Fit Trip Caribbean (it’s gonna be fun)
Happy Monday! I hope you had an awesome weekend.
If you picked up this morning’s Winnipeg Free Press and checked out the Life section right here, you would have seen yours truly on the front page highlighting my upcoming Fit Trip in winter 2012. Yay. Thanks to Shamona at the WFP for all her help.
Fit Trip?
What the heck is that? Well. It’s my brainchild for an active holiday catering to people sick and tired of gaining weight on a 10-day winter holiday (especially since they’re quite healthy the other 355 days a year).
Let’s tap into our subconscious mind for a moment and really visualize what this Fit Trip is all about. Close your eyes and dream with me for a moment.
It’s February 2012.
Winnipeg is enjoying a frigid winter with lots of snow and temperatures in the minus 30s.
But you’re not there.
Nope. You’re with me and 18 other people on my First Annual SWEATMARKS Fit Trip Caribbean aboard Princess Cruises.
We leave behind the snow and cold of Winnipeg and embark on a world-class cruise ship that starts off in the charming city of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico (where we’ll be venturing out on a historical walking tour of the city) and then we board the Princess cruise as it meanders its way through the Southern Caribbean to include stops in gorgeous St. Lucia, St. Maarten, Grenada and Aruba.
Instead of snow as far as the eyes can see, you’ll be seeing pristine beaches with golden sand, blue waters from the Caribbean Sea and sunrises that make your think that God spent a little extra time to make this area so beautiful.
Never mind the cruise ship. I’ve never been on a cruise before but Princess is top of the line for value and excellence. It’s literally a city on the sea and from what I’ve seen from Cheryl (my super travel planner at River East Travel) this ship is amazing.
Wish you were here?
Well you can.
About a year ago I got thinking about hosting my own fitness trip (ie Fit Trip) so people who enjoy being active and eating healthy can continue on that way during a vacation.
I’ve had several boot camp clients of mine complain after returning from their winter holidays that they actually felt worse than better – in no small part to weight gain due to rich foods, free-flowing alcohol and A LOT less activity (and no, walking from the bar to the pool does not count!).
Did you know that the average Canadian who goes on a winter vacation gains between 5-8 lbs during their trip?
Instead of feeling energized after your holiday you end up feeling sluggish.
As a personal trainer and health expert, I want to share with you another way….
Maybe I’m weird, but when I’m on holidays I still want to exercise, try new physical activities and not deviate too far from my eating routine. My gluten intolerance makes this my reality, but there are so many healthy eating options on a cruise (as I’ve found out). Cruises actually cater to a whole range of dietary needs. With Cheryl’s help, prior to my Fit Trip, I’m going to be able to review menus for our group meals together and provide a variety of options to select from. We’ll have smoothies for a post-workout snack, healthy breakfasts from the “healthy buffets” that includes lots of low-glycemic fruits, high quality proteins, and wheat-free grains.
HINT: By now you’ve probably realized that If you’re the kind of person who enjoys lounging on the sun deck while visiting the ice cream bar three times…then this Fit Trip might not be for you!
OK Sara I’m totally interested in a Fit Trip. What do I do next?
Great question.
Mark this date down because it’s happening this week: Wednesday November 23, 2011
With the excellent team at River East Travel I’m going to be holding an Information Night from 7-7:45pm.
The address is 1795 Henderson Hwy, Unit 11.
You need to RSVP Cheryl Gilmore at (204) 338-4677 by this Wednesday afternoon if you’re going to attend. Even if you aren’t sure about it, why not at least get some info on the costs, what’s included, all the extras we’ll be providing plus the fun and amazing body you’re going to have AFTER the cruise.