
| Testimonials |

| Hear What Some BootCampers Have To Say...... Meet: Trent Team Captain 2008 Biggest Loser of the Year Started BootCamp 8/20/07 Pounds lost = 61 Pant sizes lost: 42" to 32" waist Age: 33 "What can I say? X-treme Fitness BootCamp has changed my life. For the past 14 years I have neglected my health and body. After hearing glowing reviews about Lori and her BootCamp I decided to give it a try. Not only have I lost 61 lbs. and 10" from my waist but I am undoubtedly in the absolute best shape of my life! Being a part of the BootCamp Team has not only enhanced my physical fitness, but also my mental fitness. The sense of euphoria an individual receives after completing a BootCamp session is something one must experience to fully understand. Lori, the Drill Instructor, is an individual for whom I have the utmost respect. She is in tune with each individual at BootCamp and knows everyone's personal limits and goals. Lori pushes me to do things I never thought I was capable of doing. Without her, I personally do not think my BootCamp experience would be as successful. It's always nice seeing some “new recruits” on the first day of a new session. All of us share common goals and are attending BootCamp for very similar reasons – be it weight loss or physical and mental fitness. Like myself when I began, many of these “new recruits” cannot perform all of the tasks we perform without taking a short break and resting. It is really rewarding to watch these individuals advance in mere weeks by simply attending and staying dedicated to Lori's always changing program of strength training, cardiovascular training, and her intense focus on the body's core." Meet: Lisa Started BootCamp 7/14/08 Weight loss = 55 lbs. Inch loss = 49" Clothing sizes lost = 6 Age: 47 "X-treme Fitness BootCamp!!! WOW!!! Where do I start.... it has changed my life in so many positive ways. I have Sinus Tachycardia brought on my weight and am 47 years old. I was really nervous when I started BootCamp and was afraid that I would not be able to keep up with the Team due to my weight and breathing condition. When I started in July I could not make it around the track for our warm up lap without stopping many times gasping for air. This all changed within 4 weeks,where under Lori’s guidance and expertise my stamina and endurance increased to where I was able to run the full warm up lap without stopping, as well as being able to stay up with the group the full lap. I talked with Lori about my concerns and she encouraged and motivated me to stay focused, not quit and push through any negative thoughts. I did as Lori said and almost immediately my stamina and endurance quickly increased and I was actually keeping up and getting stronger with each class. The atmosphere and camaraderie is amazing, the Team encourages and cheers one another and Lori, ( Our Fearless Leader ) is the best motivator ever. Lori's workouts are always mentally and physically challenging as she constantly changes the activities for maximum results. My physician was amazed at how I had changed in such a short time and told me to continue with BootCamp that it was the best decision I had made. My resting heart rate, which was 155/110 my first few sessions is now at 110/80. I have also been released from follow-ups with my Cardiologist to my Primary Care physician. I feel so much stronger, energized and focused since starting BootCamp and the added bonus is I am now in control of my breathing. Lori is as good as it gets. And she definitely get's the job done with her amazing skills and talents. Lori is tough, motivating, inspiring, challenging and knows how to push people out of their comfort zone to succeed. Her workouts "work ", her advice " works", her way of doing things " work " and it is a true gift that she shares this with us. Lori, you have brought back happiness, health and a future to me and it is the best gift anyone has ever given me. Thank you!!!! You honestly are the best and I truely mean it!!! I just started my twenty- nineth session and I am HOOKED!!!! Trust me; X-Treme Fitness BootCamp is addictive!!!!! And will always be a part of my life. " Meet: Fairy Aka: "Ladder Queen" Started BootCamp: 4/2/07 Clothing sizes lost = 3 Age: 53 "When I hit 50, I realized everything was heading 'south' and I started feeling old. I read about BootCamp and decided to give it a try. I have been part of the Team for almost 2 years and I feel great. BootCamp has helped my mental health as well. I am happier and enjoy each day to it's fullest. I now 'crave' BootCamp. I am stronger, more energeticand have more definition and tone to my body. Lori is a great leader and does a great job of varying our exercise routines. She pushes us to give our all during each exercise. Also, this is not a “cookie cutter” fitness center program, where everyone already looks like Barbie and Ken dolls, with the outfits to match. X- treme Fitness BootCamp is a program filled with women and men of all ages, shapes, sizes and ability levels, with a common goal. Get healthy! Recently, I had my annual physical. My doctor was amazed by how I had changed since the last time he