The SCOOP

1. A Contest that will start January 30th and run through March 31st. We will have a Final WOD and winners on Saturday April 14th @ 8am

2. We will have some gauges to track progress and will go by the honor rule. Meaning we will trust that you really did do off-day cardio for the exercise tracking.

3. We will have individual winners and team winners.

4. The idea of the Get You In Shape Biggest Winner is just give you some extra motivation and accountability by having teams and giving a contest.

Download the info-pack here
This has all the details that you need in order to start. We have put in some tools and tips that can help you.

Facebook page – here is the page we will be posting things and encourage your team to go to communicate with. It’s just another tool we are using to keep you motivated.

Mark April 14th on your calendars @ 8am as that will be when all the teams will get a final WOD together and the winners are announced (after the 8am session). We had April 7th but it is Easter weekend we thought everyone may not be able to make it. So we will have 2 weeks to get all the testimonies, track attendance, track fitness progress and put the before/after pictures.

A note about before pictures... please just keep them for now. This is going to be something you turn in to us at the end with your after picture. The info pack has an entire page about what we are looking for.

A note about teams and the trainer/coach
- There are 4 -5 people per team and we want this to be a chance for you guys to team up and help each other with accountability and motivation. Your trainer/coach is really just going to help facilitate so you can definitely reach out to them for help but we mainly want you guys to hold each other accountable and walk through this process together. Each team will have everyone’s contact information. The coach/trainer will
not really do to much except ask if you need anything and track each you you down to update your Assessment Checklist. We want each team to take responsibility in helping each other with motivation, encouragement, and inspiration. We think this will be a great way to help teach you how you too can be a coach and also feed off of the other campers.

How to Win— There will be male winner and a female winner along with a winning team. Here are some guidelines and gauges that we will use to help pick the winner. The winners will be based on a combination of results, attendance, fitness, testimonial, journal tracking, and general participation. So there is not one area. We know if you work on all these areas, you will not only get the results you are looking for, but the process will be much easier along the way. Here are the basic things we are using to measure and how to find it.

1. Turn in a Before and After Picture. Page 5 of the Info Pack explains what would be an ideal picture we are looking for. Please wait until the end of the contest to turn in your before picture.

2. Turn in your exercise and nutrition journal (or App if you are using an online application instead of the old fashioned writing journal or what we have provided you). We know how tracking both you nutrition and exercise through some outlet (app or journal) you are more likely to stick to it and we can also help with necessary changes. Track or journal your off-day cardio also. The off-day workouts will be based on the honor-rule for the folks not in the Cardio Club will be based on the honor rule. Pages 18-22 of the information pack has information we are looking for. It does not matter what you use, the key is using one of the tools to track your food and liquid intake (along with the time of day). It’s also important to journal what you did each day for exercise. If you are using an application, most of them can be printed out.
When should you turn your exercise journal in? It’s up to you when you turn these in to your coach / trainer. If you have some big goals for the 9 weeks, I would start with turning it in after two weeks.
You assessment Checklist

3. Update your assessment Checklist – The Assessment Checklist is what you filled out when beginning and has basic nutrition and exercise questions. It is a general guideline to help the coach /trainer know what you are working on and how we can help you. You can choose how often you want a follow up assessment (2, 4, 6, or 8 weeks) but we recommend the first on being in two weeks so that if there are any changes that we can suggest, you can begin implementing it. You coach will be calling you or you all can do it as a team after a boot camp session. It’s up to you but we will use this as a way to see if you are making the necessary changes that you should be making to reach your short (and long) term goals.

4. Be consistent in coming to the boot camp workouts. As you know we will track attendance and it will play a role. We hope this is another incentive to get to class. We do understand if folks are traveling but we encourage you to email the team and coach and let them know that you did a workout while you were away from boot camp. If you will be traveling, this is another reason why you should keep a record (journal) of your nutrition and exercise you do.

5. Be positive and be an asset to your group. Again, this is for motivation, encouragement, and inspiration as a team. The whole idea of this is to show you that you guys can lift each other up and that you are not alone. Unfortunately, getting and staying in shape is a lifelong process. Having some support and motivation will allow these next 8-9 weeks be easier and more enjoyable.

6. Show an improvement in fitness. We will have a few different testing days throughout this process to help measure if you have improved in your fitness. We do know that if you are consistent in your workouts and following the Get You In Shape Program (nutrition, water, sleep, chewing, etc), you are only going to improve in your fitness. If you are following everything and coming to each session, it may mean you are not pushing yourself hard enough while at the sessions.

7. Both written and video testimony. This will be done after the 9 weeks is over and we will make sure everyone has plenty of time to get them into us.

8. If you do not need to lose weight, we will still have some ways to measure overall progress. You can always get leaner, toner, faster, and stronger. We all still need to work to maintain our weight or to improve in the way we look, feel, and perform.

8. Must be a boot camp participant to enter.

Team

Common Questions –

How will our team win or how can I win the individual award?
There will be a number of gauges. The main point of the Biggest Winner is not actually coming up with a winning team or winners. The main point is being in the game, which you are. We know how hard getting in shape and also staying in shape is, so this is really another tool to help keep you going in this journey.
There will be a winning team and winning male and female award. Here are the gauges we will use.

