I started Bootcamp 6 weeks post partum and within 4 months, I had lost all my baby weight and more.
I have tried a variety of workouts (cycling, weightlifting, aerobics classes) and nothing got me the
results like Bootcamp did.
The workout was fun and motivating, rather than something I dreaded doing.
At one point, I lost so much weight and was so fit that I could no longer rely on the scale for measuring
results, but rather, had to move to body fat analyses as a motivator.
I am pregnant again and felt so fit and healthy entering this pregnancy. While I am anxious about all the
weight that I'll put on during the pregnancy, I am relieved to know that I have a program to turn to in
order for me to get back in the shape of my life.
Isa Fragente, local mom
I've always been a very active/athletic person, but after having my 2nd child, I didn't do much of
anything.
I had that "need" to be physically active, but I couldn't find the time or energy to do it.
I started the boot camp class and I feel so much better about myself.
Just after 2 weeks, I could already feel a huge difference in my conditioning.
I lost weight, but more importantly I'm in better shape and have gained muscle mass.
I would definately recommend Boot Camp to anyone who wants to feel better about themselves and get
their bodies in better physical condition!
Boot Camp is fun.
JC gives you a variety of exercises, so it's not the same old boring thing every day you work out. All the
exercises, even though odd sometimes, really work out every part of your body. This "different" type of
workout makes it fun to get into shape and stay in shape!
Tania Monroy, owner of Dream Dinners in Pearland
The word Boot Camp is enough to scare some people.
They hear the word and think pain and abuse. Well, they don't know the Method Evolution Boot Camp!
When I think of Boot Camp, I think of friends, camaraderie, challenges and SUCCESS!
Sure, there's sweat and some pain, but you can look around and see that we are all working to towards
the same thing - our goals. Everyone has a different reason for joining. My reason was that I had been
running and training for marathons for the past 4 years and really not getting anywhere. What I mean by
that is that I ran and ran and ran and could not beat a 5 hour 40 minute marathon time. It was pitiful. I
thought I was getting better and stronger, but really, I had reached my peak or so I thoughtI decided
that I needed to really kick it up a notch and add some core training to my schedule, so I joined a gym
and started going three times a week. I never felt like I got a good workout. I'd be there for an hour or
more and would end up spending most of the time on the treadmill because I'd have to wait for the
machines (and I hate running on a treadmill!). By the time it was my turn, I had pretty much cooled
down.
I had done a Boot Camp session with Chad in the summer of '04, so when I found out that Chad was
doing Boot Camp again; I knew this was exactly what I needed. It was outside, with a group of people,
and early in the morning. Anyway, let's just say, I'm addicted to Boot Camp now. I haven't missed a
session since. AND yes, I broke that 5 hour 40 minute barrier and beyond. I did the Texas Marathon
Challenge this year. Some of the times worth mentioning are: San Antonio Marathon in November in 4
hours 48 minutes. Dallas White Rock in December in 4 hours and 36 minutes. Austin Marathon in
February in 4:28!!! That's more than an hour off my best time! I was hoping for a 5:30 or a 5:15, but a
4:28, not in my wildest dreams!! I could not have done it without Boot Camp and the support group I
had in my fellow Boot Campers and friends. Something about pushing yourself to your limits at 5:00 a.m.
creates a great connection. We are all lost when a Boot Camp session ends;wondering, waiting for the
next round. Crazy challenges are thrown at us and we all jump at the chance to do it.
Does the word Boot Camp scare me?
NO, bring it on!
If I can't do it today, I know I WILL be able to do it one day.
Thank you, Chad! Thank you, Boot Campers!
April Thomson, local mom and business owner
Thanks to two kids, a husband, and a full-time job, I made little time to exercise, and as a result, I was
in only fair cardiovascular shape. After the initial 6 week Bootcamp, I was able to see serious results. At
first, I lost weight and my clothes seemed looser. Then I noticed that my body was becoming more
toned. I also was able to run farther and faster than before. My endurance was improving which made
me want to push myself more. I think the biggest change, which I hadn't anticipated, was the effect
that BootCamp had on my self-confidence. I was inspired by big changes that I was seeing physically,
mentally, and emotionally.
I have been doing Bootcamp for almost a year and a half and I have seen improvements after each
session. I have set physical goals for each session and with Chad's help, I have achieved most of them.
He has been supportive throughout all of the sessions which has really helped. Don't get me wrong,
there have been days that I haven't felt like getting up to exercise at 5:00 in the morning. However, the
thought that my old body might return has kept me motivated to stick with the program.
