New You Boot Camp Testimonials

After my grandfathers death last year I embarked upon a mission to achieve fitness goals I had on my ‘bucket list’ but which kept slipping below the radar. I climbed Killmanjaro in December and decided to enter the Great North Run in September 2010. I realised however I needed a fitness boost to encourage me to fulfil this lofty ambition. Having been told all my life (especially at school) that I was unfit and non- sporty. I have had both mental and physical (due to my smaller physique) barriers to overcome. I had a real low point at New You Boot Camp on day 4 and without the fantastic staff team and support of fellow boot campers I would never made it through. This has been the hardest week of my life but what an awesome one! Thank you all. I endeavour to continue running and god- wishing complete the first half marathon of my life within 5 weeks!

Zahra, Back to Basics 6013th August

I cam with the intention of learning more about exercise and nutrition and wanting to get fitter. I am not massively overweight but had become uncomfortable with the extra 1 stone or so I was carrying. I also had an all or nothing mentality which meant I was often on a cycle of losing weight and putting it on or being fit and then loosing motivation. I’ve had an excellent experience and thought I haven’t weighed in I know I got the results because size aside I now feel able to make better choices and sustain motivation. I feel energised and more positive and this has come from the excellent PTIs. Thank you!

Chrissie Ford New You Boot Camp 14th- 21st August

Having researched New You Boot Camp on the net and chatting to Jacqui I felt this was an excellent opportunity to support my daughter and also increase my fitness levels and stamina. Both of us were surprised at the intensity and pace but also valued and enjoyed lots of the activities. I personally valued all the encouragement from all the Staff and especially Staff Ferguson. I never thought there was a boxer in me! I really enjoyed Back to Basics Boot Camp- Many thanks for all this experience.

Julia Bottomley Back to Basics 6-13th August 2010

I am 1 stone lighter then I was in last Friday, which feels great, and is the start to my new lifestyle for sure as New You Boot Camp has been the most physical and emotional push I have ever experienced, and I am eager to keep up the good work in my own environment.

I will be purchasing the book through your website, but the training days will have to wait for much later in this year or next year when I am next in London as I am based in Luanda, Angola.

Thanks again,

Kamia Back To Basics August 16th -20th 2010 – Lost 14lbs

Having lost nearly 2 ½ stone in 6 months 2 years ago, I had managed to put at least a stone in the last year, despite still excersing 4 times a week and following a low fat diet. Hacked off at work and looking for a kick start, I decided that New You Boot Camp was for me, having never plucked up the courage before. Although initially apprehensive and worried that I wouldn’t cope after reading some of the testimonials, I threw myself into the week and loved every minute of it. The range of activities were great and the running every morning really pushed me, and I felt so pleased to be ahead of the pack each morning. For me, though, the best part were the instructing staff, supportive, encouraging, entertaining each one of them was an absolute star and I couldn’t have done it without them. I only wish I could pack one of them in my suitcase and take them home so I can carry on their good work!

Leonora Chandler Country Manor Boot Camp 17-24th July Lost 8llbs

I led an unhealthy lifestyle and being overweight made me terribly unhappy which led to depression amongst other things. Coming to New You Boot Camp has been a great experience. Ive met some truly wonderful people and I have some wonderful memories to take away with me-  Aswell as my new fit bod.

Paula Mullinuex Back to Basics Boot Camp 18th- 25th July

A bad break up back in February made me realise that I am my own person and I have a lot more to give. I was determined to get back in shape and realised that just changing my diet was not the answer. New You Boot Camp has given me now the foundation I need to continue with my goal to get in shape. This is not a quick fix solution, it is the beginning of the rest of my life. So thank you to all New You Boot Camp who have and will continue to help me get my old self back.

Sarah Lees Back to Basics Boot Camp 18th- 25th July Lost 8llbs

Just wanted to say a big big thank you for the boot camp (18th -25th) June that I have just attended recently.
I didn’t really know what to expect, but I learnt so much with the main thing being how to exercise ( mainly running) properly and what I can and shouldn’t eat.

Previously I had tried everything to lose weight from slimming tablets to the extreme of liposuction but its only a quick term I always knew that I had to exercise but just wasn’t confident or fit enough to go running so always gave up.

Since New You Boot Camp I have done two runs - only 2 miles on my own and three miles with my husband ok I’m not fast but I did not give up! My mantra was “the other day i hiked up a mountain so this is easy!” so i did not give up!  I wanted something that I could do no matter where I am and running is it!

I feel so much better and energetic and my aim is to run every day for at least 2-3 miles.

I’m going to find some before and after pictures to send when i get the time so that you can see the difference its been amazing and I realise I can do so much more than I thought I could!

Many thanks

Charlotte Rhodes  Back To Basics Boot Camp (18th -25th) June 2010

I mentioned this on my form but want to be 100% explicit... I think the New You Boot Camp PTI’s were awesome. They pushed us, challenged and they listened! ABSOLUTE PROFESSIONALS!

I have been back exactly 1 week and I have got to say, I have never felt healthier! I am finally sleeping through the night thanks to lowering my dependence on caffeine (I am allowing myself 1 cup of weak coffee early in the morning and then that's it!); I am exercising without seeing it as a chore and my nutritional balance is excellent (following Low Gi / Wheat free / Dairy free principles).

Thanks again to your and your staff.

Kabuki Snyder May 14th -21st 2010 Back To Basics

I must admit until I drove into the car park at the gorgeous Eaton Manor I was still in two minds about my three days at New You Boot Camp and nearly turned around for home, but this smiley face belonging to Sara, another volunteer, said hello and told me where to park.

From the start everyone was very friendly and chatty and I thought well I'll stay and give this a go, if I don't like it I can do a runner, wouldn't be the first time!

The accommodation and surrounding countryside was excellent and the next three days flew by. I was rather concerned that I wouldn't be able to get up at 6am and would suffer endless press ups with a large foot on my back, how wrong I was, I was awake and dressed in record time.

I enrolled in New You Boot Camp because I originally just wanted some fresh air and to see how far I could push the stamina. I ended up far exceeding what I thought I could do, never liked running because I thought I couldn't, I now look forward to going for a gentle jog a couple of times a week, and I'm alot stronger and capable than I thought I was.

I was very lucky in that the other 15 members of the group were very friendly, we all jelled quite quickly and worked very well as a team supporting each other, there were no tears or tantrums, lots of laughter and mutually aching of muscles!

The food was very good and I actually never felt hungry, I drank at least 8 litres of water a day, and miss the 8 hours of exercise especially the nearly 2 hour walk in the evening, don't miss the flies though!

The two instructors, were fantastic, always encouraging and informative on what we were doing and why, knew exactly how to get the very best out of everyone and abit more.

I could have stayed longer and will hopefully do the 7 day camp in September with a friend who has done one already, I do think you can become addicted!

I came home 4lbs lighter, toned and less stressed, had a fantastic time and would thoroughly recommend New You Boot Camp to everyone, give it a go, you will love it!!

Diane Penn Eaton Manor Mid Week Break 21st-24th June 2010

I was travelling around the World and realised that I was both overweight and unfit due to too much wine and food!! So, I booked a week with New You Boot Camp and came home only a week before the camp started. New You Boot Camp ended up being the hardest but most rewarding thing that I have completed in a while - on par with some of the places and things I have done on my travels.

All the staff were excellent offering support, encouragement and a proverbial kick in the rear when needed! I came back after a week fitter, 11lbs lighter and with almost 9 inchs gone !!! I am following the Nutritionists advice and continue to work out on a daily basis.. a complete change of life and the beginning of a new me!

Laura (Lolo) Back to Basics 4th - 11th June. Weight loss 11lbs and 9 inches

I mentioned this on my form but want to be 100% explicit... I think the New You Boot Camp PTI’s were awesome. They pushed us, challenged and they listened! ABSOLUTE PROFESSIONALS!

I have been back exactly 1 week and I have got to say, I have never felt healthier! I am finally sleeping through the night thanks to lowering my dependence on caffeine (I am allowing myself 1 cup of weak coffee early in the morning and then that's it!); I am exercising without seeing it as a chore and my nutritional balance is excellent (following Low Gi / Wheat free / Dairy free principles).

Thanks again to your and your staff.

Kabuki Snyder May 14th -21st 2010 Back To Basics

In 2006 I was at my fittest ever, I cycled to work and back - 18 miles per day. I ran the reading marathon in under 2 hours and generally felt very healthy.

In 2007 I had my first child, Dominic. I put on stupid amounts of weight and then had a very traumatic birth involving a blood transfusion. It took me about a year to fully recover, but I never got back to my pr-pregnancy weight or fitness.

In October 2009 I had my daughter Emma (much better birth but a caesarean never the less.)

When my husband asked me what gift he could buy me for having our children, my immediate response was,... ”MY BODY BACK!!”

He then did all the research and booked me on to New You Boot Camp for which I will be always grateful! My future goal is to simply carry on with the good habits I have learnt from this week. Thank you to all The New You Boot Camp Staff!

