Happy Thanksgiving! Click on the LINK, it's a gift to all my blog friends..a FREE eBook "Holiday Survival Guide"....enjoy and GOBBLE GOBBLE GOBBLE! http://www.ahwatukeebootcamp.com/pdf/FREE-CBC-Holiday-Survival-Guide.pdf Ally my best, DAWN p.s.....if the above doesn't show up as a link you can click on, just copy and paste it to your browser. … [Read more...]
Mindful Eating – a few tips for you!
Have you ever heard THIS come out of your mouth, "I'm so busy I forgot to eat all day!" Yes, you got up and grabbed maybe a coffee on your way to work and then at noon you went out and grabbed some lunch. Then you got busy at work or with the kids at home and forgot to eat. You threw together a quick dinner and barely ate because you had to get the laundry done and get the kids to bed. It … [Read more...]
The “No DirectTV saga…continues…
Where am I at? Week 3 without my direct TV? I can't remember. It's wierd looking at my lonly TV...nice one too, Flat Screen HD and all that jazz. Pretty nice size...just sitting there staring at me with no heart and soul...just there. I think it's staring at me like, "Ok, what is my purpose NOW?" Poor thing. What I noticed the first few weeks is that I felt like I had more time and I felt … [Read more...]
About 2 weeks now with NO TV!
Well, it's been about 2 weeks since I decided to get rid of my DirectTV and TV in general. A few days ago I finally packed up my directTV receivers and mailed them back. YIKES! So, the experiment begins... The first few days were found with some extra time which was nice. I actually got to bed a little earlier too and I got a LOT done. I have to say that I love not watching the news, which … [Read more...]
My little experiment with NO tv, won’t you join me?
So I've decided to experiment with the idea of living wiithout TV. What would drive me to such a CRAZY act (it get disconnected tonight at midnigh:) you say? Well... I want to see how much TIME I gain and how much my attitiude changes. TV does a great job of taking away precious time that you could be doing something productive. It also can expose you to alot of negativety, check out the next … [Read more...]
A workout for YOU!

I have to say that my boot camp ladies are tough! And just so you all know, my boot camp is for everyone. It's really up to you to push yourself to watever your 100 percent effort is....i have ladies that have been with me for over 2 years and ladies that have just started with me. Ladies that workout all the time and are highly conditioned to ladies who have just started working out again. … [Read more...]
Awesome workout at bootcamp today!
Great job today Ahwatukee Boot Campers! Today we did 30 V-up crunches, 30 walking planks, 30 DBthrusters, 3 gut drills, 15 incline plyo pushups for 25 minutes. I saw some GREAT hussle out there, awesome job. Not to mention the abs at the end. Good work, see you tomorrow! Here is a video for what a dumbbell thruster is: dumbbell thruster … [Read more...]
What is YOUR favorite exercise?
I've been training for well over a decade now and have a million different exercises and combinations of exercises in my head. I was talking with a training client today and we got into an interesting conversation about her favorite exercise. It was great learning about her preferences, likes and dislikes. So I wanted to open this up a bit and ask you… what’s your favorite exercise and why? … [Read more...]
Managing Fitness And Diet: Good Calories Vs. Empty Calories In The Battle For Weight Loss In Tempe

When trying to achieve weight loss in Tempe, gaining a balanced diet can be confusing. There is a lot to include and there are real moderated needs for protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and even calories. As most people know, quantity of calories is a major concern; but then, calorie quality is important, too. Dawn Franklin's Outdoor Bootcamp in Phoenix will help women of all ages … [Read more...]
A Tempe Weight Loss Expert Reports! Glycemic Index and Fat Loss
A Tempe weight loss Expert Writes In the last few years, the term glycemic index has grown in prominence in Tempe weight loss and fitness circles. This is a relatively new tool for those that are seeking to improve their overall health and loose fat, and while there are plenty of Tempe weight loss and fitness experts that support incorporating the glycemic index in the diet, there are others that … [Read more...]



