Kilimanjaro

img_0287.jpgOn March 13th at 6:20am I successfully climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro the highest in Africa to Uhuru Peak 5895m amsl. That was one of the best days of my life and I also the most rewarding challenge of my life.

I was the strongest I have ever been in my entire life both mentally and physically. It was so cold up there and I had not slept the night before. When I felt I couldn’t go any further I thought of why I was doing this and what a breast cancer survivor has to overcome and I knew in my heart I had to finish. When I got to the top I couldn’t forget about my tiara and boa…and yes folks….I did…..I brought my Tiara and boa to the top and I released my inner queen and diva!!!!

Thank you for all the positive energy. I felt it while I was up there.

March 26, 2008. Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , . Breast Cancer Fundraiser, Burst! NEwsletter, Carmen Puyo, Carmen's Sexy Tip, Confidence, Female Empowerment, Girl Power, Uncategorized. 2 comments.

Free Confident & Sexy Tips

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Click on link below to download a FREE handout of Dr. Blessyl’s Top 3 Confident Tips and Carmen’s Top 3 Sexy Tips.

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March 5, 2008. Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , . Carmen Puyo, Carmen's Sexy Tip, Confidence, Dr. Blessyl Buan, Dr. Blessyl's Confidence Tip, Female Empowerment, Girl Power, Pilates, Posture, Posture and Confidence, Pregnancy & Health, Self-Esteem, Stress Management, Working Mummies. Leave a comment.

Carmen’s March Sexy Tip

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Carmen Puyo
“Sexy is not a look it’s an attitude”.  This is the mantra by which I live my life.  This week I will be accomplishing a goal which I set for myself two years ago. I am climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.
I totally believe that sexy is much more than your physical appearance. The accomplishments that you set for yourself and attain are sexy. There is nothing sexier than a woman who does what she says she’s going to do. Write your dreams and your goals down, look at them, then do them.
Thank you
I would like to thank everyone for their support and inspiring words during my journey to this monumental trip of a lifetime. All of you will be in my heart and mind. Please send me your positive vibes during the week of March 8th-15th this will be the week I’ll be on that mountain…GO KILI!
I would also like to take this time to thank my partner in crime Dr. Blessyl Buan. Her hard work and support through my personal journey has been overwhelming. I am truly blessed to be able to work with such a strong minded individual who has a heart of gold. Let’s wish her all the best with her own personal journey as she prepares to take on the biggest and most respected challenge…to be a mother. 

March 3, 2008. Breast Cancer Fundraiser, Carmen Puyo, Carmen's Sexy Tip, Confidence, Female Empowerment, Girl Power, Self-Esteem. Leave a comment.

Burst! into the Season

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Baby Bump Alert!

If you didn’t notice in the picture above, Dr. Blessyl is expecting her first child. She is due in April 2008.


 

Just “CAUSE” Carmen is turning 30!

Yes ladies…I am turning 30 on December 7th! I am so excited to move into my thirties. I am embracing it! Many of my friends have already turned thirty and were very scared of it. I can’t wait because I feel that I am getting better as I get older. I learned a lot about what I wanted in my 20’s. Now I’m going to learn how to get it in my 30’s!

In celebration of my 30th birthday I am hosting an event Just “CAUSE” Carmen is turning 30″. It’s a fundraising/Birthday party on Saturday December 8th at Peridot lounge in downtown Toronto. I mentioned in our blog that in March of 2008 I will be fullfilling my dream and will be going to Africa to climb Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money and awareness for the Canadian Breast Cancer foundation www.upkili.com. This is close and dear to my heart.

In November of 2006 my half sister passed away of this disease and this summer my best friend was diagnosed at the age of 29 and is currently locked in the battle to this disease. Both Dr. Blessyl and I will be organizing a fundraising event in February so please check your emails. For more information you can email us at info@burstnow.com.

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December 5, 2007. Blogroll, Burst! NEwsletter, Carmen's Sexy Tip, Confidence, Dr. Blessyl's Confidence Tip, Female Empowerment, Girl Power, Posture, Posture and Confidence, Self-Esteem. Leave a comment.

Burst! into November

 November 2007 http://www.burstnow.com/

Move 2008, Let the Dreams Begin Calendar

That time of year has come where everyone is preparing for the new year.  This includes purchasing a calender for 2008 for oneself and as a gift.

Each month of the calender features a different sport or activity that one can incorporate into their lives for a healthy lifestyle. Each of the models are accomplished athletes that have competed from the community to world ranked levels.  

Everyone who worked on this project graciously donated their time to pose, photograph and artistically design the calendar.  All of the models were outfitted by Ice Gear fitness apparel.

