It's been a pleasure to watch Pam transform literally before my eyes over the last year. She was incredibly consistent with her attendance and although I pushed her, I could see her pushing herself as her conditioning improved.
Changes of this magnitude do not happen without a major lifestyle change. The exercise will only take people so far. It takes a combination of proper eating, stress management and mental approach on top of the physical exercise. In short - it takes commitment.
Pam used a combination of a Live in Motion Corporate Boot Camp 2 x per week, a Paleo eating plan as well as additional exercise to make her transformation. She hopes her story can inspire others to do the same.
Here is Pam's story;
Where do I begin? Well, let me address that dreaded “before” picture of me. It’s the picture that really started the weight loss and exercise ball rolling for me. I struggled with my weight in my early 30’s due to inactivity, commuting long distances, long work days and the dreaded couple pounds a year gain. I decided it was time for more than one change in my life and made a wonderful career choice that would reduce my long work hours and commute plus encourage and support a healthy work environment. I joined Ontario Shores in September 2010 and shortly after I was visiting my brother and sister-in law and she took the “before” picture of me. I was absolutely horrified at the size and shape of myself, let alone the fact I almost didn’t even recognize myself because my face had become so distorted due to weight gain. I vowed right then and there I would lose the weight and never look like that again! My sister encouraged me to not delete the photo from my phone but to use it as a reminder when I needed encouragement as to why I was making different lifestyle changes.
Ontario Shores really promotes a healthy lifestyle for patients and employees. This afforded me absolutely no excuses not to make these changes. I also had a colleague who mentioned that she attended boot camp and personal training in Bowmanville with Live in Motion. I was extremely intimidated by “boot camp” as I felt the only physical strength I had was being able to jog a little bit.
She assured me that I would enjoy Jason’s humour, encouragement and support and that I could work at my own pace and not feel intimidated. My peer spoke with Jason and our Wellness Coordinator to organize an after work boot camp trial for a few of us who were interested.
A year later of boot camp twice a week and I’m proud to say I feel strong and am in better shape than I was in my 20’s. My love for exercise has increased and it is now something I can’t live without. I’ve never been bored with Jason’s boot camp and love the fact that it becomes a social outlet through some really good laughs or a bit of spirited competitiveness.
I would highly recommend Jason from Live in Motion. I would encourage you to join one of Jason’s boot camps or even get enough people together to start one at work like we did!! Don’t feel embarrassed, discouraged or intimidated. If I can do it with the help of Jason and now be addicted to exercise, then so can you!! Thanks again Jason for providing your community with a great service!
Cheers,
Pam
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