Karen Wynne-Williams – Back To Basics 18th -25th June 2010 - 7lbs loss

I looked at liposuction and a tummy tuck as a quick fix option but then suddenly realised that it would never work... I started to look at boot camps and when an email from New You Boot Camp came through with two suitable dates I just booked. To be honest it’s been LIFE CHANGING! I feel more confident, healthy, I have lost weight and I am so much fitter!

The New You Boot Camp staff were brilliant and encouraging. Our manager and nutritionist Mary Lou was fabulous and helped me understand food. My goal is to keep the weight off and stay fit and healthy. I found a huge sense of achievement in making it through the week! Thank you!

Charlotte Rhodes – Back To Basics 18th -25th June 2010 – 10lbs loss

My confidence was at an all time low, I had tried losing weight for years. With my sisters wedding coming up at the end of August I wanted dramatic weight loss to kick start a healthy life with continued weight loss. My goal is to lose 3 stone by next year. Thanks to all the New You Boot Camp staff I know I can achieve this!

Sofia Davis – Back To Basics 18th -25th June 2010 – 11lbs loss

It was such an amazing week, I really had the most brilliant time and left Saturday on such a high. After day 2 you are so physically exhausted and every muscle in your body hurts, so it’s hard to imagine yourself ever writing that sentence, but once you are through the psychological barrier (thinking that you can’t do it) you start to really enjoy yourself and realise that it does get easier.

I was so lucky as we had fantastic weather and a great group of girls, Kristy is lovely and couldn’t be more helpful, but the real stars of the show are Staff Delong and Staff Tom. They are such inspirational guys, suburb fitness and expertise of the trade, I found them so interesting and the way they motivated a group of tired girls from 5.45 in the morning until 8.30 at night was brilliant. Every training session had a different spin on it which made it so much more enjoyable. One day when we were all really fatigued they played a quiz with us and you had to do certain exercises if you got the questions wrong... I’ve never laughed so much whilst doing press ups (or some other evil exercise). I particularly loved the evening army drills where we undertook army like tasks.

I have been telling all my friends about New You Boot Camp already and I will see you at the fitness days soon.

G. Watson – Country Manor – June 12-19 2010

I was looking to improve fitness levels and add variety to my training. I do a lot of long distance running but unable to run out of comfort zone. This week at new You Boot Camp has helped me do this and I will definitely try to push myself harder and try other classes/activities. Also my diet will change after this experience. Thank you!

Louise Welsford – Country Manor – June 12-19 2010

I wanted to get the enjoyment out of exercise that I used to get and have a boost to fitness. I have really enjoyed my experience at New You Boot Camp because of the staff, people and activities. I would recommend New You Boot Camp to my friends and family. Thanks!

Jolene Huber – Country Manor – June 12th-19th 2010

I would never have come if my friend hadn’t have pushed me!! I am so glad she did as I feel at my age I would have got more and more out of control with both diet and fitness.

Marion Welsh – Country Manor – June 12th-19th 2010

I am an athlete who has been out with injury trying to get fit again to complete in high level 400m hurdles. I wasn’t overweight coming to the boot camp but wanted to blast the training in one week. I thought the staff were amazing! I really enjoyed New You Boot Camp, the staff were knowledgeable and found ways to adapt training to push my fitness on whilst keeping the rest of the group working hard. I hope to be back competing next year.

Clare Bryant – Country manor – June 12th-19th 2010

I weighed 22 stone and 13lbs at the beginning of my week at New You Boot Camp. New You Boot Camp was the kick start into a new healthier lifestyle.  On my first day I could not complete the fitness test, on the last day I climbed a steep hill! The PTI’s were accomadating to my restrictions and helped me to work hard and reach my goals. I’m very thankful to them!

Anne Marie Wilson Back To Basics June 4th -11th  - Weightloss in 1 week 16lbs and 10 1/2 inches

I decided to attend New You Boot Camp to lose weight after putting on over a stone (18lbs) in less than 3 months.  One of my goals is to lose 3 stone and to become much fitter.  New You Boot Camp has helped me to get closer to becoming fitter thank you

Kathleen Sanu Back To Basics June 4th -11th  - Weightloss in 1 week 12lbs

I wanted to lose weight and achieve a smaller dress size. It’s been a fantastic week! Thank you so much for a great time.

Alison Brown – May 22nd-29th Country Manor Boot Camp

I came for motivation on fitness and I am going away 100% feeling reenergised. Thank you! The PTI’s made that happen, their motivation was fantastic.

J.R. May 22nd-29th Country Manor Boot Camp

I had a baby and got fat in the process and have been struggling to lose the weight for 6 months. This has been a great kick start and I can’t thank the amazing PTI’s enough for all the motivation and determination. Seriously a little humour goes a long way and this has been not only a challenge, but great fun and finally Kirstie is a super star!

H.R. May 22nd-29th Country Manor Boot Camp

The staff made me feel individual and praised me when I needed it. They also weren’t afraid to kick my butt when I wasn’t giving 100%.

Una Boag – Back to Basics – May 14th-21st weight loss 15lbs and 10.5 inches

I had not worked out for more than 10yrs and not lost but gained weight, my limbs have ached for as long as I can remember. I used to be very fit and loved the outdoors; I know have a 3yr old son and want to be able to experience all these things with him. I am 45yrs old and am ready to implement a new; healthier me for life and New You Boot Camp was the only way for me to do this. I want to take on boxing and fitness ball exercises, implement them in my daily life, continue to lose weight and go to other New you Boot Camps in the near future to keep me motivated.

Josefine Hekstra – Back to Basics – May 14th-21st weight loss 15lbs and 12 inches

I had slowly put on weight on over the past 2yrs and although it had made me unhappy and uncomfortable I never really did anything about it, then I put on a pair of old jeans and new things had gone too far. My skin has also started to age and I knew I was unhealthy so I booked New You Boot Camp immediately. I was also inspired by Kerry Katona’s story.

I cannot stress enough how fantastic the 3 PTI’s have been, tough but encouraging, absolute professionalism at all times but very personal when required. I couldn’t have got through it without them and I can’t thank them enough.

Allyson Gaskin – Back to Basics – May 14th-21st May weight loss 8lbs and 9 inches

I gained 50lbs after pregnancy, after labour I found it hard to focus on myself also a newlywed I was trying to get used to the role of ‘wife’. I wanted a week to myself to be me, to lose the last bit of weight and get back to the old girl I used to be.

Amanda Yarnell – Back to Basics – May14th-21st May weight loss 8lbs and 8 inches

I was slowly putting on weight over the past 3yrs. Was always dieting, I would be successful in losing a stone but then I’d put it all back on again and more! I was feeling tired, no energy so decided to do something about it, that’s where New You Boot Camp came in. Although it was hard and out of my comfort zone I was so pleased I did it, all the girls were fantastic they really helped me through the tough times.

Maureen E Blackledge – Back to Basics – May 14th-21st weight loss 10.5lbs and 4.5 inches

I will keep on the diet until wedding day and hopefully beyond as I loved not feeling hungry (for the first time in my life)! It was great to be taught about nutrition, I learnt that sugar was the cause of my hunger. My goals for the future are to factor upper body workouts into my weekly routine and also train to run a marathon.

Kate Curl – Back to Basics – May 14th-21st weight loss 13lbs and 9 inches

I just thought I'd drop you a line to say how fabulous the new you boot camp week was for me. Although I aggravated an old injury the PT staff were wonderful and ensured I had a really hard work out every day even though I was unable to run. I had a great result & that was solely down to them. Our lead PT Staff Stratton was truly outstanding - and very patient with me whilst I was limping along. Our manager, Lyndsey, was also wonderful. I  loved every minute and am missing the team already.

Thanks again!

Kindest regards,

Lorna Harvey – Back To Basics May 14th -21st 2010 weight loss 7lbs and 8 inches

"Thank you New You Boot Camp for giving me the most groundbreaking week of my life, both mentally and physically. Not only did I lose 15 lbs and 9 inches but I gained back my confidence and met friends for life and nothing would've been possible without the above and beyond support of the staff and the manager at the camp. They were ultra professional and courteous to everyone and were so good at what they do they genuinely knew EVERYONES limits. Not only have I reached my 100 lbs goal loss but I also have taken away tools for a life of fitness and happiness".

Liana B – Back To Basics May 14th -21st 2010 weight loss 15lbs and 9 inches

Over the past 5-6 years I knew I had gained weight, but honestly got a real shock when I was weighed at Boot Camp- I had not had the courage to face the scales for nearly 2 years- so I really did hit a wall at the start-it was really the kick up the backside I needed to start to sort it out. I was really annoyed at myself for letting myself go-but having done Boot camp which was probably the most difficult thing I have ever done... I am literally a new person-energy levels are amazing-don’t have any craving for sweet food anymore and it doesn’t bother me if other people are eating chocolate- I have the willpower now not to eat it, but even more, I just don’t want it! - That is real success for me. I have continued to lose weight since 10 April having lost 12Ibs and 11 inches in a week, and another 4lbs since... So I am on a roll and have modified my daily schedule to ensure I eat small and often, but also to include exercise 3-4 times a week, even if it is just a power walk for an hour…

The Staff were excellent and very motivational in particular Staff Ferguson... Tough as nails but has a very understanding nature under that hard exterior! He was a real asset to the week, but equally Staff Morgan and Christmas were excellent as well.

