riding outdoors, getting those swim suits out, and soaking up more Vit. D thanx to the sun! Hope to have a calendar up to track events and

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WHERE I WILL BE TEACHING IN THE BURBSJUST FINISHED ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION'S PACE PROGRAM CERTIFICATION. Both YWCA and Eola Center are sanctioned arthritis foundation sites!LAND CLASSES(SEATED): YWCA 201 N. River St.Mon/Wed 10 am Aurora, ILBeginning April lst: Tues/Fri 10 am Eola Community Ctr.Fox Valley Parks/RecNew Face of Fitness Program: YWCA 201 N. River St.Mon/Tues/Thurs 6:30 pm landWed 6 pm

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Been gone too long---okay so I turn 47 on 13th of last month, and get divorced on Valentines Day--though I really did not know that was the final day--anyone who read my book knows the history. Yet after 20 years of marriage and military lifestyle it feels like more than a great loss.It was not my idea. Needless to say, it has been a rough time for us all. I appreciate your thoughts and prayers

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Happy Valentines Day! Yep I turned 47 yesterday-whaaaa-whooooo! Getting outside the box--I will be taking indoor group cycling certification course in April!March 4/5 - I will be in Lake Forest, IL at the Arthritis Foundations water exercise course. Expanding horizons, I plan to re-design the "spinning/cycling" mantra! Maybe it should be called "DeeCycle for Real people." Think loving thoughts &

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Hip Hip Horray for AAA class! I told them I was going to brag about them to the whole world (cyberspace world anyway) so here goes.... These wonderful women rocked and rolled for a full hour in water class today and every single one of them had heart rates of 18 or higher and they all kept moving & felt good too! Ya-hoooo! Wait to go girls..Rhoda, Meredith, Edith, Anne, Wyn, Gretta, Edie,

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Periodization strength training is a fabulous way to jolt your metabolism and your muscles. The idea is to rotate the sets and reps, and loads in a 4 session format. I have seen many clients as a personal trainer really feel and see results from this revised strength training regimen. If you'd like more Deetails, look me up! I will help you get started! Stay warm! Hugs, Dee

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happy 2005! yep another year rolls in...no more new year's resolutions...staying active is the solution! so let's get moving and keep moving no matter what. 3 cheers for YOU! cheer cheer cheer! hugs,dee

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Happy Holidays--cold enough for you? Well, here in Chicago metro area it sure is--yikes! Now is not the time to be thinking of pool and swimming and yet water exercise of any kind is a fabulous way to cross train! Nothing greater than pretending you are in warm sunny place, swimming laps or taking a fitness class in the water or a pool! Variety, variety, variety... keeps you from getting bored

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Happy Holidays! So people want to know what my wish list is and I typically decline to say....I guess the pressure is getting the best of me-- ha! ha! So here goes.... material items......"sweet pea" bath/body lotion fun stuff, sterling ear cuff, RYKA aquatics shoes (size 7), 2005 calendar planner, Clinque's aromatics elixir. non material items.... good health for my family and friends,

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Happy Turkey Time! Hey I have a great idea --let's workout before we pig out! Yep, working out on the morning of Turkey Day is great way to jump start your metabolism--ya may not eat as much, and/or are more likely to burn MORE calories throughout the day--even if you do decide to nap in the later afternoon-- Here in Chi-town metro we are saying hello to our first white winter snow---time to get

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Averages This is the law of averages: The more we fail, the greater our chance for succeeding. Failure is often the first necessary step toward success. And if we don't take the risk of failing, we won't get the chance to succeed we are trying, we are winning. I might add that when we are trying we are succeeding!

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The YWCA hosted an educational weekend with WaterART International on Oct. 16/17 in Aurora ,IL and what a "funtastic" event it was! I have finally met someone in the fitness field that talks the same talk and walks the same walk--functional fitness for EVERY body! We had a blast and learned great, fun, safe water elements for both shallow water and deep! Hats off to Creator Julie T. and her

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Just because the seasons change does not mean your activity level should change--unless you are just sitting on the couch(tee hee) --use the cooler fall weather to get an extra out doors bike ride in---even hit the pool--(indoors preferrably)---mix up what you do, keep boredom at bay--keep drinking water even though it may not be hot outside---and always do a warm-up and cool-down with your

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To my dear friend--Colleen--- on the eve of my 20th wedding anniversary-----as my heart breaks daily-- missing my husband, longing for his love and acceptance---I continue to bend over backwards for my job and staff and sons----I keep my spirits as high as I can..... I count my blessings every single minute--I do my best to keep the pain at bay--- for me "this too shall pass" does not seem real

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Hey ya'll----been a while since I checked in--my apologizes--besides being in the midst of divorce after 20 years of marriage---and running a pool at one of the YW's that runs New Face--and dealing with 2 teenage boys one of which enters college this week--life is challenging--to say the least---it is hard to rise above life's tests and turns--staying active right now is my key to sanity, always-

