Monday

The first day of energy up camp was awesome! I was so excited when i arrived in Long Island at Mrs.Varges beautiful home and greeted with her great hospitality. I loved the new snacks i got to try ant the inspirational cards we read. I had a wonderful walk on the beach. We jumped rope on the boardwalk and had an amazing meal at the Allegria Hotel. This was A great start to the  fit, fab, and fierce Energy up week!

Tuesday

Today we had a great dance class doing ballet at Dany Studios. Then we had fun roller blading at the Highline Roller Skating Rink. After we walked through the Highline we came across this amazing guy Bryant who makes wonderful empowerment hanging signs and we got a chance to pick one out. We then headed to  the lovely Pastis restaurant and met Kelsey Grammer! After we jumped rope, got some hair tips from a salon and ended the day with  Voltage buying us soap from her favorite soap shop. Although it was pouring raining we had an amazing time!

Wednesday

The third day of camp was great i got to see Voltage’s house for the first time in Jersey City and it is beautiful. We then did boot camp with Brazilian trainer Adrienna. It was a hard but awesome workout. we then had a shot of wheatgrass at clubHfitness gym. After we had a wonderful lunch at the Hyatt hotel. I had Brazzini Atlantic fish with arugula,  tomato and starfruit salad. It was delicious! We then got our energy back and did more stretching, walking, and jump roping. We lastly finished the day with a manicure. It was so much

Thursday

the 4th day of camp was great, we had another wonderful ballet class. We then went to the Trapeze School of New York. Although i was terrified of flying in the air it was also exhilirating! I was so scared but glad i stepped out of my comfort zone and tried it. After, we had a great meal at the salad bar in whole foods. I tried sesame tofu and curried cauliflower and it was really good!

Friday

The last day of energy up camp was amazing. Today we had boot camp, we  worked out hard then played volleyball. After we had a fabulous stir fry lunch at Sky Thai. It was great we ended the day with a boat ride from  Jersey City to New York City. After we tried a fresh vegetable drink.

This week we tried new foods, new activities, got new gifts, and worked out hard. I loved it and hope to cherish this experience for the rest of my life. Its been a great week and I just wanted to thank Voltage and everyone who donated money so that we can have this amazing experience. ENERGY UP WHOOO!!!

Monday, August-08-2011:

Today was the first day of camp and let me tell you it was perfect! We all met up at 33^rd street in front of Borders book store, and walked over to the Long Island rail road. We road all the way to Long Beach meeting up with Voltage and Jackie at Dr. Vargas’s house. Which by the way was beautiful and welcoming, we then weighed in and had light snacks. Soon enough we were in the car heading off to the beach, we walked along the shore where it was nice and cool, the waves would splash on our feet as we laughed and giggled. Once we were done walking we jumped rope, and went to eat. I had a chicken salad which was delicious! After lunch we headed back to Dr. Vargas’s house. Jackie and I as well as doctor Vargas’s daughter jumped in the pool as the girls sat on the edge. All in all I thought the trip was very relaxing and unique.

Tuesday, August-9-2011:

For the first time in my life I attended a ballet class. And trust me it is not as easy as it seems, especially if you’re inflexible like me. However, the instructor was clear and brief and his assistant, fluent. We worked on many positions and hand movements. After ballet we went rollerblading and ended up walking on the highline. Voltage bought us amazing hand made gifts. But then you wouldn’t have guessed what happened……it started to rain. So we decided to go for dinner, we ended up eating at Pastis, I had scallops with a lemon dressed salad yummmmy. By the time we were done and out the door it was pouring…so we had to run all the way to the train, on our way we passed by a hair salon and got so many tips and suggestions. Voltage also bought us soap, mine was jasmine scented. A great way to end the day, Thanks Voltage!

Wednesday, August-10-2011:

Today we visited Voltage’s place and went straight for boot camp. Boot camp wasn’t what I expected it to be, it was tough and sweaty we all got exhausted and sore. After boot camp Voltage made us try a shot of wheat grass, it was my first time trying it, wheat grass has a very bitter taste at first but then leaves a very sweet aftertaste. Once we were done trying the wheat grass, we walked four miles and then headed off to the park where we stretched and exercised. After all the hard work and sweat we got rewarded with a nice healthy lunch and manicure, it was my first ever manicure. So once again, thanks Voltage!