Each year at this time people are starting to think about New Years Resolutions. Health and fitness is always on the top of the list since how you look and feel play such a big role in everything else in your life.  Most people either want to get more healthy or want to lose weight. Since 66% of Americans are obese, it’s easy to see why the most popular resolution is weight loss. Get You In Shape and our popular boot camps seem to attract folks that are looking to get started, but we wanted to give you some tips that can help anyone looking for a change, make that change.
The other reason why health and fitness is on the top of New Years Resolutions is that feeling better (having more energy) and looking better (losing weight or getting toner) has a direct result in how your confidence is and your daily performance is. So if you you have a goal to have more energy to play more with your kids more, what you do with your nutrition and fitness  will have a role in achieving that goal.

Here are the tops tips for starting, sticking and staying on a health and fitness plan in 2012

1. Have a goal - This is the first thing that you need to decide before doing anything else. Without a goal and a true motivation behind achieving that goal, you very likely to go back to your old habits which got you to where you have been. The other part about setting a goal is to set a realistic goal. If you do happen to need to lose over 40 pounds, it would not be smart to put down you want to lose 20 pounds in one month. You have to think about how long it took you to gain your weight and try to focus on achieving the same thing with losing that same weight you gained. Here is an example on having a goal. Your end goal would be 40 pounds so you would look at that being about about 6-9 month being a healthy time period to achieve that goal. I would then put a goal to lose 5 pounds each month to achieve that goal. The next big part of that goal is why or your motivation behind achieving that goal. This is key and would be to get off some medications. Or because your parents are starting to have health issues because of their weight and you want to lose weight so you don’t have that problem. Losing weight for a big event coming up can always be a great motivating tool to help you reach your goals. The key is to have some sort of goal written down and “why” you want to achieve it.

2. Have a plan – Most people are very excited to start on January 1st but really don’t have a plan set. Having a plan will help you stay motivated and also will help you stick to that plan so you stay on your target goal. Without a plan, you are more than likely to get frustrated and quit like most people do two weeks into the program. Get your calendar out and knock out at least 3-4 days/week when you can exercise. You put all of your other calendar items in your calendar so treat your New Years Resolution the same way. If it is in the calendar you will begin to get more in a habit of actually doing the workouts which is usually the hardest part on the process. One of the reason  Get You In Shape boot camp program has been so successful and now is a proven program is because it is only 3 times a week. It allows people who are getting started to start at a slow pace. As people get more and more used to the weekly workouts, they can then add the off-day cardio and more time to the other days to maximize their health and fitness results. So have a plan and put that plan down on your calendar each week so you know when you are going to be working out. That time is for YOU (or your kids if you need to include them because you need to)

3. Get help – Getting started in a goal to look, feel, and perform better is always the hardest part. .Most people just simply don’t know where to start when starting a fitness and health program on their own or with a friend. For most people, getting help means hiring a personal trainer or signing up for a group fitness program.  Fitness boot Camps are very popular and have continued to grow because many people like the personal attention they get from the trainers and the accountability and support they get from the group. Another huge benefit and reason why boot camps are so popular is that it is a fraction of the cost of a private personal trainer. Even if you are only planning on investing in one month of personal training or a fitness boot camp program, it will allow you to get the start you need to keep going on your own. The Get You In Shape program (which is our proven fitness boot camp program) does two huge things when people start. We help ensure people do the each and exercise exercise correctly to help get the most out that particular exercise (helps burn more calories) and to help minimize injuries. People that have not worked our either in a while or in a long time tend to get some sort of nagging injuring easier since they may not know how to do a squat so that it activates the muscles in the back of the legs and not in their knees. They end up feeling pain in their knees and think “I guess I better not workout because my knee hurts” so their New Years Resolution is out.
I am not saying you have to go out and hire a personal trainer or join a fitness boot camp program. I am saying that getting professional help is going to help benefit you more and there is a reason why so many people do that in their quest to look, feel, and perform better.
If you simply are not going to do that getting a group of friends together to start together will help. It has been proven that folks that have group accountability and inspiration do have a higher chance to achieving their goals. It’s no wonder why Weight Watchers, the Biggest Loser, and all the other group programs out there are so successful and help people reach their goals. So get a group of friends together, get a plan, and start your journey together.

4. Start and always be thinking “little an often over the long haul”- You have a goal, you have a plan, you have help, the next key it is just start. This may sound funny but most people never ever start because they are too nervous and keep putting it off. If you have help (and are paying for it) it not easy but you are more forced to start. If you have decided to do it on your own, starting is the next big step. The phrase “little and often over the long haul” is something I got from a international health and fitness trainer names  Dan John . The key to any program is to sticking and staying over time. Doing something little and often just means exercising and eating healthy consistently each and every day over time. This will allow you to make small goals turn into your 6 month goal. So make sure you have your start date on your calendar and stick to it. It will not only be a starting point but if you do stick to it, it will increase your confidence knowing you accomplished this small thing. Then the “little and often over the long haul” will allow you to continue to achieving small steps along the way to you achieving HUGE GOALS!

5. Nutrition, Nutrition, Nutrition – Although we are a fitness company, we know that 70&-80% of someone’s results will come from what they put in there mouth. The same tips apply to the nutrition part of things as with the fitness. our 24 Day Challenge is just a program we have so that people get a fresh start and have been proven to help gets people to a fast weight loss and fitness start.
Here is a quick suggestion on what to eat and what NOT to eat for 15-30 days (it’s up to you) then sticking to this 80% of the time after that.
What to consume – Fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, good fats, and lots of water
What not to consume – fried foods, dairy, wheat, anything white, alcohol, high calorie juices, and most condiments.
These are basic but it will help with getting started. The 24 Day Challenge makes this process easier because it adds in Advocare nutritional products that help with the cleansing process, energy, and cravings.

