Healthy Bride News

It is already February! January sure went by fast, and spring feels like it's on the way - hooray! Thank goodness the sun if finally out! For me, February means lots of skiing and thiking about my training program for the Adventure Race I have committed to in July.

I know many of you have events coming up this spring and summer :-) and my hope is that the Healthy Bride has a program or class that will help you get ready and feel great.

Thank you for reading on and have a great Valentine's Day!

A moment of congratulations to past and current brides:

• Shelby is getting married in two weeks in Las Vegas! Congratulations Shelby!
• Leesa (Healthy Bride 2005) just passed her boards and is now a full fledged nurse! Congratulations Leesa! (She is also going to be featured in the special fitness issue of Modern Bride Magazine out in May with her AMAZING before and after photos!)
• Congratulations to the Mommies-to-be Brook, Ann, and Meike! "first comes love, then comes marriage"

And now for the news......

1. Fit and Fabulous classes for Bride's Schedule - new location
2. Ms. Bootcamp Schedule - also a new location
3. VOTE! Seattle Bride Mag wants to know who you think is the best....
4. Bride Retreat in April!
5. Chocolate - it can be good for you!
6. Sneak preview of The Healthy Bride Award - more next month

Get Fit, Feel Fabulous Workouts for Brides (friends, bridesmaids, moms, sisters, aunties are welcome!) classes are getting ready to start again.

Please join us in Seattle, Tacoma, and Mill Creek. Eastside is coming soon! (I promise).

Seattle:

• February 28, 2006 Tuesday @ 6:30 pm
• March 2, 2006 Thursday @ 6:30 pm
• New location - The Exercise Company 506 2nd Avenue, Suite 100
• Session runs 6 weeks - $110 - 1x per week, $192 - 2x per week

Tacoma

• Monday, February 27 2006 @ 6:30 pm
• Classes held at: 4818 Nassau Ave NE Tacoma
• Session runs 6 weeks - $110

Mill Creek

• March 2, 2006 Thursday, 6pm
• Class location: The Reserve 14420 North Creek Dr.
• Session runs 6 weeks - $110

Seattle & Tacoma Ms. Bootcamp - a class for ALL women!
Ms. Boot Camp workouts are done as a group, which allows you to motivate and push each other while receiving personalized instruction from our instructors. We focus on developing challenging circuit training style workouts while indoors for the winter, and fun outdoor activity workouts where we visit various parks, benches, stairs and streets around the city in spring through fall. Ms. Bootcamp workouts will challenge – and surpass - - your comfort zone. We do this in a supportive environment where you can work at your own pace while being pushed "just enough" by our instructors. The results are a fit, toned body, increased self- confidence, and improved strength and endurance, not to mention new friendships made along the way.

• Seattle Details:
• Monday, February 27, 2006 @ 6:30 pm
• Wednesday March 1, 2006 @ 6:30 pm
• The Exercise Company 506 2nd Avenue, Suite 100
• Class session runs 6 weeks
• $110 1x per week, $192 2x per week

• Tacoma Details:
• Monday, February 27, 2006 @ 6:30 pm
• Norpoint Center 4818 Nassau Ave NE Tacoma
• Class session runs 6 weeks
• $110 1x per week
• Instructor: Nicole Staab

Please vote for your favorite wedding pro's! This year they added "fitness" Hooray! Thanks!!

Join us! for an action packed, fun, festive, fabulous weekend by the sea! This is a great opportunity to kick-off your fitness program, meet other brides, unwind, and get ready for your big day!

Weekend by the Sea Bridal Retreat Includes:

• Workouts (2 per day with Christi and Nicole)
• Yoga with Elizabeth Sumption of Sukra Yoga
• Workbook (The Healthy Bride Guide by Christi Masi) with workshops including goal setting, healthy eating, stress management
• Style consutation workshop with Darcey Howard of Get Lifestyled
• Spa treatments - mani's, pedi's, massage, facials and more
• 1 or 2 bedroom condominium accommodations overlooking the surf,
• Meals, goodies, and lots of bridal bonding fun!

Winter doldrums got you down? We've got just the thing to pick you up: chocolate.

It is said that the experience of eating chocolate can cause a lift in one's mood. Scientists have been studying this effect of chocolate for years and have discovered over 300 known chemicals. Among these are various different stimulants including caffeine, that increase the activity of neurotransmitters in the brain that give us that jolt associated with coffee. But that does not entirely explain that certain euphoric sensation chocophiles the world over experience at the first bite, sip, or crunch off all things chocolate. Read on to hear the controversial findings of a team of researchers at the Neurosciences Institute in San Diego. Then stock up on your favorite Chocolate treats to keep your spirits up this winter.

Love yourself with three one-on-one training sessions with Christi and a one-hour massage with Tiffany Avery. Offer expires February 28, 2006.

That's it for this month. Thanks for reading about The Healthy Bride. Stay tuned next month for details about our BIG AWARD! It involves a trip to NYC and an elbow rub with Vera Wang :-)
Have a GREAT February - hope to see you in class.
Best,