Newsletter By Hillarie Z. Scannelli (Co-Owner @ !MPACT)
WE’VE ADDED A FEW THINGS TO THE CALENDAR!!
Click here to view our training calendar. Our Monthly Training Calendar shows all the days and times we offer Group Training for adults, teens and kids. Below are some of our NEW editions:
Elite Athlete Weight-Lifting: This training session is called “Elite Athlete LIFT” and will solely focus on weight-training for teens (boys and girls) ages 13-17 who wish to get stronger and build lean muscle mass. This is especially helpful if they play sports. We have had a lot of requests from the elite athletes who are already doing strength/conditioning, and speed/agility with us on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s at 5:30 p.m. They were hoping there would be a strength-specific session just for them over the summer, so here it is! ELITE ATHLETE LIFT will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. and will be led by one of our personal trainers so that appropriate weights are chosen, and proper form is made a priority. This is FREE if they are already coming twice per week @ $99, and only $20 to drop in!
30-Minute Fit-STRENGTH sessions are here in July every Monday and Wednesday at 8:30 a.m.! These sessions are strictly weight-training sessions using dumbbells, weighted machines, resistance bands, barbells and kettlebells. There are no cardio intervals or weighted ropes or other fitness “toys”. This session will help you build strength if you are looking to get fit, and will also help you increase lean muscle. During these workouts, the exercises are posted, the trainer demonstrates proper form and helps you choose the correct weight (based on your goals), and then you get busy with your set. Awesome way to squeeze in a workout before heading to the pool or the beach for the day. ! All fitness levels are welcome. FREE for Unlimited Training clients and only $10 to drop-in!
30-Minute Express Workouts are being offered at 8:30 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday! This is a great fat-burning workout with intervals of cardio mixed with weights, TRX, kettlebells, Medicine Balls, weighted ropes and more! The workouts are always different so you will never be bored and you’ll always be pushed to do more than you can imagine! We’ll squeeze a lot into 30 minutes and make it worth your while! All fitness levels are welcome. FREE for Unlimited Training clients and only $10 to drop-in!
!MPACT MUD Training: Preparing for any kind of race this summer or fall? Whether it is a Spartan Race, Warrior Dash, Mud Run, Tough Mudder, MuckFest or anything that requires running with obstacles, this training is for you! Sometimes the running portion of the race is not what worries most participants. It’s more about the obstacles. Wouldn’t you love to feel confident about being able to lift your own bodyweight and blow through those obstacles with ease? Even if you’re not training for a race, it’s a great workout that will build strength and endurance, and you will burn a ton of calories! This is an hour-long session . . . FREE for Unlimited Training clients and only $20 to drop-in! SUNDAY’s AT 9:00 A.M. STARTING July 7th! These will take place every Sunday in July with the exception of July 22nd . . . come join us!
!MPACT & JR. RAIDERS . . . EMBRACE THE GRIND!
Jr. Raiders FREE Conditioning in July: !MPACT Training is leading that program – and will be running the kids through some cutting-edge conditioning exercises and drills to help get them ready for the upcoming football season. If your child is registered for Jr. Raiders tackle football (grades 3rd through 8th), you are invited to participate in this FREE conditioning program on Monday and Wednesday nights from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Triangle Complex on Triangle Road. We are kicking off the program on Monday, July 1st, with a FREE sports nutrition discussion so the kids understand how they can fuel their bodies for optimal performance and how to stay properly hydrated (handouts will be provided). With the help of Jr. Raider coaches, the July conditioning program is going to be a great one! Best of all, it is FREE, so don’t miss out! The Jr. Raiders organization is also working with USA Football to implement the “Heads-Up Football” Program. The instruction of this program is designed to improve tackling skills, increase safety and limit helmet-to-helmet contact, lessening the chance for injury, including concussion. Kudos to the Jr. Raiders for staying cutting-edge with regards to the techniques they are teaching the kids, and for making their safety a priority.
SUMMER CAMPS @ !MPACT
THERE ARE ONLY A HANDFUL OF SPOTS LEFT IN OUR SUMMER CAMPS @ !MPACT – REGISTER NOW! All camps are ½ day – 9:00 a.m. till noon – Call us for registration forms or details about each camp (908) 428-7978 or email us: Michael@!MPACTTraining-NJ.com
– Fit & Fun Camp (week of July 8th, and week of July 15th): Ages 7-13
– Sports Performance Camp (week of July 29th): Ages 8-17 (broken up into age-appropriate groups)
– Sports Games Camp (week of August 26th): Ages 7-13
GET YOUR FITNESS QUESTIONS ANSWERED . . .