To summarize the 5 tips to
1. Have a Goal and a motivation behind why you want to achieve that goal
2. Have a plan and put that plan in your calendar
3. Get help from a professional trainer, a local fitness boot camp, or your friends.
4. Get started and think “little and ofter over the long-haul
5.  Know that nutrition is 70%-80% of the battle over how you look, feel, and perform

When: Mon-Wed-Friday
Where: Andy Brown East (map it)
Times: 6 to choose from
5:30am
6:30am
8:00am
12:00pm
5:00pm
6:00pm

Get You In Shape hosted an amazing night of fun, fellowship and food to celebrate with clients 2011. It was started with some great food and fellowship. 2011 was then highlighted from January until December of 2011. The 2011 Client of the Year nominees and the top 3 were announced.
If you did not get a chance to look at all the Client of the Year Nominees (and want some free motivated and inspiration) get over the blog that has all 12 nominees and their story. It was an awesome night with awesome people. We are sorry that more of our clients could not have made it but understand that not all could make it in this one night. Here are some of the pictures.

The Respondek’s

Finishing getting ready

Chuck and Julie McCan

Brian and Suzanne Barker

Elliott getting some sleep in before it starts

The Cox family

Big Thanks to Dana for making it all come together!

Yes!!! We catered MEXICAN food and it was great!

Cynthia Linder starting it off with the Year in review


Chaney Respondek finishes the June – December in Review


Julie McCan about to give out some awards

Suzanne Barker giving out some awards

Julie Smith ends with the fun awards.

The 12 Client of the Year Nominees were cheered as they got on stage.
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Awarded 3rd Place – Amanda Glassey

Awarded 2nd Place Brittany Guantt

Suspence for the final name to be awarded Client of the Year

Lori Burge wins the $500 Cash and 3 Months of boot camp!

Thanks again for making 2011 another great year for Making a Difference in the lives of others! One Life – One Body . Let’s go out there and make a difference!

Again, all 12 were winners but her are the ones that were awarded the 3 prizes.

Awarded 3rd Place Client of the Year
Nominee #2 Amanda Glassey

1. Basic Information Name, occupation, where you live, and how long you have been in the Get You In Shape program.

Amanda Glassey, project engineer, Coppell, TX, 10 months (started in February 2011.)

2. Where you were at in your life before Get You In Shape? What did you life look like?

I was unhealthy, out-of-shape and overwhelmed at how to start to fix that. I had just finished a master’s degree in May 2010 that I had been pursuing for 5 years while working full time. That 5 years included little sleep, no exercise and a lot of fast food / bad food choices. I was at my highest weight ever and had been told by the doctor that if I didn’t do something I was at risk for diabetes and other health issues.

In addition to all of that, my father died of a heart attack in August of 2010. I hadn’t seen him in 10 years and when I did see him I saw what my future could be / would be if I didn’t make some changes. He was morbidly obese, had previous complications from diabetes and then died early. I knew if I didn’t start taking care of myself, I was headed down that same path.

3. Why you decided to join Get You In Shape?

This gave me a kick-start and I started to make different food choices in October 2010. I lost about 25 lbs over the next few months, but had hit a plateau and still didn’t know how to get exercise in the mix. Get You In Shape ran a groupon about this time. I had heard about this boot camp but was intimidated by the name “boot camp” and my fitness level (or lack thereof). I figured that if I ever was, now was the time to try it. It was little enough money that I told myself that if I didn’t like it I could just quit and not have invested a whole lot monetarily.

4. What was your first experience or first impression with Get You In Shape?

I was super nervous about even the orientation, and was relieved when I saw two friends from church there who had also bought the groupon. They graciously decided to come to the 5:30 am class with me (though they were originally going to do the 6:30 am class, thanks Margaret and Carla!) The next morning, I wondered what in the world I had gotten myself into. I was exhausted from just the warm-up! It went quickly though and soon enough it was over. I had made it through the first day and was still alive. One of the Get You In Shape trainers, Chaney, was encouraging, gave modifications and made me feel ok if I needed to take a break.
I was glad no one was yelling like I imagined “boot camp” could be. I wouldn’t say I looked forward to coming back, but knew I could do it and was excited about taking a step to getting healthier.

5. What are some of the tools from the Get You In Shape program you have used that has helped you?

The resources that Get You In Shape has are great. I’ve learned the importance of breakfast and staying hydrated. I did the 24 day challenge and while I’m still working on mastering the nutrition part of the healthy lifestyle, I saw how I’m supposed to be eating and had some great results that month. I also use the blog suggestions for off-day cardio when I can. I also love that the trainers have modifications ready. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and while some days I can do it all, there are other days when my wrist, knee or hip is acting up and it’s more difficult. On those days it’s so nice to have one of the trainers tell me an alternate exercise so I can keep participating even if I’m doing something a little differently.

6. What you like most about the Get You In Shape Program?

I like that it’s different every day and that I don’t have to think! I love knowing that if I just make the commitment to show up, I will get a good hour of exercise in and never be bored! It’s the quickest hour of exercise ever, and dare I say, fun. I’ve also enjoyed getting to know the other boot camp participants.