My goals for the future are to continue with the process I have made- people have really started to comment on how much weight I have, lost, but also my confidence. I did say at the end I probably would not do Boot camp again, as I found it so physically demanding, however my view has changed now, and I would do it again in the future, and probably will within the next 12 months

Kirsty- Boot camp manager is also a star! A real asset, and she got me back on track when I hit the wall, I cannot compliment the boot camp enough... Well done and I wish you continued success.

Geraldine Higgins Back To Basics Boot Camp April 2nd-9th

I am so surprised and happy that I made the whole week at New You Boot Camp. This would not have been possible without the support of all the Staff who were amazing, Kirstie the Boot Camp Manager & great food from Paul the Chef! I have lost loads of weight, overcome my 34 year phobia about running, and I can now run a whole hour without stopping! And I made lots of new friends in the process. Thank You!

Eleanor Parsons – April 3rd-10th Country Manor Somerset – Lost 8lbs and 10.5 Inches

I had put on a lot of weight over the last 3 years and decided I needed something extreme to kick start me into a healthier and fitter lifestyle.  I used to love exercising but found I had fallen into a rut and had become quite lazy with fitness and diet.

I booked up New You Boot Camp very last minute which I think was ideal for me as I didn’t have to think too much about it, I had booked a week in Egypt a few weeks ago and the next Boot Camp fell on the day after I got back from holiday, so I literally went from one extreme to another, my body was a little I shocked to say the least!!

I'm not going to lie, the week is very very tough - you are up at 5.30am and you don’t finish exercising until 9pm! There were moments I wanted to quit but with the support of the staff, Kirsty, and the other girls' support I managed to pull through and lost 10lbs and 10inches which I am thrilled about, it was definitely worth the pain!

I have only been back a few days but am now attending a 3x weekly boot camp training at 6.30am for an hour locally to me and can run for an hour solidly which was unheard of before I went to the New You Boot camp. I feel so much better in myself both physically and emotionally in terms of confidence.

I would really recommend going on this boot camp but be prepared the results do not come easy, it involves a lot of hard work!! Oh, and although the portions are small, the food is fantastic!

Kate Rutherford – April 3rd-10th Country Manor Somerset – Lost 10lbs and 10 Inches

I am overweight and eat too much and wanted to challenge myself to go wheat, dairy, sugar and caffeine free for a week. I knew what I needed to do with the exercise, but food was my biggest issue – New You Boot Camp made me really think about my portion sizes and realise just how much I was overeating, and also that living without wheat isn’t difficult or mean you can’t have tasty meals!

Camilla Jordan – April 2nd-9th Back to Basics – 6lbs and 6.3 Inches

I had put on a stone since a house move and had lost my mojo. I was stuck in a rut and I was running out of clothes to wear in my wardrobe. Desperate times called for desperate measures so I showed up to New You Boot Camp to re-ignite my inner athlete and kick start a healthier fitter lifestyle. I think I found her and am looking forward to getting even fitter and healthier and as a by product getting back into all my clothes and feeling good when I wear them.

Jacqui Millbank – April 2nd-9th Back to Basics – 8lbs and 8 inches

‘The intense fitness programme has challenged me and my perspective of what is achievable given the time and motivation. Personally, realising that I can cope with physical challenges again, whilst living with an illness/condition, has helped me to re-evaluate my daily approach to fitness. The week has been tough but I endured it, and will take mainly positive outcomes from it.’

LM – April 2nd-9th Back to Basics – 7lbs and 6.5 Inches

I really suffered from the winter blues this year.  My exercise regime fell by the wayside and I started comfort eating for Britain.  What’s worse is that I am getting married in December, yet felt unable to kick start myself into action – which in turn put me under even more pressure - I have already ordered a beautiful wedding dress and it was unbearable to think I wouldn’t be able to squeeze into it!   What with the comfort eating, lack of exercise, and too much wine, I got stuck in a real rut and despite the best efforts of my wonderful fiancé, family and friends, wasn’t in the right place mentally to pull myself out.  I knew I needed some help, and also some time away from everything – work, home, triggers, wine!   I had been on a NYBC before, and the results were fantastic – but I didn’t think I was strong enough to cope with that much pain and tiredness for a week, so I looked at other options.  But then one morning I woke up and just thought ‘oh sod it – let’s just go for it’.

I think boot camp is like child birth – the minute you leave, you forget all the pain and only remember the wonderful bits, like a gorgeous red sunrise during the morning run, your increased energy levels, how well you slept, or the camaraderie and giggles between the girls.  But I have kept all my text messages I sent out to friends, notably ‘if I start talking about doing this again, please beat me round the head with a stick’ and ‘I would cry if only I wasn’t so tired’.  However, the after effects are astonishing.  It seems as if all the cobwebs and winter blues have been blown away and I feel more like myself than I have done in over a year.  I lost 7½lbs on camp and am still losing.  I have lost the cravings for red wine, pasta and cheese and am tucking into to really healthy wholesome food.  And I am just itching to be outside in the fresh air, running or cycling!

I still have some weight to lose before the wedding but more than anything I want to be healthy and fit for life.  I’ve even started talking about adventure racing with my other half, and we are planning 5-day hikes on our honeymoon in New Zealand rather than the luxury spa I previously thought I wanted - he is a bit taken aback but I feel I could take on anything at the moment!

Alexandra Cullis – April 3rd –10th Country Manor Somerset – Lost 7.5lbs and 8 Inches

I enjoyed the week in Somerset and things are going fine with me. My objective was to boost my fitness and toning and that was definitely achieved! I do a reasonable amount of fitness anyway so my focus now is on continuing with the intensity that the PTIs pushed us to.

I was surprised that I lost as much weight as I did as this really wasn't my priority. Since BC I've have returned to my usual diet, although I have continued with no wheat and no diary, and seem to have maintained the weight loss.

I was really pleased with the way the guys handled the recurrence of my archilles strain. Allowing me to do alternate fitness work and also the pool visit enabled me to keep working but rest my injury to ensure I could complete the week. I'm so pleased that I managed to return to running straight after the week with no problems with my tendon at all.

Mary Waldock – Somerset March 14th-21st – Lost 10lbs and 10.5 inches

The week was brilliant. I found it incredibly tough, but 100% effective.  I came to New You Boot Camp as I was writing an article on Sweat vs Starve and I'm comparing and contrasting the differences between a detox camp and boot camp.  New You Boot Camp wins by a mile - I didn't once think about food!

I can't deny it is tough - don't go in thinking its a spa break - but after doing so many random detoxs and diet fads in the past, this is the only one that has seen long term results. Since leaving New You Boot Camp I have lost a further 5 lbs and just feel so much more motivated to keep it off.

Anna Whitehouse, sofeminine.co.uk
New You Boot Camp Country Manor – 14th -21st March 2011

I lost my Mum in Dec 2009, very emotional and my fitness was non-existent. Either I was going to have a nervous breakdown or deal with it by the New You Boot Camp Challenge. I had faith enough to know that not just physically but mentally I would receive the right support! Thank goodness it worked. I also gave up smoking, Yeah! I feel a whole lot better, fitter, positive and confident also. A success story! Thanks for all the knowledge I have to carry with me into my new life. I now know now that I have been pushed to my limits and it’s so exhilarating! If I can achieve these goals what I can achieve at home will be amazing. Thanks everyone!

Rachel Bentham – Back to Basics March 19th-26th

I came to New You Boot Camp to primarily loose weight and introduce fitness. I can’t believe how much I have achieved in a short space of time. I would never have done most of these activities and I’m so pleased that I completed all of them. I am determined to now continue running – something I would never have considered. I’ve also learnt information on nutrition which I will introduce into my diet.

Sharon – March 19th-26th  2010 Back to Basics – Lost 7lbs and 8.25 inches

Just a quick note to say I'm feeling great having got through the New You Boot Camp week with a fab 9 pounds weight loss and feeling much fitter than I have for years! It was the toughest thing I've ever done – but everyone was so supportive I feel like I have made some friends for life, and a special thank you to the staff for being so tough on us and not letting us quit, the chef for his yummy food, and Kirstie for being such a great organiser.

As you know I wasn't feeling in a great frame of mind the week before the camp, and it was tough being there while mum was in hospital, but it's given me a really positive outlook and some extra strength to deal with what I've come home to. 

Katherine Turdoff – March 14th-21st Country Manor Somerset -  Lost 9lbs and 11.7 inches

I’m 40 in December so a pivotal year. I’ve been overweight for a while now. Whilst being active and trying many diets, the hard, driving approach of the PT’s teach you to get on with it, enjoy it, use healthy diets and fitness and have time off. I now know how hard I can work. I hope this has been life changing and I’ll carry on. Big Thanks All.

Liz MacArthur – March 5th-12th Portugal – Lost 9lbs and 8.75 inches

I came to challenge myself to see what I could still do. I feel I have achieved that, so am very pleased. I knew it would be tough…and it was! My goal for the future is to remain as fit as possible and have a better relationship with food -  which hopefully I can now achieve having had things explained to me by the nutritionist.