DEAR HILLARIE: I am a fairly healthy eater, and I work out regularly. I have to say that I love food, but I don’t understand how someone who works out regularly and eats healthy can struggle the way I do to lose weight. I am 47 years old, I have about 20 pounds to lose, and I have never felt so helpless about my weight. Can you please explain why some people are fairly fit and eat “junk” all the time, while others are making a valiant effort to become fit with little results? I’ve started to ask myself “why should I bother anymore”. Maybe when we hit our 40’s, our metabolism is the boss and it is a losing battle. Or maybe there is something wrong with my thyroid. Am I correct? Sincerely, Amy (Hillsborough, NJ).
DEAR AMY: A couple things you said rang true . . . First of all, being a woman in your late 40’s means your metabolism is slowing down due to a decrease in female hormones. So although that is not your fault, the reality of this means that your body is changing. This means we need to be especially mindful of input (calories consumed) vs. output (calories expended). All that being said, eating healthy doesn’t always mean that you are in the right calorie range to meet your weight-loss goals. Lastly, our bodies are always “work in progress”, so don’t get frustrated with it . . . instead, embrace it and take on the challenge to get to your goal weight. A few questions for you: Are you participating in strength/weight training workouts at least twice per week and doing cardio intervals a few times per week as well? If not, then don’t be shocked when the weight doesn’t come off. Not trying to be hard with my answer, just being honest since this more than likely has nothing to do with your thyroid . . . It isn’t fun approaching 50 so we need to work a little harder. Don’t give up. First things first . . . make a doctor’s appointment to have some blood-work done to ensure there is nothing wrong with your thyroid. Then when you get a clean bill of health from your doctor, get your mind set to get on track with your fitness plan. You can do this! Let me help you outline a nutritional plan that works for your schedule — and stop in for a FREE training bootcamp session at !MPACT. Let this email response act as your FREE coupon to come for a group training session. We’ll help you reach your goals. You can only do it when you couple your nutrition WITH your training. ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE. We’ll teach you to believe in yourself and the rest will come!
DON”T TAKE A VACATION FROM YOUR WORKOUTS . . .
TAKE IT ON THE ROAD WORKOUTS: Last summer we provided our clients with a one-page handout called “Take it on the road – !MPACT Style” and it was designed to give our clients a great workout they could do when they are on vacation. Best part about it is that there is NO EQUIPMENT NECESSARY. You get a good warm up – plus three different levels of exercises (beginner, intermediate or advanced). We’re passing it out again, folks, so step right up and stay fit while you are on vacation this summer! We are starting out all of our bootcamps during the first week of July with some of these exercises so you are set for success and will feel confident doing them on your own!
CLIENT HIGHLIGHTS:
We decided that since we are so thrilled with the changes our clients are making to their bodies, we would highlight a few clients each month so it might inspire you or your kids:
Big Transformation for James Coyle!
James Coyle (pictured above) is a fairly new client to !MPACT. He was already in very good shape when we first met him, but after spending some time talking about how to fuel his body properly (sports nutrition), he quickly realized he wasn’t eating enough quality foods in order to reach his goal to increase lean muscle mass. So in addition to gaining focus on his nutrition, he is here training 5 days per week (between our Total Development Bootcamps and our POWER & Strength training sessions), and the results are amazing. We were really excited to see how quickly he is building lean muscle mass – and looking more defined than ever. Way to go, James! Thanks for being a good sport and letting us show off your pic!
What An Inspiration . . . Karen Stille!
Karen Stille (pictured above with me) has been a client of mine since I was “Fitness by Hillarie”, operating out of my home training studio. She continued to train with us when we opened !MPACT Training and does a combination of one-on-one training with me while also doing our bootcamps a few times per week. Why is this so note-worthy? Karen was diagnosed with breast cancer last year at age 40. She was just about to go for her baseline mammography when this all happened. Not only did she undergo aggressive chemotherapy this year – and continued a lighter version of training with me while doing so, but she also went through two surgeries (took a break from training to recover) and resumed training now as she goes through radiation therapy. Her prognosis is very good, and she has two more surgeries to undergo a few months from now. Karen is truly an inspiration to me, personally – and also to many of our bootcamp clients. Her upbeat attitude leaves us all feeling that we should never give up, and should keep forging ahead – no matter what. When I asked her if I could share her story, she didn’t even hesitate when she said “yes”. She also was hoping to reach anyone who might be going through the same thing. It is so important to stay positive. Thank you, Karen, for all YOU bring to !MPACT. We’ll be here for you for the rest of your journey as you show cancer who is boss! And I love the fact that Karen considers herself a “survivor in training!” Way to go, Karen.