7. How has the Get You In Shape program helped change your life. What are the results that you have achieved from the Get You In Shape program and how has the Get You In Shape program played a role in your results.

I’m not yet at my goal weight or fitness level, but Get You in Shape has definitely been a wonderful addition to my life. I now make myself a priority. I work my schedule so I can get to boot camp, whether it be at 5:30 am or 6:00 pm. I’ve lost another 25 lbs since I started GYIS boot camp and a bunch of inches. I am 50 lbs. lighter than I was at this time last year and I actually enjoy exercising. I’ve gone from going ½ mile in almost 9 minutes to 1 mile in a little over 12 (and I’m so close to breaking that 12 minute mark!) I eat breakfast every day now where I used to not. I eat smaller meals throughout the day now instead of just a huge lunch and dinner. But the biggest change is that I feel like I can do it. I’ve gone from overwhelmed to taking control. I look for ways to work exercise into my day and if I make a bad food choice, I do it consciously. I’ve made a lifestyle change – and it has benefited not only me. My mom started boot camp this year too. And we’re both signed up for a 5k to bring in the New Year. If you’d have told me that a year ago, I never would have believed you.

Awarded 2nd Place Client of the Year
Nominee #4 Brittany Gauntt

My name is Brittany Gauntt and I am a stay at home mom in Coppell, TX

Where you were in life before Get You In Shape? What did your life look like?

Before Get You In Shape, I was a young mom of a very active two year old (with a second little one on the way) with less energy than my daughter’s grandmothers. I would sit by and watch my own mother chase my daughter around the playground and wish I had the stamina to play chase too. While in college, I was active and exercised regularly, but after Anna Grace was born no one got much sleep at our house, I quit working out and we started eating out regularly. (aka: fast food.) While I have never had a big weight issue, there wasn’t a muscle left in my body.

Why did you decide to join Get You In Shape?

After seeing how great my mom looked and felt while participating in Get You In Shape, she gave me 6 months of classes as my Christmas/post baby present. I knew that a regular gym membership wouldn’t have the accountability I would need to start my journey back to Healthy.

What was your first experience or first impression with Get You In Shape?

My first impression of Get You In Shape was amazing and humbling all at the same time. I loved the friendly Trainers who were always willing to help, but to have to ask for a modification since I couldn’t even do one sit up on the ab mat while everyone around me was cranking out dozens of sit ups was humbling.

What are some of the tools from the Get You In Shape program you have used that has helped you?

Some of the tools that have helped me are eating 5 smaller meals a day, off day cardio, the accountability from the trainers, weigh -ins, and the fun atmosphere of working out with people who become your friends.

What do you like most about the Get You In Shape Program?

My favorite part of the Get You In Shape Program is the Personal Trainers. I may not be very outgoing (especially at 6:30am after being up with the baby), but they always make you feel a part of a team, like you were missed if you don’t show, and encourage you to get a few more reps even when you think you couldn’t possibly do anymore. They are what sets this program apart from any other fitness program out there.

How has the Get You In Shape program helped change your life?

The most important way Get You In Shape has changed my life is the way I parent my daughters. Instead of swinging by Wendy’s for chicken nuggets, we grill chicken at home. Instead of watching cartoons, we play chase around the living room. Instead of watching from the sidelines, I am climbing, sliding and jumping on the playground. I am more of the mom my girls deserve and that is a gift I will always be thankful for.

What is your proudest moment or moment or results from the Get You in Shape program?

When I ran (walked) my first mile run I came in second to last, only followed by a lady with a recent knee injury. While I may not know what it feels like to be the fat kid who can’t run, I’d vouch that it is almost as rough as being the youngest, thin kid who can’t run. Even while I was in college, I had never run a mile in under 10 minutes. After 6 months of Get You In Shape, I came in 2nd and ran an 8:52!!

How has the Get You In Shape Program impacted other areas of your life?

Our whole family’s take on life has improved. My husband is my biggest cheerleader and supporter in our new lifestyle. I ride my bike to the Get You In Shape boot camp when possible, I have actually worn out a pair of tennis shoes, and I have friends joining the Get You In Shape boot camp because of the changes they have seen in me.

What are the results that you have achieved from the Get You In Shape program and how has Get You In Shape played a role in your results?

I have improved my sit ups from none to 18.

My Mile Run went from 12:10 to 8:52

I lost 11.5 inches and 17 lbs

But all of those numbers are meaningless if you don’t have self-confidence. While I made my weight loss goal after 3 months, it took a grueling Ab month before I got my esteem back. Everyone tells you of all of the wonderful parts of having babies, but no one mentions the toll it takes on your body, and your self image, if you let it. While I may never sport a bikini again, I can finally say I am proud of my post bab(ies) body. I feel healthy, energetic and have found a new confidence I was afraid might be gone for good.

THANK YOU BRAD AND CYNTHIA and the Get You In Shape Team!

Awarded 1st and the Client of the Year
Nominee #11 Lori Burge

My name is Lori Burge. I live in Highland Village and I’m a middle school teacher in Flower Mound. I’ve been in the Get You in Shape Program since January 2011.

Where you were in life before Get You In Shape? What did your life look like?

When I say my life has been changed by boot camp, I really mean it! When I started this program, I weighed 243 lbs. I was so tired by the time I got off work that most nights, I would lie on the couch watching TV until bedtime. I would get winded just walking up the stairs at work.

