February Happenings at Altitude
Peak Fitness
Dear Tiffinie,
Still thinking about your 2008 fitness
resolutions? It's not too late. Camps are
starting now and we have added new classes. Sign-up today and
start having fun while getting fit! Check out what's happening at
Altitude this month:
--Our new
Base Camp is a big success. Starting on March 3rd
we will add a morning Base
Camp session. Whether you
are just getting started with your workout routine or
looking for something less intense this class will get
you results. Sign-up today!
Base Camp meets 3 days a week
from 9:30-10:30
a.m.
--Suffering from
cabin fever? Join us
on Saturday, February 23rd
for the Altitude Running
Club. We'll meet at 9:00 at
Altitude. Bring your friends and family.
--Join us
Saturday, March 8th for our next
Altitude Ski & Ride Club
outing. The club is
free--campers, friends, neighbors, and
family are all welcome. We'll leave Altitude
(2151 Larimer St.) at 6:30 A.M. and also meet up at a
designated spot for apres ski. Check out our
website the day
before or sign-up for an email to
find out which resort we'll visit.
--Drop by for a
taste of fun and fitness on
Wednesday, March 12th on Visitors and
Veterans Day. If you are not a current
camper, but are curious about our camps, come check us
out. Veterans you are always welcome for a
refresher. Let us know
which camp you will be
visiting.
Start your
2008 work-out routine now and feel great in
2008! Peak Fitness classes
are starting now. Don't delay,
Sign-Up Today! | |
| Who's Who: How Well Do You
Know Your Fellow Campers?
AnneTatarsky has been one of our
faithful campers since last July. She first joined
our camp with five of her LoDo's friends. Together
they brought a lot of energy and always entertaining
work stories. Anne stuck with it, even riding her
bike on some cold winter mornings and she has reaped the
benefits of increased strength and loss of inches. Unfortunately, we have to
say good-bye to Anne as she heads off to make a
bigger difference in the world.
In just a couple of weeks Anne will join the Peace
Corps as an Environmental Awareness Promoter in the
Dominican Republic. She will be helping students
and teachers to incorporate environmental awareness into
the curriculum and working with communities on Eco
tourism.
So what else didn't you know about
Anne?
What is your idea of perfect
happiness?
Learning something new
every day makes me happy. Knowing that I can always be a
better person. Also, a long hike in the mountains
on a warm summer day makes me really happy.
What living person
do you most admire? I admire many
people close to me. Especially one close friend who
has overcome many personal and extremely difficult
challenges, and through this has taught me so much about
being positive, to respect myself, and to continuously
look for growth in ay
situation.
What is your
greatest extravagance? I don't really
have one, but I own a LOT of shoes.
Who is your
favorite professional sports team? I
played Lacrosse for many years and really like watching
the Mammoth.
What is your
favorite magazine? I don't really read
magazines, but My favorite gossip site online
is PerezHilton.com. Occasionally
I'll pick up an outdoor/adventure mag.
What is your favorite
book? I loved the Kite
Runner and recommend it to everyone.
Who are your heroes in real life?
I think that there are many people who I
would consider personal heroes to me. But I saw Desmond
Tutu speak at a function, and that man has done amazing
things!
What is one
thing other campers would be surprised to find out about
you? I like to
knit. I am also an average oil painter... But I
love it!
What is your
greatest fear? Right
now... Tarantulas. And where I'm going... I hear
there are lots of them.
What is your
most visited Denver night spot? I'm a big fan of happy hour. Aqua
is great for food. also Mahloney's, and
the Giggling Grizzly.
When do you feel
healthiest? When I
make it to boot camp all 5 days. I need a good
work out routine to keep me feeling positive and
healthy.
What is your
favorite Altitude workout? The weight push of course... who
doesn't LOVE that one. Someone once told me that
the workout we hate the most, tend to be the ones we
need. I also really LOVE tuck jumps!
What is your
favorite cocktail? I usually drink an extra
dirty vodka martini up with olives. but
my fav is the Orange slice martini from
the Keg. It's AWESOME!
What is your
motto? Life is an adventure...always have a
positive attitude and do it with a
smile!
And we will miss your smile and your no quit,
never give up, positive
attitude. |
|
Gnocchi with Shrimp,
Asparagus, &
Pesto
Gnocchi, small Italian
dumplings made with potatoes, are a hearty alternative
to pasta.
2 quarts plus 1
tablespoon water, divided
1 (16-ounce) package
vacuum-packed gnocchi (such as Vigo)
4 cups (1-inch) sliced asparagus (about 1
pound)
1 pound peeled and de veined large
shrimp, coarsely chopped
1 cup basil
leaves
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
2 tablespoons pre shredded Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1. Bring 2 quarts water
to a boil in a Dutch oven. Add gnocchi to pan; cook 4
minutes or until done (gnocchi will rise to surface).
Remove gnocchi with a slotted spoon; place in a large
bowl. Add asparagus and shrimp to pan; cook 5 minutes or
until shrimp are done. Drain. Add shrimp mixture to
gnocchi.
2. Combine remaining 1
tablespoon water, basil, and next 4 ingredients (through
garlic) in a food processor; process until smooth,
scraping sides. Drizzle oil through food chute with food
processor on; process until well blended. Add salt and
basil mixture to shrimp mixture; toss to coat. Serve
immediately.
Nutritional Information CALORIES 355; FAT
9.3g; PROTEIN 26.5g;
CHOLESTEROL 170mg;
CALCIUM 108mg;
SODIUM 894mg;
FIBER 3g; IRON
5.7mg; CARBOHYDRATE
42.7g
| | |
|
Tips from Tiffinie
Calorie Crunchers
Eliminate the
soda:
A 12oz.
soda contains as much as 9 teaspoons of sugar. Although
diet sodas may substitute artificial sweeteners, many of these
ingredients pose other health risks. Try seltzer or
mineral water instead.
Swap cheese sauce for sprinkles:
Cheese sauce can add 50-90 calories per 1/2 cup
serving. Substitute grated parmesan for reduced calorie,
fat, and sodium content.
Season your own tomatoes:
Processed pasta sauces often have 3-4 times
the calories of a can of diced or pureed tomatoes. In
addition, processed sauces also have sugar and oil
added. For a healthier alternative add your own spices
to fresh or canned tomatoes.
Better
baking:
When baking substitute applesauce for
oil. You can still enjoy a sweet treat but with
significantly fewer calories and fat. The applesauce
also maintains the moisture and won't impact the
flavor.
Control your
carbs:
Have an open face sandwich and eliminate the
second slice of bread. The proper serving size for
pasta, rice and potatoes is the size of a tennis ball.
|
When you think at that
moment that it is impossible - then the magic starts.
-Siegfried
|
Peak
Trivia
How many cans of soda does the average American drink
each year?
Be the first to give the correct answer and win the
prize.
______________________
Last month's trivia:
What Colorado ski resort has the highest
summit?
Answer: A-Basin with heavenly
reach 13,050 ft.
Winner: Congrats
to Lisa
Crosley! Lisa wins a Ski & Ride T-Shirts and a $25 coupon good for any Altitude Fitness
Camp. |
|
I-Pod Shuffle
Give-A-Way!
Congrats to Andrea Wood! Andrea won the New Year's
Join with a Buddy I-Pod give-a-way. Any veteran that
signed up with a new camper during one of our our January
camps was eligible. Happy listening....
Thanks to all veterans who introduced their friends
to a fun way of staying fit. We're glad to have all the
newcomers in our
family. | |
