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Archives for June 2014

Transformation Tuesday with Hannah King

June 30, 2014 By Laura Leave a Comment

Prepare for goosebumps as you read this young lady’s story about wanting more out of life.   She wanted more for herself.  

I absolutely love this girl and have loved witnessing her become more empowered and confident week over week.

She started with one small step, but has always had a much bigger vision for what she wanted for herself and consistently works towards that vision every single day.

Each week she takes on something a little more outside of her comfort zone – whether it be signing up for a new 5k race, completing a Bay View Boot Camp Weekly Challenge, or trying a more advanced exercise at boot camp. Unparalleled follow-through to say the least.

I give to you the hilarious, beautiful, and dedicated Hannah King!

Before boot camp, I was very sedentary. I sat at my desk for 9 hours, five days a week, and then sat at home watching t.v the rest of the time. I didn’t ever work out and ate very poorly.

I was unhappy and wanting more for myself, but not willing to change or struggle to get there.

My friend’s favorite number is 13 and she elected to make 2013 the best year ever. I realized I could do the same with 2014. I came across one of Laura’s many emails at the right time and joined the 2014 Re-Invent Yourself 28-Day Transformation Challenge.  I realized the only way to succeed was to fully commit and I signed up for the full year. After that, I set goals for races and other improvements to my life.

What do I love most about my new lifestyle?

I now love shopping!!! I used to always hate it and never felt attractive. Now even though I have not yet reached my target weight, I go to the store and find dresses that make me feel beautiful and shoes that make me want to dance. I have really embraced a new style and am loving my body in ways I never had.Hannah 5k

What accomplishments am I proud of?

To date, I have run two 5k races, both without stopping to walk.  It has been so thrilling to set a goal and watch myself reach it.. and then continue to surprise myself.  With every new day, I come up with a new challenge I want to try.

What are my results on making this life change?

I really enjoy being an active person and having friends and family compliment me on all my changes. I have also felt more confident to go out and start meeting people. I hope this will lead to a new relationship soon.

What’s my motto for others in a similar situation?

My best advice: you have no idea what you are capable of until you try… then, once you set out to do something, do it. Believe in yourself and don’t give up. Never ever give up. Hannah King TT July

Please congratulate and recognize Hannah for her accomplishments and sharing her story.

She shared this with you to inspire YOU that anything is possible with continued effort and trusting the process.

Get started and book your FREE 1×1 Consultation with Laura and be our next Transformation Story. :)

 

Filed Under: Fitness, Transformation Stories

Transformation Tuesday: Debi Quilla

June 9, 2014 By Laura 1 Comment

Words cannot express how sincerely honored I am to announce our next Transformation Tuesday story.  I have trained with this amazing woman for the past three years both in boot camp and 1×1 Debi Transformationpersonal training and I cannot be more proud of her.

I have absolutely loved working with her.. it’s actually not work at all. :)

I get the chills reading her story because I know every drop of sweat that has gone into her accomplishments.  

It is the sum of every walk past the kitchen stocked with temptations, but not touching them.

It is the sum of every “no thank you” when offered dessert or a glass of wine.  

It is the consistent small wins, day in and day out, that has produced such awesome results.

I read this quote yesterday, “A farmer has patience and trusts the process.  He just has the faith and keeps understanding that through his daily efforts, the harvest will come.  And then one day, almost out of nowhere, it does.” ~ Robin Sharma

Debi trusted the process and has now experienced and continues to experience stunning success.

I give to you the incredible Debi Quilla, in her own voice and words. ~ Laura

My Transformation Tuesday story is a long time in the making – nearly three years.

Debi Transformation TuesdayI met Laura on day one of Bay View Boot Camp. My journey has been long with lots of ups and downs, but Laura and Bay View Boot Camp are always there to help me celebrate my successes and work through my challenges.

Laura has been asking me share my transformation story for over a year. But every time I thought I was ready, I’d have a million excuses to “be bad” and my Transformation Tuesday would turn into Fat Ass Friday. Still, Laura never gave up on me! She has an amazing gift for being tough enough to demand 110% in a workout, and the next minute being the nicest person you will ever meet – all rolled up into an amazing coach and friend.

Bay View Boot Camp has been a constant in my life for the past three years. I love the workouts and all the coaches – Laura, Deb, Gail and Molly are brilliant. The support and encouragement from other boot campers is worth more than I can say. They are amazing people! I genuinely look forward to class – not only do I get a great workout, but I have also made wonderful new friends.

It has taken nearly three years, but I have lost more than 50 pounds and I feel great. I’m stronger, thinner, faster, thinner, and taking on more challenging workouts than 20 years ago. Did I mention thinner? Never thought I’d see size 8 again, but here I am.

Debi September 2011If I could lose weight by just working out, I’d be a supermodel. My challenge is, and always will be, food. I’m not sure why, but I don’t seem to be one of those people who can develop a craving to “eat clean.” I’m better with food now, but every day is still a struggle. I will always have my weaknesses: Diet Coke, Pinot Grigio, Red Mesa, and Gratzi to name a few. But somehow, I have finally found a balance – a way to have the stuff I like and enjoy a social life with my husband and friends, without overindulging. Now, when I eat out I make better choices. I’ve found if I don’t make a big deal about what I’m NOT eating or drinking, no one else does either. And the Mesa salad with salmon isn’t a sacrifice – it’s really good!

This journey hasn’t been easy, and it’s not over. Although I’ve finally hit my goal weight, now I have a new goal weight. Because I eat and drink what I want sometimes, I allow myself three or four pounds of cushion (pun intended). That’s why my workouts at Bay View Boot Camp are so important.

If I feel stressed out by work, family, life, I let Laura know and we talk it out – well before I get to far down the path of self-sabotage. Then I get back to my plan. It doesn’t matter if I mess up – just that I do better the next day. As the one hour every day that I take strictly for myself, boot camp and personal training makes me happy.

So, if you’re on the fence about trying Bay View Boot Camp, all I can say is call Laura today. Everyone’s journey is different, but this stuff works the old fashioned way. Hard work, clean eating and a lot of fun.

Transformation Tuesday Debi Q

 

Please congratulate and recognize Debi for her dedication, overcoming obstacles, and for sharing her story with you today.

She shared this with you to inspire YOU that anything is possible with continued effort and trusting the process.

Get started and book your FREE 1×1 Consultation with Laura and be our next Transformation Story. :)

Filed Under: Motivation, Transformation Stories

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