Thursday, August-10-2011:

Today was AMAZING so SPECTACULAR!!! We started off with a ballet class were I learned to be more confident when I dance and then switching to TRAPEZE FLYING! We did so many flips and trick it was absolutely amazing! I mean when I first got up there I was scared and terrified but once I let go everything felt so swift and natural. After trapeze we had lunch at a farmers market, we had big plates of healthy organic food, we also had sugar free deserts..yummmm! I just really want to thank Voltage, you’ve done it again and added another magnificent memory in my life.

Friday, August-11-2011

Today we begun our day with boot camp. Although for some reason it wasn’t as hard as Wednesday. I guess our bodies got adopted to all the exercising. After an hour of boot camp we headed over to Voltages place to freshen up and get some snacks. We then went back to the park and played volley ball for a good half hour we also jumped rope. Once we were through with all our exercises. We went back to voltages place and from there to a Japanese restaurant. The restaurant was amazing, there was water streaming down from the walls and it was dim and cozy. I ordered chicken with basil sause which was really spicey, to the point where I just couldn’t finish my plate, however it was delicious. By then our day was over so we took a Ferry back to N.Y. and on our way to the subway got vegetable juices, mine contained orange, beets, celery, and carrots. A fun and smooth way to end the day. Thanks Voltage and all donators!

The past week has been absolutely wonderful for me! Not only did I try new things and eat healthy but most importantly, I had FUN! It was a long week of activity, healthy eating, and exercise. Here is a little recap of how the first EnergyUp camp went down! EnergyUp whooooo!!

Monday:
Monday was the very first day of Camp and I was very excited for the week ahead. The EnergyUp girls and I took the train to Long Beach where we met up with Dr. Vargas. Her house was absolutely beautiful and the scenery was amazing. We had our first weigh in and then we ate a little. We finally started off our exercise by doing a little bit of stretching. After stretching we went to the beach where we jumped some rope and walked along the beach ( i love water btw ). After exercising we ate at a beautiful hotel where I had a chicken salad ( Yum)! We then went back to Dr. Vargas house and ended the great day with soaking our feet in her pool! It was a great first day!

Tuesday:
The second day was also very fun for me! We went to Dany Studios where we took a ballet class with two great teachers! Doing ballet again was so much fun and made me realize how much I missed it. After the great ballet class we went roller skating and let me tell you… It was not easy lol! After skating against the rail for a long period of time I was finally able to get the hang of it. It then started raining so we decided to walk the highline. We had a very nice walk on the highline. There were many different types of grass and we even got a gift thanks to Voltage! After walking the Highline we ate at a restaurant where we met Kelsey Grammar! For lunch I had another chicken salad and for desert I ate a fruit bowl! We then did a little jump rope on the sidewalk of NYC! By this time it was raining hard outside! On our way running to the train, we stopped at a hair salon and Voltage’s favorite bath & body place. We were able to get some hair tips as well as a soap bar ( I chose vanilla). I ended up going home soaked in water!

Wednesday:
Wednesday was bootcamp day with our trainer Adriano! We did a lot of running, sit-ups, arm training, suicides, and stretching! After getting sweaty from all the exercises, we went to a gym where I tried my first shot of wheat grass! The wheat grass was surprisingly sweet but I didn’t really like it. Im glad I can just say I tried it. We then did a lot of walking and finally went to go eat at the Hyatt hotel. For lunch I had Branzinni fish which was extremely good! After eating we did more walking and jumped some rope! We finished off the day with getting a manicure, which I loved! ( Thanks Voltage)

Thursday:
By Thursday my legs and arms were very sore. We took another ballet class at Dany Studios which was amazing! After that we tool a cab to Chelsea Piers where I was going to experience my very first Trapeze class! I was veryyy excited and nervous at the same time! It was like a major adrenaline rush for me! After doing it for the first time, I was so happy that I actually did it! It was a great experience and my favorite activity for the week! After doing Trapeze, we went to Whole Foods where I ate a salad with other healthy delicious food. For desert I ate some sugar free carrot cake and cheese cake ( Yum)!! Overall this day was my favorite day!

Friday:
Sadly, Friday was the last day of EnergyUp camp. By this day I was very sore and exhausted. We had our last day of bootcamp with our trainer Adriana and he worked us once again. This day we trained in grass at a park near Voltage’s place. Luckily Voltage gave us these pretty yoga mats that we used during our training. After exercising we played volleyball and learned a few skills from Max and Sera! We ate a a Japanese restaurant where I ate stir fried vegetables with chicken ( my favorite meal)! The food was great, even without the rice. We finished off the day with a veggie drink which was surprisingly a little good!

Thank you soo much Voltage and everyone who participated!! This was a great experience that I will NEVER forget! EnergyUp Whoooooooooo!!