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This Transformation Tuesday is 3 years in the making.  When I think of Amanda – I think of somebody who is bold, honest, has a huge heart, and truly loves life and lives every day in a BIG way.

She is sharing her truth with you today, which is no easy feat.  I bring to you Amanda’s Total Transformation story.. in her very own words!

Before Bay View Boot camp my life was very sedentary. I smoked a pack of cigarettes a day, emotionally over ate, and just became comfortable with my life.

At one point my weight was out of control weighing in at 275 lbs., for my 5 ft. 2 stature. It wasn’t till after I start boot camp in 2012 that I realized I had a lot of underlying issues. I had a lot of guilt over losing my mother tragically and then losing my dad. I was an abused wife who was beat down to nothing. I never dealt with the pain and guilt. I covered it up with food. That was my happy place.

I ended up going to intense counseling and coming to grips with the loss. I lost about 30 lbs. from 2012 to 2013.

In 2013, I hurt my knee running a race. My doctor told me I would never run again. I gave up on life. I quit boot camp, started smoking again, and eating unhealthy. 6 months later I reversed. I started binge eating, then getting rid of it. I become very unhealthy and couldn’t stand the sight of food.

In May 2014 , I was about 215 lbs., I decided I would find a new doctor, and rejoin my boot camp family. I ended up with a hip labral tear, but through intense PT, listening to my body, and eating right, I was able to deal with it emotionally and physically.

I am running longer and stronger than ever before. As of today, my current weight is 158 lbs. I went from a size 24 to a 9/10.

I continue to struggle with the loss of my parents, but my BC family keeps me motivated and inspired. I have made many new friendships and look forward to many more.

My goal weight is 130 lbs. I love buying clothes. I love SELFIES!!!! 3 years ago , I would literally break your camera if you took a picture of me.

My fitness is very important to me because I want my children to learn good eating habits. I want to be around to see them graduate, get married, and have children.

Since joining Bay View Boot camp, I have gained such muscle tone, learned how to eat better, and I am held accountable for my actions from my fellow boot campers. I can kayak, run, do cartwheels and love life again.

I can’t thank Laura and her team enough for saving me from myself. Truth! She never gave up on me, even when I gave up on myself. I am forever indebted to her.

Please leave Amanda a note of congratulations and encouragement below, and let her know how her story has inspired you.