Congrats to two of our clients who successfully completed our 21-Day Beach Body Program. Everyone’s goals are different with this program – some people have a goal to lose 15+ pounds and want to get a jump-start on their fitness plan, while others have that last 5-8 pounds they want to lose to reach their goal weight and are in search of a way to do so. Well, Kathy lost 7.0 pounds and 4.5 inches in her mid-section in 21 days . . . and Hope lost 4.5 pounds and 7.5 inches in her mid-section. Way to go ladies! Dieting and squeezing in more workouts is more difficult to do once the weather gets nice. We can always find something else to do and seem to be exposed to more food and spirits during the spring and summer. If you want it bad enough, you can do it. These gals made no excuses!! NICE!
!MPACT BOOTCAMP GAMES:
Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 6th at 9:00 a.m. (REGISTRATION REQUIRED). . . And then use this summer to train for this spectacular event! Welcome the !MPACT Bootcamp Games. This event is for clients as well as newcomers . . . You will compete in a number of events and receive points based on how well you did at each event (i.e. number of tire flips in one minute, or how many pull-ups you can do, or how long you can hold a flex-arm hang, or how many “perfect” push-ups you are able to perform, how long you can jump rope without stopping, etc). We will post the events so that you can start to prepare and train for this event! People will compete individually and also as a team. The person with the most points is our WINNER and will get a $150 Gift Certificate to use towards any services training at !MPACT. The Team who has the most points at the end of the competition will get a special treat/prize (it’s a secret and it involves food and fun!). The entry fee is $25 with 100% of the proceeds going to The Children’s Hospital in Mountainside, New Jersey. The hospital serves children affected by brain injury, spinal cord dysfunction and injury, premature birth, autism, developmental delays, and life-changing illnesses. This hospital has a long-term care unit where the children actually live, and it is out hope to pay-it-forward by collecting enough money through this event to be able to purchase some new toys for the children to share. This hospital is New Jersey’s largest comprehensive rehabilitation hospital dedicated exclusively to children, and it offers a library for children with disabilities. This toy library, known as Toys-To-Go, offers an array of commonly available commercial toys such as music boxes, busy boxes, mechanical animals and vehicles, etc. which have been adapted for the needs of these children. Won’t you help us “Give this Christmas Away” (or Hanukah or whatever holiday you celebrate) . . . Let’s GIVE IT AWAY THIS YEAR TO CHILDREN IN NEED! To register for this event, contact: Michael@!MPACTTraining-NJ.com
OUR PAY-IT-FORWARD MISSION . . . .
SUCCESSFUL EVENT . . . BOOTCAMP FOR BILLY
BOOTCAMP FOR BILLY: This was a huge success! On June 2nd we collected $1,245 in one hour with 100% of the proceeds going to Billy Biviano, a 20-month old boy from Hillsborough who has an inoperable brain tumor. Those who came to bootcamp got an awesome workout, and they contributed to a great cause. Billy’s dad, Vinny Biviano, showed up to take our bootcamp. At first he didn’t tell us who he was . . . he simply filled out the registration form and tried to blend into the group of people who were gearing up for bootcamp. When I noticed his name, I asked if he was related to Billy (the boy for whom we were holding the benefit). Vinny told us that if his son was brave enough to undergo chemotherapy regularly, he could handle whatever we were dishing out at our Total Development Bootcamp. I am happy to report that Vinny did extremely well, despite the fact he said he hadn’t worked out in a while. We were all proud of him. Steps Together is the non-profit organization that is helping the Biviano family through this very difficult time. If you would still like to donate, you can log onto: www.StepsTogether.com/Billy . Below is a picture of Billy who just recently took his first steps.
Team Brave Billy – another fundraiser in the Hillsborough area for the family of Billy Biviano . . . if you are looking for something fun to do with your family . . . Saturday, July 13th from 8:00 – 10:00 p.m at Strikes & Spares (Rt. 22 in Greenbrook, NJ) . . . . You’ll be getting out your bowling ball, dusting it off and trying to find the best outfit to go with your bowling shoes! Please RSVP as soon as you can so that enough lanes are reserved for all of Team Brave Billy. RSVP by emailing Carolyn Tighe at [email protected] or Michelle Clapcich at [email protected]
Hillsborough Food Pantry – Needs our Help: At !MPACT Training we have a box at our entrance and will be collecting the following items: Peanut butter, jelly, dish detergent and laundry detergent. Of course, we will take any non-perishable items such as cereals and canned goods too. You don’t even have to shop. Look in your pantry and see if there is anything you can donate. Thanks so much for your help in making our Pay-it-forward mission a big success. We will be helping others and you will feel good about it! There will be a box at the entrance of !MPACT Training for all of these items you wish to donate. So whether you are an !MPACT client or you are just a generous person wishing to give to the needy, please stop in to see us when you are out running errands. We are located at 126 Stryker Lane (Building 24, Unit 3, Hillsborough, NJ). If you need to reach us, our number is: 908-428-7978.
BE A PART OF !MPACT’S BACKPACK CHALLENGE!
