What to do with all that candy?

Posted by Chrissy on Nov 1, 2012 in Uncategorized | 0 comments I am sure many of you with kids, nieces, nephews, rent a kids etc braved the weather and went out last night trick or treating. Now what? The fun traditions of carving pumpkins, roasting seeds, and trick or treating have left you with good memories (hopefully) and a tempting pile of candy laying around your house. I wanted to share with you what we have done the past few years as well as another...
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Happy Halloween…and what to do with all those seeds!

Posted by Chrissy on Oct 31, 2012 in Uncategorized | 2 comments Happy Halloween! Don’t forget that today is wear your “gym appropriate” Halloween costume day here at NorCal. If you missed the previous post on this click here to read about how you can win a personal training session with Jenny. With the change of seasons and the abundance of squash…all types butternut, acorn, spaghetti, etc you might be wondering what to do with all...
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Tuesday Motivation

Posted by Justin on Oct 30, 2012 in In The Gym, Nutrition & Health, Outside the gym, Paleo | 2 comments More inspirational quotes to inspire action and positive changes in your life: “Someone was hurt before you, wronged before you, hungry before you, frightened before you, beaten before you, humiliated before you, raped before you… yet, someone survived… You can do anything you choose to do.” –Maya Angelou “Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and...
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Almond Bowl Volunteers Needed!!

Posted by Chrissy on Oct 18, 2012 in Events, Outside the gym | 0 comments Alright everyone! The Almond Bowl is just around the corner…Sunday, November 4th and they are in need of some volunteers. The Almond Bowl is a fundraiser for both the Pleasant Valley High and Chico High Cross Country Teams. Money raised from the event helps to pay for team uniforms, travel, and anything else that they need due to funding cuts. If you are interested in volunteering a few...
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On Ramp Starting October 22nd!

Posted by Chrissy on Oct 16, 2012 in In The Gym, On Ramp, Uncategorized | 0 comments Our last On Ramp class of the year will be starting on Monday, October 22nd at 7am. This class will meet Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 7am for four consecutive weeks ending on November 16th. Click here to sign up. Space is limited so be sure to spread the word and sign up asap.   Share this post
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Monday Motivation

Posted by Justin on Oct 15, 2012 in In The Gym, Nutrition & Health, Outside the gym, Paleo Challenge | 2 comments A few words of wisdom to inspire action and change: 1. “A year from now you will wish you had started today.” -Karen Lamb 2. “It doesn’t matter where you are, you are nowhere compared to where you can go.” -Bob Proctor 3. “Never too old, never too bad, never too late, never too sick to start from scratch once again.” -Bikram Choudhury. 4. “Man cannot discover new oceans unless...
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Saturday’s Fall Challenge

Posted by Chrissy on Oct 12, 2012 in Events, In The Gym, Uncategorized | 0 comments Just a quick little reminder that all Saturday classes are cancelled this week for the Fall Challenge! Competitors need to be at the gym at 9am for the run down, spectators the first heat will start at 9:30am. The Team Shirts are in and at the gym! The Hunter and The Farmer will be providing some amazing paleo friendly food so be sure to bring your cash. Also, be sure to check back on this blog...
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Norcal Kids Program and Details

Posted by Matt on Oct 9, 2012 in Featured Clients, In The Gym, Movement, News, Nutrition & Health, Uncategorized | 1 comment Hello Norcal Community!  It’s only been about 6 months, since I picked up the Norcal Kids program.  Honestly, I didn’t know what to expect when I first took on this responsibility.  But, as I look back I can honestly say that I love this class!  I get excited each day that I get to teach it and program for these amazing kids.  There are times when I have to fight to keep their...
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Monday Motivation

Posted by Justin on Oct 8, 2012 in In The Gym, Nutrition & Health, Outside the gym, Paleo, Paleo Challenge | 2 comments “Growth is in discomfort. So, tomorrow, like today was, is a new day, with new opportunities for growth. Growth is unlimited. The limits that exist are put there by us because growth is also scary. Growth is uncomfortable. Comfort is for timid creatures. Comfort is for those experiencing neither pleasure nor pain, choosing to bask in mediocrity, instead of risking it all to be something...
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Sin of Cortez is Gluten Free and Paleo Friendly

Posted by Matt on Oct 4, 2012 in Featured Clients, News, Nutrition & Health, Outside the gym, Paleo, Uncategorized | 1 comment Hello Norcal community!  I just wanted to let you all know about a cool restaurant in Chico called Sin of Cortez.  It is owned and operated by Danielle Ius, a fellow Norcal member.  Sin of Cortez is a breakfast/lunch restaurant, and it is open 365 days out of the year.  The selection of food choices is great, and she is featuring Sarah Fragoso’s Paleo Breakfast Special right now. ...
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The Hunter & The Farmer….

Posted by Shawn on Oct 2, 2012 in Events, Featured Clients, Nutrition & Health, Outside the gym, Paleo, Uncategorized | 12 comments We have GREAT news for all.  We will have the latest and he greatest Gluten free Paleo food truck at the NorCal Fall Challenge!  You all may know the owners/operators they are two of NorCal’s favorite clients, Jenna Hunter (The Hunter) and Analise Farmer (The Farmer).  Funny enough you couldn’t make this up if you tried.  Anyhow, they will be serving a variety of...
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Who’s Who: Richard Hawkins

Posted by Shawn on Oct 1, 2012 in Featured Clients, In The Gym, Testimonials, Uncategorized | 12 comments Most of you know Richard H. from the gym, but for those that don’t PLEASE take a few moments to read over this Q&A.  Rich somehow “forgets” to mention  that he has lost over 50 pounds and has recently tested into Level 1, which he passed with flying colors.  Rich is a poster child for NorCal and we love having him as part of our family!  I know Rich has just scratched...
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