This is a great website about water... Read up! Are you doing what's best for your body?
http://www.bottledwaterblues.com/
Monday, November 30, 2009
Friday, November 27, 2009
Thanksgiving Day Sale!
$200 Off if you book by Saturday, November 28!
What does $200 equal? Airfare, transportation to and from the airport or any other charges you may incur while traveling for your retreat!
Valid for retreat packages from Monday, November 30, 2009 - April 30, 2010.
*Excludes Mexico & Day Packages.
What does $200 equal? Airfare, transportation to and from the airport or any other charges you may incur while traveling for your retreat!
Valid for retreat packages from Monday, November 30, 2009 - April 30, 2010.
*Excludes Mexico & Day Packages.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving!
Enjoy your day! Have a healthy, happy, safe holiday.
Remember:
Moderation is Key
Drink Your Water
Start with Protein
Give Yourself a Break! :)
Remember:
Moderation is Key
Drink Your Water
Start with Protein
Give Yourself a Break! :)
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Live & Learn Retreat is back!!!
Live & Learn Retreat returns! Get the best of both worlds with three boot camp sessions in the morning and one private fitness session in the afternoon!
Visit the website for details today!
http://www.bvretreat.com/livelearnretreat.html
Visit the website for details today!
http://www.bvretreat.com/livelearnretreat.html
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Vita Vie Retreat in Boca Magazine!
Thank you to Boca Magazine for including us in the article about health retreats in South Florida. And a BIG thank you for giving us the article cover main page!
Today's CHALLENGE
Drink water!
Limit your caffeine intake to only one (1) glass. Yes, I said it. One (1) glass total...for the whole day. :)
Good luck!
Limit your caffeine intake to only one (1) glass. Yes, I said it. One (1) glass total...for the whole day. :)
Good luck!
Monday, November 23, 2009
CHALLENGE : What's Your Thanksgiving Plan?
Get your gameplan together now! Here are some tips to help you...
Use portion control -- even on Thanksgiving.
Pick the healtier choices.
Eat a sliver of dessert.
Drink a few glasses of water before you sit down to eat.
Start with protein.
Watch your alcohol intake.
Have fun!
Got a plan? Let us know!
Use portion control -- even on Thanksgiving.
Pick the healtier choices.
Eat a sliver of dessert.
Drink a few glasses of water before you sit down to eat.
Start with protein.
Watch your alcohol intake.
Have fun!
Got a plan? Let us know!
Sunday, November 22, 2009
CHALLENGE : Do You Know?
You need to know how many calories are in certain foods...especially the foods you regularly eat. Here is a list of foods. Guess the calories in each. I'll provide the answers in 48 hours. No cheating!!! You can't google it. Be honest here! :)
1 Cup Oatmeal
1 Egg White
1 Egg
1 Cup Pineapple
1 Cup Asparagus
2 Tablespoons Ceasar Salad Dressing
1 12 oz Coke
1 5 oz Fillet Mingon
5 oz Salmon
5 oz Shrimp
1 Cup Oatmeal
1 Egg White
1 Egg
1 Cup Pineapple
1 Cup Asparagus
2 Tablespoons Ceasar Salad Dressing
1 12 oz Coke
1 5 oz Fillet Mingon
5 oz Salmon
5 oz Shrimp
Looking to Become a Fitness Instructor?
Check out Group Fit Power, a blog written by my friend, Krista Leopold. She gives great tips and insider info about the group fitness industry.
www.groupfitpower.com
www.groupfitpower.com
Mexico Retreats
We've just announced our new schedule for Mexico retreats this coming year. The first one will be held in May 2010!! Puerto Vallarta here we come.
Click here to read about them: Mexico Adventure Retreats
Click here to read about them: Mexico Adventure Retreats
Thursday, November 19, 2009
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Package Upgrade!
All packages now come with one 50 minute spa treatment! Enjoy the spa and get in your true relaxation while at the retreat!
Pick from the following:
Swedish Massage
Long, flowing, connecting strokes are used to relax muscle tension, free the mind and
reduce stress.
Therapeutic Massage
Customizable treatment using medium to firm pressure techniques and stretches. This
massage will aid in reducing chronic muscular pain, relieve post-athletic tension, andrelease tight muscles.
Aromatherapy Massage
Combines the power of pure essential oils with a specialized massage drawn from the
traditions of both east and west. Spinal pressures and foot reflex sequences target thenervous system easing away the day’s stress.
Warm Stone Massage
This treatment deeply hydrates and nourishes skin while relieving muscle tension,
creating soothing sensations of comfort and warmth.
Prenatal Massage
Gently nurtures you and your baby, with soothing botanicals and special pre-natal
cushioning provide ultimate comfort. (Must be outside your first trimester)
Signature Facial
This essential facial for any skin type combines cleansing, exfoliation, masque and
massage. Your skincare professional will balance, hydrate and tone your skin.
Gentlemen’s Classic Facial
Addressing the specific needs of a man’s skin, this treatment will cleanse, exfoliate and revitalize the face.
Revitalizing Facial
This superb treatment infuses the skin with Vitamin C to improve signs of sun damage.
Skin will be brighter, firmer and more radiant.
Skin Brightening Facial
Includes a fusion of Green Tea, Wheatgrass, Eucalyptus, Citrus and Lactic Acid. These
ingredients provide a triple level exfoliation to fade discoloration from sun damage,
hormones, genetics or age spots.
Acne Facial
After a thorough skin analysis to determine the root cause of your problematic skin, we will select the perfect combination of products to cleanse, soothe and treat.
Green Tea Peel Facial
Combines pure Green Tea and Wheatgrass extracts with Lactic Acid. Gently refines,
smoothes and brightens the skin. The peel is followed with a cooling mask rich in
Azulene, Chamomile and soothing post peel serums.