This is our July/August Pay-It-Forward event: Let’s make it “Christmas in July” for those kids who are less fortunate. Something as simple as school supplies can really make a child feel special. They will feel prepared and less stressed about their upcoming school year. OK so while you are out shopping over the summer and see discounted back-packs and other school supplies, think about making this school year special for a child who is either displaced (through Dyfus) or needy (through S.H.I.P). Here is a list of what we are collecting:
– Backpacks
– 1 subject or 2 subject notebooks
– Pencils
– Pencil Sharpeners
– Erasers
– Pocket Folders
– Loose-leaf Paper
– Dry Erase Markers
– Glue Sticks
– Kid – Scissors
– Rulers
– Colored Pencils
– Hand Sanitizer (small)
CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER!
CONGRATS TO OUR YANKEES:
Pictured above . . . The !MPACT Team came in FIRST PLACE IN THEIR CHAMPIONSHIP GAME! !MPACT Training is their official sponsor (Pacific Division of Hillsborough Baseball League), and we are really excited for them that all their hard work paid off. Congrats to Jimmy Burke (their Manager) and the entire Yankees team and the rest of their coaches!! Thanks for letting Coach Scannelli from !MPACT in your team picture. We look forward to hosting a private, fun event for their team at !MPACT with some great training – and we’ll finish off with some good old-fashion dodgeball.
CONGRATS TO OUR MONTGOMERY MAVERICKS: We need a picture of you girls with your trophy!!! YAHOO! The girls’ softball team we sponsored came in 2nd place in their championship game! Congrats girls and congrats John Ostrowski (their Manager)! Not only did they stop by !MPACT Training with a beautiful plaque for our walls, but they also gave us their “Runner-Up” Trophy to display at our training facility. Love you girls! Looking forward to seeing you for training again in the fall!
MASSAGES FOR OUR WINNERS: Congrats to our Memorial Day Weight-Loss Challenge Winners who received training gift certificates along with a FREE chair massage from Massages by Meg (Meg Shelton, Licensed Massage Therapist). Martin Nielsen (1st place – pictured below), Colleen Lewis (2nd place), and Carole Zydiak (3rd place). The training and massage prizes were just another reminder that you only get ONE body . . . treat it “World-Class”!!!! If you are interested in a world-class massage therapist, contact Meg at (908) 369-9352. See her listed under our Local Business Plugs too!
!MPACT Training has a monthly drawing — for those who enter their email address on home page of our website – and they win BIG discounts on training! . . Congratulations to Jordana Andersen who won a $25 Gift Card to use towards ANY of our services . . . Personal Training, Bootcamps, or Nutritional Counseling! Visit our website, and enter our monthly drawing – towards the bottom of our home page! Maybe next month it might be you CASHING IN!!!
MUCKRUCKUS MS NORTHEAST . . . CONGRATULATIONS TO: Dennis Knox, Dora & Eddie Szep, Don Cavaliere, Barb Ferriere and Lyn O’Kane . . . Six of our top bootcampers took on this challenge . . . Five miles with LOTS of obstacles and LOTS of MUD!!! This took place in South Mountain Reservation, on June 1st — and for some of our bootcampers, it was their very first “mud-run” type of event (Gotta check out the pictures from this event – compliments of Tammy Hammer – thanks Tammy!). They swam through rivers, climbed over obstacles and ran a total of five miles during this fundraising event for MS. What a great cause . . . and OK . . . bragging rights . . . Dennis Knox placed 64th place out of 1843 people!!! And Don Cavaliere and Barb Ferriere were both finished in the 80’s out of 1843!! And Lyn O’Kane and Dora & Eddie Szep (first time challengers) finished at about 700 and Lyn O’Kane at 687. These first-time participants finished better than half of everyone else. How is it that !MPACT clients finished first amongst almost 2,000 participants ? Because they had the strength they needed to work through those tough obstacles and they BELIEVED in themselves. Their training bootcamp training with us paid off! Way to go, guys! See these pictures below from this amazing event, and no better way to raise funds for MS!!!! Thanks to Adrienne Matrulli (who has also trained with us in the past) and Team Cermo for inviting them to participate in this event! See pictures below of our !MPACT crew below! :
WANNA JOIN THE !MPACT SPARTAN RACE TEAM? You have plenty of time to prepare for it. We have a bunch of our !MPACT clients preparing for the Spartan Race this September (9/7 or 9/8), so if you want to be part of the !MPACT Team, please let us know. We will help inspire you and prep you for this event. There are a lot of “first-timers” doing this event, so don’t let the thought of a Spartan Race scare you off . . . you can do this!!! Believe in yourself! AND you can come for our MUD Training on Sundays at 9:00 a.m. to help get you ready for this event! Contact us at: [email protected]
!MPACT IS OFFERING UNLIMITED TRAINING TO HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE STUDENTS FOR $99 PER MONTH! That is a HUGE savings when you consider that we are “not” a gym but rather a facility specializing in Personal Training. If you are coming to !MPACT, you are reporting for a one-on-one session or scheduled group training session with one of our Personal Trainers. We help our clients SET and REACH their goals . . . so in addition to working with a personal trainer, we also provide FREE nutritional tips during training. Where else can you get that? Let us show you how to transform your body!!! We also offer a $25 discount per month for spouses. Our Kids’ Sports Training and Elite Athlete Training are also discounted! And lastly, we offer HUGE REWARDS for referrals = ½ OFF YOUR UNLIMITED TRAINING! We are doing our best to make Personal Training affordable for your family. It is important to know what you are getting for your money, and we are happy to be a big part of your journey through fitness . . . the destination being a healthier and happier you!