had seen me. He told me that “if I keep doing boot camp, I won’t get old. The parts will just wear out one day”. I think he is right." Meet: Judi Started BootCamp: 4/12/06 Weight loss = 22 lbs. Clothing sizes lost = 3 Age: 51 "Wow! I feel fabulous! And I think the picture says it all. I had always exercised and maintained my weight but before I knew it middle age had set in and I was a bit over- weight, tired, lacked motivation and struggled to find an exercise program that fit my needs and got me up and moving again. Then one day I saw the ad for X-treme Fitness BootCamp and the rest is history. After my first week in April 2006 I knew I was addicted and commitment was not an issue. So here I am three years later at 49, feeling great, strong, fit, my weight under control and back into smaller sizes and with the proper eating habits I have been able to maintain the weight. So I look forward to 5:45 a.m. and pushing myself to stay strong and healthy. When I get home from every boot camp session I feel exhilarated, fit and mentally clear in going on with the rest of my day knowing what I accomplished at boot camp. Not to mention, boot camp is fun! Some people cringe when I say that! But look at me. Also, I have met some awesome women who are as committed as I am and I enjoy the camaraderie and the fun we have as we are all pushing ourselves to do our best and working our butts off under Lori’s instruction. Lori has been committed as well and she takes a personal interest in each individual’s goals and accomplishments. She keeps us motivated, is always changing the workouts, pushing us to our maximum capacity, concerned with our safety, technique and form. So I figure, if I look and feel this good at 49, what 50 will be like, and what successes I will have in my 4th year of BootCamp? I guess I will have to keep everyone updated." Meet: Kacie Started Bootcamp - 6/8/09 Weight loss - 15 pounds Clothing sizes lost - 2 Age: 27 "Bootcamp rules! As a self-proclaimed 'gym rat' for more than a decade, I was ready for something new. I thought I was in pretty good shape until the first bootcamp session! It was such a challenge and has been ever since! I never realized what a plateau I had been stuck in until I started bootcamp. I had literally gone years without seeing results - and tried every class and trend that had come my way. Bootcamp was the first real challenge I had fitness-wise for a long time, and I am stronger than I have ever been because of it! I was in the best shape of my life for my wedding a year after I started, and continue to enjoy the always changing, never boring, fast-pace of the class! Lori does a fantastic job switching things up so you are constantly working new muscles or trying some new exercise guaranteed to get your heart pumping. Working out outside and with other fun people has also been a huge plus and something I look forward to each evening. Anyone can succeed with Lori motivating you - it takes hard work but you WILL see results if you stick with it!" Meet: Kimberly & Dan Aka: The"Warden" & "Tarzan" Joined BootCamp: 5/12/08, 6/9/08 Age: 44 "To prepare for my November weddingI joined BootCamp. I had already bought my weddding gown; my goal was to tone up my shoulders and arms to look great in the strapless gown. I have to admit the first session was pretty tough but I stayed with it for a second session and then became hooked. The results have been tremendous!!! I lost a few pounds but it looks like I have lost 15! My physique re-aligned to more healthy proportions. In October before the wedding both the waist and hips of my dress had to be taken in and my arms were nicely tones for the big day. I was thrilled with the results and felt fabulous on my wedding day, with many thanks to Lori! I am still participating in X-treme Fitness BootCamp because it’s a great overall workout, extremely challenging and I just love being outdoors getting fit instead of being in a dark, smelly, crowded gym. With the wedding day over, I am now focusing on not gaining the Newlywed 20!" ~ Kim "I used to think I was in fairly good shape. I lifted weights and did cardio for years. Back in May 08 my fiancé (now wife) was attending BootCamp and had signed me up for ”bring a friend day” which I must admit I was not to thrilled about. I thought, “How good of a workout could it be? I already know what I doing.” Right? Wrong! I was blown away! I hadn’t had a workout like that in 20 years! I immediately signed up for the next session and have been going ever since. Lori makes it the right combination of cardio and strength along with personalized instruction. It truly is a total body workout. She’s pushed me way beyond my normal comfort zone to achieve what is possibly the highest level of fitness I have ever had at the age of 42. Not to mention, 15lbs lighter than when I started. Lori is one of the best instructors/coaches I have ever had the privilege to be coached by. Her “no excuses” and “can do” attitude is infectious. Another great thing about X-treme Fitness BootCamp is being outside! Trust me, after doing this you won’t want to go back into the gym! Oh, and guys don’t let the fact that