Why you decided to join Get You In Shape?

I decided to join Get You in Shape just to get more energy. I had no energy to hang out with my two very active and athletic teenage sons or even with my husband. Even though I was overweight and NEVER worked out, I foolishly thought I was in pretty good shape. I remember filling out the initial paperwork for boot camp and checking 7 (on a scale of 1 to 10) for how in shape I was. Boy, was I wrong!

What was your first experience or first impression with Get You In Shape?

At the first class, I couldn’t even jog around the softball fields…not even a SLOW jog! To be honest, I could barely even walk it. When we did pushups, Daniel (one of the Get You In Shape person trainers) had to pull me up by the back of my shirt. When we did sit ups, Daniel had to push my back up…but he never let me give up. By the end of that first workout, I was so sore I could barely walk. In fact, for the first two weeks, I would come home from boot camp and my husband would already have the hot bath with Epsom salts ready for me. It was pretty bad…but I was determined to stick with it. Everyone around me figured I’d quit and believe me, I thought about it….a lot. But I was determined to prove those people wrong. More importantly, I didn’t want to let Daniel, Cynthia, Brad, Chaney, Julie S. and Julie M. down. They worked too hard to push me and motivate me.

What are some of the tools from the Get You In Shape program you have used that has helped you?

In January, I lost 14 lbs. A lot of that was just by drinking water and giving up my sodas and iced tea. Brad tells you to drink half your weight in ounces of water. That’s a lot of water! I also followed the tips from the program about what to eat and when – it seemed like I was always eating. Eating better and more often also gave me the energy I needed to have a better workout.

What do you like most about the Get You In Shape Program?

The best part of this program is the people. Everyone that is part of Get You in Shape is so motivating – from Brad and Cynthia to the trainers to the other boot campers. I’ve never felt self-conscious or embarrassed – even when I was constantly the last one to finish running my mile. I’ve also made some really good friends and we always have lots of laughs between our burpees and star jumps.

How has the Get You In Shape program helped change your life?

Even if I had never lost a pound, my life has been changed completely. I’ve had a lot of stress in my life – especially this past year – and typically, that kind of stress would have made me gain weight but working out makes me feel better, relieves my stress, and puts me in a better mood.

What is your proudest moment or moment or results from the Get You in Shape program?

My proudest moment was when I finally got to “one-derland” (under 200 pounds). I haven’t been under 200 pounds since my youngest son was born fifteen years ago. I was so happy to celebrate this milestone with Cynthia. It was also the same week that I was able to run a whole mile, which I’ve never been able to do.

How has the Get You In Shape Program impacted other areas of your life.
Believe me, no one – including me – thought I’d ever stick with boot camp much less ENJOY working out. I’ve never been athletic and like I said before, I never worked out. The energy I have now is amazing. I can play basketball with my sons. We go hiking. It’s time I never would have had with them before. My work life has changed so much, too. Before, I would have to keep my class room so cold because I would always sweat while I was walking around teaching. My poor students would freeze! Not anymore. I can also climb those stairs five or six times a day and I never get winded or have to catch my breath.

What are the results that you have achieved from the Get You In Shape program and how has Get You In Shape played a role in your results.

Since January when I started Get You in Shape, I’ve lost 63 pounds. I feel like a different person and I owe it all to Get You in Shape. Never in a million years did I think I’d ever lose weight just by exercising and eating right. I know I couldn’t have done it without this program and the awesome trainers. I have so much energy, my metabolism has increased, and I feel calmer and less stressed. Get You in Shape has truly changed my life!

My name is Brandon Cox and I am a SAHD (Stay At Home Dad) or I as I like to call myself a “domestic engineer” with a wonderful wife, Monica, and 2 small children (Molly – 4; Evan – 2). I live in Coppell, TX and have been in the GYIS program for a little over 2 years.

Where you were at in your life before Get You In Shape? What did your life look like?

I was an athlete in high school and college. I played college baseball and coached collegiate baseball while attaining my master’s degree. After graduate school, I was a golf professional until deciding to stay at home after my wife and I had our first child. Even though I had always been an active person, I was starting to become less and less active as I got older. I tried to work out, but was unsuccessful at sticking with it. I would work out for a month and then stop for two months, which was not doing much good. Keep in mind that I used to think “working out” was going to the gym to lift weights or playing golf (while riding in a cart!).

Why you decided to join the Get You In Shape Program?

My wife’s sister started going to a boot camp in Atlanta and immediately she and everyone else starting seeing results. After she explained the class to me, I thought that a “boot camp” workout would be something I would enjoy. I started looking into boot camps in the Coppell area and found Get You In Shape on the internet. In addition, my family has a history of heart disease and I had recently been put on cholesterol medicine and my wife who is an avid exercise enthusiast “strongly encouraged” me to pursue a healthier lifestyle. So, I talked my brother into signing up with me for the GYIS program thinking that we would only join for a month at the most and I am still here working out with GYIS over two years later.

What was your first experience or first impression with Get You In Shape?

I was impressed with the organization, knowledge of the trainers, and their confidence in the program giving you results. I have to admit that I was thinking how can I possibly get a good workout with 5 pound dumbbells and stretch bands; Boy, was I wrong about that! I also liked how the program stressed quality and not quantity. Not everyone is at the same fitness level and the GYIS program allows you to go at a pace that fits you.