!MPACT APPAREL IS HERE! We have been offering a small selection of dri-fit shirts and t-shirts after we opened a little over a year ago, but we’re really excited about all the new !MPACT apparel at our “My Locker” website. We provide the links below so you can check out our new stuff! Oh wait . . . there is a 50% off a custom t-shirt! Design your own 100% custom t-shirt (hoodies, jerseys, hats, etc. are also available). Go to: http://www.mylocker.net/my/shop/mpact-training161152/index.html — Or: www.shop.mylocker.net Our Locker Door # is fr996 Use discount code BT445 at checkout for a $9.00 discount (50% off one custom t-shirt)!!! Thanks for proudly wearing our apparel! Attention Jr. Raiders . . . check out the shirts and other apparel on our website that say “Jr. Raiders have what it takes!!!!” You can also get to !MPACT’s My Locker website from our !MPACT website. Just click on “STORE” from the top of our home page, and then click on “APPAREL”.
NEED A WORKOUT PARTNER OR SMALL GROUP TO TRAIN WITH? Drop us an e-mail if you’d like to arrange for personal training sessions with a partner or a small group. We may have others who are looking to get personal training at a fraction of the cost. Send an e-mail to: [email protected]
NEED TO BE IN BEACH-BODY SHAPE IN A HURRY? If anyone is interested in starting a 21-Day Beach Body Plan, please call to set up an appointment. We’ll get you set up with the 21-Day Beach Body handbook that includes the special diet, food shopping lists, recipes, nutritional handouts, workout info and more! So happy for Kathy and Hope who did the Beach Body Challenge during June! Kathy lost 7.0 lbs. and 4.5 inches around her mid-section in just 21 days! Hope lost 4.5 lbs. and 7.5 inches around her mid-section in just 21 days. You can do it too! For pricing or to make an appointment to get rolling on this amazing plan, just give us a call 908-428-7978 or email: [email protected]
We do “TEAM TRAINING” at !MPACT: So if you are a coach for a local team and wish to get your athletes stronger, faster and more confident, give us a call. We’ll get you onto our training calendar — and we offer discounts for groups/teams.
Don’t forget to ask us about: !MPACT BIRTHDAY PARTIES (ages 6+): If you are looking for an awesome (AND different) way to celebrate your child’s birthday, WE have the answer. Click here to learn more about our birthday parties:
BEACH BODY CENTRAL: If you wish to purchase an amazing nutritional drink to help you reach your weight-loss goals, please call me to set up some time to chat about Shakeology (the healthiest meal of the day!). Or log onto my site: www.MyShakeology.com/Hillarie. If you need some extra workouts to do at home or while traveling, you can also purchase Insanity, P90X, and more from my site: www.teambeachbody.com/Hillarie. You get one body . . . treat it “world class”. Stop stalling! If you need help outlining your fitness goals, just call me – happy to help: 908-428-7978.
Local Business Plugs:
You might be looking for a particular service – so let me refer one! These are all business I (personally) use and would highly recommend! There are a few new ones – so be sure to take a look:
NORZ HILL FARM: The 2013 season starts on June 21st!!!!!! The produce stand will be open daily – so please go and enjoy their farm fresh vegetables and fruits. The also offer a local honey, a variety of baked goods and Jersey fresh, free range, brown eggs at only $3.00 per dozen. The eggs are available anytime at our self-service building at the right of the farm-stand area. Support your local farmers! www.norzhillfarm.com
20% OFF if you mention this add!!!! A&B LANDSCAPING of Central NJ: 908-240-8784. They do everything from lawn maintenance (cutting, edging, weeding, seasonal work, etc) and they also do landscape design, patio pavers and MORE! Increase the value of your home by improving the appearance of your lawn, shrubs and landscaping!!! They can make your house look like something out of Better Homes and Gardens!! Call today!
