Archives for July 2013

Our next Transformation Tuesday is spotlighting Mark King – who one was of our biggest transformations from our recent Sculpted by Summer Challenge.  Mark dove in head first with both the eating clean AND consistently coming to boot camp 4-5 times per week.. and it shows in his results!!  Please read Mark’s story (in his own words) and let him inspire YOU to change or continue to change your life in a more healthy way.  

Take it away Mark! (scroll down to see his before & after)

Life before Bay View Boot Camp:

I’ve wanted to lose weight for most of the last 10 years. And pretty much my routine was try to cut down on food portions, or try to run a little more, but very little changed in my life. I knew ultimately it would require some type of major change.

What made me decide to sign up?

Seeing Laura’s invitation for the 30 Day Sculpted by Summer Challenge was a call to action. Maybe it was the thought that I could do anything for 30 days, or maybe it was the peer pressure/motivation of doing it within a group, but it was enough to get me there on Day One.

What do you love the most about my new lifestyle?

For one thing, it took me back more than 10 years in my level of fitness. I’m running better and faster than I have in years. Also, I’m wearing clothes that fit me well, and buying smaller size clothes and that feels great too. But the best thing has been the type of meal plan that I’m following now. I’m eating healthier than I ever have in my life and have no plans to change. It feels great; I’m not hungry and gone are the cravings for foods that are simply bad for me.

What have been my results from Bay View Boot Camp and eating clean?

The specific results are: lost 31 pounds over an 8 week period, as well as 2 or more inches all over. My body fat has gone from 35% to under 25% in a matter of only two months!

What is my advice for others?

Why wait getting started? I wish I had done it years before, because eating better and working out gives you more energy and can add years to your life.  I am so grateful to Laura and her team for developing the program. It has literally changed my life.

Please leave Mark a note of congratulations on his awesome transformation!  Let us know if this inspires YOU to continue to work hard towards your health & fitness goals.

I’m very excited to introduce to you our next Transformation Tuesday: Amy T!  Amy always makes our 8 AM boot camp sessions more fun because no matter how hard the workout, she will always be dancing to the music and brings positive energy with her each and every day.  If you are new, she is one of the first people to come and introduce herself to you and make sure you feel 100% comfortable. :)

Here is her story.  I hope she inspires you!

My life prior to boot camp:

I have always been an exerciser, but in the last year I have not been exercising consistently. I love Bay View Boot Camp because it has been easy to make exercise, fitness, and improved nutrition part of my daily life.

Why I decided to sign up:

I decided to sign up because it’s fun AND challenging.  Laura always mixes it up with the workouts so it is different every time.  Great music, it’s outside with a great view, and it’s a great group of people!

What I love most about my new lifestyle:

What I love most is that I can see my abs again, yeah! I look forward to boot camp!  And now that I’ve added Green Smoothies to my daily routine… no greens go to waste in my home!

The best part about Bay View Boot Camp is making new and awesome friends! Here is a photo of me and Sheila having green smoothies after a boot camp session.

Results:

Overall the results have been an improvement in my nutrition and fitness… I feel like I’m doing really good things for myself. I am making better choices that make me feel good about myself.

I don’t think I realized what a great effect these small changes have made, but regularly people have complemented changes they have noticed in me. Also, regular exercise has helped with my mood and improved prior neck and shoulder issues.

So, I think I have inspired other people in my life to make some healthy changes!

My Motto:

“Just keep swimming.” ~ Dorie, Finding Nemo

Thank you Laura for all you do to make Bay View Boot Camp more than just a great workout, but a community of awesome people!

 

Thank YOU Amy for all of your hard work and for being an awesome member of our Bay View Boot Camp family! :)  

I hope Amy’s story has inspired you.  Please leave her a note of congrats and encouragement below. :)