Debbie Norman – March 14th-21st Country Manor Somerset – Lost 11lbs and 10.5 inches

Moving to Australia later this year and wanted to kick-start training and get tools for effective weight management. I have just decided (on the last day of the course) to enter the London Triathlon in August as I appear to be fitter than I originally thought!

Elaine Hempsell - March 14th-21st Country Manor Somerset – Lost 8lbs and 12 inches

It took me a while to pluck up the courage to book myself on the ‘New You Boot Camp’, but after I did I was excited and nervous at the same time. All the girls and the staff were very friendly and welcoming. I found all the activities tough but gave everything my all and laughed along the way. We couldn’t have asked for two better PTI trainers, they had our best interests at heart every second and pushed us to achieve our goals. I didn’t expect to enjoy myself this much and it is by far one of the best things I have ever done.

Leanne Dowsett – Back to Basics Feb 19th-26th 2010 – Lost 9lbs and 9.5 Inches

I arrived at boot camp feeling mentally and physically tired. But after the hardest three days of my life I started to feel my strength and energy return and feel totally refreshed emotionally and physically. The Best Experience!!

Lynne Bain - Back to Basics Feb 19th-26th 2010

Quite honestly I had begun to think that I could only ever put on weight.  New You Boot Camp was my last resort. When I arrived in Wales I was so unfit and thought I was going to peg out on the first day but thanks to Staff Fergersen, Staff Ford and Staff Christmas' I made it through and lost 7lbs, 7.5 inches (2.5 of those off my waist), and then went on to loose another 6lbs over the following 4 weeks and kept that weight off all the way up to Christmas. About 3lbs snuck on over the holidays but Portugal - with Staff Evans, Staff Ford and Staff Lord's help - has pointed me in the right direction again and I kicked the 3lbs  (5.5 inches) in to touch. All in all I started a size 14 and find myself this week zipping up a size 10!  Wow!!!

I truly believe that New You Boot Camp offers the winning formula... your guys are the business! They are fabulous motivators, with the right spinkling of humour and instructional insight. And let's not forget that they are awesome to watch in action! For me, Wales was a brutal shake-up - "Back to Basics" did exactly what it stated and I really appreciated the results-oriented approach the staff took. Portugal was a lot more fun, partly because I'm more energised but also because the staff and guests made it so. I was totally impressed that you and the guys did the same swimming pool circuit as us.  What's also important is that I've come away with really practical tips on what to do to keep on track - Staff Lord's nutrition detail, Staff Evans talk on cardio-anatomy and Staff Ford's circuit drills all delivered helpful insights and advice. Until next time 13th Feb Fitness day!

Selina Bolton Portugal Boot Camp Jan 16th -23rd 2010

If anyone is thinking about going on Boot Camp I would suggest close your eyes and just book it, be prepared to push yourself and reap the rewards. The buzz and sense of achievement I got from doing the January Boot Camp in Portugal has really got me into a whole new educated world of food and exercise. I lost 7lbs and 13.5 inches of body fat and although it is hard to keep it up when you are back into a normal routine, I remember the buzz from Boot Camp and that is driving me on to continue to be healthy. I went on my own and met some amazing people who were all so friendly and encouraging! I had the best time. Thank you NYBC Team.

Laura Faircloth Portugal Boot Camp January 16th – 23rd 2010 Weightloss 7lbs and 13.5 inches loss

I’m so thrilled to finally break the 10 stone barrier at last! It’s been a few years on the wrong side. I love the ‘quick fix’ philosophy and I have already proved it is possible to keep the weight off. Good Luck with future boot camps.

Pat Blacker – Portugal January 16th-23rd – Lost 8lbs and 6.6 Inches

Well I can't believe how quickly time has passed and I thought I would send you an update with how I have been getting on since camp.

I think some of you were aware the main reason I went to camp was to try and improve my chances of falling pregnant as we had been trying for nearly 3 years and had been unsuccessful.  Anyway I am delighted to tell you that I am now 12 weeks pregnant and I had my scan on Monday.  It looks like my baby is a real jumping bean!  I am absolutely over the moon and I can't thank you all enough for all your friendship and support during our week away.  I fully believe that a lifestyle change at boot camp was the main contributor to me falling pregnant.  The experience really has changed my life for the better, although admittedly I am still partial to a diet coke and some choccie but hey I am only human after all.

I hope you have all been doing well and have had a great summer.

Claire Carroll - Back To Basics – June 2009 – Lost 9lbs and 13.5 inches

I went to the basic boot camp in April this year,  I am 53 years old and found out about boot camp from my hairdressers in Kendal. Both girls had already been to boot camp and had lost a significant amount of weight. An article was featured in a magazine in the salon and from that they explained what it was like. I know the girls well as I've been going to this hairdressers for some time. they are both much younger than me but encouraged me to go and try it out.  I lost 7 pounds at boot camp and have since lost a further 12 pounds in weight. I have got back into a fitness routine, after 4 years, of attending the gym, watching my weight, eating a healthy diet; and have greatly improved my stamina and overall fitness. 

Christine McGregor – April 4th-11th – Lost 7lbs and 9 Inches

'A fantastic experience filled with laughter, the odd moaning and a great sense of achievement. I am now far more confident about my body and what it can achieve, which is A LOT in one week! I have New You Boot Camp to thank for getting rid of my fear of horse riding, after a jumping accident left me a very nervous rider. A week at New You Boot Camp in December built my confidence and fitness level to a point, where I could spend a week on horse back without any fear. Sunny took great care of us at camp and our PT instructors made sure we worked as hard as we could without injuring ourselves. The chef produced great food and the nutritionist gave us really helpful advice. When you leave Boot Camp you feel like a new person with lots of energy and a renewed enthusiasm for life, and of course a good few pounds lighter. If you do anything for yourself in 2010, make sure you book onto this Boot Camp, you will not regret it. If nothing else, you will make new friends and go home with many stories about how the Royal Marines put you through your paces in the depths of the Welsh countryside!

Georgie, Back To Basics 4th -11th December 2009– Lost 8lbs and 12.5 inches

After years of being unhappy with my weight l knew l had to do something extreme. After reading a few success stories on the NYBC website l decided to book myself in. With less than a week to prepare l did not know what l was letting myself in for.

On the first day l suffered from horrendous blisters (my own fault for not breaking into my walking boots). Throughout the week l really struggled and on many occasions l wanted to leave, but Sunny and the other ladies were incredibly supportive and encouraging. I really owe them all a big thank you.

Staff Ferguson and Laskey were fantastic motivators, they really knew how to push you to your limits. I knew it was due to their constant pushing that l achieved what l had. Also just want to thank staff Ferguson for changing my plasters on my feet every morning, you went beyond the call of duty.

Thank You New You Boot Camp for everything.

Sobia – Back to Basics Dec 4th-11th 2009 – Weight loss 14lbs

I have struggled all my life with food either too much or not enough, the same with exercise. New You Boot Camp has put me back on track with regards to both. I now can actually run and jog, which I never had done before and have the confidence to try out new types of fitness. New You Boot Camp motivates you to eat properly and respect your body. The guys there are really great and support you all the way through your journey to health and happiness.

Rhian Beaton – December 4th-11th Back to Basics – Lost 7lbs and 9.4 Inches

I had been exercising 4 times a week for 7 weeks and sticking to a healthy diet prior  and I was so frustrated that I was not losing weight I decided to book a week at newyoubootcamp.

New You Boot Camp Portugal was a great success for me. I have lost 7lbs and 2.5  inches off my waist. I thought the hotel was luxurious with all the swimming pools, fountains and Jacuzzi the whole experience was thoroughly enjoyable! I went to improve my current fitness level and drop a dress size. I thought the food provided in the restaurant was very filling and the staff and activities were thoroughly enjoyable. The information I have been given by the nutritionist was very informative and I will now be making slight changes to my current diet so that I can achieve even more weight loss.

Thank you to all the staff at New You Boot Camp, I would be delighted to recommend you to anyone who is considering a weight loss programme.

I have just arrived back yesterday and I feel totally energised and have even managed to fit into a pair of trousers that were struggling too fit me! Thank you very much for helping me achieve my goal!

Jane Houghton – Portugal Nov 26th-3rd – Lost 7lbs and 4 inches

'Before getting to boot camp I had heard women say it had changed their lives, but part of me didn't really believe it. But after a week at bootcamp, I'm a convert. Not only have I lost 5lbs and 3 inches from my waist, my body has totally changed. I have been this weight before, but have never had such a smooth silhouette, or been so toned. The difference really is dramatic. Now I can forget about dieting, and just concentrate on doing lots of fun exercise to maintain the weight loss. I feel like I can finally get on with my life and stop fretting about my weight and body shape. I'm so happy and grateful.'

Six Months On Update: Just wanted to say that 6 months down the line I am still singing New You Boot Camp praises and have continued to keep up with the boot camp mind set and exercise ethos and have awarded you ‘Best Boot Camp in the world with life changing results!’ except no imitations – you guys are clearly the best – and I will stand by that!

Flavia Bertolini – Celebs On Sunday

I signed up for boot camp for several reasons... Partly to lose weight I have been gaining for the past couple of years and partly to try and remember my love of fitness, which I have managed to forget recently. I signed up not knowing what to really expect, but based on other fitness holidays I have been on the week surpassed any expectations I had. The sheer volume of things that gets packed into each day from the minute you arrive is outstanding.