IN-HOUSE MASSAGE: Gift Certificates available! You can have a wonderfully, relaxing massage right in the privacy of your own home. References available upon request – and I can say “I” am one of her satisfied clients! Meg provided 15-minute chair massages for the top three winners of our Memorial Day Weight-Loss Challenge. She is available for chair massages at !MPACT (by appointment) or at her private studio in Hillsborough. For info or an appointment, call Meg Shelton, Certified Massage Therapist at 908-369-9352.
DOCTOR: Looking for a doctor you can rely on? Take good care of your body, and go for regular check-ups and blood work . . . We can’t take good health for granted. Stop in to see Ernest J DeLaCruz, MD (Board Certified in Internal Medicine), Montgomery Internal Medicine Group, 719 Route 206, Suite 100, Hillsborough , NJ (908) 904-0920 www.montgomeryinternalmedicinegroup.com
ITALIAN CUISINE: Caffe Piazza – DINE-IN, PICK-UP OR CATERING AVAILABLE: Many thanks to owner, Antonio Ruffa for donating a $75 Gift Card for a delicious night of Italian cuisine to the participant who wins our Choose to Lose (12-Week Weight-Loss Challenge). From his home-made sausage to the beef short ribs on their “specials” menu, you will remember this night of fine dining (BYOB). And don’t forget, you can pick-up your order if you have a busy week and need a healthy and delicious meal in a hurry for you & your family. Caffe Piazza also offers an !MPACT Menu – which are scrumptious meals that are a lower in calorie and carbs. Just ask for this special menu if you are interested in lighter options. Caffe Piazza is located on Route 206 in Hillsborough (in the same strip mall with Stop-N-Shop). Call them for holiday menu: (908) 359-9494
MILLER’S SERVICE STATION: Hard to find a good and honest mechanic? We’ve got one for you . . . Mike Miller at Miller’s Service Station. Love supporting local businesses — Mike is a Hillsborough resident and just moved his business from Branchburg to Hillsborough. He is located at 600 U.S. Highway 206 South (the garage at the Shell station at the corner of Amwell & Rt. 206). Mike has helped us out A LOT with some recent car and truck troubles . . . give him your troubles (908) 429-9100.
VIDEO PRODUCTION: Kristyna Barbella – She has been doing all my video work. She is so creative and professional, and you will love your finished product. She also does web-design work. Check out her website: www.kbarbella.com
It Works Products: Melissa Rice: Skinny Wraps — all natural, botanicals, that are site specific, tighten tone and firm in 45 minutes! $30 per wrap. My info is on catalog in addition to my fb pagefacebook.com/wrapwithrice
THE CIRCUS PLACE: Youth Circus . . . something new and different to do with your kids! Check out their website www.thecircusplace.com or e-mail: [email protected] 908-829-3784
NIELSEN FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC has recently partnered with Premier College Funding in order to bring a more in-depth service in the area of college planning to our clients. With ever-rising college costs, affordability is on the minds of most parents and college bound students today. Are you concerned about how you will pay for your child’s college education? We will show you strategies for how to get the best education for your child at the lowest possible cost. We help families of all income levels find schools that offer maximum financial aid, guide them through the financial aid process and develop a cost-effective plan to pay for college, without sacrificing retirement or life savings. Call today for a Free Consultation at 908-359-7886 or visit us online at www.PremierCollegeFundingLLC.com .
Simply Sweets: Owner, Lauren Warmke can prepare beautiful baked goodies for any occasion. Have one less thing to worry about for your next party, and contact Lauren at (908) 295-0435 or email her at: [email protected]
HILLSBOROUGH PODIATRY . . . Attention Hillsborough Residents – Marc Mizrachy is a fellow fitness enthusiast and also a well-recognized Podiatrist in town. They are open 6 days per week including Saturdays and three evenings. Hillsborough Podiatry Group — 719 Route 206, Suite 107, Hillsborough, NJ 08844 — (908)431-5901 — www.hillsboroughpodiatry.com
WILLS: Do you presently have a will? It may sound like something you can put off, but wouldn’t you like to make sure your family is taken care of – just the way you want? Tiffany Moore, Esq. can help simplify the process so you can rest easy, knowing everything is outlined properly – and she’ll make sure you don’t forget anything or anyone. And we are not just talking about monetary issues – what about guardians for your children or your pets in the unfortunate event something happens to you? Everyone should have a will — Don’t put it off another day . . . Gain piece of mind: Call Tiffany @ (908) 797-3198 or email her @: [email protected]
NEW GENERATION IT – Thomas Liu, IT Consultant: I had computer virus and almost lost everything on my laptop that was only a few months old! Tom was able to clean out my computer and all my data was saved! Keep his number handy (848)565-5269 or email: [email protected].