Move 2008, Let the Dreams Begin…will be ready for sale Nov 9th, 2007 for $20 each.
 All of the proceeds will go directly
The Ontario Special Olympics

Message from Carmen:

“I ask you all to consider purchasing this calendar and help me on my quest to give a person with an intellectual disability the opportunity to experience and succeed in sport.  These athletes gain self-confidence and transfer the success from the playing field to become more active citizens in society.”

If you would like to purchase a calendar (or more ) please let me know the quantity you would like to purchase. 
“Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” Athletes Oath


 
D
r. Blessyl’s Confidence Tip

Confidence is a FEELING

Whenever you are in a situation that you don’t feel very confident, take the time to remember an instance where you did.  Visualize your surroundings and the accomplishments that you achieved to make you experience this feeling.

Practising this daily will help you to tap into FEELING confident whenever you really need it.  Job Interviews, new relationships, teaching a group are all scenarios that require confidence.

Start practising today!


Carmen’s Sexy Tip


 

December is one month away and it’s all about celebrating the festivities of the holidays so why don’t we use November as a month to celebrate ‘YOU’ the woman. We often forget about ourselves during the holiday months because after all it’s about giving…so let’s give it to ourselves this month. Before you go and buy gifts for your loved ones,buy yourself something nice and splurge. You deserve it!

 


Kelly’s Journey

 Carmen’s best friend is battling breast cancer and she has written a blog http://kellysjourney-kelly.blogspot.com/2007_09_01_archive.html. You will find this Inspiring, witty and real. It captures her personally and her heart.



Burst! to your full potential.


Yours in health and fitness,

Dr. Blessyl Buan, DC and Carmen Puyo
Creators of Burst! Female Empowerment Through Movement
http://www.burstnow.com/      info@burstnow.com                                                     Book your workshop today!


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November 22, 2007. Burst! NEwsletter, Carmen's Sexy Tip, Confidence, Dr. Blessyl's Confidence Tip, Female Empowerment, Girl Power, Pilates, Posture and Confidence, Self-Esteem. Leave a comment.

Know Your Worth

Carmen’s Sexy Tip


 

Know Your Worth

I want to share a poem from my cousin Pamela it’s an awesome poem called “Know your worth”.

*KNOW WHAT YOU’RE WORTH…AND BE WILLING TO ACCEPT THAT PEOPLE DON’T ALWAYS HAVE TO LOVE YOU FOR THE RIGHT REASONS, FOR YOUR REASONS. KNOW THAT PEOPLE WON’T ALWAYS STAY FOR YOU. KNOW THAT PEOPLE LEAVE EVEN THOUGH THEY LOVE YOU. KNOW THAT THE WORLD IS NOT PROMISED TO YOU. KNOW THAT GOD LOVED YOU ENOUGH TO PUT YOU HERE, NOW YOU HAVE TO LOVE HIM ENOUGH TO STAY HERE. KNOW THAT THERE’S NOTHING AND NOONE WORTH DEPRECIATING YOUR VALUE FOR. KNOW WHEN TO LET GO, AND WHEN TO HOLD ON. KNOW THAT EVEN THOUGH IT MAY HURT NOW, YOU’VE FELT THIS WAY BEFORE AND GOT THROUGH IT, AND YOU WILL FEEL THIS WAY AGAIN, AND YOU WILL, STILL, GET THROUGH IT. “THIS TOO SHALL PASS” BELIEVE THAT. KNOW THAT PEOPLE HAVE THE CAPABILITY TO LIE, THEY’RE HUMAN. KNOW THAT FIRST IMPRESSIONS ARE SIMPLE DECEPTIONS, AND EVERYONE IS GUILTY OF IT. LOVE YOURSELF, LOVE YOUR LIFE, KNOW WHAT YOU’RE WORTH, AND DON’T LET ANYONE TELL YOU OTHERWISE. BE ORIGINAL, DON’T FALL INTO OTHER PEOPLES’ PROMISES AND DECISIONS. LIVE YOUR OWN LIFE, AND APPRECIATE THE PEOPLE THAT LOVE YOU FOR WHO YOU ARE, AND RID YOURSELF OF THE PEOPLE THAT CAN’T. KNOW THAT PEOPLE, THINGS, POLITICS, LANDS, AND DECISIONS…CHANGE. KNOW THAT’S NOT ANY FAULT OF YOURS. KNOW YOURSELF. KNOW WHO YOU ARE. KNOW WHAT YOU’RE WORTH. KNOW YOUR VALUE. KNOW YOUR SURROUNDINGS. KNOW WHAT YOU CAN, AND LEAVE THE REST FOR GOD TO SHOW YOU AND TELL YOU WHEN HE’S READY.
-P.A.
Pamela Aguirre
April 17th 1980- September 26th 2007

October 8, 2007. Carmen's Sexy Tip. Leave a comment.

