Seeing Pink!

We are seeing pink on the horizon! Please join us as we participate in the first ever Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K walk in San Luis Obispo! This is very close to my heart as I have not only lost my mother to breast cancer when she was 45, fought myself last year to beat the disease, but also know so many beautiful women who are fighting or recently fought it as well. We need to find a cure. It is scary to think how many people are still diagnosed daily. Yes we are catching it earlier because of awareness and better screening, and we have higher survival rates because of more effective treatment but this is not enough. We need a CURE. That is why we have formed CURE EDGE (Courage). It takes courage to fight this hideous disease and it takes courage to step up and help find a cure. What better way to spend a Saturday morning than taking a nice long walk in our beautiful town, joined by friends. If you are interested go to our participant page and sign up - CURE EDGE PAGE ! If you know me at all - you know we will be dancing the whole way!

Fall!

What a beautiful time of year - my favorite in fact. I love how the sun sits in the sky and the colors of everything. For some reason everything seems more crisp and vivid. It is also a great time for change. As we settle in for winter now is a great time to create good habits. Instead of slumping down on the couch at night make it a point to get some sort of exercise in. Maybe it is a walk around the block or a few sit ups while you are watching your favorite show. Or maybe you will join us at The Edge for a class or two. For once we are exited for the sun to set early - our lights in our studio are so much fun and we can't wait to share them with you! After a long day a "party" at The Edge will be just the ticket to help you unwind and revive!

Mark your calendars. We have an amazing Master Zumba class on October 1st (master only means it is taught by a master instructor - still just Zumba). It is from 9:45 am to 11:15 and is $10 at the door (BodyFlow will be cancelled that day).

We are also very excited to be creating a team to walk in the first ever Making Strides 5K walk to end breast cancer in San Luis Obispo! This event is October 22nd and the more people we can get to walk with us the better! Let us know if you would like more information.

We continue to be inspired by all our Edge family members. Your dedication and positive outlooks make this world a better place. The best part is we get to watch you get stronger, healthier, and more confident all of the time. Life is about LIVING and you are all doing that..... on THE EDGE!

Contest!

Hey Everyone!
We are giving away an 11 class pass and there are several ways to win! All names will go into a drawing that we will reveal next Wednesday. First you can make a comment right here with any sort of suggestions you have for us. Second, you can share a link to our club on your FB page (make sure to let us know) and third you can write a review on Yelp. We are solidifying our next schedule and would love your feedback! The Edge is all about YOU so we want it to be just right. Good Luck!

By the way our website is www.theedgefitnessstudio.com!

Chili?

We LOVE living here on the Central Coast. Part of what makes it great is the small town feel that we have. Rarely do you have to wait more than 5 minutes in the grocery store line, traffic is almost unheard of and you better be ready to run into someone you know when you leave the house. This Sunday we will have a booth set up at the annual Chili Cook off sponsored by the Arroyo Grande Rotary Club. They have a lot of fun things to do along with great entertainment (Kristin's daughter's band will be playing for the second year in a row). Come on out to Biddle Park where the sun is sure to be shining and stop by and say hi! The chili is pretty dang good too!

The Best Job!

We seriously have the BEST job in the world. It has been so fun getting to know so many new people and watching you all smile while taking a class! Even better is watching over the weeks as people gain confidence and start to really let go in class. Giving just a little more each time. We get to see someone who starts out timid in the back row gradually move closer to the front and eventually help someone else learn a step or two. We get to watch an amazing transformation - even from the beginning of class to the end. Some of you arrive tired and stressed from your day but you leave with a bigger bounce in your step even though you just physically worked really hard. Most of all you are all an inspiration to us. You are the reason we are so excited to come to "work" everyday. Thank YOU for enriching our lives so much. We are all a part of this big family - different ages, different personalities, different desires but when we all come together we are fabulous!

Cancer Club

OK Peeps. Time to tell all of your loved ones who are survivors to come on over to The Edge on Monday night at 6:45pm for our first "class". It is completely free and you can even come with them if you would like. Just wear comfortable clothes and bring a mat or towel to sit on. This first class will be pretty mellow but also rejuvenating and empowering. Hope to see you there!

Vacation!!

It seems like everyone and their brother is taking this week or next week off for their vacation. Good for you! Letting your physical as well as your mental self rest is very important for your health. If you happen to be in town next week please stop by for one of our classes. We have Naomi teaching Zumba Monday and Wednesday mornings. Suzie will be joining us for BodyFlow on the same days. We have Brea coming in to teach For Life and an amazing fluid yoga class (see schedule) and Stephen will be our fearless Zumba leader next Thursday night.

Here is a good recipe I tried this week from Better Homes and Gardens. Our family enjoyed them but I would add a little pepper, tabasco and garlic salt next time to kick it up a notch.

Crispy Sweet Potato Fries
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 25 minutes
Bake: 25 minutes 400 degrees F
Cool: 10 minutes


ingredients
Olive oil
1 lb. sweet potatoes and/or carrots
2 tsp. olive oil
1/2 cup white whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 Tbsp. water
1 cup fine dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 Tbsp. olive oil

directions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly brush a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with olive oil. Peel vegetables and cut into thin wedges that are 3 to 4 inches long. Toss vegetables with 2 teaspoons of oil. Place the vegetables on the prepared pan and roast them for 10 minutes. Remove from oven. Transfer vegetables to a tray to cool until they can be handled (about 10 minutes).
2. While vegetables are cooling, in a shallow bowl, mix together the flour and salt. In another shallow bowl, combine eggs and water. In a third shallow bowl, stir together the bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.
3. Coat the same baking pan with the 1 tablespoon oil. When the vegetables are cool enough to handle, dip them a few at time in the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, then the bread crumbs, coating them evenly. Arrange coated vegetables in a single layer in the prepared pan.
4. Roast for 15 minutes or until vegetables are brown and crispy on surface. Serve warm.
Teaching Note for Fries: The easy bread-crumb coating adds delicious crispy flavor without frying. These fries are high in vitamin A, potassium, and fiber. You can substitute carrots for the sweet potatoes.