What are some of the tools from the Get You In Shape program you have used that has helped you?

The food journals really made me realize everything I was putting in my body and held me accountable for my eating habits. The 24 Day Challenge is also a tool that I have used multiple times and have gotten great results. My wife and I use many of the Advocare products on a daily basis.

What do you like most about the Get You In Shape Program?

Accountability. Get You In Shape pushes me in my workouts and gives me the tools to be successful in reaching my fitness goals, but, ultimately I know it’s up to me to put in the work. I have also made many friends at boot camp and I know they would give me a hard time if I missed a class.

Challenge. The variety of workouts always provides challenge and I am never bored with the ever changing and new workouts. I am amazed that I continue to be sore even after doing this for 2 years.

Star jumps. Just kidding!

How has the Get You In Shape program helped change your life?

I have lost 30 pounds. And most importantly, I have maintained my weight for over a year. Maintaining weight loss and keeping a healthy diet were my biggest challenges before joining Get You In Shape . I am definitely more conscious of everything I put into my body. I’m not always perfect, but I feel GYIS has given me the tools to easily get back on track. The weight loss has enabled me to clean out my closet and buy all new clothes!

I have become an avid runner (I hated running before Get You In Shape ). I ran my first half marathon in March of this year and a second in October. I am running my first full marathon this December. My wife is an avid runner and now that I am running, we are able to run together. Training and running together has enriched our relationship.

Before Get You In Shape, I always felt lethargic and complained about being overweight. Now, I have more energy and just feel better. In addition, I never thought I would become someone who would wake up early to work out. The morning workouts are a jump start to my day and really make me feel so much better throughout the whole day and week.

My name is Allison Jones and I live in Coppell, TX. I joined Get You In Shape in February of this year and I would absolutely say that the last 10 months have changed my life for the better.

Where you were at in your life before Get You In Shape? What did you life look like? Why did you decide to join Get You In Shape? Before I joined I was in the midst of trying to get back in to shape after my son was born in May, 2010. With a 4 year old at home also, time for me was very hard to come by and the first thing that dropped off the list was being able to go to the gym. I had been doing Weight Watchers for several months and had some good results, but I just couldn’t find time to go go to the gym and had hit a plateau.

I had seen the Get You In Shapers out at the park on the weekends and had been interested for a while but never got the nerve up to inquire about it. I even saw the Groupon in December and thought that there was no way that I could do something like this. I ended up finding out that a friend of mine was doing GYIS already and after talking to her about what it was really all about and how she fit it in to her schedule; I decided that I could do this. I signed up to start in Feb and was very excited for that first class. It was freezing cold but I loved it….and then it snowed….and there was no class for the rest of the week. And then we started again the next Monday and more snow. So, my first month was a little slower than I would have liked. Even with that, I still lost a good chunk of inches and a few pounds too. I really liked the program and the motivation from the trainers. Everyone was so welcoming and helpful as well and by the end of the month, I felt like I was getting the hang of things.

What was your first experience or first impression with Get You In Shape? I was really impressed and excited about the way that the trainers worked with the new boot campers and all of the great instruction on correct form, etc. I have bad knees and have never been able to do things like squats and with the correct instruction, all of a sudden I found myself doing squats and lunges and actually liking them. I decided that I was going to stick with it for a few more months thinking that was all that I needed. I was slowly moving down on my measurements but definitely feeling better and stronger with each passing month. In May I realized that this wasn’t a short term fix that I needed so I signed up again until the end of the year.

What do you like the most out of the Get You In Shape program? The thing that I have liked the most out of boot camp is the variety of exercises that we do (things never get old because we don’t do the same things each time) and the challenge from the trainers. There is never aggressive pressure to step it up, but the gentle reminders from the trainers to push yourself a little harder…try a few push ups on your toes, etc, makes a big difference to me.

What is your proudest moment or from the Get You in Shape program?

The biggest accomplishment to me this year (besides learning to get up at 5am to work out) has been the introduction to Advocare and the 24 day challenge (see my 24 Day Challenge Story at the end of this). I had thought about doing the 24 Day Challenge multiple times since May and again, never got up the nerve to do it but then in August they did the big Challenge and contest. I thought that this was my time to get things on the right path again and to finally shed a few of these pounds that crept on over the summer. As you can see from my submission on the Challenge, it truly changed my life and my family’s life, and I won!

This was the first thing that I’ve ever done like this that I’ve won and I can’t tell you how proud of myself I was and how proud my family was. I ended up losing 11 pounds in just 24 Days and completely changing the way that I eat, snack and look at labels. It has been a great addition to the GYIS program that I’ve kept with me since I finished the challenge and I plan to do the challenge again after the holidays.

Another major accomplishment for me has been running the mile. I dread it almost every time we get ready to do it, but I feel such a sense of accomplishment afterwards and I love the way that it makes me feel.

Overall, this has been such a wonderful year for me and I truly believe that I owe a great deal of it to the GYIS team. I’ve been able to shed the baby weight that I was trying to get off which has led to a renewed sense of self confidence from looking better, getting stronger, and also from feeling better. I have so much more energy now (thanks a lot to Spark and the changes that I’ve made from the 24 day challenge) and that has allowed me to enjoy being with my kids and husband so much more. It’s so wonderful to come home from work and to have the energy to play with my kids and then to spend time with my husband after they have gone to bed. And I’ve felt a great deal of accomplishment knowing that I get up every Mon/Wed/Fri to work out with people who I’ve gotten to know and with trainers who honestly care about helping people make their lives better. I really do love getting up every morning to go and work out and recommend the Get You In Shape program to anyone who is interested in getting their bodies and lives back on track.

