You thought #HobokenFitContest was a one-and-done? Not so fast. After incredible results from our participants {our winner lost 30lbs in a month, and over 8% body fat!} as well as many runners-up losing 10+ pounds each in ONE month, we’re doing it all over again— starting March 1, 2017!
That’s correct, we’ve teamed up AGAIN with Total Nutrition Kitchen and its owner, Chris Almazan of Chris Almazan Fitness and 8 Springs Studio to host the ULTIMATE Spring Shapeup: The #HobokenFitContest {Round 2}.
Sign up: HobokenFitContest@gmail.com [only 20 spots!]
Before we get into it, we just have to share the results of our before/afters of the top four winners. It was AMAZING to see the before and afters!
Chris, our $1000 winner from January lost a whopping 30.1LBS and 8% body fat. After the jump, more of the top weight losses — But first, here’s the sitch for March 1:
The Round 2 #HobokenFitContest starts Wednesday, March 1, 2017 .
When you sign up for the program, you get the following from March 1 – March 31, 2017 each week:
10 Fully Prepared “Clean-Eating” Meals PER WEEK from Total Nutrition Kitchen
For a month, you’ll be eating these meals with calories listed out and completely “clean” prepped foods + protein shakes — think sweet potatoes, veggies, lean proteins — but delicious and it won’t feel like you’re sacrificing quality for clean eating} — [40 meals total, $550+ value] – you pick them up at 322 Washington Street 2x weekly
4 Group Training Sessions PER WEEK with the Chris Almazan Fitness team and 8 Spring Studios Megaformer/Pilates at various times — flexible according to your schedule
[16 45-minute sessions total throughout the month, $1500+ value]
A Full Diet Plan and Workout Plan
to follow, tailored to your current workout and health goals [Weekly check-ins, updates, etc]
10% off juices and smoothies from Squeeze’d
1 FREE 60-Minute Massage In-Home
{By Live Play Recover Massage, —specializing in deep tissue and athletic recovery and stretching at your convenience}
1 FREE Chiropractic Appointment
Appointment is at Hoboken Integrated Healthcare scheduled at your leisure{$120 value}
A Full-Body Transformation in just 30 days*
The Opportunity to Win $500 CASH for “Biggest Transformation”
[Based on weight, BMI, measurements, and before/after photos] — we will have one male and one female winner!
* must follow diet/exercise plan in entirety or results will not be as profound.
Cost? $995 for the entire month ($2500+ value a la carte)
SIGN UP: HobokenFitContest@gmail.com by Feb 27 {only 20 spots}!
Weekly Workouts Explained {4 total per week}:
8 Springs Studio {2 classes per week – based on your schedule}
Tone and tighten with the classes at 8 Spring Studio. From Megaformer classes, Pilates, Yoga, and strength training sessions, 8 Springs Studio brings a wide range of mind-body offerings to help you feel and look your best. You’ll be given two classes per week to take at your leisure throughout the month, and you can just sign up through 8 Springs’ online scheduler.
Fight Fit Group Class {2 classes per week}
A 45-minute full-body workout brought to you by Chris Almazan Fitness with former heavyweight UFC Champion Ricco Rodriguez. Learn kickboxing fundamentals with strength training exercises to bring the intensity as you build your core, increase your endurance, and build muscle for a high calorie burning class. These classes will be held early in the AM and in the evening Monday through Friday so you can work them around your schedule.
Together, with TNK, they’ll bring you the ultimate transformation.
What kind of food will I be eating?
This isn’t your average boring diet that will leave you starving {Editor’s note: promise — tried and true and I lost 7lbs in a month bareeeely working out!}. You’ll be eating yummy wraps {yes, including buffalo chicken AND chicken caesar}, [protein] pancakes, steak and rice, meatballs, and lots of other delicious high protein, clean-eating meals that are fully prepared for you {so you don’t have to think for even a minute}. If you’re interested in trying the foods, definitely stop by TNK to one of the meet-and-greets to chat about Consider January your month “off” from cooking, and a total gift to yourself to get healthy and fit.
Editor’s note: I’ve personally tried 10+ different meals from TNK, and they’re all awesome {including protein shakes, açai bowls, and protein pancakes}.
I’m in. How much does it cost?
