24 The QUEE NS Courier • bridal • june 20, 2013 for breaking news visit www.queenscourier.com s bridal MARRIED TO FITNESS BRIDE SHAPES UP BEFORE HER BIG DAY BY MELISA FERARI Every bride wants to look her best on the biggest day of her life. Tina de Lemps and the B.FIT team have been able to turn brides’ fantasies into reality, helping them get in fantastic shape just in time for their nuptials. As a certified health coach who has been in the business for over 30 years, de Lemps customizes her workouts for each of her brides, but even though the workouts change according to each client, one theme remains constant: exercise should be enjoyable, because according to de Lemps, “if you dread it, you will not do it.” Christine lost 47 pounds à 34 of those pounds were fat à lost 14% body fat In the case of Christine, who lost an astonishing amount of weight, much of the battle was cognitive. She came to de Lemps convinced that she was “not athletic” and “uncoordinated,” but once de Lemps showed her that small, simple changes could produce significant results, and that everyone has at least three minutes to set aside to work out, the weight started falling off. Christine came in with a goal of losing 30 pounds, but wound up losing nearly 50. In the middle of her hard work, Christine discovered that she had a serious heart condition. Instead of giving up, de Lemps tailored Christine’s workout to ensure safety as well as results, reducing the speed and frequency of her cardio routine. de Lemps prefers to work with clients about six months before their wedding, allowing them to have enough time to make drastic changes in a healthy way. According to de Lemps, “there is no magic – its diligence, good old fashioned commitment and perseverance” that produces results. In addition to being active, de Lemps recommends enjoying “real” food, in moderation; an opponent of processed foods, de Lemps does not allow her clients to eat any fat-free foods or anything with the word “diet” in front of it. In terms of measuring results, de Lemps pays more attention to inches lost, and body fat percentage, rather than pounds lost or gained. The B.FIT team believes in the three-week rule: “just give us three weeks; even if you don’t like it, by the end of it those three weeks you’ll feel and look so good you won’t want to stop.” B.FIT will modify a regimen for each wedding, offering couples training, and even planning workouts around the bride’s gown. Visit the B.FIT website, www.bfitny.com, to learn more about the bridal services offered, and get fit today. Lana’s Loft: A local boutique for all your fashion needs Located in the heart of Rockaway, Lana’s Loft is a newly-opened, family run clothing boutique that focuses on style, service and fit. Lana Meli, who owns the boutique along with her daughters, Chloe and Kyra, is a longtime Rockaway resident who opened the shop with the goal of providing a full-service women’s clothing store that serves the community. Locals can shop for a wide range of clothing and accessories, and can also have just about any type of garment altered to fit their needs—from communion gowns to wedding dresses to men’s suits. As Lana’s Loft is a local Rockaway business, the selection of clothing in the store is well suited for the beachside lifestyle. But in addition to the breezy sundresses BUSINESS in the NEWS and loose, casual tops, you’ll find a wide selection of party dresses meant for special occasions such as weddings, graduations or holidays. Because the shop’s owners have many years of hands-on design experience, Lana’s Loft also carries an original line of clothing. Among the most popular of the original pieces is the Jersey Girl line, which consists of ultra-soft pieces that can be worn multiple ways. If you can’t make it into the store, you can also visit the Lana’s Loft Etsy shop to make your purchase online and have it delivered right to your door. To get more information on the store and to learn about special sales and in-store shopping events, visit womensboutiquerockaway.com to sign up for the Lana’s Loft email list. Lana’s Loft 165 Beach 116th Street 3rd Floor Far Rockaway, NY 11694 718-945-5885 www.womensboutiquerockaway.com Dynamic Events: Nothing les than great BY JOHAN HAMILTON Make your next event the best it can be with Dynamic Events, the catering service dedicated to providing you with nothing less than perfection. Dynamic Events prides itself on its commitment to exemplary service and customer satisfaction. It can personalize menus to fit your tastes, travel to your location, or work with an event location of your choosing in order to fit your exact needs. “It can be anything - a wedding, a birthday, a bar mitzvah, an anniversary, a retirement, whatever,” say directors Keith Senzer and Robert Kanowitz. “It’s all about the celebration, and anything less than great doesn’t get it done.” Senzer and Kanowitz have a combined 60 years in the catering business, and opened Dynamic Events catering hall in March of 2012. It is their second catering hall; the other is in Manhasset. The new venue, referred to by the owners as The Hillside Lounge, is complete with furniture and light-up tables, and is designed to feel more like a lounge than a catering hall. It also boasts a 26-inch light-up bar and buffet. Dynamic Events operates within the Tri-State area, and can also provide recommendations on bands, florists, car services, photographers, and more, truly making it your first and last stop when it comes to planning your event. Dynamic Events handles every detail of the party planning process for you so that your only responsibility is to show up and have a good time. Dynamic Events is located at 33-15 Hillside Avenue in New Hyde Park and can be reached at 516-294-0900. More information on its events and menus can be found at www.dynamiceventsny. com. BUSINESS in the NEWS Christine before CHRISTINE AFTER
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