CHAMPS

I love stars and sunsets, traveling, and getting in a good workout, but really the best thing ever to see is when life slows down enough for me to witness two people helping each other out, especially kids!!! I know that there are fantastic video games, 3d movies to see, and computer technology that can inspire superhuman effects, but there were some real life superheroes or "Champs" beyond all of that at WAYA on Sunday afternoon. They were doing the bunny hop, toe taps, med ball tosses, star jumps, and relays. Every time that Jeremy said "GO" they would surprise me with tons of effort, encouragement, and action. Coaches and athletes alike, you were all an inspiration for my Sunday!

P.S. JDP has a spectacular star jump! I have got some work to do to be like that~! wink wink

Ah suga' suga'....

As I work with kids there is one thing that continuously surprises me..... it is how much sugar kids are consuming! Sugar raises insulin levels, promotes the storage of fat, depresses the immune system, promotes tooth decay and gum disease, and has no nutrients or vitamins. I encourage you to be "in the know" when it comes to those little treats....

http://drrobyn.wordpress.com/2008/03/13/pour-some-sugar-on-it-how-much-sugar-is-in-my-childs-food/




Amount of sugar in these common children’s foods
Food Sugar Content
Honey Smacks=15 grams (almost 4 teaspoons) per ¾ cup serving
Frosted Flakes=11 grams (almost 3 teaspoons) per ¾ cup serving
Eggo Orig. Syrup=40 grams (10 teaspoons) per ¼ cup serving
Chocolate-Strawberry Poptarts=17 grams (4+ teaspoons) per pastry
Twizzlers=19 grams per 4 piece serving
Ketchup=4 grams (1 teaspoon) per teaspoon of ketchup
McDonald’s Chocolate Triple Thick Shake=111 grams (28 teaspoons) per 21 ounce shake 168 grams (42 teaspoons) per 32 ounce shake
McFlurry with M & Ms candy=85 grams (21 teaspoons) per 12 ounce cup
Chocolate Milk=24 grams (6 teaspoons) per serving
Coke=40.5 grams and Dr. Pepper=41 grams

10 teaspoons=40 grams
Would you give your child 10 teaspoons of sugar on purpose? I know that we get busy but we must stay educated!! These are our children! They deserve the best!

Lake Pointe Kids get creative....

The new program at Lake Pointe is exploding! These kids are so fun because they just keep going and going and going..... They have set new records for games like "minute of doom", that they love, and seem to really like creating lots of new challenges like "5 minutes of madness" and new run ladder sequences. Their creativity is going to push this program to all new levels of fun fitness!!!

Who is that family?

Crossfit Kids was recently highlighted in the Crossfit Central newsletter, along with a great video made by Nicole. If you have not seen it yet, you should go check it out!

Were you wondering, who is that family pictured in the video??? I think that I need to introduce that trend-setting group!

They are a family who began training several months ago. At first, they thought that they just wanted their daughter to get into shape, but after some discussion they decided that it would be best if the whole family took on this endeavour together!!! It has been amazing for me to watch them grow and change individually, as well as a family. They motivate one another and have made it a commitment to make fitness and health a priority. It is so exciting for me to watch a family who prioritizes spending time together, getting down and dirty, and improving themselves while they are at it!(Check them out, it was a rainy day and they got dirty!)

If you asked them if it is easy to make this time, they would say no, they are just like any other family with a million things to do, but they are there three times a week~! With work, after-school activities, homework to do, and dinner to plan, there are definitely obstacles, but they always still make it and say that they look forward to how they feel afterwards!! I am ecstatic about their progress, the confidence that has been built, and their eagerness! They are an amazing family!

A family that works out together?....That must be the coolest thing since the hula hoop!!!!!

WAYFit HENRY!!!

A Super Wayfit Crossfit KID!! Henry has been coming to WAYA (West Austin Youth Association) for a program called WayFit for a few months and he has been smashing through his goals and old fears! The super speed of the camera was on accident, but it is an example of how fast he is developing!!! The "minute of doom" game, in the second video, was his least favorite game, but now he kills it! I am thrilled with his progress and love seeing his excitement!!

Come join Henry at WAYA on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-5!!!

Proof that Crossfit Works.....

Look at my cheeks a few years ago!

I am so proud!!!

Madi is a client of mine that trains three times a week with her Mom and Dad. It is the coolest thing to see a family enjoying each other and getting FIT! She recently started playing basketball and got an award this weekend for being the BEST HUSTLER!!! I am so proud of her!!!!! She has really come a long way!

"Good things come to those that wait, but only what is left over by those that HUSTLE!!"

YEAH MADI!!!!