Farewell Party for Beach Boot Camp at Briny's

Beach Boot Camp Coming to an End in Fort Lauderdale

It is with a heavy heart that I announce the end of beach boot camp classes in Fort Lauderdale since I will be moving out of state.

Effective end of May 2016, there will no longer be any beach boot camp classes. For the couple of boot campers who have purchased package memberships that go beyond May 2016, please contact me for a refund.

I initially wanted to have classes continue into June, 2016, but I am now aware of the prep involved for the move out-of-state.

The time with the beach boot campers throughout the years are some of the most memorable times of my life and the friendships I made will last forever. I will miss you all and the classes as well.

I have just take the websites www.beachbootcamp.net and www.thehealthcolonel.com offline. My blog with Google http://colonelbobsbeachbootcamp.blogspot.com/ will continue to exist and my email thehealthcolonel@beachbootcamp.net will stay valid.

A farewell get-together will take place on Friday, May 20, 2016, 6 PM at Briny's Restaurant on the river in downtown Fort Lauderdale.
Briny's address:
One River Plaza 305 South Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 376-4742

Much love to you and all the best.

Bob

Joseph "Bob" Weinstein
954-790-7111

No Beach Boot Camp Class on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015. Happy Thanksgiving

No Beach Boot Camp Class on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015. Happy Thanksgiving!

Colonel Bob's Holiday Party Invite, Dec. 3, 2015, Old Heidelberg German Restaurant

PLEASE RSVP BY TEXT MESSAGE TO 954-790-7111 OR EMAIL THEHEALTHCOLONEL@BEACHBOOTCAMP.NET

RSVP INVITE TO HOLIDAY PARTY AT OLD HEIDELBERG RESTAURANT Please RSVP today say you, friends and family members may attend. PLEASE CHECK THE MEAL SELECTIONS AND LET ME KNOW WHICH ONE YOU WOULD LIKE. The beach boot camp Christmas Party is on for Dec. 3, 2015 at 7 pm at the Old Heidelberg German Restaurant. I have reserved the party room and if we are lucky, the accordion player will come back and perform a couple of tunes for us.   HOLIDAY PARTY RSVP INVITE,  THUR, DEC. 3, 2014, 7 PM WHO: Beach boot campers, friends and family WHERE: Old Heidelberg Restaurant, 900 W. State Rd. 84 (or 900 SW 24th Street, Marina Mile), Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 (plenty of free parking), website www.heidelbergfl.com  WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, 7:00 PM WHY: Sharing a good time together. RSVP: RSVP is necessary. Please RSVP by Nov. 30, 2015 since there is limited seating in the party room.  RSVP by emailing to thehealthcolonel@beachbootcamp.net or texting to 954-790-7111. If you have questions, call 954-790-7111 The menu selections are full course meals including, soup, bread and apple strudel. The price is $30.00 which includes tax and tips. Beverages are separate. The meal selections are: 1. Wiener Schnitzel, served with mashed potatoes are red cabbage. 2. Pork Roast, served with mashed potatoes and sauerkraut. 3. Hungarian Goulash, served with chunks of tender beef in a special sauce, served with Spatzle (a type of noodle) and red cabbage. 4. Oktoberfest Mixed Plate, bratwurst, kielbasa, knockwurst, Nuremberger, leberkase, smoked pork chop, meat ball, served with red cabbage, sauerkraut and mashed potatoes. 5. Chicken Marsala, served with marsala wine sauce, spatzle and vegetables. Dessert: Apple Strudel (for all selections) PLEASE NOTE THAT VEGETARIANS CAN BE ACCOMMODATED AS WELL. GIFT IDEAS FOR THE HOLIDAYS by Colonel Bob (books) Available everywhere books are sold. Best online at Amazon or Barnes & Nobles 1. Boot Camp Fitness for All Shapes and Sizes 2. Boot Camp Six Pack Abs 3. Boot Camp for Women 4. Weight Loss - 20 Pounds in 10 Weeks 5. 600 Push-ups, 30 Variations 6. Quotes, Wisdoms and Some Dumb Things 7. Quotes to Live By 8. Food and Fitness Journal Go to http://colonelbobsbeachbootcamp.blogspot.com/p/books_10.html for more on books Contact info: Bob Weinstein Lt. Colonel, US Army, Retired 954-790-7111 thehealthcolonel@beachbootcamp.net PS. Grit and I will be moving to Greenville, South Carolina in June 2016 so this will be the last beach boot camp holiday party in Fort Lauderdale. My fondest memories are of the times I have spent with you and I consider you friends for life. I will miss you.

