Revive Your Body, Mind, & Spirit This Week at TransFit! 🙋🏼💗

Happy Sunday, sweet friend! 

We have an amazing week we planned for you in the studio, as we revive our bodies, minds, and spirits for Spring!

Our TransFormer sessions will be revived and supercharged this week, a new Uplift Session tomorrow at 11:30 AM and Thursday night will be amazing!  

We wanted to let you know about our FREE community workout THIS Thursday! This event will be on Thursday, March 22 at 6 PM and is specifically for Hope 139 house! This workout will be filled with lots of energy, fun, food, and fellowship as we sparkle together while supporting Hope 139! We want to invite you and any of your friends to come join us! The community workout is for all women of the Athens area, so we would LOVE to see you! The workout will be a transforming whole body workout for any age and fitness level! 

In case you missed our previous blogs about Hope 139, here is a quick overview of who Hope 139 is and the needs and services that they will provide! Hope 139 is near and dear to the hearts of the ladies at TransFit because our very own trainer, Shelley Tanner, started this non-profit organization! 

Mission: 

Hope 139 House, Inc. is a 501 (c)3 non-profit incorporation seeking to provide housing and support for women in crisis pregnancy and parenting situations.  This maternity and second chance home will provide hands-on training in many areas through a Christ-centered environment so that mother and baby have a better chance of staying together as a family unit and having hope of a beautiful future together.

Plans for the Home:

• Provide adequate, comfortable housing for up to 16 women in crisis during or after pregnancy through maternity home
• Housing for women and their young children for those at-risk of being separated due to various individual circumstances in the second chance home
• Lessen the strain on the foster care system by providing women with alternatives to their current situations, where mother and child can remain together under supervision, implementing a plan for behavior change. 
• Both mom and child will experience the extravagant grace and love of Jesus Christ and be forever changed by Him

Services Provided:

• Education- traditional and skills training, GED
• Bible study
• Parenting and life skills training
• Counseling services through partnerships
• Mental and physical healthcare needs
• Career training
• Behavior modification strategies

Current Needs

• Prayer
• A building for the home
• Funds
• Staff
• Van or other vehicle for transportation
• Many other needs for furnishing the home when the building is secured

We are so excited to offer this FREE community workout to raise support and donations for Hope 139. Feel free to share our flyers with your friends! We hope that you will join us! Sign up on our FREE app under SPECIAL EVENTS! 

We wanted to remind you about our March Recharge Nutrition packages! We have three different packages that are fit to your needs! You can find them on our website HERE under SERVICES. Let us know how we can help you transform! 

If you have any questions, please email us at transfitathens@gmail.com. 

Blessings, 

Team TransFit 

Total Body Transformation Workout You Can Do Anywhere!

Hello friends!

We are so excited to share this awesome workout you can do at home or on vacation using only one resistance band to tone and strengthen your entire body!! 

We realize that changing your daily habits to incorporate regular exercise can be challenging --the key is to set small daily goals this will make your health a priority! One daily goal for March can be to do some type of exercise each day! 

To get you started, here’s a workout you can do anywhere, anytime! With spring break trips coming up and weekend travel as the weather warms, it’s good to plan ahead for your workouts as you would plan ahead what clothes to pack. Keep up your healthy lifestyle on your vacation to feel great and energized on your trip, then slip right back into your regular exercise routine when you return home!  Toss a band into your bag and you can do this workout on the go! Always be sure to warm up for at least 5 minutes before your workout, adding a cool down and stretch afterward. Check out the video for demonstrations of the exercises!

Cool down and stretch, or repeat workout! Let us know how you do! Remind yourself that while you are doing this you are worshipping with your whole body! Romans 12:2 reminds us to be transformed by the renewing of your mind. By moving your body everyday and viewing this as a form of worship, you are living transformed!

You can find more workouts on our website HERE and our Youtube account HERE! 

We are excited to announce our Night of Hope Community Workout! This event will be on Thursday, March 22 at 6 PM! This event is specifically for Hope 139! Check out our past blog post to learn more about Hope 139 and how TransFit is supporting Hope 139. We are so excited to offer this FREE community workout to raise support and donations for Hope 139. We hope that you will join us! Sign up on our FREE app under SPECIAL EVENTS! 