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I need to vent--my 15 year old son was robbed at gunpoint tonight up at the elementary school only blocks from our home---what in the world is our world coming to? --when another teenager can come up to my son or your son, hold a 22 to his head--and get 85 cents and a pack of gum--unbelieveable---even in "nice suburban" areas---no one is safe---and it is getting ridiculous---I am getting

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Dream your dreams, never say never, set goals, and know that the journey towards the goal is success just like getting there. I rode my first 30 mile bike ride, wiped out at the 11 mile marker-got up and never got back off that bike 'til I crossed the finish line--bleeding and broken fingers and all! I was not even the last one to finish! What a feeling! Check out the "works in progress" page

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Coming Home...Security, tranquility, safety and more ...hugs, acceptance, there's no keeping score. Comfortable, laughable, silly and fun. Carefree and familiar like the glowing sun. Let your hair down, be you and be free. Loving and living in reality.... always home in my heart.

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Wind in his face, only first place, cancer survivor, that's not why he's my hero, He takes the guessing out of the game, his temperament remains the same, the discipline, the sheer love of the sport,

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Fresh on my face-- love it in this place, Can not think of a time no need for reason or rhyme- Just because it is true only what's best for me & you Top shelf all the way words have little to say Motion mends and rules laughter and giggles like fools It is only that we live life wants back and so we give... or do we?

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My friend- I take 'em along every where I go moving, shopping or a show Always with me, never letting me down whether I am home or out of town Loving, dependable, trustworthy and bright savvy, sexy, and outta-sight Laughing, honest, keen and true picking me up when I am feeling blu' Filled with spirit, filled with pain- filled with songs and smiles the same. Filled with horror,

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That which does not kill us makes us stronger right? I find myself clinging to the healthy tools like: exercise, friends, family and writing to get me through these trying times. I appreciate your thoughts and prayers for my family and I right now. It is during times of great adversity that counting our blessings is so important to get us "through it". Maya Angelou says it in a very touching

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I trust this entry finds you well and into the Spring/Summer mode! Getting that bike out to ride, planning some extra outside exercise trips, tis the season eh? It is great to diversify your workouts indoors and out to keep you from getting bored and to provide cross-training. Water exercise is a wonderful addition in summer too. Water walking, water exercise classes and of course, swimming

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Greetings ALL! Please forgive my lack of attention to the toodles page---have some pretty heavy family stuff going on(very unhappy thing)and my oldest son's graduation approaching(that is a happy thing) ---I do appreciate your thoughts and prayers during this time of trials and tribulations mixed with parental pride and hectic-ness----Stay active----Hugs, Dee

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Whether you are a long time exerciser or just beginning---the "overload" training principle is important to understand to make real progress. We must provide overload to muscles in order for them to adapt and rebuild and become stronger--the key is overload without a severe injury. That is why it is vital to understand the difference between fatigue--the burn---and real pain. fatigue

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Is your cup half empty? Or half full? I truly believe we are not defined by what we do, but by how well we rise after falling. Some say failure is not failure it is simply and purely a learning experience-if we choose to learn from the experience. Learning is defined in short as a real notable change ---in other words when we have learned something there will most definitely be a change

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Hi Great Ones! The Florida Keys are very theraputic---it was really worth the 3 day drive down---so many colors of blue in the water it was breath-taking--the sunset in Key West was definately all that---we had great time with nature and family. Then mid-week we trucked up from Keys to Daytona Beach-Ocean Front beach and the sound of the waves through evening and morning hours --again very

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Hey team----Miracles do happen--one of our New Face of Fitness members in St. Louis -- Ricky was very ill in hospital and over weekend her white count came back to normal and she is doing much better---prayer works---- I am off to Key West on Friday 3/26 to take my sons and one friend each to visit my aunt and cousins for spring break------no lap top to check in to cyber space-- actually this is

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Prayer Works! One of our own, New Face of Fitness member turned instructor has lost her sister in car accident and I know how devastating that is. Please remember Jenny and her family in your thoughts and prayers. Another dear pal, as close to me as a sister, lost her husband just days ago. She is left with 2 teenage sons to finish raising alone. Please remember Lisa and her family too.

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Training intensities may be monitored in many ways. We do not need a heart rate monitor, (though it is a good investment) to figure out if we are working out in a safe and effective rate. LISTEN TO YOUR BODY! Perceived exertion is a great tool- can you talk and walk? Can you talk and bike ride? In a group fitness class can you talk and move? Heart rates are a great tool as well, but

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Hey you wonderful ones out there---website is getting some attention--hope ya'll like it---more to come--so stay tuned-- -count your blessings--take a walk---phone your mother--tell her you love her---- -go shopping-----drink a tall cold glass of water---count your blessings again---hug your kids--or surrogate kids------ --take a water exercise class-----walk in the mud even just a few steps--

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AQUA ROCK--HOW FUN OPEN SWIM AND ROCK CONCERT WITH A MARDI GRAS THEME--JOIN US! Sunday, February 22, 2004 1:00 - 5:30 p.m. YWCA of Aurora, 201 N. River St. Concessions sold from 1:00 - 1:30 & 2:30 - 3:00 p.m. Open swim - 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Opening act at 3:00 p.m. Jeff Zak and The Other Guys at 4:00 p.m. Only $10 per person...Tickets on sale February 1st! Register now - space is limited! Paid