Boot camp and the Spanish ship el Galeon

We ran into a replica of the Spanish ship El Galeon which sailed the coast of Florida 500 years ago during boot camp.

The magic number of 10,000 steps to better health

After discovering that my new iPhone tracks steps, distance, floors and many other things, my interest in adding steps has increased. I find I am looking for more opportunities to get out and walk or jog. 

How many steps are in a mile? About 2,000. 

This tracking capability is not just limited to the iPhone. There are many devices with such capability, such as FitBit and others.

My advice would be to start tracking you steps and you may find your awareness of how much or how little you actually get out and move the body.

The all fitness levels beach boot camp is a great opportunity to increase steps and get a complete body workout as well. The prices are also very affordable.

Call or email to sign up for classes today and enjoy the great outdoors.

Contact Info:

Bob Weinstein
Lt. Colonel, US Army, retired
theheatlhcolonel@beachbootcamp.net
cell 954-790-7111
www.beachbootcamp.net
http://colonelbobsbeachbootcamp.blogspot.com/p/boot-camp-classes.html

Lack of exercise is twice as deadly as obesity, Cambridge University finds - Telegraph

Lack of exercise is twice as deadly as obesity, Cambridge University finds - Telegraph

Recruiting for a new 5 week early bird boot camp session has just started

Recruiting for another 5 week session of early bird boot camp in Fort Lauderdale

from 5:30 to 6:30 am on Tuesdays and Thursdays is under way. 

A sufficient number of recruits need to join to set a date to start. 

Tim Smith emailed me about starting back up so I thought I'd reach out 

to you to see who would join the class. 

Five week session is $140, nonrefundable, cash or check.

This is an all fitness levels class so don't be concerned if you are not in shape.

Contact info:
Bob Weinstein, LTC, US Army, Ret.
cell 954-790-7111
email thehealthcolonel@beachbootcamp.net

The beach boot campers who took care of their beach workout this past Saturday

The beach boot campers who took care of their beach workout this past Saturday

Is this how you approach your eating and exercise plan?

Is this how you approach your eating and exercise plan?

What's it going to take?

 WHAT'S IT GOING TO TAKE?

What's it going to take to get moving on those plans, thoughts or goals to lead a healthy lifestyle? 

The health and fitness industry loves the first quart of the year because people are buying memberships and all kinds of products for weight loss, getting in shape, eating healthier and so on. The end of the second quarter of the year looks different. You'd think that most people fell off a cliff

and the truth is, they did, figuratively. As soon as the conflict between how they have been living to how they want to live takes place, the former wins for most people.

But does it really take that much effort? No, it doesn't. Two things must fundamentally happen:

1. Change your way of thinking.

2. Change the way you live.

One of the guests at a speaking engagement asked me during the Q and A session about the best strategy to stop eating too many bagels. Expecting all the years of my experience to reveal some special insight into what to do, I responded with "Stop it!" I think he was at first a little startled by the frontal approach of dealing with the issue and then as though a light bulb went off in his head, he said, "Ok, I'll stop it."

The dirty word in the entire process is "change." No one likes it, for better or for worse. The only way to bring about change is to overcome inertia and create momentum for the new lifestyle.

DO I NEED HIGH INTENSITY WORKOUTS TO GET FIT?

