Transformation Tuesday: Annette P.

I’m thrilled to introduce our next ‘Transformation Tuesday’ spotlight: Annette.  She joined us for our Sculpted by Summer Challenge in May, and has done AMAZING ever since.

Not only has she seen great results, but her energy and enthusiasm for exercise and our boot camp program is both infectious and inspiring.  In fact, I’m excited to announce that she is the newest member to our Bay View Boot Camp leadership team!  She is currently working on her fitness certification and will be our newest instructor come late September! :)

Please take a minute and read Annette’s fitness journey.. in her own words.  

“I’ve always considered myself to be an active healthy person. In 1999, when I went away to college I gained 20 pounds from all the poor food choices, alcoholic beverages and lack of physical activity and I felt terrible. Over the summer, before my sophomore year of college, I couldn’t stand how I looked or felt. One of my best friends and I hit the gym together and changed our eating habits to include mostly lean protein, fruits and vegetables and water. I lost 20 pounds that summer and vowed to never gain it back. When I got back to college, I immediately joined Gold’s Gym and continued my healthy lifestyle.

Over the years, I have done the gym, yoga, Pilates, run 5ks and half marathons, had personal trainers, tried other boot camps and joined Orange Theory too. My weight has held steady, usually only fluctuating 5-10 pounds but my body fat and definition is constantly changing. I often feel like I’m always trying the latest fitness craze but never truly happy with the results. In May, I was really feeling depressed about my weight and I just wasn’t happy with my body. I wanted a change but truly knew it couldn’t just be a new workout. I really needed to change my eating habits, especially because my husband travels a lot and he’s my cook! I tend to eat “quick” meals but not necessarily healthy when he’s gone. When he’s here, it’s mostly homemade Italian cuisine. While his cooking is amazing, it doesn’t do wonders for my figure.

I had run by Laura’s boot camp a few times-it definitely peaked my interest and then I signed up for her weekly Friday email. But, I still had yet to try class. When I received the email about the Get Sculpted By Summer 28 day challenge, I knew it was just what I had been looking for. I emailed Laura with a couple of questions and her response was immediate. I signed up that night.

Bay View Boot Camp has been amazing and my results were unbelievable. I was shocked by the amount of daily support we were given. The meal plan was easy, doable and healthy. I can’t believe how much stronger I’ve gotten over the past 28 days. My entire life has changed from this challenge. I am motivated to work out daily and to create meals that are clean and healthy. I prepare foods ahead of time and cook for myself even when my husband is home. I rarely eat out and I always eat clean, except for my weekly “cheat” meal. I have noticed so many changes, not only in my body fat percent and definition, but in my energy levels and happiness!! To say Laura is awesome is really an understatement. She’s so much more than a “trainer.” She’s a coach, cheerleader, therapist, healthy eating expert, motivator, friend etc, etc. Laura is an inspiration. Honestly, joining Bay View Boot Camp is one of the smartest things I’ve ever done in my life. Thank you Laura for inspiring me to live an active, healthy, happy life.

Being part of Bay View Bootcamp has encouraged me to become part of Laura’s team and to study for my group fitness certification so that I can lead workouts. I hope to help people become motivated, fit and happy through Bay View Boot Camp workouts and daily encouragement and support!!

Thank you Annette for sharing your story!  I’m excited that this challenge and boot camp has motivated you not only to change your own life, but now you want to help others as well.  I can’t wait to have you on the team. :)  

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Please take a minute to congratulate Annette on her success and also welcome her to the Bay View Boot Camp team!