Classic Spa Manicure & Pedicure Combo
Cleanse, shape and condition nails. Finish with buff or polish. Pedicure includes a soak in our whirlpool footbath.
Luxury Pedicure
The ultimate in foot treatment includes a therapeutic soak, exfoliation and a soothing layered massage to the entire leg.
Pick from the following:
Swedish Massage
Long, flowing, connecting strokes are used to relax muscle tension, free the mind and
reduce stress.
Therapeutic Massage
Customizable treatment using medium to firm pressure techniques and stretches. This
massage will aid in reducing chronic muscular pain, relieve post-athletic tension, andrelease tight muscles.
Aromatherapy Massage
Combines the power of pure essential oils with a specialized massage drawn from the
traditions of both east and west. Spinal pressures and foot reflex sequences target thenervous system easing away the day’s stress.
Warm Stone Massage
This treatment deeply hydrates and nourishes skin while relieving muscle tension,
creating soothing sensations of comfort and warmth.
Prenatal Massage
Gently nurtures you and your baby, with soothing botanicals and special pre-natal
cushioning provide ultimate comfort. (Must be outside your first trimester)
Signature Facial
This essential facial for any skin type combines cleansing, exfoliation, masque and
massage. Your skincare professional will balance, hydrate and tone your skin.
Gentlemen’s Classic Facial
Addressing the specific needs of a man’s skin, this treatment will cleanse, exfoliate and revitalize the face.
Revitalizing Facial
This superb treatment infuses the skin with Vitamin C to improve signs of sun damage.
Skin will be brighter, firmer and more radiant.
Skin Brightening Facial
Includes a fusion of Green Tea, Wheatgrass, Eucalyptus, Citrus and Lactic Acid. These
ingredients provide a triple level exfoliation to fade discoloration from sun damage,
hormones, genetics or age spots.
Acne Facial
After a thorough skin analysis to determine the root cause of your problematic skin, we will select the perfect combination of products to cleanse, soothe and treat.
Green Tea Peel Facial
Combines pure Green Tea and Wheatgrass extracts with Lactic Acid. Gently refines,
smoothes and brightens the skin. The peel is followed with a cooling mask rich in
Azulene, Chamomile and soothing post peel serums.
Classic Spa Manicure & Pedicure Combo
Cleanse, shape and condition nails. Finish with buff or polish. Pedicure includes a soak in our whirlpool footbath.
Luxury Pedicure
The ultimate in foot treatment includes a therapeutic soak, exfoliation and a soothing layered massage to the entire leg.
Today's Challenge
Challenge yourself to workout 15 minutes longer than you normally would. Whether you're on the treadmill, doing yoga or spend 15 extra minutes on core, push it to the next level.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Fall Specials END December 20
Take advantage of our fall specials now!!! All specials will be ending December 20 when season sets in!
Hope to see all of you soon!
Check out rates now!
www.bvretreat.com
Hope to see all of you soon!
Check out rates now!
www.bvretreat.com
Set Yourself Up For Success!
Half the battle of healthy living is being prepared. Have you done the following for the week yet?
1. Scheduled your workouts
2. Gone to the grocery store
3. Prepared any food
4. Have foods available that are healthy and easy to grab on the go
5. Set a goal for the week
Good luck!
1. Scheduled your workouts
2. Gone to the grocery store
3. Prepared any food
4. Have foods available that are healthy and easy to grab on the go
5. Set a goal for the week
Good luck!
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
We All Want to Be Happy...
A Great Quote...
“As human beings we all want to be happy and free from misery… we have learned that the key to happiness is inner peace. The greatest obstacles to inner peace are disturbing emotions such as anger, attachment, fear and suspicion, while love and compassion and a sense of universal responsibility are the sources of peace and happiness.”
~Dalai Lama
“As human beings we all want to be happy and free from misery… we have learned that the key to happiness is inner peace. The greatest obstacles to inner peace are disturbing emotions such as anger, attachment, fear and suspicion, while love and compassion and a sense of universal responsibility are the sources of peace and happiness.”
~Dalai Lama
Monday, November 9, 2009
7 Blunders of the World
"Seven Blunders of the World"
1. Wealth without work
2. Pleasure without conscience
3. Knowledge without character
4. Commerce without morality
5. Science without humanity
6. Worship without sacrifice
7. Politics without principle
—Mahatma Gandhi
1. Wealth without work
2. Pleasure without conscience
3. Knowledge without character
4. Commerce without morality
5. Science without humanity
6. Worship without sacrifice
7. Politics without principle
—Mahatma Gandhi
The Great Orange Juice Scam
I'm posting an interesting article for those of you that are juice drinkers out there! This is from Dr. Mercola of www.mercola.com. Enjoy!
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/11/05/The-Great-Orange-Juice-Scam.aspx
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/11/05/The-Great-Orange-Juice-Scam.aspx
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
VieBoutique is Up & Running!
Check out www.shopvieboutique.com, our new online store! We'll be adding even more products within the next couple of days so keep checking in!
Monday, November 2, 2009
What is your plan for the week?
Do you have a plan or plans?
What will your workouts be and when will you get them in?
What will you be eating? Is it prepared already? Have you gone to the grocery store?
Have you started drinking water yet today?
90% of your success is your plan...what's your plan?
What will your workouts be and when will you get them in?
What will you be eating? Is it prepared already? Have you gone to the grocery store?
Have you started drinking water yet today?
90% of your success is your plan...what's your plan?
VieBoutique...Running Behind Schedule
VieBoutique will most likely launch this Wednesday. Unfortunately, we're a tad behind schedule! It WILL be this week though!
Happy Monday!
Happy Monday!
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