Fit 4 Force

Tuesday, 23 May 2017

Change of content :(

Hey Guys,

Today I have changed the content of my blog from what I had originally planned, following the dreadful bombing in Manchester this week. I just can't believe it. My thoughts and love go out to all those who get caught up in such a disgusting act.

Now I was going to write about my fab weekend which I had with a great bunch of friends that I had in Manchester on Saturday. I went to see Take That at the MEN Arena!! We had a few cocktails in the afternoon and enjoyed a great concert. Now this still happened however I have a totally different slant on it after this weeks events.

For a start we were only there on Saturday! It makes you think that it could have easily been a few days earlier which we would have been caught up in. Now I for one am not someone who will avoid doing things 'in case' something happens as I believe you have to live and enjoy your life. It does however feel quite scary when it is so close to home.

Life is short, no one knows what is round the corner, so live it, be the best you can be, have fun, laugh a lot, stay healthy and most of all be happy!

We can't help with everything, however, we can help with some of things on that list. So click one of the links below to be fit and healthy to lead a happy active life.

Why not sign up to our monthly recipes, take out the hassle in deciding what to eat and add some variety to your life ;) Our introductory offer is £5.00 for the first month then only £10.00 a month for up to 15 recipes! That is less than 0.70p a recipe! #bargain

Happy healthy diet here

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Andrea (enjoying every day) Springthorpe

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Monday, 22 May 2017

Team Spirit

Hey Guys,

Sorry I have been a bit quiet on the old blogging front. I have been so busy lately and I have let them slide (rubbish excuse I know). Anyway I am back to it as lots has happened over the last couple of weeks. So I will start by rewinding to last weekend (13th/14th May). I went to see the Commitments on Saturday night then I did the Leeds Half Marathon on the Sunday.

It was funny as my friend had a spare ticket to see the Commitments and asked if I wanted to go. I said yes and had it in my head that I was going to a concert, then only after talking to a few people it transpired that I was actually going to see a Musical! I did think that it was strange that a concert was on at the Alhambra lol.

Then a group of us from the running club did the Leeds Half Marathon. It was a great to see so many of us doing it! It was a warm day, however I managed 1 hour 46 mins so I was happy with that. The last two miles was a killer though.

I have been training with one of my friends from the running club in prep for the half marathon and I have to say that if we hadn't been training together I think I might have not made it to the start line, especially as I was doing competition prep at the same time.

That's what I love about boot camp too, people train as a group and encourage each other in the sessions........and many friendships have been made at boot camp. So if you want to come along or want help with healthy eating then click one of the links below.

Your first session is FREE so you know what you are signing up to.....unlike me and concerts lol.

The Comittments click here

Team training here

Make it easy to eat healthy

Andrea (needs a PA) Springthorpe

07949 959 547

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Wednesday, 10 May 2017

Starting with the man in the mirror

I'm Gonna Make A Change,
For Once In My Life
It's Gonna Feel Real Good,
Gonna Make A Difference
Gonna Make It Right . . .

I'm Starting With The Man In
The Mirror
I'm Asking Him To Change
His Ways
And No Message Could Have
Been Any Clearer
If You Wanna Make The World
A Better Place
If You Wanna Make The
World A Better Place
Take A Look At Yourself, And
Then Make A Change
Take A Look At Yourself, And
Then Make A Change

In the words of Michael Jackson...... I heard this on the radio the other day and I sat and listened to the words. It made so much sense, no matter what you want to change, the only person that can make a difference to you and your life is YOU!

So if you want to make a change to the person/body staring back at you in the mirror then why not start by clicking one of the links below.

Gonna make a change

It's Gonna Feel Real Good

Make a difference

Andrea (still working on the person staring back at me) Springthorpe

07949 959 547

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Sunday, 7 May 2017

Another year, another boat race!

Hello Super Troopers,

Hope you have all had a good weekend? Sorry I was quiet last week on the old blogging front......life just seems to be manic at the minute and I needed to catch up on some much needed sleep!

Anyway I have had yet another hectic weekend, on Saturday I took part in the Saltaire annual Dragon Boat Race and on Sunday I was at a Christening.

I took part in the Dragon Boat race last year with West Yorkshire Fire Service, which we won! We went back this year to defend our title. This year was bloody freezing compared to last year and the water rescue crew gave me their warm land all in one suit to borrow as I looked so cold. Nice to be looked after by a Fireman ;)

This year we came third place :( It was such a close race as there was milliseconds between the top three. Now to say we haven't practiced as a team and there were only four of us that did it last year, we did pretty damn good to come third out of 42 teams!

We were disappointed not winning (as most of us are competitive) however getting to the final and having a laugh and a great day out is the main thing. These types of events are great for team spirit, getting to know new people and having a laugh!

On Friday night I was shattered, I looked round my flat and could have cried as there was mess everywhere and I could have done with a day in catching up on chores. Then I thought who actually gives a shit if my flat is tidy. I would rather create memories and live with a bit of mess!

Now the one thing I love about bootcamp is the group camaraderie, the laughs we have and how everyone is in the same 'boat'. The reasons people get in the boat might be different but the end goal is to get results.