The PTIs were fantastic in both pushing us beyond our limits and supporting us when we needed some motivation. The three of them worked great together and they all had different strengths. Also, the activities during the week are varied enough to make sure everyone can stay interested. On the camp as a whole, I did not think I could lose as much weight or inches as I did. I honestly did not believe it and I almost fell over when Emma told me as it is almost impossible to really notice it on yourself. I have muscles now that I have not seen for a very long time! I am doing my best to keep up some of the things that I learned now that I am back to real life. I cannot say enough good things about the week - I met some really great people during the week and being in the "bubble" of boot camp really gave me a chance to think about other aspects of my life that I do not get time to think about on a normal basis.

I have since signed up for Ride Across Britain, which will be a miracle if I can achieve it... so you may find me back at boot camp next year in order to push me over the edge! Thanks to Sunny and Emma for all their organising and thanks to the Staff for all of their hard work in putting up with our moaning all week!

Amy Hamilton – Country Manor New You Boot Camp, Devon Nov 7th-14th , Lost 10lbs and 9.7 inches!

Following a period of very little exercise, at 34 years I needed to improve my fitness and muscle tone. The Staff at New You Boot Camp have been fantastic, pushing you to the best of your ability, but also understanding and accommodating!

Tara Kearney – Country Manor November 7th-14th – Lost 9lbs and 13.3 Inches

I have to say that it was an excellent week at New You Boot camp. Even though I found it extremely hard, the girls were lovely and the instructors were brilliant. First class in fact! It was a memorable experience and I'm so glad I did it.

Dawn Owens, Country Manor Nov 7th-14th, Lost 5lbs and 7.3 inches

I loved New You Boot Camp in a wierd sense. I wish I'd written a diary when I was there. During boot camp, I absolutely hated it but by the end of it, it was well worth it.  I've kept in touch with my full group, they were amazing people. The staff were fantastic too. It was the toughest week of my life, and I never want to do it again, but it was also the best week, as it was life changing for me.  I am now fitter and slimmer, have learnt lots about food, and lots about myself. I have changed for the better. I no longer have such a fear of heights, as I did before, and I will never moan about taking my puppy dog out in the rain again. If it weren't for the staff, I wouldn't have conquered my fears, and achieved what I achieved. Ferguson and Laskey were a great combination, two totally different types of people, but knew how to get the best out of you. I am so glad they were our trainers. They're great guys!  I have only them to thank.

Siobhan Hunter – October 30th-6th Back To Basics – Lost 7lbs and 7.5 Inches

At 15st 7lbs, I looked at a photograph and realised I was fat! Being an instant gratification person I knew I had to hit the ground running – 4 New You Boot Camps Later (and some serious hard work in between, which I would never have been motivated to do without NYBC) – I’m 10 stone! Yipee

Tracie Bates – Portugal Boot Camp Oct 25th - November 1st

Bootcamp was one of the hardest things I have ever done and at times I didn't think I would make it to the end of the week, but I did and I am so glad. I feel fitter and healthier and so much better about myself. All the staff were so supportive and really helped us all to achieve our best. I was with a great bunch of girls and really enjoyed their company.

Anna Dimes – Lost 7lbs and 12.2 Inches at Back to Basics September 18th-25th

Hi there Thank you so much for a fantastic week at New You Boot Camp which I would highly recommend to anyone who wants quick results and a fantastic kick start to a diet. What better way to go through torture than with 29 other likeminded determined ladies. I couldn't believe the scales at the end of the week and I'm trying very, very hard to keep it all up. Good Luck with Portugal and who knows I may try to lose another 12 pounds next year over there.

Three cheers for Staff Thom, Gough and Keast

Regards

Pat Blacker 

Just a quick update to let you know how I'm getting on!

The main reason for me signing up to New You Boot Camp was to learn to love exercise again and therefore be in control of my weight.

I have maintained my post Boot Camp weight even though I have had 6 months of parties, travels and family get togethers.

My biggest achievement was this weekend... Finally I fulfilled the promise I made to New You Boot Camp Staffs and entered a 10Km race. I came 2nd lady, in a time of 46mins!

Best of all... I've got the bug back and need to enter another 10km to achieve a better time.

Can you please pass this on to 'Little Staff' and 'Big Al' and send a BIG THANKYOU from me for giving me the strength (mostly mental) to 'Live the dream'!

Best wishes and a Big Thanks

Fiona Muncaster May 4th-11th 2009 New You Boot Camp

I got back from boot camp early afternoon on Friday 25th September having had the most rewarding week of my life. I managed to complete the week and tried everything and got great results. Not only did I lose 13 lbs in the week but my fitness level grew unbelievably. I went from just about being able to jog for 12 minutes to running continuously for one hour. I am stronger not only physically but I am mentally more alert too. The PTI's were fantastic and know just how to get the very best results; they spurred me on to do much more than I thought I could. The cold water barrels were surprisingly refreshing and very good for aches and pains.  The week was tough without a doubt but I have to admit I am kind of missing the place and people now I’m back at home. I would recommend it to anyone who needs a kick up the back side, it's great to get you going. Thanks again!

Deb Jones – 18th – 25th September  

I’d read about celebrities going to New You Boot Camp and getting great results, so I wanted to try it myself.  As well as meeting 23 new friends I actually feel great about myself!  I’ve never detoxed before and didn’t believe I could do it at the same time as exercising to the extent that we have.  I’ve lost weight, inches and toned up, what more could I ask for!  Also the PTI’s were great guys and I would come to another one next year if they ran it. Great Stuff.

Jennie  - Back to Basics 18th-25th September 2009

Having lost 3 stone in the last year and got fitter I needed a challenge to spur me on to my next goals.  New You Boot Camp seemed like a good idea, fun and fitness, so when my friend suggested it I thought ‘why not’ – I have enjoyed my week, it has been tough and it has shown me that I can do much more than I thought!

Julia – Back to Basics 18th-25th September 2009

I try to work out but find it difficult to fit it around my schedule.  New You Boot Camp has taught me how simple exercise can be and how to really push myself.  I hope to continue this into the future and the PTI’s have really inspired me. Thanks!

Paula – Back to Basics 18th-25th September 2009

I have had the most amazing week! I found it very difficult initially but at no time would I have given up. I have also had a very bad year and needed to get away. It was either Barbados or New You Boot Camp and I chose the latter!  The last 7 days have given me the opportunity to think about my life and I have come out of it feeling extremely positive.  Not only have I lost weight, toned up, and had a fantastic time, but I have also found the inner strength I needed so much to work through my problems. Thank you to all the PTI Staff. You have been fantastic! I will be back next year!  

Caroline Austin – Back to Basics 18th-25th September 2009

"I arrived in Wales with my friend full of a mixture of anxiety and excitement. I'd read so many stories and didn't really know what to expect.  The bunk house was lovely, the room was compact but adequate (after all, it was 'New You Boot Camp - back to basics'). Every day was filled with new challenges which kept me motivated and keen to succeed. All the staff were supportive, motivational and very knowledgeable. I had a great time and achieved everything I'd set out to do. Thank you New You Boot Camp, I'll be back for a 'booster session'".

Donna, Northampton
New You Boot Camp – Back to Basics September 4-11

I’ve always been the fat kid but last year I turned 20 and realised that I’m not a kid anymore. I was heavier in stones than I am old in years. I lost 4 stone by the time I entered New You Boot Camp and another 8lbs just this week, well on the way to being happy with my body shape!

Nicola lost a fab 8lbs and 10.3 inches!
Nicola Blackwood – Back to Basics Boot Camp – September 4th-11th 2009

I was feeling in a bit of a rut and wanted to kick start my diet and fitness regime. This week has probably been one of the hardest of my life, but on reflection one of the best. The staff were fantastic – tough but encouraging and you could have a laugh with them. New You Boot Camp has really motivated me to continue!

Maxine achieved an amazing loss of 13lbs and 10.5 inches!
Maxine Matheison – Back to Basics Boot Camp – September 4th-11th 2009

The week with New You Boot Camp was truly fantastic – the hardest and best experience of my life!  They guys were all fab and made sure we worked hard.  I can’t admit to keeping all of the weight off but the inches seem to be holding at bay a little!  Probably a good idea that I have put on a little as my hub went nuts as he could count my ribs!  I was rather pleased!  I definitely will be back at some stage and am really missing the amount of exercise! Unfortunately work is interfering with that but I am aiming to do two sessions a day most days.

I did catch the channel 5 news with the New You Boot Camp piece – it was really well done and a nice memento!

Thanks for all your help! 

JHB - Back to Basics Boot Camp – August 21-28 2009

I just wanted to thank New You Boot Camp for a great week last week. I learnt loads and although it was really hard work, I had an awesome amount of fun. Please can you pass on my thanks to all three staff members, Fergie for organising everything and encouraging us to work sooooo hard, Christmas for letting us play Bucket Ball and other team games and Ford for his brilliant sense of humour that kept us all going. They really did keep us motivated and allowed us to achieve great results.

Also, a big thank you to Kirstie for looking after me with my sunburn and accompanying dizziness, without her supporting me by buying burn dressings and allowing me to make the decision to stay in camp for the week, I would not have achieved my great results.

