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Mike, Love the videos! We had a blast at the last PTO Family BC and I wish we could go tomorrow, but E has softball in the morning and is making her First Communion. And speaking of the First Communion…..I am happy to tell you I’ve reached the first of my WL goals..every... Read More →

Mike is a pleasure to work with. He is thorough and detail oriented in his approach to training. He focuses on full spectrum, inclusive of nutrition. Mike is a great motivator! I am really excited to have an opportunity to work with him. I have results to prove it. As Mike always... Read More →

Happy empowerment week to you!  I hope you’ve gotten your 1st challenge workout in and you’re ready for next one.  Today I completed CW#4 which was tough.  Man those 25 rep goblet lateral lunges make me so winded.  Does that happen to you too during the goblet lateral lunges?... Read More →

Today I shot CW #1. It was tough. The CW won and it was not pretty (Nasrin get your popcorn). However, even though it made my words mumble while coaching the 9am class and my appearance, sweaty & gross, if you want to become your best self and get in your best shape, do... Read More →

Great Monday to you! I hope your Monday is off to a great start and your excited for your 2nd week of training.  We’ve got great workouts planned for you this week (see Phase 3 Workouts) and this weekend is the Nutrition Discussion & Grocery Shopping Tour.  I know it’s been a... Read More →

Great Friday to you! I hope you’re feeling as awesome as I am b/c earlier today I beat Challenge Workout #1 in 14min and change.  That’s Carol Vaghar, Nasrin Sadeghi and all of you other smack talkers out there.  I’m 1 for 1 in the new year.  😉 Week 2 was great.  People are... Read More →

Happy Tuesday to you! I hope your empowerment week is off to a great start and your feeling real good about what you’re going to accomplish this week.  V and I have our Christmas tree so the holiday good karma is brewing at the Alves Compound East. Speaking of good karma.  Here’s... Read More →

Great Sunday evening to you!  I hope you enjoyed this fine weather and feel refreshed for a new week. Here’s the week 1 recap with lots of shout outs, some pictures and even a video. Enjoy. This week’s agenda: Cardio Minutes P12 Overview P12 Calendar P12 Workouts Weekly Themes... Read More →

Good evening or good morning depending on where and when you’re reading this.  I hope you had a great weekend / week and you’re excited for a new day tomorrow. Enclosed is a very meaty Phase 12 Overview w/ some great shout outs to those who participated in phase 11.  Without... Read More →

Great Sunday to you! I hope you’re weekend is going great and you’ve already hit your cardio goals.  If not, you still have time to get some work done.  We were short on minutes this week so please plan accordingly.  Here are some fun & creative ideas to get these extra... Read More →

Greetings and beautiful Sunday to you! Wow what a Saturday those of you in the Boston area had.  That sure was some beautiful weather.  V and I are hosting my favorite mother-in-law Pat for a couple of days and my parents came up to visit so we took them all on the Harbor Walk... Read More →