Fargo Moorhead Bootcamps

When we started planning our daughter’s wedding a year ago, I started down the old path of "having to lose weight for this wedding!" Argh – what a task! However, I never thought that I would see the results that I have seen from attending Joe’s boot camps. He makes it alot of fun, keeps us entertained (or maybe we keep him entertained), yet we do work hard during his sessions as well. I am excited to see final results after the VIP sessions are completed, and see where we end up after our assessments and personal training. I never thought someone my age would be attending a ‘boot camp’, but again, it’s been very exciting and alot of fun. I look forward to meeting up with friends and having a good time while we exercise! At a recent doctor’s appt, I have lowered my cholestrol by 45 points and lowered my blood sugar level. I have also seen my energy level increase. I can only attribute this to Joe’s boot camps – I can safely say "BOOT CAMP HAS BEEN GOOD FOR ME" .. . .Thanks Joe!.

[VIP GUEST POST BY Lori A]

Congrats Lori!

Keep up the hard work! 

I think improvement is essential to being a well-rounded person, so I decided a while ago that I need to change certain aspects of my life.

The first thing I want to change is actually already in process. I decided a few months back that I need to be more active, so I joined Snap Fitness and trained to run a 5K. After just a few months of running, I felt so good about the small change I’d already made that I committed to bootcamp, both the regular session and now the VIP version. So I’m happy to know that I’ve already committed to making a change, although I know I can be more active by doing other things in addition to bootcamp.

Another improvement I’m seeking is to eat better. Better is a pretty vague word but to me it means making smarter choices about what I put into my body without depriving myself of anything. By not depriving myself of certain foods, I know I need to employ self-control when eating sweets or unhealthy snacks. While I don’t consider myself a junk food addict or fast food junkie, I know that I can and should select better food options that will provide fuel for my body. I’ve always tried to eat balanced meals but haven’t always succeeded when temptation and convenience reign. I am working on being consciously aware of the fresh fruits and vegetables I ingest and how much (or little) I eat of them. I’ve also tried to become smarter about what I eat by reading nutrition labels and educating myself about the foods I should be eating and the appropriate amounts to consume.

Finally, I need to change how I spend my time, in that I would like to be more productive with my free time. While it’s definitely okay to relax and take a break every now and then, I feel like I could use my time more efficiently by working to achieve something every night, whether that is reading 10 pages in a book or organizing a closet. I am working on this change by making lists of what I need and want to get done and then checking each item off my list, which adds to my sense of accomplishment. I feel like these changes are completely attainable with a good attitude, will power and self-control, and I intend to make these changes.

[VIP GUEST POST BY Danielle T]

I am finally down a couple numbers when I weighed my self this morning…which is always exciting!!   The workouts and eating a little better are paying off!    I was also noticing a difference in my abs.  I was so excited I had to show them off.

[VIP GUEST POST By Casey R]

Congrats Casey! Keep up the hard work!

Our  first bootcamp assessment was a couple weeks ago~ we were weighed, measured, fat tested, and assessed on a few exercises.  I am excited to see the results and see what  bootcamp can do for me.  I have done Joe’s  bootcamps in the past and I didn’t do the  (pre-measuring)~ so I am excited to see results. 

My lifestyle for the most part has always been to be healthy.  Eating right & exercising to stay healthy. (But I do have a sweet tooth)   Diabetes, weight issues, high blood pressure and arthritis run in my family.  My goal is to not have to deal with these issues later in life if I can prevent them now with good health habits. 

Bootcamps have given me the opportunity to add strength training to my workout that I have never done in the past.  I already feel stronger~ I couldn’t do ONE push up and now I can do a few of them ( girlie style of course) but never the less I can do them!  I feel good, I have more energy and I love the bootcamp workouts! I work hard so sometimes I can treat that sweet tooth with something special now and again!

[VIP GUEST POST BY Kim J]

Lunges are getting more tolerable~ Believe it or not! I feel as if I might be making some progress, finally! I am excited to see what my assesment looks like as well as the personal workouts that Joe will be assigning us. Hopefully there won’t bee too much pain involved when working out one on one with Joe!

[VIP GUEST POST BY Juli M]