Making It Happen - Campers of the Week

When I was in college and even after college, I loved to party and for me, that meant drinking tons of alcohol, all the time. Along with alcohol, came lots of junk food. That was five to ten years ago and luckily I was in sports and very active every single day or otherwise, I would’ve put on tons of fat like my peers. They talk about the freshmen fifteen, well my cousin Pin put on 30 lbs. My friend Grant put on 75 lbs his freshmen year!! Holy crap!! Later this week, I will give you some tips on how to mix it all up and combine not-so healthy nutrition choices and exercise to still drop the fat and not gain that freshmen fifteen.

Last week, I noticed a change in two boot campers that stood out. It was tough to choose, so I went with both. They are great ladies and great boot campers that are kicking ass and making things happen. They won’t take NO for an answer and gave their all, plus some. They each have won $25 gift cards to the best salon in Kansas City, Bolero Salon and Spa in Independence – The Official Salon of the Kansas City Chiefs Cheerleaders and are last week’s Campers of the Week!!



Congrats to Kelly Thurber for winning Camper of the Week. Even with a busted head awhile back, she still came back to class and fought through it. She ran TWO 5K’s this past weekend!! If you don’t know, they’re 3.1 miles each!! The Truman Run and The Mother’s Day Run. Two other campers also ran both events. I will post pics from the runs later on this week, along with the Trolley Run from two weekends ago. Kelly also did not miss any classes plus she usually stays for the six and the seven pm classes. Thank you Kelly for being a great example and leader of the class.

Also, congrats to Joanna Farris for winning Bridal Camper of the Week. She is the party girl that loves going out and having fun but also wants to be healthy and feel good. She did not miss a single day (which is not normal) and that deserved recognition. She complains here and there (I’m just picking on you) but she still gives her all. Thank you Joanna for taking charge and improving every week.

Read what they have to say below by click on their names or scrolling down:

1. Kelly Thurber

2. Joanna Farris

Camper of the Week

Kelly Thurber – 5/10/09



1. How has Sexy Back Boot Camps changed you, mentally, emotionally, physically, or spiritually? At work, at home, with family and friends?

Sexy Back Boot Camps had changed me in all the categories, but especially emotionally and mentally. Because I can SEE the physical changes in my body, I am a much more up-beat and happier person at home and work.

2. What were or are your short-term goals (one week or one month) and long-term goals (12 weeks or 6 months or one year)?

• My short-term goals: I have registered to run a 5K on June 6, 2009; I want to run under a 12-minute mile.
• My long-term goals: I have participated in three 5K runs in the last two months, I would like to participate in a half to whole marathon in one year.

3. Toughest challenges - how do you keep your focus because it's so easy to let other factors distract your focus?

It's funny you ask about challenges and keeping focus, I have been really distracted the last two weeks, I mean I have a grandson that I had NO idea was coming. But, I find that working-out means that I can focus on ME for just a little bit before going back to the craziness. (It's ME TIME, and I need that)

4. Least favorite exercise:

If I have to pick a least favorite exercise, I guess it might be the ones that involve "jumping".

5. Favorite exercise:

I would have to say that my favorite exercises are the real challenging ones, like at the end of class because I am so tired, they challenge me the most.

6. What keeps you coming back to the classes?

What keeps me coming back to class, that’s easy, Kri and the ladies that I have met and formed friendships with.

Please leave a comment below for Kelly.