Here is Allison’s 24 Day Challenge Story from August
My name is Allison Jones from Coppell, TX. I am a Director at a commercial real estate company in Irving

2. Where were you before the 24 Day Challenge and why did you decide to join the 24 Day Challenge?.
Before the 24 Day Challenge I was in a good routine of working out before I started the Challenge but had let my eating slip off considerably over the summer. We had lots of visitors, parties, etc over the summer and we ended up eating out too much and letting our kids do the same. I had thought about doing the challenge for several months but was always making an excuse….May it was my son’s first birthday and Mother’s Day, then it was Father’s Day and my birthday and then family in town. I was really excited when I saw that you guys were doing a bigger challenge this month and knew that this was my time to not make excuses. The main reason that I decided to join the challenge was to get myself back on track. I was unhappy with where I was eating wise and how it was making me feel and I really wanted to get off some more of the weight that I am trying to get rid of from my last pregnancy. I was hoping that this could really get me back on track and get me back in healthy habits.

3. What was your impression with the first few days of the 24 Day Challenge?

It wasn’t nearly as bad as I thought it might be. By having a few days after meeting with Cynthia to shop, etc before getting started, I feel like I was really ready when I started. The fiber drink was probably the worst part of it but Chaney suggested mixing it with a shake and that made a HUGE difference. I was also very pleasantly surprised that I wasn’t hungry or craving things. I was amazed that eating more protein in my snacks could really keep me more satisfied. I found myself not snacking while i was making dinner and not craving carbs the way that I thought i would. I also really liked the check list. It really kept me conscious of following the plan. Overall, it was much easier than I thought it would be with a bit of planning and following the plan.

4. How is the 24 Day Challenge program unique – why you enjoy it – why is it different than other programs you have tried?

I’ve never tried anything like this before because I was always worried about how safe they were, etc. I have friends at work who have done “cleanses” and it just looked miserable. They could only eat vegetables for the first week and were taking tons and tons of pills. It just looked horrible. I had talked to a few people at boot camp who have done the challenge and they really seemed to enjoy it and I definitely trust all of the people that I’ve talked to and you guys. I’ve done a lot of Weight Watchers over the years, and although I’ve had great success with it at times, looking back, I feel like it wasn’t necessarily teaching me how to eat better food. I definitely learned portion size and watching calories, etc, but this system really has me looking at ingredients and labels a lot more. I feel like I’m eating the right kinds of foods and learning that even though other programs had me eating lower calorie things, that this really showed me “better” foods. The snacking advice really made a huge difference too. Instead of just eating fruit because it’s lower calorie, adding in a protein makes the snack much more useful, which is something that I had never done before. Overall, I feel like the program has really taught me a lot about food and what to eat/not to eat and when, which is something that I now know that I struggled with.

5. What results and benefits you have received from the 24 Day Challenge?

I think (I can’t remember what my initial weight was at the seminar) that I’ve lost almost 11 pounds. More than that though, I’m able to wear pants that I couldn’t just 24 days ago and there are pants that I’ve been wearing for months that I put on and they are just too big. And, on a whim last night I tried on my pre-pregnancy jeans and got them on. I was floored when this happened. I feel like my body has changed so much more than I could have hoped for in this 24 days. I also feel like a completely different person. The improved eating has really made me feel great and I think that has helped my energy levels a lot. The spark in the afternoon is wonderful too. I feel like I’ve been tired since I went back to work a year ago (after my baby) and no matter what I do, I don’t have any energy at night. During this experience, I’ve found myself more awake and energetic at night, which has allowed me to spend more time with my husband and be more active with my kids. Overall, I feel that my whole family has benefited from me doing this program, but most of all, I feel better physically, mentally and better about myself every day.

6 What did you like best about the 24 Day Challenge?

I love the products and how I really felt like they helped me along. I was able to find some new products that I’m continuing to use that will continue to help me live a happy and healthy life. I also like and appreciate the way that you all coached us along and were always there to motivate us. It meant a lot to get the emails and to have you or Chaney checking up to see how things were going. And overall, the thing that I like best is that I feel like a new person and I don’t’ want to stop this journey and I KNOW that I can continue this on to my goal weight and shape.

Here is another note that Alison wanted to sent us
I wanted to thank you all for introducing me to the 24 Day Challenge. I truly think that it’s changed my life. After I had my second child last summer I’ve really struggled to get back to where I was beforehand. I was in the best shape of my life before that and was working out 5-6 days a week. I was able to do Weight Watchers in the fall (which I’ve had very good success with in the past), but really stalled out around the holidays. That’s when I found out about Susan Wilson doing the Get You In Shape boot camp and finally got up the nerve to start in February, on the snow week. I absolutely love boot camp and how much stronger and in shape it’s made me, but I’ve struggled over the last 6 months with my eating.