We look forward to seeing you in the studio for more amazing strength training and fat burning workouts. Book your sessions in advance, and commit to giving your best and honoring your body through exercise! Sign up for the Night of Hope Community Workout TODAY! If you have any questions, please email us at transfitathens@gmail.com.  

Blessings, 

Team TransFit

Need a March Recharge? New Accountability Nutrition Packages!

Ladies, 

We hope that you read our blog yesterday about a new HOPE in March and the new ministry we are supporting, Hope 139 house, Inc! We are so excited to partner with Shelley and her ministry. 

We want to introduce our Nutrition Packages that we will offer this month! We encourage you to purchase them TODAY because it will provide you accountability throughout the month! Each package is different and is meant for you to choose the one that is best for YOU! We hope that you will take advantage of these packages and kick-start your nutrition this month! We want to provide you with accountability! Each package price shown below is a weekly price, but we encourage you to purchase the full package that will allow you to commit to nutrition and accountability for 4 weeks! 

March Recharge Package ($50 weekly, $200 (4-week minimum)

• Accountability with nutrition by food journaling daily and in person or phone check-in, once weekly 
• March accountability sheet
• Goal sheet
• Weekly challenges and inspiration

March Recharge Package Elite ($75 weekly, $300 (4-week minimum) 

• Accountability with nutrition by food journaling daily and in person or phone check-in, once weekly 
• March accountability sheet
• Goal sheet
• Weekly challenges and inspiration
• Weekly meal plan, recipes, shopping list

March Recharge Package Platinum ($100 weekly, $400 (4-week minimum)

• Accountability with nutrition by food journaling daily and in person or phone check-in, once DAILY
• March accountability sheet
• Goal sheet
• Weekly challenges and inspiration
• Weekly meal plan, recipes, shopping list
• 1-1 consultation at beginning and end of the month to set specific goals, assess progress and maintain accountability 

We want to invite you to our Lunch and Learn on March 8 at 11 AM! We will hear from Chef Peter Dale from The National and learn about the Power lunch, plus recipes you can try at home! We will also hear from Kaeti Shurling, our dietitian and Shelley Tanner, as she shares about her new ministry, Hope 139! We hope that you will join us! Sign up on the app under SPECIAL EVENTS! 

If you have any questions, please email us at transfitathens@gmail.com. 

Blessings, 

Team TransFit 

BIG Things Happening at TransFit As We Have New HOPE In March!

Happy March, sweet friends! 

Yes! March is here! A new month and a fresh start and Spring is in the air!  This month at TransFit we are so excited to announce some BIG changes happening at TransFit! New sessions, new trainers, revived workouts, focused nutrition packages, and a new focus for outreach in the community! We are focusing on the word HOPE for March and how we can best serve you and others. One of our very own personal trainers, Shelley Tanner, has started her own non-profit organization called Hope 139. Hope 139 is inspired by Psalm 139.

Shelley Tanner had a God-sized dream to create a ministry to support women who are less fortunate. She has started Hope 139 House, Inc. TransFit is partnering with Hope 139 House to transform all types women by donating a percentage of our retail profit to support this amazing, new ministry. We also would love to get our incredible TransFit community of inspiring women (you) involved in supporting this ministry. What an amazing opportunity for us to continue to lift up women less fortunate in this community!  Encouraging others inside and outside of the TransFit studio! Check out the information below to learn more about Hope 139 and the plans and needs for the ministry! 

Mission: 

Hope 139 House, Inc. is a 501 (c)3 non-profit incorporation seeking to provide housing and support for women in crisis pregnancy and parenting situations.  This maternity and second chance home will provide hands-on training in many areas through a Christ-centered environment so that mother and baby have a better chance of staying together as a family unit and having hope of a beautiful future together.

Plans for the Home:

• Provide adequate, comfortable housing for up to 16 women in crisis during or after pregnancy through maternity home
• Housing for women and their young children for those at-risk of being separated due to various individual circumstances in the second chance home
• Lessen the strain on the foster care system by providing women with alternatives to their current situations, where mother and child can remain together under supervision, implementing a plan for behavior change. 
• Both mom and child will experience the extravagant grace and love of Jesus Christ and be forever changed by Him

Services Provided:

• Education- traditional and skills training, GED
• Bible study
• Parenting and life skills training
• Counseling services through partnerships
• Mental and physical healthcare needs
• Career training
• Behavior modification strategies

Current Needs

• Prayer
• A building for the home
• Funds
• Staff
• Van or other vehicle for transportation
• Many other needs for furnishing the home when the building is secured

Ladies, we ask you to join and pray with us as we support this incredible ministry. If you have any other questions or want to learn more, you can contact Shelley at shelley@transfitathens.com. We are so excited to spread HOPE this month! 