there are more women fool you. Lori makes it challenging for everyone and most of these women will kick your butt! If you want to get or stay fit you owe it to yourself to check this out! I absolutely love it!!" - Tarzan Meet Jennifer (aka: "Raj"); Joined BootCamp 6/9/09; Age 41 "I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007. The treatments and surgeries left me with no strength, bone loss and an overall feeling that I was never going to get back to the old me. When the doctors told me that if I didn’t start getting some exercise I would be risking osteoporosis, I decided to give Bootcamp a try. I have never, ever stuck with any fitness program . . . until now. When I started, I couldn’t even complete one sit up. Each month, I can complete more and more. I’m not just back to my old self. I feel better than I ever have, physically and mentally. Being a working mom with three active boys, the Morning Starz group is just what I need to be able to fit a workout in and get everything else done that I need to. I love that someone else takes the time to put together a workout that pushes the whole body. All I have to do is show up and give it my best. Lori is great and supportive and the whole team makes working out a blast. It’ s the best thing you can do for your and your health!" Meet Marnie; Joined BootCamp 11/09/09; Age 43 “Nothing gets between me and my Boot Camp!” Anyone who knows me knows that’s my motto. But being fit hasn’t always been a priority for me. I have four kids, three of whom have special needs. I also have been battling a chronic illness, a suppressed immune system, and tachycardia, a racing heart which can limit my physical stamina and endurance for years. By 42, I had slowed down to a complete stop! Last year a concerned friend encouraged me to start working out in Lori’s X-treme Fitness Boot Camp. When I first started, I was scared. Boot Camp was tough. I was taking 28 pills a day and had a resting heart rate of 110. I couldn’t do more than 7 sit ups in 2 minutes and was doing push-ups against a wall. Running a single lap without stopping was out of the question. But with Lori’s patience, encouragement and guidance I slowly began to build stamina and strength. Today, I’m so much stronger than I ever thought I would be, both physically and mentally. I’m 17 pounds lighter, off many of my medications, and can pretty much do just about anything Lori throws my way. While I’m not the fastest, or the thinnest, or the strongest woman in BootCamp, I know I’m one of the toughest. And, perhaps most importantly, I feel fantastic! I’m a happier, healthier, and more energized than I’ve felt in years. Even my doctor’s can’t believe how well I’m doing and are encouraged by my progress. What I love most about Lori’s Boot Camp is that she covers every muscle group, every day, and every class is different. I’m never bored. After a year of training, I still feel every workout. Lori also challenges us, no matter where we are. She doesn’t let us plateau. And she’s careful. She doesn’t let us hurt ourselves. She makes sure we “do it right” before we “do it good." I’m not kidding when I say I live for my workouts with Lori and the rest of the girls. This program has changed the trajectory of my life significantly. Because of that, I truly pity the fool that tries to get between me and my Boot Camp!" Meet Judy; Joined BoootCamp 11/09/09; Age 70 "My therapy for the past 30 years has been playing ALTA tennis. Being a senior my tennis opponents seem to not only be younger every season but in better condition. To remain competitive on the tennis court and win more than my fair share of matches I believed it important to get in better condition and maintain that level. I had tried working with trainers but found that they let me decide how hard I was going to work out and they did not push me. When I found out about Lori’s new low impact boot camp that she was starting I mistakenly thought this was going to be a group of senior women and when I discovered there was only one other senior woman (I was 69 at the time) I didn’t think that I would last the four week session. Lori did not treat me any differently than any other woman and she let me know that she expected me to improve each week. To my surprise within a couple of weeks I was able to keep up with most of the exercises. Lori also realized my limitations because of a bad shoulder and she modified exercises so that I was able to get the same benefits as the rest of the group. I did not join boot camp to lose weight but I did notice that my clothes where no longer too tight for me. I started in November and when December arrived I noticed that like in the past preparing for Christmas did not stress me out; I had more energy and I was sleeping better. Now I take great pride in the fact that people are amazed when they find out that I am 70 years old. I also feel that I am setting an example for my three children, their spouses and my five grandchildren. My Motto is that you are only as old as you act and feel and I feel GREAT!" Meet: Cathy (aka: "Ricecakes"); Joined BootCamp 4/30/07; Age: 40 "As a former college athlete, I thought