July 4th Recipes

 
Have a great 4th of July Weekend!!  

Here are some recipes to help keep it healthy this weekend  

Also, take advantage of the beautiful weather we are expected to have and go out and play!! Walk in the park, play frisbee just be active! 

Nicole Simonin 

Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs 
 
Prep Time: 10
Minutes
Cook Time: 20
Minutes
Ready In: 2 Hours 30
Minutes
Servings: 8
“A light marinade of soy sauce, brown sugar, and sherry with sesame and spices
tenderizes these chicken pineapple kabobs into an aloha grilled dream of a dish!”
INGREDIENTS:
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons sherry
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
8 skinless, boneless chicken breast
halves – cut into 2 inch pieces
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks,
drained
skewers
DIRECTIONS:
1. In a shallow glass dish, mix the soy sauce, brown sugar, sherry, sesame oil, ginger,
and garlic powder. Stir the chicken pieces and pineapple into the marinade until well
coated. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours.
2. Preheat grill to medium – high heat.
3. Lightly oil the grill grate. Thread chicken and pineapple alternately onto skewers. Grill
15 to 20 minutes, turning occasionally, or until chicken juices run clear. 

Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 203 | Total Fat: 4.2g | Cholesterol: 61mg 

Healthy Pot-Luck Picnic

 

Thanks to all the campers who came to our Healthy Pot-Luck Picnic!!!     

We had a great workout to start off with and burned off those calories so we could enjoy our picnic!     

Over the 1st half or our boot camp season, I have met some incredible women.  All the new campers come in with the same look  ”what did I get myself into?”  and are comparing themselves to other campers …but after a couple classes they become aware that everyone is at a different fitness level and everyone is working at their hardest level.  They realize that not everyone is looking at them but focused on what they are doing….and that’s what it’s all about.  The S.H.A.P.E. Method is about your personal journey and how you are going to reach your goals.  So far we’ve had some personal bests:     

from Sharon, who “can’t” run,  is now running (and is getting better at it each day!)…     

 to Sue finally doing  a full push-up!…     

     

Pat losing 16 lbs and 3.5% body fat…     

    

Christy shaving 2 minutes off her running time (and slimming down her thighs)…     

Mary cut 2 minutes off her running time and accomplishing a 5K…     

Tara  losing 10 lbs and 6% body fat…     

     

Dawn quitting smoking (YEAH!!!!)…     

There is one person who absolutely amazed me this season… I didn’t think this woman was going to make it past week 1.  When she first started, she had a lot of questions  and was incredibly unsure of herself.  After having a couple breakdowns followed by some breakthroughs this woman is a totally different person than the one I met back in March.  She is stronger, more determined and more self-confident. She has tackled obstacles along the way and will not give up.  She has lost 37lbs and 7% body fat!!!  She truly deserves to be recognized for her support  to other campers and SIU along with her unwaivering committment to herself….     

And our winner of most improved…     

Shelle McGovern !!!     

    

These are just a few of the accomplishments of these inspiring women.  I am grateful to have such a rewarding job and it’s because of the great campers that attend class.  Each camper brings something special to SIU Boot Camp and our boot camp family is growing (and shrinking in inches) everyday!      

Thanks for making SIU Boot Camp Special!     

Nicole Simonin     

If you would like to join our boot camp family click here to request  your FREE Trial Class….     

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Run down to the SJ Running Company

This past Saturday, we had a great time at the South Jersey Running Company of Mullica Hill!

I don’t know about you but I have been to the bigger sports company stores in the area and the employees are not helpful at all.  If you are lucky to get someone to come and help you they just direct you to the type of shoe you are looking for or go “in the back” to get your size.  I have very small feet (size 5 ½) and I find it very frustrating when looking for shoes. The Running Company store shines on customer service!  We walked in and there was T.J. ready to help.  Looking for the perfect fitting sneakers?  They assess your feet so they can recommend the ideal shoe for your foot.  There are no pressure sales and they were willing to answer any questions.  I bought a great pair of sneakers and I LOVE them! I liked them so much; I wore them out of the store! I went for a run the next day and I felt like I was running on cotton balls!

The Running Company also sells running clothes and accessories along with running shoes.  Some boot campers who came to the store on Saturday said they will not go anywhere else from now on!  Definitely go check out the South Jersey Running Company in Mullica Hill (right near the corner of 322 and Main Street).

 If you have been to the SJ Running Company and would like to post a comment please leave one below.

Christy shaved almost 2 minutes off her running time in only 6 weeks!