MARK YOUR CALENDAR for our Night of Hope Community Workout Event! This event will be on March 22 at 6:00 PM! It is a FREE workout where we will sparkle, celebrate, and fellowship together while supporting Hope 139! We are so excited and hope you will join us! You can sign up on our FREE app HERE! 

We are offering three different March Recharge Nutrition packages! These packages will provide great accountability throughout the whole month! You can find them under SERVICES on our website HERE or purchase them on the app! 

If you have any questions, please email us at transfitathens@gmail.com. 

Blessings, 

Team TransFit 

Goal Setting Takeaways that will help you Finish January Strong!

Sweet friends, 

Last Friday, we had an incredible Lunch and Learn where we heard from our TransFit Personal Trainers, our Dietitian- Kaeti Shurling, and Kristy Smith from lululemon. We walked away feeling refreshed and renewed, ready for this new year and ready to conquer our goals and dreams. We wanted to share some of the key takeaways and the delicious salad recipe.

3 Key Things that Can Transform Your Life in 2018:

1. The people you spend time with! 

Are you spending time with people that lift you up, encourage you to be your best? 

2. The books you read! 

Are you reading books that challenge your mind and spirit? Here are a few that we recommend.

3. Encountering the presence of God! 

Are you taking time to be still, rest, and listen? Even a few minutes of calm and stillness can change your day and enhance your mood.

Kristy spoke to us about how to identify our core values, write them down,  and reminded us to come back to those values each day as a reminder of the amazing woman you CAN become! Listen to this beautiful song we played while centering our minds....

Remember ladies, even more important than the dreams and the goals you achieve is the person who you become along the way! The journey to your goals is where the real transformation takes place! These dreams make take a lifetime to achieve but they are worth waiting for and working for! Let's start today by CREATING the future of our dreams! Pray big bold prayers! We are here to help you! 

Transformer Plate at The Pine (Above)

Mix greens, curry vinaigrette

Herb roasted heirloom carrots and cauliflower (Roast veggies on 425 for 25 minute)

Crispy quinoa cake, sweet potato puree, goat cheese, toasted pecans

Curry Vinaigrette

• 1/2 c Rice Wine Vinegar
• 1/2 c Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1/2 tbsp curry powder
• 1/2 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tbsp dijon mustard 
• 1 tsp turmeric
• S&P to taste

TransFit Quinoa Cakes

Makes 10-12 cakes

Ingredients:

• 2 ½ cups cooked quinoa
• 4 large eggs, beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
• 2 Tablespoons chopped parsley
• 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 Tablespoon oil, plus more as needed
• **any seasonings you like to add deeper flavor

Directions:

1. Combine the quinoa, eggs, salt, and lemon pepper in a large bowl. Stir in the parsley, onion, and garlic.

2. At this point, you should have a mixture you can easily form into 10 thick patties (use a ¼ cup to form into patties). You want the mixture moist, so the patties aren't dry tasting. However, you want the mixture to hold together when cooking

3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat, add 5 patties, cover, and cook for 7 to 10 minutes until the bottoms are deeply browned. Carefully flip the patties with a spatula and cook the second sides for 5 minutes, or until golden. Remove from the skillet and cool on a large plate while you cook the remaining patties. Add more oil to the skillet if needed between each batch.

A goal that one of our TransFit trainers had last year was to serve the community well. After praying bold prayers and lots of hard work Shelley is in the process of opening a home to help women called HOPE 139! If you want to help Shelley with her ministry in anyway, please reach out to her at shelley@transfitathens.com. 

We hope that you feel inspired. It's never too late to set your goals! You can print off our 2018 goals handout and kickstart this year! Don't forget to send us your January challenge calendar! Remember, the winner wins a package of FREE sessions!! You can email the calendars to us at transfitathens@gmail.com. 

 If you have any questions, please email us at transfitathens@gmail.com. 

Blessings, 

Team TransFit