I had heard about the 24 day challenge and knew a few people who had done it and really wanted to try it in May, but I always seemed to find an excuse…birthdays, Mother’s Day, family in town, etc. When you sent out the email about the contest this month, I knew that this was my best shot at doing it. I talked to my family about doing it and my husband was very supportive and I’ve just been thrilled at the results. More than just the weight loss and the clothes that I haven’t fit in to for a while, I just feel so much better. I was amazed that I could eat this well and not crave the carbs and sugar that I always felt like I needed. I was amazed that doing something like adding protein to my snacks would help keep me full longer. I’ve also struggled a lot with energy since my second was born. I have a more than 40 hour a week job plus family commitments, a husband who is a rugby coach and trying to fit in time for myself (which is normally boot camp), has been a real challenge. I’ve been amazed at how much more energy I really have now with eating better and the Spark. I really feel like this has been a great addition to my routine. I take it in the afternoon and I don’t feel like I’m exhausted at 7pm anymore. I think that product is just great.

Overall, I’m just thrilled with the results of the 24 Day Challenge. I have so much more energy than before and feel like my kids and husband are reaping the benefits of that. I’ve also been able to turn around our summertime bad habits of eating out too much and eating convenience foods and we’re all eating much healthier now. The interesting thing to me is that I thought that I would be craving all of this bad stuff when I got done with the challenge and I was surprised to find out that I really just wanted to have another salad for lunch today. I’m just amazed at how this has really changed my life and made so many aspects of it better.

Client of the Year Nominee #3
Brandon Cox

My name is Brandon Cox and I am a SAHD (Stay At Home Dad) or I as I like to call myself a “domestic engineer” with a wonderful wife, Monica, and 2 small children (Molly – 4; Evan – 2). I live in Coppell, TX and have been in the GYIS program for a little over 2 years.

Where you were at in your life before Get You In Shape? What did your life look like?

I was an athlete in high school and college. I played college baseball and coached collegiate baseball while attaining my master’s degree. After graduate school, I was a golf professional until deciding to stay at home after my wife and I had our first child. Even though I had always been an active person, I was starting to become less and less active as I got older. I tried to work out, but was unsuccessful at sticking with it. I would work out for a month and then stop for two months, which was not doing much good. Keep in mind that I used to think “working out” was going to the gym to lift weights or playing golf (while riding in a cart!).

Why you decided to join the Get You In Shape Program?

My wife’s sister started going to a boot camp in Atlanta and immediately she and everyone else starting seeing results. After she explained the class to me, I thought that a “boot camp” workout would be something I would enjoy. I started looking into boot camps in the Coppell area and found Get You In Shape on the internet. In addition, my family has a history of heart disease and I had recently been put on cholesterol medicine and my wife who is an avid exercise enthusiast “strongly encouraged” me to pursue a healthier lifestyle. So, I talked my brother into signing up with me for the GYIS program thinking that we would only join for a month at the most and I am still here working out with GYIS over two years later.

What was your first experience or first impression with Get You In Shape?

I was impressed with the organization, knowledge of the trainers, and their confidence in the program giving you results. I have to admit that I was thinking how can I possibly get a good workout with 5 pound dumbbells and stretch bands; Boy, was I wrong about that! I also liked how the program stressed quality and not quantity. Not everyone is at the same fitness level and the GYIS program allows you to go at a pace that fits you.

What are some of the tools from the Get You In Shape program you have used that has helped you?

The food journals really made me realize everything I was putting in my body and held me accountable for my eating habits. The 24 Day Challenge is also a tool that I have used multiple times and have gotten great results. My wife and I use many of the Advocare products on a daily basis.

What do you like most about the Get You In Shape Program?

Accountability. Get You In Shape pushes me in my workouts and gives me the tools to be successful in reaching my fitness goals, but, ultimately I know it’s up to me to put in the work. I have also made many friends at boot camp and I know they would give me a hard time if I missed a class.

Challenge. The variety of workouts always provides challenge and I am never bored with the ever changing and new workouts. I am amazed that I continue to be sore even after doing this for 2 years.

Star jumps. Just kidding!

How has the Get You In Shape program helped change your life?

I have lost 30 pounds. And most importantly, I have maintained my weight for over a year. Maintaining weight loss and keeping a healthy diet were my biggest challenges before joining Get You In Shape . I am definitely more conscious of everything I put into my body. I’m not always perfect, but I feel GYIS has given me the tools to easily get back on track. The weight loss has enabled me to clean out my closet and buy all new clothes!

I have become an avid runner (I hated running before Get You In Shape ). I ran my first half marathon in March of this year and a second in October. I am running my first full marathon this December. My wife is an avid runner and now that I am running, we are able to run together. Training and running together has enriched our relationship.

Before Get You In Shape, I always felt lethargic and complained about being overweight. Now, I have more energy and just feel better. In addition, I never thought I would become someone who would wake up early to work out. The morning workouts are a jump start to my day and really make me feel so much better throughout the whole day and week.

Hi, this is Leslie Brown from Dallas and Coppell, TX. I just finished my second month of the Get You in Shape Dallas and Coppell Boot Camp. I have lost 26 pounds and 2 dress sizes and I have TONS of ENERGY. Thanks Brad

My name is Donna Molina and I live in Dallas and Coppell, TX. I have been doing the Dallas and Coppell Boot Camp for 8 weeks. I have lost 16 Pounds and 40 Inches in just 8 weeks. I was very skeptical about coming but they made it very comfortable for me. I like how there is all sizes and types of people. It has made a work of difference and it has made a huge change in my life. I love the Get You In Shape Dallas and Coppell Boot Camp!