Organic Farm in Hillsborough: Jon Knox and his wife, Kimberly, have started an organic farm at Duke Farms. Everything they grow is done following the USDA organic guidelines as part of their lease with Duke Farms and the Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA-NJ). Please check out their website or the detailed article from the Hillsborough Patch. Both links are attached: http://dogwoodfarmsnj.com/ and http://hillsborough.patch.com/articles/couple-s-venture-launches-new-era-in-hillsborough-farming
WILDTREE: WE’RE MAKING COOKING QUICKER, EASIER, AND HEALTHIER ! From the appetizer to the dessert… Wildtree has it all. Breads, Muffins, Pancakes & Crepes – Culinary Blends – Soups, Dips, Bread Dippers & Salsas – Dressings, Marinades, Glazes & Sauces — All 100% Natural — No Artificial Additives, Preservatives, MSG, or Food Dyes –Made in a Peanut-Free Facility. Offering In-Home Tasting Events If extra $$ each month would help your family, please contact me to learn more! Betsy Toland (908) 369-4698 [email protected] www.mywildtree.com/betsy
TENDER LOVIN GRILL: What a great little place this is – on the corner of Amwell Rd. and Rt. 206 in Hillsborough (that little strip mall near Five Guys). The owners of this establishment, Marybeth and Steve, are Hillsborough residents for 20 years, and Steve was in the food franchise business prior to opening Tender Lovin Grill. He and his wife are passionate about FRESH food vs. the frozen and pre-packaged foods that are served at chain restaurants. We had a delicious Pork Carnitos that was made with hand-rubbed, slow-roasted pork – on a thin whole wheat wrap – with rice, beans, cheese, tomatoes, onion and spices. It was out of this world. They have home-made soups, marinated grilled chicken, salads, daily specials and more. They are open 7 days per week from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. (12-7 p.m. on Sundays). We plan to take our kids back for their funnel cakes or waffles and ice cream. Reasonably priced – pretty inside so you can dine in or take out . . . overall . . . great experience. Give this new business a chance.
Quilter’s Obsession: Owner, Deborah Kalenty, is a talented artist who I met when I was speaking at Woodfern Elementary’s Career Day (for their 4th graders). I spoke about being a fitness trainer and opening my own business, and Deborah showed us these amazing quilts she makes and sells through her on-line store. She also sells kits so you can make a beautiful quilt and get all the items you need in one package. And she also sells material so you can purchase to design your own quilt. These make amazing gifts – whether someone is having a baby or you just want to customize your child’s bedroom with something cool! Contact Deb at: 908-369-4450 or email her at: [email protected]
CATERING SERVICES & PRIVATE HOME COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS – JDA Catering: J. Daniel Alfaro – Executive Chef: Do you need a caterer for a special event? Or maybe would you enjoy an elegant home cooking demonstration with friends? Maybe you you’d like to plan a romantic anniversary dinner for two cooked at your own home by a professional chef? If you need anything like this, look no further . . . Chef Danny is a sophisticated, executive chef who will turn an ordinary event into something spectacular. Danny catered our Grand Opening Party and even the breakfast table looked chic with beautiful yogurt parfaits in champagne flutes. You can see some of the pictures of his food displays by going to our home page – click on MEDIA then click on PHOTOS. You can e-mail Danny @: [email protected] or call him: (708) 426-8526
UPPERCASE LIVING: Betsy Toland If you love all the inspirational quotes and pictures on the walls at !MPACT, contact Betsy. Uppercase Living brings the incredible expressiveness of words into homes, transforming them into more wonderful places to live. Not only does Betsy provide a professional installation, but she also makes great suggestions with regards to colors and size. These make beautiful accents for your home! Wanna have an Uppercase Living Party at your home to get discounts on your own purchases, drop Betsy an email [email protected]
Childcare services – Hillsborough, NJ: Jenie Van Cleef is a young energetic Mom of three children, and can provide your toddlers and children with a fun and safe environment @ her Hillsborough home. Please call Jenie if you would like to obtain references or speak more about her availability. You can email her at: [email protected] or call her at: (908) 829-0363
INTERIOR & EXTERIOR RENOVATION & BUILDER CO.: Pro Builders Plus, Hillsborough — Walt handles everything from roofing and siding, to interior renovations, and additions, etc. – quality work at competitive prices: Walt has done work for everyone in my neighborhood! References available: Call Walt at 908-369-7562 (references are available!).
FRANKLIN MEDICAL GROUP: Dr. Steven DelMaestro (MD, Internal Medicine) of Hillsborough, NJ was approached to head up Franklin Medical Group – a new medical practice affiliated with Somerset Medical Hospital. Before taking on this new venture, Dr. DelMaestro had his own practice for 22 years, operating out of his offices in New Brunswick and North Brunswick (NJ). So . . . when is the last time you had a complete physical? Your health is so important – and so is finding a doctor who cares and actually takes the time to get to know you and your health history. Maybe you are presently getting medical care from a practice that is so huge – with so many different doctors that you feel it lacks that personal touch. Make your health a priority: 908-685-2526 (located @ Franklin Commons, 454 Elizabeth Avenue, Suite 210, Somerset, New Jersey).
SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY: This is a great place to go for any type of physical rehab – and boy, are did a great job on my lower-back pain! They handle everything from ligament sprains to arthritic pain. I have always had a strong core and lower back, but I guess my age (47), my strenuous training routine/6 days per week, and the long hours I spend on my feet every day as a trainer can often take a toll on my lower back. Every now and again, it just tightens up and I am in a lot of pain. I heavily rely on the physical therapists at Sports Physical Therapy to get me mobile and pain free again! They have multiple locations, and one of the partners, Jeff Erickson, is a neighbor of mine – great guy! Can’t say enough about what an awesome facility this is! Hillsborough location: 908-359-8800, Princeton (609) 419-0455, Somerset (732) 565-5455, Flemington (908) 806-2000.
HILLSBOROUGH VACUUM: OK – Let’s get ready for summer – let’s do some SPRING CLEANING. Call Hillsborough Vacuum to help! Besides selling vacuum cleaners and central systems, and servicing & repairing vacuums, did you know that they have an array of services including carpet cleaning, tile & grout cleaning, hardwood restoring, and more?! They are a local and trusted company for over 10 years! Please check out their informative website. www.hillsboroughvacuum.com
Origami Owl – Every locket tells a story, what’s yours? Origami Owl Living Lockets are customized by choosing charms that tell the story of your life! Shoppers can personalize their lockets making our jewelry line unique! Pick your charms, pick your locket, add a decorative plate or custom chain and you’re done! Contact Betsy Toland via email at [email protected] or shop online at: http://betsy.origamiowl.com. Host a Jewelry Bar at your home with friends & family and earn your locket for free!! Order early for the holidays, as these lockets are extremely popular.
TRANQUILITY ACCUPUNCTURE: Denise Janiec-Domino is a Certified Acupuncturist and can be reached at (908) 874-8344 (located in Hillsborough and Lebanon, NJ). Denise provides great relief to those with back pain and migraines – and can help in so many other areas (weight loss, fertility issues, etc.). Treat yourself to great things in 2011 – and consider making acupuncture one of them!
PLUMBER: J. Johnson Plumbing & Heating, LLC. Licensed and Insured (great guy – very reasonable – and reliable). Call “J” at 908-874-6619
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PODIATRIST: Dr. Brandon Zuklie, LLC – Podiatrist: Treats any and all issues of the foot and ankle, from warts to stress fractures and all other athletic injuries. Treats children as well as adults, and accepts most insurance plans. Address: 1161 202N Branchburg (in the same strip mall near Phil’s Pizza and Texas Liquor — by Imclone and Chubb). Other offices in Piscataway and Monroe, NJ – for more info: www.drzuklie.com
Emma’s EveryCakes: Emma is a 17-year old Hillsborough High School student who wants to pursue a career as a Baking Extraordinaire! She is one of my personal training clients, and although she is only a beginner, she made an amazing cake shaped like a flip-flop for my family’s Memorial Day Weekend bash down at the shore (see picture below). Her specialties are cakes and cupcakes. For information about her baking, pricing on her cakes and cupcakes — or other questions, you can reach her at (908) 227-5930 or email her at: [email protected]
In Motion Meals: Fitness by Hillarie & !MPACT Training supports and promotes “In Motion Meals”!! Whether you are an elite athlete who needs quality calories or someone who is simply trying to reach your fitness and weight-loss goals, then In Motion Meals is for you. Some of you have such a hectic schedule with your career or with your family (carpooling to a variety of sporting and social events for your kids), and you might be struggling each week to make healthy meals that can help you reach your fitness goals. I try to do a fair amount of cooking on a Sundays so I have leftovers to use for dinners during the week or for lunches during the week. But even that can be hard if you have a busy calendar on the weekends. In Motion Meals is a New Jersey based company that makes delicious (calorie conscious) meals that are balanced with proteins and carbs and made fresh (with no preservatives)– and then they use a special flash freezing process so these meals can be delivered to your door All the calories have been counted for you and are listed on the menu. All the proteins and carbs have been balanced for you – and the meals are home-cooked meals that are convenient and will help you stay on track with your diet plan. If you want to learn more about this great service, just log onto their website: www.inmotionmeals.com. If you decide to order some meals, please let them know that Fitness by Hillarie sent you. On the order page, just enter fitnessbyhill and you will receive a special discount. You must hit the validate button under the referral code box for the pricing to change.