I thoroughly enjoyed the boot camp experience and am already thinking about signing up for one of the day courses!!! (Glutton for punishment eh?)

Thank you!

Shelly Mayes

Shelly lost a total of 9lbs and 13inches. Well Done Shelly!
Back to Basics Boot Camp – August 21-29 2009

I have tried to get fit by running but I was getting pain under my feet, knee and back. I was referred to a physiotherapist because of it. At the same time I booked on to New You Boot Camp to loose weight, but due to a discovery by the physio, I had to delay coming to New You Boot Camp.

At the end of my treatment with the physio I was in a great position to tackle the challenges at New You Boot Camp.

I loved the week, thank you so much and I can really feel the difference.

Jenna Argent – Back to Basics Boot Camp – August 21-28 2009
Jenna lost a fantastic 6lbs and 10 inches!

New You Boot Camp was an incredible experience and so what I needed to kick me into shape. Even though it was by far the toughest thing I had to do (even giving birth seemed easy)! I loved it and gained such knowledge from the week. Since being back for the week I have lost another pound and my daily work outs are done with a bigger/stronger/longer target...yes I am a happy girl! I am in touch with some of the great women from camp and plan to do the Richmond Park Fitness Day, but for now I am off to the coast in turkey!

Warm regards

Sandra (FOZZIA) Country Manor Boot Camp – August 1-8
Fozzia lost a fantastic 8lbs and 13.5 inches!

My friend and I came to New You Boot Camp hoping this would be the end of a difficult 3 years for her and the start of a brand new life! Over the past week I have finally seen my friend of 3 years ago, vivacious, happy and excited about life, back! All the pain and agony has been worth it to see her smile and laugh with the rest of the group and take everything on as a new challenge. Thank you for giving her back her confidence and new lease of life! X x x

Margriet lost a total of 6lbs 10.5 inches
Margriet Veenstra Country Manor Boot Camp August 1-8

I have just returned from the latest New You Boot Camp in the Brecon Beacons. I am delighted to have lost 8 pounds while there & have returned feeling so much fitter. I worked my backside off while there but boy have I reaped the benefits. As I hate filling in forms I do not feel that I did service to your feed back form on Friday morning & therefore I just wanted to contact you to say that my best bits of boot camp had to be Staff Gough & Lord. For me they made the week. Staff Lord especially went above & beyond the call of duty. He was inspirational & his nutritional advice was second to none. Thanks to him I have left with a belief in myself & a sense of direction that I know I will achieve my goals in the future & although it was hard week it will always be a fantastic memory & sense of achievement.

Mandy lost a total of 8lbs and 7.5 inches, well done Mandy!
Mandy Duck - Back to Basics July 31-7

So far so good for me am continuing to loose weight and have just been on a New You Boot Camp Richmond Park Fitness Day which was brilliant, i took my sister -in-law and she totally died, the great thing was that although it was hard i found it much more manageable because i have been able to keep up my training since bootcamp. I am also lifting much heavier weights than i have ever done, so feeling really fit. I have booked another fitness day in September and think some of the girls are doing the same so should be a mini reunion which i am looking forward to.
 
Remember the email from New You talking about cookery lessons; i would be very interested as i feel this is the area that i am the most in need of assistance now. i have repeated the recepies from boot camp and they are great but i need more nutritional skills to maintain, i rebelled against mum wanting to teach me to cook when i was younger and i am paying for it now.
 
To summarise feeling fitter than ever, eating well and willing to learn how to cook more variety of things - who says miricles can't happen!

Emma Cathcart  - Back 2 Basics Boot Camp June 19-26th 2009 - lost 7lbs and has gone on to lose a further 5lbs

Well I can't believe how quickly the last 4 months have passed and I thought I would send you an update with how I have been getting on since camp.

I think you were aware the main reason I went to New You Boot Camp was to try and improve my chances of falling pregnant as we had been trying for nearly 3 years and had been unsuccessful. Anyway I am delighted to tell you that I am now 12 weeks pregnant and I had my scan on Monday. It looks like my baby is a real jumping bean! I am absolutely over the moon and I can't thank you all enough for all your friendship and support during our week away.  I fully believe that a lifestyle change at New You Boot Camp was the main contributor to me falling pregnant. The experience really has changed my life for the better, although admittedly I am still partial to a diet coke and some choccie but hey I am only human after all.
 
I hope you have all been doing well and have had a great summer.

Claire Carroll – Back To Basics – June 2009 

For the first time since I was about 12 I have gone out and bought size 10 trousers (river island), all my clothes falling off me. Why has it taken me until I reached 52 to sort out my diet and exercise regime. I am carrying my lunch as usual today (home made soup, rye bread, little box of nuts and fruit as a snack) and I will watch all my staff munching away on the monstrous carbs (chips and curry sauce being a favourite from the chippy opposite the surgery). I have taken to doing lots of weights, I find my body is quite resistant to running as I am used to doing this but adding the weights has been amazing, especially for my middle! I am also enjoying bike riding with a friend and may do some triathlon if I can squeeze it in as i enjoy running and swimming too.

A whole new life!  

Pauline Naughton - June 20 -27 2009

I have always struggled with weight and fitness, I start some crazy diet, Last a few days and then go completely of the rails, So as extreme as it sounded I booked a weeks boot camp and paid the deposit before I could change my mind.

Day 1 proved to be an eye opener, The fit test left me gasping for breath, How was I going to complete a full days training when running for 5 mins nearly killed me, Or at least that’s how it felt.

There were exercises planned on the course, and your first reaction is, yeah right like I can do that!

But with the support of New You Boot Camp and the other ladies on the course, you finish every task they set you.

Ok I was not as fast or as agile as some, but hey, day 1 I could not run for 5 mins, by day 4 I was running round the block pulling a mini bus with my team mates.

There was one thing in particular on New You Boot Camp, that I was so pleased about.

I am not a lover of the open water, and yet I went on a Kayake! Why? Because it was that or sit it out and there was no way I was going to loose out on a few more hours exercise that’s how much it gets you motivated.

When it came to the weigh in I thought I would never meet my target of 7lb, Not in one week, but all the hard work really does pay off – I lost 11lb and over 13 inches, just through trying that little bit harder and not always taking the easy option.

Since coming home I have made certain changes that I thought I would never do, I no longer drink diet coke, have restricted my tea and coffee when I am out, and when at home I have it with Soya milk (Which only a few weeks before I would have thought yuk)

When I go to the gym now, I really work. When I went before I thought I was working hard, but now I am pushed by trained professionals I know what I am really capable off, which is more than I ever did in the past.

I also try to go running a couple of times a week and have entered myself into a 10 mile road race. OK, so I might end up walking a lot of it, But I don’t mind that, it will just give me a target to beat on the next one.

And there will be a next one, Marathon here I come!

Samantha Thompson New You Boot Camp June 2009. Weight loss 11lbs and 13 inches

Hi Sunny,

After losing 8lb at bootcamp I lost a further 6lb last week so feeling much better for being a stone lighter.  Just need to lose one more.  I’m being very virtuous at the moment but have some ‘challenges’ ahead including hen weekends and weddings so might have to adopt the 80/20 rule those weekends!

Thanks again for your support during the week.  Not sure if I could manage a whole week again but would definitely be up for a ‘booster’ type long weekend if you ever consider doing a mini bootcamp. 

Say Hi to Taz for me…. 

Kelly - New You Boot Camp June 20-27
Weight Loss 8lbs - total weight loss 10 days later 14lb  

I have lost over 2 stone since attending New You Boot Camp only 3 months ago. I am now 9 stone 10. You may recall that I lost the least amount of weight in the history of the camp: one pound! I haven't done much exercise actually, work has been completely mad, but New You Boot Camp seemed to break my terrible eating patterns, I have lost the craving for bad food, and I am being more organised with meals (instead of eating nothing all day with a big binge at night, it is 3 meals a day): I actually feel hungry and realise that I really have to eat and make sure that I do eat regularly. Cannot manage the snacks though. I am not being obsessive about food (don't want to do without my 2 coffees a day with real milk!) just careful. It has made a big difference. I think the camp also shifted my metabolism. I was a size 16, now my size 12 trousers are hanging off me, can fit into a Hobbs size 10 (but not yet a Jigsaw size 10!), anticipate being back into my size 8 clothes by the end of the year (hard to believe that 3 years ago I was 8.5 stone, size 8, but well on the way to getting there). I look like myself again (almost).

I am seriously considering coming to another New You Boot Camp before the end of the year if I can organise it to try and do another kick start, will let you know.

Jane A May 9-16  New You Boot Camp Country Manor

I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you and all the staff, especially Sunny, Staff Lord, Hall and Benjamin for making my time at NYBC a very memorable one!! I do hope you enjoy reading my write up in Grazia.  Here's hoping I don't look like too much of a sweaty lump in my glamorous Grazia photo debut!

I'd really like to attend one of the fitness days in Richmond Park. It would be nice to know if one of the Staff who looked after us last week was going to take it. Familiarity and all that.

