Most Improved Goddess Term 1 2010
Hi Mel, Kristy, Jess, Hayley and Lois,
Thank you!! I am very excited to be the most improved goddess.
I must admit that after doing the summer challenge I have become a little bit of an Urban Goddess addict. During the week I look forward to getting out of the office and into the fresh air and working out. On saturday morning even though a sleep in is tempting, once I am @ Cronulla amongst the hub of activity it is a brilliant kick start to the day. Thank you for all your encouragement. I had visions of military style trainers like 'comando' from biggest loser... but you guys push us in a way that is actually encouraging and makes me want to try a little bit harder even through I might be thinking 'not another plank!!' I am happy that I have found such a fun and friendly group of women to work out with and to actually see improvement and results makes it even more rewarding.
Sarah x
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Winner 3-Week Summer Challenge 2010
Dear Mel, Jess, Hayley, Lois & Kristy
I haven’t had access to my emails today, but I received a very excited message today from Heather congratulating me on winning the ‘Challenge’.
I can’t believe it (hope she wasn’t joking)... thank you soooooo much. I’ve gotten so much out of the Challenge, but winning is the icing on the cake.
Have thoroughly enjoyed myself and learnt a lot about my body which has gone thru lots of changes since hitting the 40’s. But apart from all the obvious benefits of the Challenge (weight, body shape, cardio fitness, stamina, improved sleeping, reduced stress, well being = just to name a few), you all helped me to find my motivation again. I had been feeling quite frustrated after having a few weeks break over Christmas that I had lost my fitness very quickly and had to start all over again. When Heather mentioned the Challenge, it just seemed the perfect way to get back on track. I was really excited after the initial assessment and became so determined to put the effort in and felt encouraged all the way by you. My New Year’s resolution was to run a half marathon – definitely do-able now.
My sincerest thanks for all your support... when’s the next one????
Also, a big thank you to Deborah who has been fantastic and very helpful with nutritional information.
And to Tamarind Day Spa, Urban RItuelle & Runnulla for the great prizes.
See you at training Girls
Stacey
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Most Improved Goddess Award
I was really excited when I received the award for Most Improved Goddess in the mail. I am so looking forward to the massage at Tranquil Loft. It has been a hectic Christmas and New Year!
Thank you so so much for changing my life in so many positive ways. The benefits of Beach Camp have been amazing. So many people have commented on the "New Me". I feel fantastic and I wish to thank you all for this.
Looking forward to seeing you all in Term 1 2009.
Tara
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Beach Camp for Goddesses Testimonial
Term 2/07 Gold Star Goddess Winner
I've been involved with "Beach Camp for Goddesses" for almost a year now and feel it has really helped me with my health and fitness. Nothing beats being outdoors near the water and the size of the group means the training is quite personal, yet you get to work out with a great bunch of girls. Beach camp has really motivated me to get moving and to push myself, it is challenging and great fun all at the same time!
Larissa
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Gold Star Goddess Award
Hi Mel,
Thank you to yourself and Jess for the lovely bag of goodies. Very unexpected, but nice to receive. The products smell great – will definitely have to save those for use after a tough training session.
I just wanted to let you know that I have thoroughly enjoyed the beach training sessions and have noticed a significant improvement in my overall fitness as a result and also increased upper body strength (especially with the pushups – very happy that I have now progressed to the full ones). It has been a pleasure attending the training sessions with yourself & Jess – you are both always so positive and encouraging and keep everyone motivated. Training outdoors is also a great way to start the day – I wouldn’t bother going back to the gym after attending your sessions. It is a great concept, which you have come up with, and you both do a fantastic job.
I look forward to training with you next term. Will definitely do the two sessions a week again!
Kind regards,
Leanne
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SurfFIT for Goddesses
I just want to thank you for an amazing 8 weeks; I thoroughly enjoyed every week and really looked forward to the next lesson. The yoga was amazing, to watch the sun rise and be up with the birds and the stars was a terrific start to my weekend and to be in the water learning about the conditions, the channels and waves was really interesting. I am now confident to return and conquer the waves. The instructors were really supportive, patient and passionate. I just can't wait now to return and to one day teach my little one the joys of surfing.
Melanie Whishart
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Beach Camp for Goddesses – Thank you!
Thanks for your update. I am enjoying getting out of my comfort zone with "beach camp" on Saturdays. With a busy schedule it is a good way to start my busy weekends. You have a great team and I have recommended your fitness classes to ALL my friends.
THANK YOU!!!!!
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Gold Star Goddess Award Summer 2009
Domestic goddess rather than Urban Goddess – actually I didn’t feel like any kind of a goddess – that was the problem. I knew I had to do something when I just kept getting one cold after another. Hmm, why was I always getting sick, what had changed in my life – I had stopped exercising! There were lots of reasons for this of course but the biggest was my three-year-old son! But I am exercising I would plead with my husband – I run after him all day long! I thought it was the same – it isn’t.
Time to change – so I figured out that the only time I was going to squeeze any exercise in was – gulp – at 6am! I was surprised how easy it was getting up at so early – I had payed my money! My favourite part was the stretching at the end but then a funny thing happened – I started to look forward to getting up to exercise at 6am! I started to feel better physically and mentally – I stopped getting colds! I started to get to know everyone and I started to get fit! I was so enjoying all of this and not being sick that I was determined to go to every session (I had joined up for two sessions a week) and push myself to keep up with the others.
Before I knew it I was collecting my Tamarind Day Spa Goddess pamper package at the Christmas party! I have never won anything in my life! I got on the phone and booked my appointment the next day – they squeezed me in before the New Year. I felt a little guilty at first but that soon disappeared – I was too busy feeling like a goddess.
Urban Goddess is much more than an exercise program for women – it is women looking after women and I thank Melisa and her wonderful colleagues for providing such a nurturing service.
Hayley. |