 When I started the SHAPE program, I was not unhappy with myself but I was not happy either.  I felt that I needed to be stronger and weigh a little less in order to be more competitive in the local triathlons. Compared to the other female athletes my age I am pudgy as well as a weak cyclist because I lack power in my legs. I frequently was placing fourth in my age group in a sport that only awards to third place, and I was very frustrated….Once in the SHAPE Boot Camp, I felt like I was getting stronger but I was not convinced that that was going to translate into speed…the food plan was illuminating.  After I had to keep track of my food honestly for one week, even I could see where I was making some serious eating errors….[6 Weeks later] I am now at the lowest weight ever in my racing career. I am happier with the way I look and I know that I have to keep this up if I do not want to go right back to my old pudgy running self.

During Boot Camp Christy finished  her race 2^nd in her age group and 7^th woman overall!  For her 5K run course she had a best time in March of 27:49 during a straight 5K, today I did a 5K split (after the bike and swim) of 26:52. “That improvement is definitely from boot camp classes. Bring on more hill runs!” ~Christy Beal

Nicole Simonin

www.ShapeItUpFitness.com

609-501-0587

SIU Boot Hat

1.  ”Shape it up …or else” 
2. Boot Camp Kicks Butt
3.   The Few, The Proud, The Strong & Healthy 
4.  Reclaim Your Body!
5. Improve Your  Shape – Shape It Up
6. Lose the Rolls – Reach Your Goals 
7.  Move Your Butt – Lose the Gut 
8.  ”Boot Camp Survivor”
9. “Shape N’ Up”
10.  Work Through the Pain 
11.  The burn is temporary, I promise
12.  Mind over Matter
13. Shape up your booty in bootcamp

 Last day to vote will be Wednesday May 26th.  Thanks to all who submitted their sayings!

 

May 18th 6:30PM class

PM class will be held indoors at 111B Egg Harbor Road.  For directions please call me at 609-501-0587.

May 11th PM Class Cx

May 11th 6:30PM class is canceled for this evening.  The weather is supposed to get down to 50 degrees and feel like 45 degrees along with cold rain…have a great evening! (If you have some stairs inside your house, run up and down them about 30 times

If you weren’t there….

You missed a great boot camp class tonight!

It’s great to see campers come out to class rain or shine…and usually the not-ideal-weather classes are the most fun! The campers had a great workout and we also had a great Q&A after class.

We talked about late night eating, trying new foods and how to fit protein into healthy meals.  These are probably similar questions you may have.  Check out the new recipes and pics on the website.  Feel free to leave a comment below Have a great night!

In a quiet park tucked away….

There are some women that are taking control of their bodies and their health all while setting a great example for their kids.  Our boot camp allows you to bring your kids so you can get a great workout and set a healthy foundation for your kids.

Ahhh…the “Hill”

I think Chestnut Branch Park is a great park and one of it’s best features…the hills!

Want to get a great workout in?  Walk up and down a hill.  Want a great workout? Run up and down the hill!!

Here are pics from one of our HITT days:

Everyone is such a great sport…never questioning whether I have lost my mind …They are all doing things they probably never thought they could.

 

Keep up the great work!

The Challenge Is On!

The Best Body Challenge is on!  We had a great turnout on Oct 3!  

 We had over 30 people attend and we were able to raise close to $500 in donations to Susan G. Komen for the Cure for Breast Cancer!! 

Some people generously donated much more than the requested $10 donation.  I personally want to send a great big “THANK YOU!” out  for everyone who came to our event.  Supporting research for breast cancer  is something very important to me as my mom is a breast cancer survivor. 

 I hope that everyone participating in the challenge is focused on the big picture.  Your health should be a top priority!  If you are not your best how can you be your best for your family & friends?  Do it for your family.  Do it for your kids.  Do it for yourself! In the words of Nike- “Just Do It!”

Check out some of our pictures from the Challenge!
 

If you are participating in the Challenge, I’d love to hear from you!  Feel free to post a comment right here!

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks to all these great business for contritbuting to the Your Best Body Challenge!:
Shape It Up Fitness

All Good Things By Marialena

Bella Home Interiors

Cousins Garden Center

Imagination Quest

In The Village

Jim’s Pizza

Mia Famillia

Millie Photography

Mullica Hill Photography

Pet Value

Photography By Carol Ann

Plaza Cleaners of Mullica Hill

SJ Running & Triathlon Co.

Subway

Many Thanks To These Wonderful Business!

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