I might even rope a few friends and family in as well! New You Boot Camp has re-ignited my love for sport and I have already taken a Boxercise class (today) which I found easier than usual (she says, smugly). So I certainly have gained a lot from my time with you guys. Hell, I might even go for a run tomorrow!

Anyway, thanks again for your hospitality and expertise, for helping me through it, making my stay comfortable and for getting me a massage when my muscles were begging for mercy. My friends really can't believe I did it, especially since I don't usually go anywhere without heels and full make up!

I hope to see at least some of you again in the future.

Much love and thanks,

Anna-Lou – April 18-25 Boot Camp (Writer for Grazia Magazine)

I want to congratulate you on developing a great product; the programme does deliver. I have felt calm and focussed since completing the Camp and with a new sense of "can do" I have been able to fit into some trousers now which was an objective and thus feel a "new you", and keen to continue to reap the benefits.

I have also got my old mountain bike out and had it serviced, bought proper running shoes from the running shop and had gait assessment to continue the "new skills" long forgotten.

The nutritionist was excellent; I was very sceptical about the detox diet ,but her suggestions for each of us were practical and sensible.I have made changes to my diet and feel that I can attain a nearer ideal weight gently and safely and more important -sustainably.

The food was well thought out overall and we all lost weight without starving.

The success of the activities was due to the superb PTIs and I would particularly like to praise Staff Ford for his people skills, Christmas and Bishop made a good team and each brought differentskills to the experience and were well chosen to work together.

I think it is brilliant how you two have established and work had to deliver a strong business and I wish you well

Many thanks

Diana Terry

I was worried about my daughter who had gone to university in another city last year. She had lost weight but her eating and exercise habits were bad, she often did not eat all day and then had takeaways and alcohol in the evenings. She did a bit of running but did not structure her exercise properly.

I thought if I took her to New You Boot Camp she would learn to understand healthy nutrition and exercise for life (not just to be thin) but I didn’t realise I would learn so much!

It was lovely spending time with my daughter and seeing her getting on with the others in the group as an adult.

Pauline Naughton – Country Manor New You Boot Camp – June 20-27 2009

My father died 18months ago and I started to binge for comfort, I gained 2 stone. In that time my mum was diagnosed with cancer so the problem got worse. My partner and I made the decision to get married earlier than planned so that my mum could be there to see it. I tried to lose weight but my motivation was not there and I was struggling to exercise and work at the same time because it would make me feel so tired. After reading a magazine article about New You Boot Camp, I signed up! I wanted everything to be perfect at my wedding day, like any bride but I did not want to be constantly thinking about how I feel about my body. What I have gained here at New You Boot Camp is so much more both physically, mentally and emotionally.

Emma Cathcart – Back to Basics New You Boot Camp – June 19-26 2009

I wanted to get fitter as I had lost my motivation due to having some home life problems.

New You Boot Camp was a fantastic journey for me and I have learnt lots that I can add to my current routine. My goal is to now maintain what I have achieved, and to build myself up to get fitter, faster and stronger.

In the words of Arnie… ‘I’ll be back!!’

Dawn Kneen – Back to Basics New You Boot Camp – June 19-26 2009

I lost 9lbs at boot camp and 13.5 inch's, since being back in the real world I have lost a further 3.5 inches of my hips and in all have lost 22 pounds yey! I have joined a fitness boot camp in the park, kept up morning runs and those dreaded hill sprints! I have race for life in two weeks as well!

Ford, Delong and Keast were amazing, supportive, understand and fun! They never stopped motivating and encouraging me, they are fab!

The food was brill and Kirsty was very supportive too. It was hard week emotionally and physically but I cannot thank the team enough for giving me the encouragement to believe in myself and to never give up! Also a huge thanks to the ladies I was on New You Boot Camp with they were so supportive and real troopers x

I'm soon to go to a New You Boot Camp fitness day! And I never thought I'd say I'm looking so forward to it!

Thanks guys, I really mean it

Vix wadey xx

Danielle, Just wanted to say thank you for organising, we had a great day (helped a bit by the weather) and the instructor was great and& kept us just at the right pace (although must admit a little sore today!)

Regards

Beth – New You Boot Camp Fitness Day – Finsbury Park Saturday June 13th 2009

New You Boot Camp for me was an extreme. It was the day after a heavy drinking day on Boxing Day that I decided enough is enough I had ballooned in under 2 years to a size 24 and was literally becoming a recluse. I was unhappy with my weight and because I was unhappy I ate and was in a vicious circle. I decided I need a goal something that I knew wouldn’t go away and I would have to keep focused and began to look at boot camps.

All the others offered fancy prices, great claims but it was New You Boot Camp that seemed to have returning client after returning client who took the plunge. So I did it and booked – family and friends laughed, said I was crazy and never thought I would do it. I received the booking forms and diet guidance and it was from there I started. I had always quite enjoyed the low GI style diet so adapted that with the NYBC guidance and cut out wheat, dairy and generally ate back to basics, normal and natural food. By the time I reached NYBC I had already lost around 3.5 stones.

Then New You Boot Camp came...the nerves were horrendous but as soon as I go there I realised it was silly – the PTI’s, Jax and Pascale were amazing and no matter how good, bad or indifferent any of the group were they were supportive and encouraging.

It was mentally the toughest week of my life, the hill starts, the running, the exercise was extreme because of how badly in shape I was but equally it was the best week of my life all rolled into one.

My advice to anyone looking into NYBC is... no matter if you want to lose weight, gain confidence or just prove to someone you can do it  - just book it. Afterwards you will feel the best I believe you can feel as well as meeting great people and great friends.

On top of that once I left I expected it to end, but the encouragement, support has continued with fact sheets, calls, messages of support and that is priceless

I lost 10lbs at boot camp and am now at a size 18 which equals 4 dress sizes and I am hoping that I can get to my goal of a size 14 by Christmas, which I am hoping I will achieve on my next New You Boot Camp that I am planning at the end of the year

Thanks for everything New You Boot Camp J

Kirsty Moffat New You Boot Camp – Back to Basics April 24th – May 1st

Getting older, joints were starting to hurt. I put it down to being overweight and unfit. I still had many things I wanted to do so I decided that to lose weight and kick start a fitness regime with New You Boot Camp was the best call.

After all the pain and emotions that I have been through during the week I definitely want to increase my fitness levels and continue healthy eating in order to continue losing weight.

All the staff were great; Anthea cooked with passion and dedication for which I am grateful. Kirstie worked like a Trojan all week with a bigger smile than me and never looked stressed. All three PTI’s were brilliant taking time to encourage all girls individually. They also were very aware when to ease off and when to increase the fitness regime. They all showed real passion for what they were doing for us. Michael from the climbing/walking team was extremely patient and knowledgeable giving each individual just enough encouragement needed to get us up climbs, over walls and scaling, scrambling through waterfalls.

New You Boot Camp was a unique time of my life that will be with me for a long time.

Bev lost a total of 12lbs and 12.8 inches!

Beverley Davis – Back to Basics - May 22-29 2009

I never realised how much stamina I had and how determined I can be.

Thank you so much!

Fritha lost a total of 8lbs and 11inches!

Fritha Taylor – Back to Basics - May 22-29 2009

I have been overweight for a few years now and have been unhappy with my body image, I had also lost complete control over my food intake. I tried every diet but couldn’t stick to any of them. I decided to come to New You Boot Camp as I wanted to slim down in order to improve my fertility. I have been trying for a baby for 2 ½ years and slimming down should help me medically.

This week has been an opportunity for me to restart my life in a healthy positive way. I already feel fitter, slimmer and fingers crossed a baby will come along soon!

Meanwhile I will be able to keep up with the exercise regime and healthy eating. It has been a life changing amazing experience.

Claire lost a total of 9lbs and 13.5 inches. Well done!

Claire Carroll – Back to Basics – May 22-29 2009

I was sitting in my office one day at work and felt ‘I am 42 and if I don’t do something now, it will be too late.’ I became emotional thinking about my 7 year old son and husband. I thought how selfish I was not looking after myself and decided there and then I was going to start getting myself together. I searched on the internet and read about the New You Boot Camp Back to Basics.

Previously my sister and I had been discussing weight. Thinking of this I rang her up straight away to see if she would be interested. She wondered first if a spa retreat would be best. I looked and rang her back to tell her that there was not much difference in price but I felt we could easily cop out of doing enough as the spa retreat.

Boy was I unaware of just what we were in for!

She agreed and we booked it 3 weeks prior to the camp.

Coming here has been amazing. I was 17st13lbs at weigh in and I won’t know what I have lost until tomorrow, but it’s not just about the weight though I feel I have done well. It’s the overall fitness and self belief which has developed. None of which would have been possible without such a fantastic group of PTI’s and Boot Camp Manager. Plus an excellent group on the same week.

Amanda lost a total of 1 stone and 15 inches. Well done!

Amanda Dyer – Back to Basics – May 22-29 2009

Dear New You Boot Camp,

I have to say that when my sister convinced me to join up to your Back to Basics camp 22nd-29th May 2009, I was dubious, scared and very, very nervous.  I'd done a little exercise before hand but always gave up when I felt that the results weren't coming as much as I felt they should and then getting annoyed with myself for wimping out.