Wear your sexy heels

Carmen’s Sexy Tip


Wear your sexy heels

Go out with your girlfriends or family wearing your sexy heels.  Replace summer dresses with sexy jeans and enjoy the
cool  nights. Or better yet, plan a GIRLS NIGHT OUT with Burst! on Friday September 28th and have one more night of fun
before the winter boots come on.

September 8, 2007. Carmen's Sexy Tip, Female Empowerment, Self-Esteem. Leave a comment.

Burst! Into September


 September 2007 www.burstnow.com


September is here. Now is the time to register for Burst’s Fall Workshop Line up!




Online Registration now available
Yes, it is now much easier to register for Burst! workshops.  Just follow the directions on our website
Register at www.burstnow.com


Workshops in September
Register Today, 2 workshops are next
week!

Tuesday, September 18

Cedarbrae Extreme Fitness
3495 Lawrence Avenue East
Scarborough, ON M1H 1B3                                                                                          

(Open to everyone!)

Time:  8:00-9:00pm  ($30.00 for Extreme Members, $35.00 Non-members)

Minimum Registration Deadline: September 15,2007

Thursday, September 20

Verity                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Queen Richmond Centre
111d Queen Street East Toronto, ON M5C 1S2
(For Verity Members Only) ($35.00)

http://verity.ca

Time: 7:00-8:00pm

Minimum Registration Deadline: September 17,2007

Friday, September 28

Girls Night Out!

Join us for a Friday night Burst! Workshop, a pole dancing demo and off to night of mingling and           dancing at Habitat Dining Lounge.

Fee:  $40.00  (includes workshop at Aradia Fitness, Pole Dancing Demo, entrance cover for Habitat, bottle of champagne).

AradiaFitness                                                                                                                                                                 721 Queen Street West, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON

http://www.toronto.aradiafitness.com/

Workshop Time:  8-9pm                                                                                                                                                                                

Habitat Dining Lounge                                                                                                                                                  735 Queen Street West, Toronto, On M6J 1G1

Time: 9:30pm

Minimum Registration Deadline: September 21, 2007



 Dr. Blessyl’s Confidence Tip

You are a reflection of the company you keep

Need a confidence boost? Start hanging out with confident people. Listen to their stories to help inspire you. Ask them for                    tips on how to be confident.  The more you learn, the better you will be.


Carmen’s Sexy Tip


Wear your sexy heels

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Go out with your girlfriends or family wearing your sexy heels.  Replace summer dresses with sexy jeans and enjoy the
cool  nights. Or better yet, plan a GIRLS NIGHT OUT with Burst! on Friday September 28th and have one more night of fun
before the winter boots come on.

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Burst! to your full potential.


Yours in health and fitness,

Dr. Blessyl Buan, DC and Carmen Puyo
Creators of Burst! Female Empowerment Through Movement
www.burstnow.com      info@burstnow.com

September 8, 2007. Burst! NEwsletter, Carmen's Sexy Tip, Dr. Blessyl's Confidence Tip, Posture and Confidence, Self-Esteem. Leave a comment.

Be Adventurous!

The summer is officially here! So let loose and don’t be afraid to “step out of your box”. If there is something adventurous that you have always wanted to do such as white water rafting, rock climbing, or going on an all -girl camping trip…NOW is the time to do it. Take advantage of this wonderful weather that we are having and explore the more adventurous side of you. Remember sexy can be anything. What’s more sexy than being free and liberated?

July 8, 2007. Carmen's Sexy Tip, Confidence, Female Empowerment, Girl Power, Self-Esteem. Leave a comment.

Be Sexy this Summer

Carmen’s Sexy Tip
All winter we’ve been covering ourselves in layers of  Lululemon..haha! And wearing alot of dark colours. Get out of your comfort zone and brighten up the summer with vibrant colours and hot summer outfits. I find the more colours I wear the better I feel about myself.

Pick a song that you love and  “Dance like nobody is watching”. Before you get ready for a hot summer night, put on a nice bright summer outfit, blast your favourite song and Skip, Shimmy and Undulate in front of your mirror…you are guaranteed an awesome night!

June 8, 2007. Carmen's Sexy Tip, Female Empowerment, Girl Power, Self-Esteem. Leave a comment.