I wanted to let you know what a savior you have been over the past year. I was at my heaviest in the winter of 05. I saw pictures of myself over that year that illustrated how out of control my weight had been.
I had been somewhat going to the gym with little to no motivation to really push myself, let alone get a somewhat decent workout. I played college volleyball and enjoyed the team aspect of supporting each other. I loved lifting and running with the other girls because we were doing it as a team. We got stronger together, we got faster together. The gym now was a lonely place and I was not motivated to go without a partner. The gym was not what I was used to.
My weight was affecting my life in ways that were hard to admit. I didn’t want to see myself without any clothes, let alone have my partner look at me. I was pushing him away and I started hating myself. I told my husband I had to do something.
And then I found Bootcamp. It was the answer to my prayers. Here’s exactly what I wanted and needed. A group atmosphere and people to help me motivate myself.
This has been my life for almost a year now. I love the high it gets me. I love that I am starting to like myself more. I love that I don’t mind not wearing any clothes (sometimes). I love that I have met the most amazing people. I simply love it.
Every time we circle up and say a prayer, I always say a prayer for you. I thank God that he led me to you and pray to give me the strength to come again. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you for saving me.
Below is a list that Wendy, Lori and I put together of things that we have learned in Bootcamp. It’s a short list, but one that we have been reflecting on. I hope it illustrates to you how much you lead and motivate. Keep up the good work.
That I am not the athlete that I thought I was
That you can make new friends at any age
That it’s ok to cry
That working out in a group is more motivational than doing it alone
That I can keep going when I thought I couldn’t
That you can find inspiration in even the smallest steps
That losing 20 pounds is the hardest thing I have had to do in my life
That I missed exercising
That exercising can be addictive
That I wouldn’t be strong enough to handle the military
That is doesn’t matter how fast or strong you are as long as you finish
That God has blessed me
No matter what you weigh after 1 hour of boot camp you feel like a sexy woman!
My body is stronger and can be pushed harder than I ever imagined
That I could be having the worst day, but after Bootcamp I will have forgotten all about it
Jeremy Carter
I just felt like I should send my trainers an update on my personal progress. I worked out with Jay at the AA Center (the 5:00 show) this past Jan thru Feb. I did have some trouble with an old knee injury but I didn't let that keep me down. I'm down 30lbs of fat and up 10lbs of muscle (hooray pushups!) and I'm still going strong. I work out every morning at Baylor Tom Landry Fitness center and am on a first name basis with many of the trainers. I'm hoping by this Dec to have my 1 rep max on the bench up to 400! I'm 318 1rm right now.
I've been praising Boot Camp Fitness since my "run" :) and have convinced a coworker to try it out. He's really excited about it. He, my wife, and several others have suggested that I send a link to a blog entry I wrote back then titled "The Irony of Bootcamp." Here's the link (it's real short), and I hope you enjoy it.
