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I was morbidly obese on my first day of bootcamp (see photo). Difficult words to write, but at 5’4” and 251 pounds, it was the truth. My best friend was having the latest lap band surgery and really wanted me to join her. I considered it, but I really wanted to give exercise and healthy eating one more try.
I began bootcamp April 2006 and have not stopped yet. My weight has came off slow but consistent. I have lost 49 pounds so far; I am now ‘just obese’. (See after photo).
Most times I am the last person in class but I am good with that. It means I showed up! Karen has always been there to cheer me on, give me other exercises when I could not keep up (in a discreet way) and pushed me to limits I thought I could not achieve.
DO NOT think you cannot do bootcamp if you are very overweight. I could barley walk around the track but now I can jog. Karen has also given me direction with my caloric needs and helped me with my food choices.
So for now I take 1 day at a time, trying to make most good choices along the way. Check back and I hope to have an updated photo of me being "just overweight"! :)
SEE VIRGINIA'S BEFORE AND AFTER PHOTOS AND MORE OF HER STORY.
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The boot camp changed what I do and put into my body. I eat better and I actually enjoy working out now. The first week of the boot camp I could barely run 2 laps let alone a mile. Now after 4 weeks of training I can run a mile and a half. I have lost inches, gained endurance | and serious muscle in my arms. My attitude is better and my husband says I look great. I feel great and look forward to future boot camps.
Linda Hawkins
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My workouts consisted of a daily workout routine, and routine it was! I needed something completely different from my current regimen that would motivate and inspire me while pushing me to my limits and allowing for fun at the same time. Adventure Boot Camp was precisely what I needed and I have thoroughly enjoyed it. I implore anyone reading this testimonial to give the boot camp a try. You won’t regret it!
Sharon Lovdahl
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Boot Camp! What can I say... It has changed my life. I became friends with the ladies, along with the trainers, and there is such camaraderie that I actually started looking forward to getting up at 4:30am everyday. I used muscles that I never even knew I had. It is a total fitness, full body workout. I am 46 years old and feel better than I have in years. It was the best decision I have ever made and worth every penny I have spent, and then some. I can't wait for the next one!!!!
Beverly Dencer | |
"The boot camp instructors are motivating and helped me with exercise modifications when I could not do the same amount of work as the others. I lost weight and gained strength and plan to continue classes."
Angie Ramirez |
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"I have never had so much energy in my life! Boot camp is a blast and I have made some great friends."
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"Karen - Jeff rocks! I have to be honest, I was a little skeptical because he’s a dude but…. he makes you feel comfortable. He’s patient and he pushes you to do the best that you can."
Jacquelin Scanlin
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"I just wanted to take this time to say how much I enjoy your class! This is my first boot camp, and I was unsure how good I would be at working out at 5am every morning, but it has been great so far! The only class I've missed has been because I was up working on a project, and not because I slept in! I think your class has been challenging and interesting, as we haven't done the same thing twice yet to where the class is repetitive and boring. I've started to notice changes in my body and fitness level, and hopefully will reach my goals soon.
Thanks again for a great class, and I am definitely continuing next month!"
Lauren Pham | |
"I lost 10 pounds and 4% body fat in one 4 week session. I feel great and plan on going again."
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"This boot camp has been such an amazing experience. I never thought I would look forward to waking up at 4:30am! I have lost 30lbs and 6" off my hips, 5" off my waist, 3" off my thighs, and 1 1/2" off my arms after only 4 boot camps. I have never felt so heathly and happy with my body. I'm in better shape at 30 than I was at 20. Amazing!"
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"Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed the boot camp with Sami at Stevenson park this past session. The program was just what I needed and by the end of the four weeks I actually saw results! Sami was great - so cheerful for 5 am and in such great shape, an inspiration. This was such a refreshing change from the hype,expense, and crowds of the gym. Great program, great instructor, genuine results."
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Barbara Acker | |
"...I can't imagine life without camp anymore. No gym can make you feel as good as camp does. I'll see you at the next boot camp..."
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