that my days of being in tip-top shape were long gone. Since beginning BootCamp last Spring, I have rediscovered my endurance, and my fitness level rivals that of my soccer playing days when I could run up to 10 miles during a single game. I know that my upper body strength is the best that it has ever been in my life. More importantly, I have so much fun. I'm actually happy to get up at 5:00 AM to and miss it when I don't go to BootCamp. I look forward to sweating it out every chance I get with a great group of positive, supportive, and downright awesome women. The shooting stars and view of the rising sun aren't too bad, either!" Meet: Janne (aka: "Lunger"); Joined BootCamp 2/5/07; Age: 50 "Wow!! Closing in on FOUR years of X-Treme Boot Camp and I am still addicted to the amazing work outs, the great people I’ve met there, and the power of starting each day off with such a positive and healthy commitment to myself and my long term well being. It’s definitely not easy, but it’s absolutely worth it. The fellow campers are so supportive of each other and Lori is a great leader and role model. She has followed a path of personal fitness and has a commitment to helping others achieve their own fitness goals …. sometimes pushing us when we stumble on the path, and always cheerleading, motivating and encouraging. She believes in each of us, even when we sometimes don’t ourselves. The words “can’t” and “no” are not in the dictionary at Boot Camp. We all can… and do. Every day. With a smile on our face and a happy kick in our stilettos when we step out looking and feeling our personal best! It’s a great program and has literally changed hundreds of lives over the years. Now that’s a true testimonial to the power of saying “I can do it”. Look inside, reach deep, go further, do more… make it YOUR life! " Meet Eileen (aka: "Erl"); Joined BootCamp 1/8/07; Age: 42 "Lori, I know I joke a lot but I want you to know how much you mean to me. Just knowing you has changed my life. Physically I feel amazing and I couldn't ask for a better group of women to surround myself with. I just love our team of girls. I'm so grateful to you for "kicking me in the butt" when I need it. I don't say "thank you" as often as I should, so just know how much I appreciate you!" Meet: Melissa (aka: "Stink Eye"); Joined BootCamp 5/28/07; Age: 48 "Working full-time and being a mother to three active, school age children makes it very difficult to commit to an exercise program on a regular schedule. I also lack self- discipline, so I really need someone to tell me what, when and how to exercise. I started BootCamp last May and attend the early morning session when the rest of the family is still asleep and it has been great!! Lori is a great motivator and does a great job changing things up so BootCamp never seems boring or routine. BootCamp is fun but always challenging. It has been the perfect solution for me and I strongly recommend Xtreme Fitness Bootcamp!" Meet Heather; Joined BootCamp 2/9/09 ; Age 41 "After putting on 5 extra holiday pounds, I decided I would sign up for 1 session of BootCamp. Lori actually had to talk me into it after I discovered it started so early in the morning. I'm not much of a morning person & I really didn't think I'd be able to handle getting up so early. Even though I have always exercised, I found Lori's BootCamp balanced my workouts better, incorporating both cardio & strength exercises while having lots of fun. I've now been a part of BootCamp for 2 years. Who would have thought a non-morning person could do that? Even though it's sometimes difficult to get out of bed, once we've finished class I feel great & know that I don't have to worry about finding time later in the day to do my workout. What I love most about BootCamp is the camaraderie with the group. Everyone is inspiring in their own way. Some people are faster, some stronger, some have more endurance...but everyone can be a motivator in some way. And the class can cater to people of all fitness levels... just modify the intensity to what works for you. Although I've always exercised, I've never stuck with one fitness plan for as long as I've been in Lori's BootCamp. It's fun & challenging, and because we're always doing different things, it's never boring! At 41, I am as healthy & fit as I was 20 years ago! " Meet: Susan (aka: "Counter"); Joined BootCamp 4/30/07; Age: 40 "I have never been so motivated to get up at 5:40AM to work out - EVER. I love coming to class and working out before anyone in my house is even awake. While the inches may not be coming off as rapidly as others, I do know that I am in much better shape. Running the Peachtree was easier this year, I have been running most Saturdays in addition to Boot Camp and today I was able to touch Judi's toes doing that drill at the end of class all but the very last time. The first time I did that exercise I was only able to get my legs up twice. I've come a long way!! I also love the people that I've met and enjoy meeting new people. I just want to say THANK YOU. I'm glad my friend found you for me because I love Boot Camp and everything that goes along with it!" |