So if you want to come aboard and become the captain of your own boat then click one of the links below :)

Fuel your vessel here

Captain your own ship

Take a 'bow' to healthy eating

Andrea (love team spirit) Springthorpe

07949 959 547

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Tuesday, 25 April 2017

No matter how you feel......never give up on your goal!

Hello Troops,

Hope you are having a good week? Back at work/school now and I can say two days in and I am knackered lol! I had a busy weekend and I haven't been feeling myself the last couple of days, tired, hormonal and just want to sleep! I have my next competition on Sunday and if I am honest I was debating whether or not to do it......

After my last one I had a bit of a blow out, my body started to relax and I have felt knackered ever since. I feel bloated as I am heading towards 'ladies' time and don't feel good enough to step on stage.

Then I saw a similar picture like the one attached on instagram earlier, had a good talking to myself and thought that the only person I am doing this for is me! There is no way I can quit with only days to go.

I was also looking at my blog statistics the other day and the one I wrote with my competition picture attached got a hell of a lot of views(in fact nearly three times more than normal!) Now I am guessing it is because people are either inspired or perverts lol.........whichever it is has given me the kick up the booty to carry on doing something which in the main I enjoy very much. Plus I want to get my wear out of that very expensive bikini. I know if I don't do it I will regret it more than if I do.

I wanted to share this with you today, because even us trainers have off days, days we want to cry and eat chocolate and days we feel we are not good enough.........however the days of feeling good and great by doing something which I enjoy, helps me feel and look good out way the odd bad day.

So if you too have the odd bad day and want a kick up the booty by someone who knows what its like then click on one of the links below.

The long term good day's eating plan

Work out and feel happy

Make healthy eating easy

Andrea (I am human too) Springthorpe

07949 959 547

info@fit4force.co.uk www.fit4force.co.uk

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Wednesday, 19 April 2017

Boot camp.......with benefits ;)

Good morning Super Troopers,

Hope you are having a good week, I can't believe we are nearing the end of the school holidays :(

Ever seen the film 'friends with benefits'? In a nutshell.....Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis star in a film about two friends who decide to have some 'fun' together without all the hassle of a relationship. They then realise they have feelings for each, are too afraid to act on them, fall out then in the end get together and live happily ever after........

Now for some having a friend with benefits is fine, however for most of us we eventually want more commitment from someone......

I have spoke before about how healthy eating and exercise can be likened to a relationship....... crash dieting and exercising once every few weeks is not enough. You might get short term results and feel good after the odd training session, however long term this is not enough. To get long term results it is something that you need to commit to.

Now I like to think that I am a boot camp with a difference.......first of all there is only one me, I don't think I can be cloned lol. I like to be different to every one else. The fact that I write these crazy blogs sets me apart from others. Now yes the training technique's I use are available from most training sessions, however it is the benefits you get from training with us.

We are a friendly bunch, now I know that doesn't sound much, however, I have been to classes in the past where the most unfriendly people have trained and it is an awful atmosphere to go to. People who train with us tend to make friends, do other events together and some have become so close they holiday together. For some it has opened their social circle. The fact that I have had clients with me for over 5 years says a lot.

I have also dedicated so much of my time and energy on my own personal fitness and also to try make the experience you get from boot camp different. People have had some fantastic results over the years and some who started not really liking exercise have found that it can be fun and makes you feel better once they have trained.

Results are great but for me the commitment that people show from turning up week after week and leave with a smile on their face (or is it a grimace lol) then it makes it worth while.

So if you want to train with like minded individuals, a tiny bit crazy instructor and to feel fit, healthy and happy then click one of the links below :)

Long term healthy eating here

Commit to being fit

Make healthy eating easy

Andrea (crazy instructor) Springthorpe

07949 959 547

info@fit4force.co.uk www.fit4force.co.uk

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Sunday, 16 April 2017

If it doesn't make you happy......don't do it!

Happy Easter Guys!

Hope you are having a nice long weekend and not eating too much Chocolate lol.

I have had a bit of a blow out this weekend as it was my competition on Saturday. Unfortunately I didn't place, however, I felt I was in the best condition so far and I had a blast! I met some great people, had a laugh back stage and actually enjoyed being on stage this time around (the red wine I had beforehand might have helped lol!)

One of my friends messaged me afterwards saying how happy I looked in my picture (below). Now I can honestly say that I was happy that I got on stage, felt good and actually enjoyed it! I found the process harder this time, however when I got on stage it was worth it. If something doesn't make you happy then what is the point in doing it!?

The women I was up against were in immense condition and if I am honest they were a league above me. It is so easy to compare yourself against other people, however, the only competition I have is the person I see in the mirror every day. I may never get to their standards, however I want to become the best version of myself and that is all I can compete against.

How many people have jobs, relationships, bodies that they are unhappy with? The only person that can change that is you, if you hate your job, change. If you are unhappy in a relationship then end it and move on. If you are unhappy with your body then click one of the links below and let us help you.

So if you want to become the best version of yourself or you need to get rid of the Easter Bunny chocolate deliveries then click on one of the links below :)

Enjoy the process as well as the results

Train to be the best version of yourself

Make healthy eating easy

Andrea (enjoyed my curry) Springthorpe

07949 959 547

info@fit4force.co.uk www.fit4force.co.uk

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