No, you don't need high intensity workouts to get fit and stay in shape. You need, however, consistency. The beach boot camp classes are designed around this principle where the primary focus is on health. All shapes and sizes and fitness levels are in class and everyone gets what they need. The training is not combat focused and it is not focused on becoming an athlete or athletic performance. It is health focused and team focused. No one is anonymous in the classes. A positive and fun atmosphere is maintained so that everyone gets what they need while naturally enjoying the social interaction with others. 

DOES EATING PLAY A ROLE IN STAYING FIT?

Yes. Eating plays a role in staying fit and healthy. Perfect healthy eating habits are not required. However, predominantly healthy eating is required. Whole grains, fruits and vegetables, good sources of fat such as nuts or flax seeds and good sources of protein, predominantly plant based but may be chicken, fish, eggs or other sources.

GOOD BOOK SOURCES THAT I HAVE PUBLISHED.

Boot Camp Fitness for All Shape
Weight Loss - Twenty Pounds in Ten Weeks
Boot Camp Six Pack Abs
Boot Camp for Women
600 Push-ups - 40 Variations
Quotes to Live by
Quotes, Wisdoms and Some Dumb Things
Discover Your Inner Strength (co-authored)
Ten Week Workout Plan
Food & Fitness Journal

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?

Recruiting for beach boot camp is in full swing for the month of January. Don't put it off. To join beach boot camp, send an email to Colonel Bob at thehealthcolonel@beachbootcamp.net and let him know what you want to accomplish to achieve better health.

Contact info:
Bob Weinstein
Lt. Colonel, US Army, Retired
www.beachbootcamp.net
cell 954-790-7111
email: thehealthcolonel@beachbootcamp.net

Memorial Service for Tom Bartlett was a Celebration of his life

For those who did not make it to Tom's memorial service, here is a great presentation of Tom's life on YouTube, produced by TJ Gillespie:

Also, Tom's sister, Penny Bartlett, presented a wonderful poem which I think Tom would like:

Obituary in the Sun-Sentinel:
Obituary of Tom Bartlett in the Sun-Sentinel

http://youtu.be/NTyDeX_X6u0

INVITE TO MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR TOM BARTLETT ON JAN. 3, 2015

INVITE TO
MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR OUR FRIEND AND FELLOW BOOT CAMPER 

TOM BARTLETT
SATURDAY, JANUARY 3rd, 2015
10:00 AM
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH FORT LAUDERDALE
IN THE EVENTS CENTER
301 EAST BROWARD BLVD
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301

Refreshments will be served after the memorial service to give us a chance to share and TJ has put together a multimedia presentation about Tom's life for which we are gathering to celebrate as well as to honor Tom. His close relatives (brother Dale and sister Penny, among others) will be flying in for the service. They have organized this memorial in Fort Lauderdale to give his friends here a chance to formally say good-bye and honor him.

Free parking on the north side (NW 1st Street). Use the NW 1st Street entrance where the entry sign is located for the NGLC child care center and the Global Grille. Take the stairs to the next floor and the events center is right next to the Global Grille.

Need more info? Call me, Bob Weinstein, at 954-790-7111

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all! 

There will be no group classes on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. Otherwise, there will be class to work off those holiday pounds.

Harbor Beach Marriott on Dec. 22 2014 Beach Boot Camp

Harbor Beach Marriott on Dec. 22 2014 Beach Boot Camp

 

 

Happy Thanksgiving and Christmas Party Invite

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

This is the time to give thanks and reflect about all we have to be thankful for. Sometimes it all gets lost with so much focus on what is wrong. For those who are not aware, it was Abraham Lincoln – Proclamation of October 3, 1863 - that proclaimed Thanksgiving to be a national holiday. He did this during a very difficult time for the United States. The proclamation is a worthy read and so I am including it for you at http://www.beachbootcamp.net/newsletters/1353354638.pdf .

OLD HEIDELBERG INVITE

The beach boot camp Christmas Party is on for Dec. 5, 2014 at 7 pm at the Old Heidelberg German Restaurant. I have reserved the party room and if we are lucky, the accordion player will come back and perform a couple of tunes for us.

