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The John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club invites children ages 6-18 to attend a free February Vacation Week Program.   This “closed door” program is open to the public and will run February 15th -19th from 9:00 AM until 6:00 PM.   All areas of the Club will be on display -  from the Art Room, to the Gamesroom, to the Education Center, Teen Center, Computer Lab, to the Gymnasium -  nothing is off limits and activities start every hour on the hour. Highlights include Club Olympics, Luau Day, Dance Off, Tie Dye Day, Wii Fit & PS3 Tournaments.  Includes free lunch daily and a free trip to Skate America. For information and reservations, call 617 630-2066 or contact jmcauliffe@newtonbgc.com
 

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Freaky Fat Loss Pump-kin
 
Workout for Charity
 

 
Friday, October 23 @ 7:30pm
 
Event:  Freaky Fat Loss Pumpkin Workout

Host: Mike Alves of Change Your Body Boot Camps
 
Produced by: athletes by Alves
 
Location:  Bishop Mackenzie Center, 1337 Centre Street, Newton Centre, MA  02459

Time:  7:30pm - 8:30pm (35 min workout starts sharply at 7:45pm)

Equipment Needed:  5-15 lb pumpkin for women, 10-30 lb pumpkin for men (water bottle & hand towel optional)

What to wear:  costume or orange & black

Admission Cost:  $20 or a denomination you feel comfortable with

Charity: John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club
 
After Party (cash bar):   Union Street, 107R Union Street, Newton Centre, MA  02459
 
 

 
 
 
 
Look, if you’re reading this, You’re at least intrigued by the idea of a pumpkin workout. 
 
 
Here’s the deal: 
 
 
Halloween is the start of Holiday Season Weight Gain!
 
 
Halloween parties, way too much candy, way too much candy around for many days after and not enough exercise. Sugar hangover lasts well into November and before you know it, thanksgiving is here.
 
 
 
At Thanksgiving you over eat, you overeat the next couple days too because of leftovers and then, BAM It’s December. 
 
 
 
You have End of the year holiday parties, shopping, too many sweets, too many calories, way too much stress and not enough exercise. 
 
 
 
Then you celebrate new year’s and your sick for the month of January while you’re trying to lose weight and get your body back because it’s resolution month. 
 
 
Sound familiar. 
 
 
 
 
Here’s what I’m going to do for you:
 
 
I’m going to show you how to…
 

 
·         fight fat by doing a Freaky fat loss workout
·         celebrate holidays in a win-win manner
·         get in shape anywhere, anytime by using only a pumpkin and your bodyweight
·         prevent holiday season weight gain before it starts
·         create empowering healthful associations with holidays
·         reduce childhood obesity, so America is the fittest, not fattest country in the world
 
 
 
I’m going to give you…
 

 
·         an awesome workout that makes you feel good
·         a great story to tell
·         a reason to play with your food (pumpkin) J
·         a chance to meet other people who want to change
·         a big endorphin release
·         smiles that make your cheeks hurt
·         coaching by the scariest monster south of Salem
·         a free copy of the program
 
 

Last year guests weren’t required to wear costumes
 
 
 
Here’s what you need to do:
 
You need to…
 

• reserve your coffin, ah hem, I mean spot by making a donation
• get a costume (or wear orange & black)
• Complete and send back the waiver form. Click here to download. 
• submit your name & e-mail address to get your free copy of the workout
• Bring a bottle of water (not the spiked spirit kind), a hand towel (for cleaning up guts) and a great attitude.
• Bring a pumpkin: 5-10lbs for women, 15-20lbs for men. There will be No extras available.

 
 
 
 
Here’s the play by play so you can plan you’re evening accordingly.
 

1. 7:30pm arrive in costume, introduce yourself, use the bathroom, ask questions, and get ready.

2. 7:45pm sharp, workout begins

3. I’ll take you through a wicked fun, “freaky fat loss pumpkin workout” that lasts 35min.

4. 8:30pm we walk to Union Street for a burn & earn reward of spirits & “finger” foods. 

5. we scare all in attendance because we’re sweaty, gross and in costume. 