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Hey team! I 'mmmm back! Had great trip to the great northwest! Kidney stone and all! Yep-was diagosed with kidney stone(singular I guess) but hey one stone was enough to send me to screaming-type-pain-land--let me tell you---child birth is not that bad----looks like it flushed itself just before I was to fly west! Tried to rest best I could while I was out there. Friday morning 1/30/04

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Hello cuties-- off to Vancouver, WA tomorrow at 10 am---hey I even was diagnosed with a kidney stone--went through horrific pain, passed the stone as of yesterdays Cat Scan and heading out to great northwest----drinking lots of water and canberry juice oh yeah! Catch ya up when I get back in February--cheers! Dee

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Hello cuties! January is flying by and I have definately been neglectful here with the toodles- -I need an assistant-hey don't we all? One of the hardest, yet most needed tools on our wellness train is finding that balance---balance between family, work, play, home, friends, and in our own personal schedule--balancing food choices, and exercise choices, with rest time and fun time. It

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Happy 2004! Check out info below--Cheers-Dee!

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Re-opening program in Fox Valley! NEW FACE OF FITNESS® KICKOFF SCHEDULE OF EVENTS RUSH COPLEY HEALTHPLEX FITNESS CENTER 1900 OGDEN AVE. AURORA IL 60504 630.978.6280 (All kickoff events are free and open to the public) TUESDAY JANUARY 20, 2004 7:30 PM MOTIVATIONAL ADDRESS/DEMO CLASS Lower level-Studio 2 THURSDAY JANUARY 22, 2004 7:30 PM DEE’S MAGIC BOX/DEMO CLASS Lower

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Women's Resource Fair-Keynote -INFO! Don’t’ miss motivational and dynamic speaker Dee Hakala and the JC Penney’s Fashion Show at this years Women’s Resource Fair A Key to Life’s Treasures. Be inspired by “model” women in our community whose Dress to De-Stress fashion wear will stir-up your look good, feel good fashion sense. Then, checkout “Thin is Just a Four Letter Word, Living Fit –For all

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Upcoming Events and stuff...... Exciting news--looks like my submission to the next book out in the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series MADE IT! Titled "Chicken Soup to Inspire the Body and Soul" look for it on stands in January 2004--(I believe.) Re-opening of NFOF at Rush Copley Healthplex Fitness Center is slated for week of January 19th! Look for info. on homepage soon! Call

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Happy Holidays! Fast.... faster...... FASTEST---holidays come quicker and quicker it seems---shopping and parties and too much to do and too little time to do it in-- ahhhhh---gotta RELAX---gotta FIND SOME BALANCE--NO MATTER WHAT--GOTTA KEEP THOSE WORKOUTS GOING--EVEN IF IT IS ONLY ONCE ONE WEEK AND NUNCE ANOTHER--THEN TWICE ANOTHER--- Just don't quit all together--you will feel so good

Deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10359817525186196042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3222239.post-1069649902300013732003-11-23T20:58:00.000-08:002003-11-23T20:59:03.153-08:00

Gobble gobble----okay, so people are sueing fast food places-- who they claim make them fat---and yes let's blame our inactivity on technology---how dare they create drive-thru's and remote controls for our tvs, vcrs, and just about everything else that can plug in---hey we even bought a floor fan this past summer with a flipping remote for the fan--wholey moley! Now we get to turkey week and

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I am looking out my office windows- the grass still green(but that is from all the dog's fertilization-ha!) all the leaves gone from the bushes and tree's .....This time of year when fall says good-bye and winter creeps up on us without a warning.....I reflect on the transitions each season brings. Seems like the older I get the more time hurries by--a year seems more like "just the other

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I walked into the room where group fitness certification lecture was taking place at the YWCA where New Face of Fitness runs and where three of my gals were taking the day long certification. Two of them will be teaching for NFOF and the other one was filling requirements for group fitness teaching in the pool at the YWCA. (I recently accepted the position of Interim Aquatics Director too!)

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A colleague and NFOF participant and instructor is in the hospital with heart troubles at 30 something. My heart goes out to her and I pray she realizes that her current state of health is at a point of critical mass-- --it may not be about being super thin or super fit-- it is most definitely about becoming healthier--- When do we hit bottom? When we are dead? I hope not! The health of

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Bitter Sweet--- 1997 my dream to have a book published came to be---- to share my story with the world, to help others overcome their fears of failure regarding fitness and their size or ability---- Bitter Sweet-----my only baby brother is killed just months later of the same year 3 weeks before his wedding which included a honey moon to visit my sister and I both living in Florida at the time.

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The great pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do--Walter Bagebot Getting out side the box, taking on more than you can chew--risks--rising to the occasion or above it----doing the thing you think you cannot do---whether it strapping on a pair of roller blades, putting on swim suit and heading to the pool for the first time, deciding it's okay if you do not get down to 100

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