I have to say coming on the week was one of the best things my sister has ever made me do.  I absolutely loved it, especially the abseiling, cargo net and hill walking, Okay, it was wet, cold and very windy on the walk, but the euphoria of showing myself that I can do anything I set my mind to and enjoy it all the more when I don't give up, was an invaluable lesson.

I have to say that without Staffs Keast, Ford and De-Long I'm really not sure how well I would have done.  Without their encouragement and belief that what they were asking for could be done, even by me, I think I would have quit, they made the week amazing and fun instead of just good.

Everyone has said how different I look and I'm determined to keep this up and lose more weight & inches.

I'd also like to thank Kirsty for her help and support during the week.

Thanks loads guys, definitely be seeing me at one of the fitness days soon.

Bec xxx

Rebecca lost a total of 12lbs and 15inches! Well done!

Rebecca Richardson - Back to Basics – May 22-29 2009

Having not exercised for about 3 years due to illness I needed a ‘kick start’ into getting back into it. Always wanted to do something like ‘boot camp’ and upon finding New You Boot Camp on the internet, booked in as soon as I could get a place. Really pleased I did this, truly has been the best week of my life and would not have been possible without such brilliant staff and an amazing group of girls.

Thanks New You Boot Camp!

Peri Vickers – Country Manor New You Boot Camp – April 18-25 2009

In Jan 2009 I decided enough was enough, I had hit a size 24 and weighed 20.5 stone. I was miserable and hated everything. Mid Jan I decided to book on to New You Boot Camp as a goal to lose weight. Using the prep guide as a diet guide until New You Boot Camp I managed to weigh in on day one at 17stone 3lbs.

The week is tough and hard, put with a great PTI (Staff Davies), the fantastic morale and group we had, the difficult times were made easier and the easy times were great fun.

New You Boot Camp is a great motivator to lose weight, and for the less confident and those low in self esteem the support and assistance is immeasurable. THANK YOU!

Kirsty Moffat – Back To Basics - April 24 – May 1 2009

I needed to kick start my fitness to enable me to walk Hadrians Wall and found it exceptionally difficult to motivate myself.

Coming away with such a lovely group of women from all walks of life where everyone supported each other was amazing. There were no moans from the faster people while waiting for the less fit which has made everyone feel part of a team and supported.

All in all, thanks to New You Boot Camp, I am now ready to go home and keep this up, ready to raise the money for Great Ormond Street.

Total loss: 6lbs and 2 inches.

Rebecca Allin – Back To Basics – May 4 – 11 2009

Dear Staff Ford, Staff De Long and Staff Keast

Before New You Boot Camp I had barely done any exercise or training before. I would have driven up hills that I can now sprint up. I only thought about stopping, not about recovery time to carry on. I used any excuse to get out of training, races and team games – now I really enjoy them. I would have forced myself to for 1 minute, now I do I can do it for much longer. I had never tried boxing, circuits, gorge walking or outdoor climbing and they were all great. I didn’t really know how to stretch properly and was rubbish at making time to do it. I was embarrassed about my abilities in exercise and training but now I’m proud of it and what I am capable of.

I used to be scared and anxious about physical training and always saw myself as the biggest and slowest. Now I have learnt that I can do this and I have more confidence in my physical abilities than I have ever had all my life. I never saw myself as “sporty” but now I am looking forward to incorporating exercise into my life at home.

Before coming to New You Boot Camp I didn’t believe I could do any of the things that we have done but now I know I can and will carry on to do so.

I know I would not be feeling like this if it weren’t for your support, encouragement and how you have pushed me. I am here to lose weight and kick start my fitness but that doesn’t matter so much now compared  to the confidence I now feel with exercise and training – something I never had before which I now have because of you.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I will never forget this week for all good reasons.

Thank you so much

Hannah x

New You Boot Camp – Back to Basics – May 22-29

I loved New You Boot Camp!!! I had a terrific experience and got out of it exactly what I wanted. I came back lean, toned and totally psyched to get back into regular training. It was exactly what I needed- A kick start! Staff Woods was excellent- he was always smiling and full of buzz! He was sensitive to the needs of all of us and knew when someone was having a particularly rough day. At the same time he really knew his stuff and was always handing out little tips.

Thanks Again!!

Mary Dallatt April 24th to May 1st 2009. New You Boot Camp Back to Basics

"When I booked New You Boot Camp, I was full of intrepidation, working away from home most of the week I was certainly not living a particularly healthy lifestyle. I thought that my goals were clear, to lose weight, get fit and push myself outside of my comfort zone. I did fulfil all of my goals, I lost 10 lbs and 7.4 inches and certainly pushed myself to complete things I would not normally have ever started let alone completed.

What is really important to me, however, is that I found out more about myself, although this will sound very cliché. I learnt that to ensure one is really happy and successful in life you have to have self belief and be happy with yourself, everything else will then follow. My life has genuinely changed due to some life changing decisions I made during the week, in particular whilst walking over Dartmoor in the rain. I am now looking forward to being happier than I have been in a very long time.

The other girls were fantastic and full of encouragement, but I can't thank all the New You Boot Camp staff enough for their ongoing support particularly Staff Wheeler and Balman and Jacqui, which continued even after we left. I am already looking forward to my next New You Boot Camp with a completely different mindset."

Kate Haywood – Country Manor New You Boot Camp – May 9-16 2009

With another summer looming – and a hot one at that— panic set in. I didn’t want to struggle through the long days feeling self-conscious and frumpy.

On the whole I’m quite fit and exercise regularly but the size 12 jeans kept getting tighter. I had also turned forty the previous summer and felt like I’d like to mark it in some way.

So, the holiday was booked and I even managed to convince a girlfriend to accompany me. We were the only ‘pair’ on the Brecon Beacon course, everyone else booking individually, but I needn’t have worried. All the girls were lovely and I had a great week getting to know everybody.

The staff were fantastic and very supportive. You really felt that they were as determined as I was to do well.

The food was great and by the end of the week I even managed to leave some on my plate! I am still maintaining the wheat and lactose free eating plan—although I have returned to drinking coffee.

I lost a total of 6 lbs and 6.5 inches

Exercising feels great, I am definitely fitter (must be all of those damm hills)! I am even planning to run a half marathon in August. Hopefully by then I will be at my ideal weight.

Thank you New You Bootcamp team.

Julie Devonald  May 4th -11th Back to Basics

I am inspired to keep up the exercise and healthy eating. I had a great week last week, I can't believe it was so much better than my first Boot camp which was really good.

Today was my first day back at work and it was great to put on a suit only to find it was too big - looks like I need to spend a small fortune at the tailors getting everything altered. I also had so many compliments about how well and thin I looked. I must have been looking really tired and stressed before I came to Wales as everyone seemed to think I looked so relaxed and so much younger. I must admit it is the best way I have found to de-stress. Maybe it should be an annual event, although it is really hard doing the exercise programme on the low calories. I suppose I will just need to see how strong my resolve is and see if I have actually managed to kill my workaholic tendencies this time.

Kirsty Walsh – April  24- May 1st New You Boot Camp Back to Basics

Having spent over £20k on plastic surgery over the last 3 years, to try and arrest my ever expanding figure, I came to the reality that I needed to stop putting myself through these extreme measures and looked at a new way to regain my self-esteem and my figure.  Having read about New You Boot Camp in OK, I thought if it is good enough for the celebs it is good enough for me, and I booked straight away.  Having completed, what I consider to be one of the best weeks of my life at  New You Boot Camp -Back To Basics, not only did I lose 91bs and 9 “ in just one week, I made friends for life, laughed until I cried, achieved physical challenges I never thought possible, and came away with a sense of worth and clarity which was priceless.  Don’t deliberate any more, book now and start living life properly.

Cathy McPherson – Back to Basics Boot Camp April 24th – May 1st

As a yo-yo dieter all of my life I realised I had to do something about my weight to boost my self esteem and confidence so I signed up for the Country Manor new you boot camp.

It was the most challenging week of my life, all the staff were extremely professional and very motivating. and yes there were tears but  I came through lost 11lbs and 15inches lighter and feel so energized that I am currently bouncing off the walls in my office waiting to get outside!  I am so pleased that I completed the week, as I now have the confidence and ability to shed the further 2 stone and have made many many friends on the way.  I will definitely continue with the lifestyle change and hope to run a good time for the Race for Life on June 7th in Glasgow.

Thank you so much New You Boot Camp.

Debs Hurst – April 18 -25th Country Manor New You Boot Camp

I am amazed that I have been able to do so much. It’s a nice feeling. I haven’t felt hungry and will definitely try to keep to the diet.  I’ve met some lovely girls who really supported me during the activities. The New You Boot Camp has made a lasting impression on me. Thanks so much!

Jackie Bulmer Age 45 – Back to Basics March 6-13

I have a London Marathon place in April. My training had not been going well, so I decided I needed a fitness boost to help me finish. I have completed 5 marathons in the past, so I know what needed to be done. I remembered an article I had read last year, so I did a web search in January and came up with New You Boot Camp. The week has been one of the toughest of my life, but I think it has given me the fitness I need and more importantly the mental strength to finish the Marathon and hopefully enjoy the experience!

Helen Blackburne Age 56 – Back to Basics March 6-13