6. everyone in attendance wants to be our friend because we’re super loud, super energized and having the time of our life

7. we raise money for the boys & girls club so they can fight childhood obesity through activity & education

 
 
 
 
 
So what do you think? Isn’t a freaky fat loss PUMP-kin workout a fun way to kickoff Halloween season and fight holiday season weight gain. 
 
 
If you said yes, are able to move freely (pain & injury free), are willing to workout in costume and support a good cause, then I invite you to reserve your spot by making a donation.  
 
 
A little about the Freaky Fat Loss Pumpkin Workout
 
 
 

 
 
 

• 35 min total body strength workout
• Uses your body weight & a pumpkin
• Set to time, so you can go at your own pace
• Has 3 different levels for beginner, intermediate and advanced
• You’ll be scared warm for 5 minutes (movement Preparation),
• You’ll dig a graveyard and wrestle skeletons before the clock strikes midnight and turns you into a pumpkin (not really, but think total body strength training while using a pumpkin) for 20 minutes
• You’ll run & hide from the Headless Horseman (think quick burst followed by short recovery) while you simultaneously have your guts tightened and squished (think 6 pack abs and stable core) for 5 minutes
• You’ll finish with a traditional treat minus the calories (static stretching) for 5 minutes. 

 
 
 

 
 
 
Frequently Asked Questions
 
Q: “Mike, why do I need a Pumpkin? What are we going to do with it?” 
 
A: Great question! The pumpkin is going to serve as resistance. Think of it as a medicine ball you can eat or carve. We’ll use it as a base of support and to push, pull, or twist with. It’ll serve as an example that you can use most any object to exercise with, no matter where you are. 
 
Q: “Mike, why do I Need to Bring a Towel?” 
 
A: Another Great question. You need it because you’re going to sweat. 
 
 
Q: “If I donate, how much should I donate?” 
 
A: To be honest, whatever you feel comfortable with. It can be $10, $20, $50 a $100, something in between, something greater. Really, whatever you feel good about. 
 
Q: “Can I pay at the event?’ 
 
A: You could, but I can’t guarantee you’ll get to workout with us, unless you reserve it online. 
 
 
Q: “What if I get tired during the workout and need to take a break?” 
 
A: Then take one. You can stop and start whenever you need to. If you need to sit down, then go take a seat. If you just need a breather, then stay where you are until you’re ready to start again. Sound safe and easy? J
 
Q: “Mike what if I don’t have a costume or I feel uncomfortable wearing one?” 
 
A: Well if you don’t have one and you don’t want to get one, then don’t. Just come wearing orange & black workout clothes ready to participate and learn something new. If you think you’re going to feel uncomfortable wearing a costume, just imagine how uncomfortable I’m going to feel wearing a costume in front of you. (Wink) Seriously though, if you’re going to feel uncomfortable wearing a costume, don’t wear one. Just come as yourself dressed in orange & black workout clothes. It’ll be fun regardless.
 
Q: “Mike, why do we have to be there at 7:30 and not 7:45?” 
 
A: I really want to impress you and give you an unforgettable experience and workout. If you’re early, you can get comfortable, use the bathroom one last time and make sure we have your waiver and have a spot reserved for you. 
 
 
Q: “Mike, how do we get a copy of the Freaky Fat Loss Pump-kin Workout you promised us?” 
 
A: Good question. When you complete your donation, you’ll be sent to a thank you page where you can sign up to receive it. Just fill in your name and e-mail address. I’ll e-mail it to you when it’s completed. Easy right?
 
 
So if you want to fight holiday season weight gain before it starts, if you want to learn & do something that changes your body and gives you a memorable night with a story to tell, if you want to do your part to make America the fittest country, not the fattest, then make a donation to reserve your spot.
 
 
Spook and sweat with you soon
 
 
You’re personal monster,
 
 

Last year I was Malibu ken
 
 
Mike Alves
 
www.mikealves.com
www.pumpkinworkouts.com
www.mikealves.blogspot.com
www.bootcampboston.com
www.changeyourbodychallenge.net
Mike(at)mikealves(dot)com
 
 
 
 To Sign Up Visit:  pumpkinworkouts.com
 
 
 
 

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