HOLIDAY PARTY RSVP INVITE, 

FRI, DEC. 5, 2014, 7 PM

WHO: Beach boot campers, friends and family

WHERE: Old Heidelberg Restaurant, 900 W. State Rd. 84 (or 900 SW 24th Street, Marina Mile), Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 (plenty of free parking), website www.heidelbergfl.com 

WHEN: Friday, Dec. 5, 2014, 7:00 PM

WHY: Sharing a good time together.

RSVP: RSVP is necessary. Please RSVP by Dec. 1, 2014 since there is limited seating in the party room. 

RSVP by emailing to thehealthcolonel@beachbootcamp.net. If you have questions, call 954-790-7111

The menu selections are full course meals including, soup, bread and apple struddle. The price is $29.00 which includes tax and tips. Beverages are separate.

The meal selections are:

1. Wiener Schnitzel, served with mashed potatoes are red cabbage.

2. Pork Roast, served with mashed potatoes and sauerkraut.

3. Hungarian Goulash, served with chunks of tender beef in a special sauce, served with

Spatzle (a type of noodle) and red cabbage.

4. Oktoberfest Mixed Plate, bratwurst, kielbasa, knockwurst, Nuremberger, leberkase, smoked pork chop, meat ball, served with red cabbage, sauerkraut and mashed potatoes.

5. Chicken Marsala, served with marsala wine sauce, spatle and vegetables.

Dessert: Apple Struddle

PLEASE NOTE THAT VEGETARIANS CAN BE ACCOMMODATED AS WELL.

Invite to Colonel Bob's Annual Holiday Party, Fri., Dec. 5, 2014, 7 pm at Old Heidelberg German Restaurant

HOLIDAY PARTY RSVP INVITE, 

FRI, DEC. 5, 2014, 7 PM

I can't believe it's that time of year again. The holidays are once again upon us and it's time to start reflecting about what is important in life. 

Since friend and fellow beach boot camper, Tom Bartlett, passed away on Nov. 8, 2014, it's been a solemn and sad time while also reflecting about the good times I had with Tom. I have already posted a memorial with lots of photos of Tom through the years. If any of you would like to send condolences to his sister Penny and/or brother Dale, please send an email to thehealthcolonel@beachbootcamp.net and I will forward the addresses of both to you.

I am especially looking forward to sharing some great times with you at the Old Heidelberg German restaurant. I have reserved the party room which means that RSVPs will be necessary.

HOLIDAY PARTY RSVP INVITE, 

FRI, DEC. 5, 2014, 7 PM

WHO: Beach boot campers, friends and family

WHERE: Old Heidelberg Restaurant, 900 W. State Rd. 84 (or 900 SW 24th Street, Marina Mile), Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 (plenty of free parking), website www.heidelbergfl.com 

WHEN: Friday, Dec. 5, 2014, 7:00 PM

WHY: Sharing a good time together.

RSVP: RSVP is necessary. Please RSVP by Dec. 1, 2014 since there is limited seating in the party room. 

RSVP by emailing to thehealthcolonel@beachbootcamp.net. If you have questions, call 954-790-7111

Class schedule for beach boot camp: http://colonelbobsbeachbootcamp.blogspot.com/p/boot-camp-classes.html

Photos:  http://colonelbobsbeachbootcamp.blogspot.com/p/photos.html

Contact info:

Bob Weinstein

Lt. Col, US Army, Retired

thehealthcolonel@beachbootcamp.net

iphone 954-790-7111

www.beachbootcamp.net

Memorial to Tom Bartlett who passed away on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014

I would like to honor Tom Bartlett who passed away after fighting cancer for the past couple of years. He was a friend and one who attended beach boot camp since around 2004. He was also an army veteran. Memorial services are planned at a later date and will be announced as soon as they are known. He is survived by his sister Penny, brother Dale, another brother and mother as well as other family members.

Here is a snapshot of some photos with Tom for the past many years: