New You Boot Camp Testimonials - 3

'Thank you so much for a wonderful week. It was hard work, yes... but I'm thrilled with the results. Not only did I lose 8.5 inches, my skin glowed and I felt like I had more energy than ever. Everyone commented on well I looked on my return to work and I fully intend to continue implementing the nutritional tips given by Marisa Peer. The Boot camp staff had an abundance of patience and well needed encouragement during the tough times. I'm already looking into dates to book another week.'

Claire Collins, Grazia magazine

Smug is not a word I would use to describe myself, or the way I feel, but today I am feeling incredibly pleased with myself.   

Sat here in my office in London a complete world away from my week at New You Boot Camp in a pair of trousers that prior to the experience used to fill me with dread at the very thought of putting them on – now hanging off my hips!

A week at Boot camp was the idea of my dear friend Nicola, and during this week with her I questioned our friendship the most whilst sliding leopard style in the pouring rain under a cargo net!   

This week does exactly what it says on the packet I lost 10lbs and 10 inches – I found muscles that I didn’t think I had, an attitude that had long since laid dormant reasserting itself and smile that has yet to subside every time I think about the weeks events. I am now a reformed caffeine and salt addict, who has fallen in love with Tap Water, Herbal Tea and Boxing! I have so much energy I scare myself!

Staff Penn, Reitz & Schofield were every bit the educators and motivators. Ensuring we got everything we wanted out of the week. I sustained a knee injury and they showed me that I could still exercise through it to have the successful weight and inch loss I achieved.    

Its nothing like the BROWNIES... Its BOOT CAMP so be fully prepared to work... There are no gimmicks just hard graft but the results are worth every aching muscle!

Donna (aka TomTom) – New You Boot Camp 28th March – 4th April

It's called New You Boot Camp and that is what you get. A New You! I was transformed from lazy to enjoying exercise and healthy eating. I am a better person now, more focused and I have become much more confident and everybody around me is complimenting me – which is something you can get hooked on. This is why I am thinking "when can I go again?" I have lost a dress and half in a week and if you keep up what they teach you, you will get results very quickly.

I will recommend New You Boot Camp to anybody who wants to be pushed mentally and physically to their maximum and who wants life changing experiences, as I was so scared of heights before, but after the activities we did, I felt completely cured.

Thank you new you boot camp you changed me into a more confident, calm and happy person.

Love, Miss J.Wilson – Signature Boot Camp April

I must take this opportunity to thank you for a fantastic, life-changing week. Doris and I will never forget it.

We actually miss going downstairs, putting our hiking boots on and preparing for the day's adventure. It all worked SO WELL.

Not knowing what we were doing from one day to the next, mirrored everyday life. No-one knows what each day will bring, there're no answers. But the fact that we had Staff Reitze and Staff Smith with us every step of the way gave us the determination and inner strength to keep going. Even through the injuries, occasional tears and frustration, it was the best, most up-lifting week of our lives.

We could not have done it without Staff AND the girls, Kelly and Sunny. I'm privileged to have met our fellow campers, too.

The week taught me so many life lessons. Patience, gratitude, team-work, motivation, determination and girl-bloody-power baby!!!

Thank you again guys, it was fan-bloody-tastic!!

I hope to see you all again very, very soon.

Lots of love!

Kerry, a.k.a. Essex. Back to Basics February 23rd – March 1st 2008

Hi Staff

Jax, Emily, Staff Penn, Reitz and Schofield, I just had to say thanks to you all for the last week; for putting up with me being sick and pushing me to challenge my fears. I have to say that it was enjoyable in a weird sort of way and has given me a new lease of life. I have been out and about since I got back and feel so full of life and energy. I still have some personal issues to resolve but I now know where I am going and that I have both the physical and mental strength to succeed. Again I cant thank you all enough.

Debs, March 28th - 4th April Hereford

What a week it was... such hard work but my god worth every second of it. As a group and as individuals we went through highs and lows and came out the end, together.

The staff were absolutely fantastic we could not have wished for a better bunch to take us through our Boot camp journey (Jax, Emily, Staff Penn, Staff Reitz, Staff Schofield and Chef!). They were professional, patient, understanding and taught us so much which we have all taken away with us. On our last day the Staff gave individual one-to-ones to help focus on a goal or training programme to take away. PLEASE NOTE; NO PRODUCTS OR GIMMICKS WERE EVER MENTIONED TO HELP YOU MAINTAIN WEIGHT LOSS. The advice made you look at your home, garden and surroundings as a gym so you DON'T have to go out and spend loads of money on gym memberships, special food, or diet shakes, etc., etc.

Be prepared for early starts and late finishes and if you go with the mind set of putting in your "maximum effort" you will achieve something to be proud of and along the way have so much fun too, yes there were a lot of laughs! At times you may think why did I put myself through this but at the end you will be buzzing (oh, and maybe a little bit sore).

I personally have got home on a high, I lost 10lbs and 10.7 inches. I have been for a run in the woods and Sunday morning I was up and out of the house at 8.15 (a lie in by boot camp standards) and went for a jog/power walk in the SNOW - yes as it was actually snowing - prior to boot camp I would never have dreamt of doing that. The way I look at my diet has changed and my skin is glowing ! I feel so strong, mentally and physically and I have also signed up for the Race for Life in June.

Once again a massive thank you to all the staff.

Nicola (AKA Sat Nav) - NYBC, 28th March - 4th April

We are on the train and have been very good! H has had some strawberries and has got some humous and oat cakes to eat before she gets her flight!

We met some girls at the station and told them what a fab time we had, so all very excited now!

Jax thank you for looking after us we really have had a fantastic week and have left on such a high. You and your team are fantastic and have been fun, patient and so professional.

Take care and we look forward to seeing very soon.

All our love and hugs!

Sat Nav, Tom Tom + H. NYBC, 28th March - 4th April Xxxxxx

I have recently returned from an exhilarating… and challenging week at New You Boot Camp. It was one of the best decisions of my life and has given me a whole new outlook on how to look after myself! 

I am around 7 pounds lighter and 7.7 inches thinner. People are commenting on how good I look and how much more focused I am on diet, exercising and also in my professional life. The highlight of my week was assailing down a 50ft bridge… whilst singing!

Thank you, to all the fabulous staff who made it happen! I hope to be back at Boot Camp in Autumn or Spring '09.

I hope to be back very soon.

Much love Gemma, Glasgow. NYBC, 28th March - 4th April

What a week!

No one can prepare you for what Boot Camp entails. Apart from the gruelling schedule; the friendship and encouragement received from my fellow boot-campers was a wonderful experience I will never forget.

8 pounds lighter and 8 inches smaller I have been inspired to keep up the good work!

Good luck to all New You Boot Campers - it is well worth all the blood, sweat and tears!

Ilana - 43, London. New You Boot Camp, 8th-15th March.

My 7 Step Post Bridal Boot Camp Story – newly wed

1. Identified a need for change as the yo-yo dieting was not working and was unhealthy!

2. Booked up for Boot Camp with my sister in law. Was really looking forward to the challenge - did not really know what I was letting myself in for...

3. Arrived in cold Wales to have my car keys confiscated and my luggage searched for food – ekk some was found...Got weighed in and measured. Met the other women who soon became friends - we all had to endure together, so an early bond was imperative to avoid punishment from Staff for lateness etc.

4 Got stuck into the routine of waking at 5.20am to train all day, only the Grace of God to carry me through until 10pm... My sister in law was cursing me daily!

5. As the days went by I began to notice a change - was always standing in front of the mirror, naked. The girls in my room got used to the regular entertainment each night!

6. Began to realise that all the extra punishment was a blessing – all those push ups had toned my arms beautifully. The punishment was a blessing!

7. Praise the Lord! I survived - walked into the room for my final weigh in and overall results. I was very pleased as I had achieved a weight loss of 11lbs and an inch loss of 11.5. I was more pleased with the latter as my body shape had changed. All the women we're pleased with their results -there was so much screaming to be heard... Now all I had to do was head home to my husband... And indulge in some antics!

Carol Layne - one of the many survivors of Back to Basics Boot Camp, Feb 23rd-March 1st.

Spent a week in Wales in cold and wet weather. Surprisingly this did not stop the intrepid Boot Campers rolling out the door for a 6.15am roll call. The PTs were great, pushed us quite hard but showed a more understanding side when required. My fitness definitely increased and I would recommend to anyone who goes on the camp to put everything they have into it, you will be surprised at the results. It might feel like hard work at the time, but it is worth it. Now nearly two months later, I am still following the advice from Marissa, she changed my eating habits, hardly a chip or piece of bread has passed my lips and I feel much better for it! The weight is still dropping too. Thanks to everyone who made the week possible, especially the Boot Camp staff who were on call for all our needs, rushing to the shops for forgotten items and providing a shoulder to cry on.”

Helena Kay, Back to Basics Boot Camp, Feb 2nd-9th.

After going for my wedding dress fitting in early January…bad time I know!... I decided that something had to change… my size or my dream dress. After getting home from the fitting I was reading one of the many bridal magazines that I had and saw an article on weight loss methods. One of which being the New You Boot Camp. I went straight onto the website and enquired. I had a phone call back straight away and booked that day.

I was so excited on the train down and really nervous especially when the camp arrived to collect us from the train station in military outfits and proceeded to blindfold us to take us to the camp. The camp being an amazing place, in an amazing location.

Started off with a bleep test, and an evening walk. Then the fun began the next day, it got harder and harder, but with each task done a real sense of achievement and euphoria that with each activity down we were all one step closer to the weigh-in and measuring at the end of the week. It was really tough, I would repeat over in my head ‘smaller bum, smaller tum, smaller thighs’ and picture myself in my fabulous wedding dress at the alter with a firm, pert bum. We were told once were past day 3, it would get easier (not in terms of the activities, but in terms of the fact our bodies would get more used to it)! At the end of the day, I would forget at least one activity we had done that day, because we were doing so much!

Towards the end of the week, the talk changed from ‘oh no 5 more days’ to ‘I can’t believe we have only got 3…2…1… days left’. We were part of a team, who would help each other when struggling, would cheer on when finding it hard and most of all when we each got upset (because at some point we each would), we would all rally around, offer support and cheer. The staff, were amazing, hard yet fair and when we were at breaking point they knew to back down and ease off just a touch. The personal encouragement that we each had was incredible, and when someone would say "I can’t do it", their encouragement got us through, and the sense of real achievement and pride that we had done what we didn’t believe we could ever do.

I have come away 8lbs lighter, 10.5 inches smaller, seriously fitter with a much better nutritionally balanced diet, but the best bit is that I have come away more confident, happier and with a group of fabulous friends that have seen me at my best and worst. I am even considering booking again, not so much for the ‘drop a dress size’ but for the sense of achievement that I have come away with, because nothing beats that feeling!

Bethan Rees, March 8-15th New You Boot Camp

The week I spent at Back to Basics Boot Camp - although the hardest thing I have EVER done has also been one of the best weeks of my life. I LOVED the Boot Camp, it has changed my life - I got into a rut of refined foods and my diet has now completely changed, I eat nothing but fresh veg, fish, lentils etc, etc!

My inch shedding is great and the exercise regime has boosted my motivation beyond all expectation. The nutritionist taught me some great lessons and I cannot say enough about what I personally gained from the week. The combination of no wheat, no dairy and constant exercise for the whole week at Boot Camp has stayed with me now into my second week at home. I have had no bloating, no constipation, my skin looks amazing, I look younger, I am not tired, I don't get sugar dips, I know how much to put on my plate, I have started to cook, I now prepare vegetables. I work exercise into my week so that I run or go to the gym at least 4 times a week and it doesn't feel like a chore because I am already starting to see results beyond the 6' inch loss from the Boot Camp week. My clothes are looser, my bottom is smaller and I am ENJOYING food - for the first time in about 15 years I enjoyed going out for a meal last weekend.

I did not go to Boot Camp to lose LOTS of weight, I went for a kick-start and to learn about nutrition and hoped to shed a few inches rather than just pounds. The lessons I have learnt have been INVALUABLE.

I made some good friends and we are all going on holiday together in July to Portugal - what a worthwhile experience the money and early mornings were!

Louise - Back to Basics Boot Camp, March 15th-22nd

I lost 13lb in one week. It’s better than liposuction!

There are benefits from the Boot Camp that go beyond weight.

Theoretically, a roomful of women on a diet should have been a nightmare. But in just seven days, a group of strangers were 100 per cent behind each other. There are women here who've been dealt a bad hand in life, but lacked the strength to take control of it all. Yes, the girls have all shrunk in size, yet by the end I can see everyone has grown, too. In self-belief and determination about the future.

A couple lost more than a stone. Our collective weight loss - between 17 girls - is 174 pounds, and 141 inches. That's a whole person. Best result of all is the 19-year-old who's just lost 12 stone - by deciding to junk her useless boyfriend!

Collective delirium wipes away the memories. "I have never," says one girl, clutching her end-of-course certificate, "never felt this good about myself. Ever."

Sharon Marshall This Morning TV Presenter – Back to Basics Feb 23rd – March 1st 08

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I went to Back to Basic Boot Camp and came back a different person. I went with reservations. I was overweight, (not just slightly I might add!) unfit and unhappy with myself and used every excuse in the book why I couldn’t do it. I have tried every diet and gimmick available but alas to no avail. Then I saw Boot Camp! The kick I needed!

I met all the other campers and I realised to my horror I was the biggest, panic and insecurity set in. We all were introduced and you find out we all were there for different reasons, some making mine seem minor. We all bonded and became as one and it was now about encouraging each other as we all were here for the same thing. I made some very good friends. Don’t get me wrong we laughed we cried, and we got ratty when we were tired, but we were always there for each other. Food? Firstly you should know I was never hungry! I learnt all about food, understanding nutrition and disciplining yourself. Exercise? Cripes! Where do I start? Oh yeah!! Instructors!! Oh! My! God! Mouth agape gorgeous!!! Ha ha ha! There was exercise in abundance but it was varied, (can’t tell you too much, will ruin it for you) I loved it all, again, there was pain and tears and even tears of laughter. You will be pushed to your limits, I will not lie, but as the inches melt away, you don’t think of your aching limbs. Forget the scales it’s the inches that you want as evidence to the eyes. You only get out of it what you put in! I am a stronger person in mind and body now, I still have four stone to lose, and I will be back for one of those instructors!! So shake your booty girls! If I can do it YOU can. Good luck! Enjoy!

I lost 10lb and 13 1/2"

Denise Watson - Back to Basics Boot Camp March 22nd-29th.

During the last decade my lifestyle had become more sedentary. I began to put on weight and then started yo yo dieting. My weight went up and down and my self esteem was low. My fitness levels began to drop. I hated how I looked and felt. When my friend asked if I would like to go to Boot Camp with her I jumped at the chance. It was just the kick start I needed to propel me back into a healthier lifestyle. It delivered good results. In addition I came away feeling not only slimmer and more toned but I felt much stronger on every level. It has given me back a sense of self belief in what I can achieve and has made me re-assess and re-evaluate my life. I feel totally re-energise and re-motivated to be the best that I can be.  Boot Camp was an enriching and life changing experience for me. You all helped me get my life back under my control. So thank you so much! :-)

Lolly (Liola) New You March 14th -21st

I have just returned from the New You Boot camp 11lbs lighter and I feel fantastic!

I was prompted to go after feeling very sluggish and tired for the last few months and I needed to go to Boot Camp to give me a kick start. All the hard work during that week has really paid off. I feel healthy, more toned and it has even made me give up smoking which is a major achievement. I met some wonderful people and we have already booked to go again in October. The accommodation was second to none. I would like to thank all the instructors and staff for their help and look forward to returning again.

Jane Houghton, Future Recruitment Ltd

My week at Back to Basics Boot Camp is, undoubtedly, the best thing I have ever done. I came away with so much info and so many new tools to help me live a healthier life... I lost 11lbs and 10 inches! However, for me, boot camp became so much more than losing weight and a dress size. I did things I never would have thought I could do, gained so much confidence and self belief in one week and I feel like a better person for having done it. It has helped me take stock of what's important in my life. The people there were so amazing. Wish I was still there!

Claire Beckett, 24, Back to Basics, 23rd Feb - 1st March

I signed up to the New You Boot Camp thinking it was a quick fix easy way to lose a bit of weight to stop me looking like a whale on my first holiday abroad with friends. It has worked (although I was stupid to think it might be easy!) but it has done so much more for me than help me in my battle against the bulge. I feel fit and healthy, mentally and physically stronger and I feel so much more confident in all aspects of my life. The Boot Camp, for me, was such a culture shock, but it’s been a life changing experience and I’m so grateful to all the staff and my fellow A-Team Campers for all of their support, I was so lucky to make so many new friends!

On the last day when I found out I had lost 12lbs and 12.5 inches from my body I was so overwhelmed and couldn’t stop crying, since then I have stuck to the diet, fought temptation, learned to enjoy RUNNING and have lost a further 5lbs, a total of 17lbs! I can’t remember ever being this happy and its all thanks to everyone at the Boot Camp xx 

Vicki Smith-Ingram, 19, London, B2B Feb 23rd-March 1st

New You Boot Camp - you quite literally leave the camp a new person both physically and emotionally. I made some great friends, learn't some invaluable stuff and enjoyed myself from start to finish (apart from the 'jumping in to cold water bit' when my usually loud smiley self disappeared!).

I lost 9lbs on the week and have continued to lose weight since leaving 18lbs in total now even with the 80/20 rule! I am considering making it a yearly ritual!

Loved it - thanks to everyone again!

Marie Warwick, B2B Feb 23rd-March 1st

NYBC has made me excited about my life again, there is so much more to gain from the experience than dropping a dress size.

It has enhanced my fitness, mind, body and soul, I have reduced my weight by 11 pounds, my waist by 4 and half inches.

I have gained many new friends and an experience never to be forgotten, I am now armed with all the tools I need to maintain my weight or reduce it further.

The training staff motivated me  to give all 7 days 100% and face every challenge with their  support and encouragement.

This is without a doubt the most rewarding thing I have ever done!

Samantha Williams, 35.

I attended the December 2007 boot camp to propel me to start working out 'seriously' towards a healthier and fitter body and booty. Call it a last attempt to boost my stamina and prove to myself that I have more energy than a sack of potatoes. NYBC was easily one of the toughest challenge I have ever experienced in my life and taught me a great deal about myself: that my body and mind are much stronger than I gave them credit for and capable of going far beyond that extra bit! I lost 17 pounds in 7 days and feel mentally and physically stronger than ever. Thanks to Marisa's advice and recommendations, I have also changed my relationship with food.

Despite the countless bruises I came home with, I would still like to thank the NYBC Team!

Charlotte M, London

After a week of bruises, sweat and tears I returned from New You Boot Camp a staggering 13 pounds lighter and with and 11.5 inch loss.

Would never have believed it possible if I hadn't seen the scales and the tape measure myself.

NYBC is as hardcore as it comes and not for the feint hearted but, boy, do you get the results!

Claudia Connell, 41 - Journalist, News of the World (Sunday Mag)

What can I say? I loved the course, and everyone on it, and it was so much more than a weight loss week, which I know is what your aim was. Thank you for making me see I am worth it!

Cathy Poole - (December Course)

Had an amazing week at New You Boot Camp and felt like a million dollars when I got home. It was hard work but so worth it. Got so many compliments when I got back. Marched straight to the nearest Top Shop and was finally able to glide into the size ten jeans I have wanted for ages. Feel fitter and healthier than ever before and feel very motivated to keep up the healthy eating and daily work outs. It was a real challenge physically and mentally but would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a boost. You will be amazed at what you can achieve in such a short space of time.

Xenia, 33, Clapham

Hi Jacks. I really can't believe the sense of achievement I feel, and emotion! Thanks to you all.

Blondie x (Jane McAlpin, Northern Ireland)

Hey it's Orla. I think this journey home has been just as tough as my stay at New You Boot Camp. Just want to say thank you to everyone again. This has been such a life changing journey for me.

Orla Moore, Sheffield

Can I just say I want to recommend this New You Boot Camp to everyone. Over the last 6 months I had lost all the motivation to hit the gym and was getting a wobbly tum, which is not so great when your agent books you in for a swim wear shoot. Thank you for giving me my body back as well as my confidence.

Leilani Dowding, 28, London/L.A. Model and T.V. Presenter

Just wanted to say how much I have gained from the week. It was not until I drove away and phoned my mum I realised how much. It was not the weight loss or the exercise, it was about positive attitude and learning about myself.

I realise now I work better leading a team than being part of one. Though I was getting there at the end. If I am not leading I tend to go quiet and not put the effort in. But these are all good things to learn about yourself and transfer into work life and I was getting a bit fed up managing people and thought I may work as part of project team but I now I realise what I would miss.

All the people in the group were so inspiring in their own way and I am so pleased I did this. I may not have shown it through the week but I did enjoy it and I am learning not to be so hard on myself.

I thought the staff were so good, really understood what was needed.

Jules