"If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got!" ~NLP Adage
Check out those thighs baby! I am not ashamed of these photos because this is my journey and I wanted to share it with you. I have had to work hard my entire life to try and be healthy and look good, it does not "come naturally" like you may have thought. I understand the emotional and physical turmoil weight issues can cause and I am hear to help you with your own. I am a woman just like you and I "get" it.
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Now, let's here what other Boot Camp Babes are saying
and don't miss the photo album at the bottom!
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Andrea, I wanted to mention how grateful I am to you for bringing the boot camp fitness class to Chandler. I am really enjoying it. I find that I can go to the class and I forget about all the stuff in my life and work on me. I find working out with a group of women is great. It makes me push myself harder. (I must admit I like it when new people join because I get to see where I was just a short while ago.) I have come so far—my strength has increased, my confidence is better and I noticed I am walking straighter now. Having other women there makes it great as the time flies by much faster too. The variety in your workouts makes this program awesome. I don’t have to worry about becoming bored because you change it up every time.
There is so much more I can say but to sum it all up—YOU are a blessing to me and all the women in the class. You are a shining example of someone who has turned her life around and I applaud you. It takes a lot to admit there is an issue and get started. (I know as I have considered what I could do to get some exercise for about a year now; but I did nothing about it). I so enjoyed hearing your story of losing weight as it gave me more courage in taking on the challenge myself. Keep going girl…there are so many more women who need you to encourage them to get moving and get stronger. ~ Stefanie B.
Andrea, you're a really great boot camp instuctor.. I'm so thankful that I met you when I did... I was feeling kind of down in the dumps (post partum) after having my son.. you came into my life at the perfect time! Going to your boot camp has changed my life! I'm so grateful!!!! Thank you ~ Stephanie J.
This excerpt was taken from http://www.eastvalleyparent.com/ "My kids have been described as athletes. Mihajla is a swimmer, Mateja is into all things boys: soccer, basketball, baseball, plus they both participate in running club through their school and - gotta love her - Mihajla will be competing in the Hershey Track and Field meet in April. So when I found that I couldn't keep up with them any longer (and that my beautiful size 6 pants no longer were an option for me) I started contemplating an exercise program. One day I saw a friend at school that I hadn't seen in a while, and, when I looked at her, I realized that she looked like she was about 25 instead of 3-. When I asked her what she was doing to look this good (yes - you Lisa!) she told me about Boot Camp Babes.
After trying many gym memberships that expired faster than I was able to get the value out of them, I realized that this might be the way to go for me. So I enrolled.
I write to you on Day 2. Wow. Andrea is absolutely fantastic and the people LOVE her. I have been pushed more than I ever would push myself. I encourage all of you who are thinking about the "boot camp" format to give it a try! I'll keep you all updated on my progress." ~ Suzi M.
"Andrea's workouts are no "walk in the park" - they are killer, and I LOVE it! After participating in a different bootcamp for several weeks, not losing an inch OR a pound, and not feeling any muscle soreness beyond the first week of camp, I was beginning to think that being fat was just how my body wants to be and that I just needed to accept it. However, after working out with Andrea in a trial class and feeling my body ache for the next two days, I knew that her exercises were working muscles that I didn't know I had! I love that "good kind of hurt" - it really makes me feel like I've accomplished something during my workout. Andrea is an incredible motivator and keeps things interesting by constantly changing things up - I'm never bored and look forward to camp each night! Thanks to Andrea and her creative workouts, I'm finally seeing the numbers on the scale start to drop and the waistband on my pants is starting to loosen up! I look forward to reaching my fitness goals with Boot Camp Babes!!" ~Kate M.
"I absolutely love Boot Camp Babes! I actually look forward to getting up and joining my workout buddies at 6 am every morning. At first I was afraid I would be the only person there who hadn't worked out in years, but I found out I was not alone; as a group we motivated one another to run a little further, do one more rep, and go the extra distance, all while having a great time. It really paid off in my increased endurance, strength and overall body health. I have tons more energy to keep up with my four children, and love that I'm toning up and trimming down my body while making new friends in such a fun, positive environment. Also, the variety of exercises kept the classes interesting, yet challenging. The instructor is amazing, she personalized fitness goals for each of us, creating personal training and dietary plans for us to follow and really helped me stay motivated. I can't wait for the next session of Boot Camp to continue to tone my muscles and achieve my fitness goals, all while changing my lifestyle for the better!" ~Patty F.
"I've been working out religiously for over 1 year trying to get rid of this "baby weight". I couldn't understand why I wasn't seeing results as fast as I wanted. 1 month into this class I lost several inches from my body and the SCALE is finally moving in the right direction. We have so much fun and the exercises are different which is what is giving me these awesome results! I love it!" ~Amber M.
"I am a first time mom and was looking for a place to workout to shed my baby weight. I've been to Stroller classes and was frustrated when my baby would fuss and I would lose half my workout. I LOVE that Andrea provides childcare during the workout and my baby is not too far away. Andrea's classes are awesome! She kicks my butt without killing me. I'm glad I signed up for Boot Camp Babes." ~Lindsay H
"Andrea is an extremely positive and motivating person. She has a great balance of encouraging and support as well as pushing you to do your best. The group atmosphere has been a very supportive and welcoming dynamic that I have enjoyed tremendously. It is a fun environment in which to exercise. Thanks Andrea!" ~Tracy D.
"I am so thankful to have found Bootcamp Babes! Not only is the instructor, Andrea, challenging, inspirational, and very well educated with her knowledge in all aspects of the body and exercise, but she makes your individual challenges achievable and fun while pushing yourself harder in a supportive, motivating, and very friendly environment. I am literally lost when we have our breaks between sessions and find myself missing the comraderie of the girls and the challenges of creative and rewarding workouts." ~Heather M.
"I am really enjoying this class. You're great at making it fun and motivating us!"
~Shannon P.
"A very creative class. I love the mix of fun play and traditional workouts. I've already noticed a difference in my body and stamina! Thank you!" ~Lisa A.
Andrea,
"I love how positive you are! You make me feel good about myself and my progress. Your notecards are awesome... the recipes are yummy! Keep those coming! And, I never take off my "inspirational dogtags." Thank you!" ~Lisa C.
"The enviroment and atmosphere finally give me hope that I can lose the baby weight. My kids love the childcare and playing the the kids. I recommend joining - don't wait!"
~Karla K.
"An amazing experience! I never knew I could have a beautiful pain in every muscle. I feel stronger and more confident about myself." ~Patty T.
"I really enjoy the class because it is fun exercises and being a group of ladies that laugh and encourage each other in a non-competitive way! It keeps my interested and motivated!" ~Amy K.
"I love Andrea's Boot Camp! You are working hard non-stop for an hour. When you're done you feel amazing! It's so awesome to have your daily workout done by 7:00am! I highly recommend this bootcamp!" ~Stephanie J.
"Andrea's classes are inspiring and motivating. The cameraderie amoung the women truly encourages you to push yourself to the limit and wake up early to want to attend." ~Lora R.
"After only one week I feel less tired and feel like I have more endurance! I wish the classes were everyday. I truly look forward to attending the next class." ~Jennifer O.
"Thank you for encouraging me and not making me feel stupid!" ~Christina R.
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