New year...new You!

You are out of excuses -- it's time to start anew: lose that weight and get in shape. And 24-hour fitness is at your fingertips at Chip's Fitness Center. Special classes make it very easy and affordable to get fit having fun!

Whether you have your holiday decorations tucked neatly away or you are still looking at fire-hazard of a Christmas tree, it's time to admit that the new year provides a perfect opportunity to start over, get organized and create a new you!

So many of us get mired in the frustration of an over-filled life when all we have to do is pick * a spot and get started. Where do we start each day - in the closet? So start your organization there as well!

Clothes filled to the brim? Sort 'em, get them organized and consign them!

At Elite Repeats, the upscale consignment shop and boutique located in Harbourtown in the heart of Gulf Breeze, you can turn the clothes and household goods you are not now using into cash!

In November of 2005, Lisa Compton and her husband Randy took over command of Elite Repeats, and they include both new and barely used items in their boutique style shop.

Find your fabulous Mardi Gras gown at Elite Repeats! Beautiful, upscale selections await you. Or, if you have gently used formal wear, turn the gowns you are not * now using into cash!

Treasures line the shelves and hang on the racks in Elite Repeats. Gently used quality apparel await the shopper, and you can turn your garments into gold! Losing that weight does not need to mean a wasted investment - consign your favorite outfits and earn the cash to purchase new items in your ever-decreasing size!

Custom t-shirts bejeweled with Swarovski crystal as well as Gina Creations semi-precious stone jewelry awaits at Elite Repeats. Not your bag? How about Li'l Diva Handbags to compliment You!

your outfit? Mardi Gras is party time and Elite Repeats is full of fabulous evening apparel and gowns for the festive celebration!

Elite Repeats is located in Harbourtown, 913 Gulf Breeze Pkwy., Suite 27. For more information, call 934-0492.

Ladies love Curves

Are you frustrated by several years of unsuccessful resolutions to lose weight? Don't be! Shake things up a little and try a new approach. Get fit and the pounds will fall off as well. By focusing on increased activity and decreased caloric intake, your results will be increased and your will power more resolute.

The Curves program works every major muscle group for a total body workout, and burns up to 500 calories. This unique concept reduces your workout time to 30 minutes and eliminates most muscle soreness. Many women feel like they are just having fun and enjoy the work out at Curves!

You can carve out some time for health and wellness at Curves - its' worldwide health centers are especially designed for women from ages 16 - 109, specializing in a 30-minute exercise routine that combines cardiovascular exercise, strength training and stretching. Curves offers a safe and non-intimidating environment whatever your level of fitness.

Unlike most health clubs and exercise equipment designed for men, the Curves workout and its' facilities are exclusively for women in a women-friendly environment.

* The Curves workout uses double-positive hydraulic resistance equipment that is similar to aquatics and the speed of movement. The faster your movement, the more resistance you will create. This state-of-the-art system of exercise allows you to safely accomplish both cardiovascular and strength training simultaneously as you increase strength and endurance.

Strength training is the key to achieving permanent results by raising metabolism and enabling the body to first burn fat for fuel.

The Curves program works every major muscle group for a total body workout, and burns up to 500 calories. This unique concept reduces your workout time to 30 minutes and eliminates most muscle soreness.

The locally-owned Gulf Breeze Curves franchise is conveniently located in Breeze Plaza, 3102 Gulf Breeze Parkway, at the intersection of U.S. 98 and Oriole Beach Road. A Curves fitness trainer is always on duty to teach and motivate you with your workout program. For additional information, call Curves Gulf Breeze at 850-934-5440.

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Chips

Guys and couples, don't get discouraged! If Curves will not work for you, the perfect option awaits you just down the highway in Gulf Breeze proper at Chips Fitness Center!

24-hour fitness is at your fingertips at Chip's Fitness Center and special classes make it very easy and affordable to get fit having fun! Yoga classes are offered Tuesdays at 5:45 p.m. and Sundays at 4 p.m. Body Blast classes are offered at 8 a.m. on Tuesdays and 9 a.m. on Saturdays. And starting Jan. 8, a new Jiu Jitsu class will be offered Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. Classes are free for all members.

Members can purchase a proximity card for 24-hour access. This makes working out a convenience no matter what your schedule is like! The card will cost $20 of which $5 will be refunded when the card is returned if membership is ended.

Special New Year's Resolution offerings include: Two people for one year for only $548; $32.87 month to month auto pay -- no contracts and no hidden fees; and all teachers and hospital staff pay only $30 per month. Check out the special threemonth rate of only $99, too!

You are out of excuses -- it's time to start anew: lose that weight and get in shape; consign the clothes you are not wearing for some cash; and organize your closet and your life for the New Year! Enjoy a new year -- and a new you!