Week in Preview

After working hard for 3 straight months of camp, it's time for most of our instructor team to take a recovery week.  Thank you Gretchen, Jamie, Stacie and Lori for all the volunteer time you've contributed these last few months.  You have all made it possible for me to tackle other projects and even work on myself a bit as well as provide an outstanding fitness and nutrition program for our campers.

I'd also like to welcome Becca to our instructor team!  She will be shadowing for the month of July and will complete her instructor training as soon as possible! She's sweet and a little quiet at the time being, but very confident and has legs to die for!  Bio coming soon!

To our loyal campers..... Operation Boot Camp Gwinnett would not be successful without you!  Please keep spreading the word and please keep coming back!  We've got 2 more days of preview workouts, so pass the word to those that may have expressed an interest.

We are excited to see a new camper among our vets this morning at our 6:30 a.m. trial time!  Jeff is the husband of our vet camper Kelli.  We enjoy our vets and working out with those that are experienced in the way we work, but there's nothing like introducing a newbie to our program.  So much happens within the first couple of workouts and it's a joy to watch.  Jeff, it's a pleasure having you with us!  Great job this morning.  We're looking forward to working out with you again.

Okay, what's new in the world of Boot Camp?

We've added some new moves to our warm up for a little variety.   Understanding the importance of incorporating both cardiovascular and strength training to each of our workouts is priority.  When we're running, we're running with purpose. Heart rate is elevated and blood pumping.  Just when we think we've have had enough it's time to slow it down a bit and concentrate intense muscle burn.  My prediction? More green, red and blue in our near future!

We've also added an optional nutrition and measurement day.  This is a great question and answer opportunity in terms of fielding our camper's most common inquiries.  We also like to see the actual numbers pertaining to the inches lost over the course of a full camp.  The numbers simply solidify for us the results achieved after working hard and eating well.  Proof in the non fat pudding so to speak!

My favorite exercise from camp?  Inch worms and burpees.  I like inch worms and cringe at the thought of burpees, but man!  Talk about a full body exercise!  Do you have a favorite?  We would like to know....post in the comment section at the bottom of this page.

Want more information about what's happening at our location?  Be the first to find out when our Free previews and bring a friend days are by visiting us on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/missfit4life or search for Operation Boot Camp Gwinnett once you're signed in to FB. 

And don't forget, you can see what's going on at all our OBC locations at www.operationbootcamp.com!


A recipe I've come away with this time around?  Cilantro-Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa....yum, yum and YUM! 

2 tbsp minced fresh cilantro
2 1/2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
4 (6oz) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/4 tsp salt
Cooking spray
1 cup chopped plum tomato (about 2)
2tsp finely chopped onion
2 tsp fresh lime juice
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp freshly ground pepper
1 avocado peeled and finely cut

1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl; toss and let stand 3 minutes.  Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade.  Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 tsp salt.  Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.  coat pan with cooking spray.  Add chicken to pan; cook 6 minutes on each side or until done.

2. Combine tomato and next 4 ingredients (through pepper) in a medium bowl.  Add avocado; stir gently.  Serve salsa over chicken.  Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 breast half and about 1/4 cup salsa.

Calories 289; fat 13.2; protein 35.6g

Serve with a fresh garden salad, corn on the cob or sweet potato.