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Laura@LauraForteFitness.comThis week’s Transformation Tuesday is one that I am so thrilled to share with you. I think of Lauren as immediate family in our boot camp family. If she isn’t in class at 6 AM – I know she will be coming later at night.. or she’s on vacation. :) Not only is she SO much fun and give 110% every single workout.. she motivates everyone around her to do the same! On our Private Facebook Group – she’s one of the first to congratulate you on a recent fitness milestone, and also one the first one to offer encouragement if you are trying to replace a habit.
Here’s Lauren’s story.. in her own words
Before joining Bay View Boot Camp, I had fallen off the fitness wagon for a while. Having always exercised (either at a gym or a different boot camp) falling off the wagon took it’s toll on me. I had gained weight, felt sluggish and just wasn’t happy with where I was headed. Prior to this setback, I had attended a boot camp led by former Bucs player and Superbowl Champ, Michael Pittman. I loved the diversity of exercises and the outdoor experience. I could definitely tell my body was changing and this whole boot camp experience was for me. He moved away and eventually I stopped going to classes because they just weren’t the same without “Pitt” and there seemed to be some power struggles with the new trainers. I still had my gym membership at Lifestyles, but they had been bought out by LA Fitness and they did away with the programs I liked (Les Mills Spinning, Bodypump, etc.) and I just wasn’t motivated to go. So I continued living my lifestyle minus the exercise…hence the “before” photo. :-(
A friend had told me about Laura’s Spartan Challenge and I completed the Jr. Spartan (while I was attending the “other” boot camp). I was familiar with Laura and when she advertised a Summer Transformation Challenge, so I thought I would give it a try. I knew I liked the boot camp experience and when I did the Jr. Spartan, and I loved Laura’s enthusiasm.
I had no idea the “full package” I was getting when signing up, but WOW! Measurements, meal plans, personalized emails, one on one help and the workouts…holy moley! I was quickly hooked and attended 5-6 classes a week (and still regularly attend 4 – 5x/week even a year later).
Boot camp has caused me to lose 25 pounds (and keep it off), learn a whole new way of eating, and I have never felt better. Laura’s program really made me aware of the whole clean eating experience and I’ve learned to eat and prepare things I never thought I would. I’ve ditched almost all processed foods! Never a huge fan of cooking, I no longer mind it and actually enjoy discovering my new “talents” in the kitchen. Vegetables I had never tried or knew what to do with are now a regular part of my daily eating and, even after the challenge, I continue to drink my green smoothie for breakfast almost every day and have incorporated some juicing in my diet as well.
People give me a hard time about my healthy eating but they just don’t realize what a difference it makes in how you feel. My body definitely knows the difference! Don’t get me wrong, I will never give up my love of beer, wine and cheese. I can just have all of those things now and not feel guilty about it!
I joined Bay View Boot Camp in July, 2013 and am so thankful for Laura and her crew. They are truly invested in seeing each of us get results and their love for fitness shows through. I love seeing my 6 am boot camp buddies every day. They are encouraging, motivating and just all around awesome! I’m seriously sad if I miss a class in the morning! My body fat is lower, my mood is better, I eat more vegetables than ever before, I feel great and the list goes on!
My advice to anyone that is hesitant or thinks they “can’t” do it…you are totally wrong! Laura will work with you and give you options and the motivation you need to succeed!
P.S. Since the original writing of this story (Laura’s been after me for MONTHS…I’m a bit of a procrastinator), I’ve fallen off the clean eating track a bit. However, I’ve continued my workouts and am SUPER stoked about the new Summer Sculpt challenge! Laura’s motivation and guidance, along with these challenges, keep me focused and excited about my healthy lifestyle!
Please join me in congratulating Lauren and thank her for sharing her story with you today! If you are inspired to recharge and be our next ‘Transformation Tuesday’, book your FREE consultation with me (Laura) and we can get you started!!