Easy peasy. When you sign up, you’ll pay $995 for the month — which includes everything upfront for the meals + group training.
EMAIL: HobokenFitContest@gmail.com to sign up by Feb 27 {only 20 spots}
Psssst: Yes, it’s not cheap, but normally something like this has a value of $2000 for the month when you add up all the meals and group training sessions included — and if you follow the plan you’re going to look amaze, so totally worth it}. Give yourself the gift of fitness for one month in 2017, and you’ll definitely be on the right track.
Here are a few other examples of meals — all pre-made and perfect for that clean-eating lifestyle that will get you the body you want:
^These are just a few examples. The best part is you can pick which meals you want for the week and supplement with protein shakes and other clean TNK-approved meals.
I’m a vegetarian/gluten-free [insert dietary restriction here].
No problem. Just let Chris know about any allergies, etc beforehand, and TNK will make sure to prep your meals sans allergens.
Buuuut — there’s a catch. A good catch.
Yup. The male and female with the biggest transformation {aka who has lost the most weight/measurements/BMI/looks the most transformed in their before and after photos should they choose to share them} WINS $500 cash [aka you get half of your money back]. How’s that for a nice lil gift to yourself? Just ask our January winner, who lost 30lbs in a month!
SOLD. So how do I sign up?
Email: hobokenfitcontest@gmail.com to sign up by February 27, 2017, and we’ll get you in touch with Chris to secure your spot [there are only 20] and get you invoiced. We kick off March 1, and have our weigh-ins February 28th at 8PM.
What else should I know about the challenge?
The challenge is open to anyone in the Hudson Country area, but there are only room for 20 lucky peeps who are able to travel to Hoboken and Jersey City to participate. You’ll be training with Chris and his team at 8 Springs Studio {right by the Holland Tunnel in a private gym}, and picking up the meals at TNK in Hoboken {322 Washington Street}.
So I’m not trying to lose a major amount of weight, I just want to lose 5lbs and tone up.
This program then is literally perfect for you — especially if you need a jumpstart for those last stubborn pounds or just want to tone up and really look and feel your best in 2017. Regardless of the weight you want to lose or fitness goals you have, this is the perfect way to make it happen.
Do I have to be a part of the challenge or can I just sign up for the program and not opt in for prize?
The #HobokenFitChallenge is just to keep you accountable and have a fun way of tracking your progress while working towards a goal. You can 100% just sign up for the program and not publicly post your before/after photos on Insta! There are 20 spots for the first 20 to sign up.
Cathy lost 16 pounds and 5.5 inches in her waist and thighs in a month.
Nate, who lost 27 pounds and 6.5 inches in his waist.
Why is Hoboken Girl teaming up with Chris + TNK?
TNK is a no-brainer. They have delicious food, calorie/macro counts, and are such a wonderful local addition to our community.
And when it comes to Chris, besides being an all-around cool guy and having the cutest English Bulldog named Ham, he lives his passion for fitness — and is a true testament of his fitness and meal-prep knowledge.
Over 10 years ago, Chris had his own battle with weight, and decided to fully commit to a healthy lifestyle. Look at this amazing transformation:
If that doesn’t inspire you for 2017, literally NOTHING will.
More about Chris:
Certified personal trainer and owner of Total Nutrition Kitchen, Chris Almazan has over 10 years of experience as a trainer and was awarded Personal Training Manager of the year by one of New Jersey’s largest gym chains. He now specializes in exact nutrition and workout plans, which started when he began including meal preparation into his client’s diets for extreme results {after his own success as a Men’s Physique bodybuilding competitor}. He took his knowledge to open Deliciously Fit Grill meal preparation in Woodbridge, NJ — and then quickly expanded to local health spot Total Nutrition Kitchen in Hoboken. Each meal at TNK is specifically measured and weighed so you no longer have to guess about your nutrition to get the results you’re looking for. Through the #HobokenFitChallenge, Chris’s plan with set you up to achieve the physique you’ve been looking for in just one month. His combination of meals and workouts will ensure results when you fully commit to his strategic program. WE. CAN’T. WAIT.
So what are you waiting for? To sign up right away, email hobokenfitcontest@gmail.com to let us know you’re in.
Spring — you’re shaping up [pun intended] to be amazing, we can tell.
*Sponsored by TNK + Chris Almazan Fitness*