BootCamp has been a social outlet as well as a fitness program for me. I have made new friends who
share the same enthusiasm for exercise. As a completive person, I have been challenged by the other
BootCampers. I have also seen the importance of teamwork since some of our drills are done in groups.
Chad's style of training is incredibly motivational because of his positive style. He encourages
BootCampers to strive for the best and to push themselves. Just when BootCampers think their bodies
are unable to stand another set or another lap, Chad is able to encourage us to keep on going. Despite
the fact that BootCamp is patterned after military programs, Chad is not a stereotypical "drill sergeant".
One of the things I most appreciate about Chad training techniques is that he does not use derogatory
comments as "motivation".
I plan to continue BootCamp with Chad because I am so happy with what the program has done for me. I
have seen dramatic changes in my body due to hard work and Chad's motivational style. I have more self-
confidence because I know I have achieved so much physically and emotionally. I love the camaraderie
of my fellow BootCampers and I am inspired by them each day. All of these reasons make it easy for me
to recommend Chad's BootCamp Method Evolution to anyone who is dedicated to improving their body
and spirit.
Sandy Blake
TWO TIME "BIGGEST LOSER" WINNER
I used to always tell myself in college that if I were to cross the 200 lb mark, it would be because I was
working out and gaining lots of lean muscle. Eight years after I graduated, I found myself tipping the
scales at 220 and it wasn’t because I was in shape. With a two year old daughter and a baby boy on the
way, I decided it was time for a change.
To help me stay motivated, I helped organize an office “Biggest Loser” competition. The rules were
simple…the person with the largest overall weight loss percentage won the pot which was around $400.
The money was a good incentive, but the competition was what really drove me to succeed. My
starting weight was 218 lbs and the weigh-ins were every Monday for 12 weeks. Mondays were
purposely chosen to make sure we were “good” on the weekends.
I started my change by eating better foods and watching my portion control. My two biggest
weaknesses when it comes to eating are portion size and sweets. I cut out sweets entirely from my
diet, drank plenty of water throughout the day, ate five to six meals a day, and made sure to get plenty
of vegetables and lean proteins at lunch and dinner. My will power was tested many times with snacks
or desserts, but I stayed true to my goal and continued on my path to success. I tricked myself into
thinking that if I slipped up a little, it would hinder my efforts even more in the long run. I really
believed that one dessert would cause more harm in reaching my goals than was worth the instant
satisfaction.
While I was changing my eating habits, I also started running. I started by running a mile. Each day I
would try to run that mile faster than the day before even if it was only by a few seconds. By week two
I had pushed myself to running two miles. By week three, I was running a 5k at least twice a week and
filling in the rest of the week with two mile runs around the neighborhood. I made a commitment to
myself to do everything I could to lose weight and made no excuse for running. I ran if it was early, late,
raining, or even if I was traveling for work.
By week four of the competition, I noticed that I had hit a small plateau with my weight loss. I started
looking for other workout options in addition to running to help push me over the edge. This is when I
came across Method Evolution BootCamp. After the first early morning session, I was hooked. The hour
long, high intensity workout is just what I needed. I felt stronger, had more energy, and left each
morning feeling good about myself and the results I was starting to see. The best part about BootCamp
is that you do everything at your own pace. There are many different fitness levels and body types in
the class, but everyone works out as hard as they can. There is no yelling, profanity, or degrading
comments like you might expect when you hear the word “BootCamp”. Instead there is a meticulously
thought out training session to maximize your body’s fat burning potential while at the same time
toning and sculpting all of your muscles and problem areas.
At the end of twelve weeks, I weighed in at 184 lbs and won office “Biggest Loser” competition. I lost
33 lbs in 12 weeks and by eating right and working out daily. I could not have done it without JC Guidry
and Method Evolution.
Several months later, my office wanted to start another “Biggest Loser” competition. Since I got a lot
of flak for winning the first competition, I decided to enter this one as well just to prove that the first
time wasn’t a fluke. I stopped working out and started eating bad again just to skew my starting weigh
in so that I had a fighting chance at winning again. I started this eight week competition at 200 lbs. I
knew this time I would need even more help than before to win, so I enrolled in BootCamp and Personal
Training session with JC Guidry.
To make a long story short, I ended up losing 26 lbs to win my second straight competition. I am now
officially retired from weight loss competitions because I don’t plan on needing to lose weight ever
again. In all, I went from 218 lbs to 174 lbs for a total weight loss of 44 lbs. Once again, I could not have
done it without the guidance, nutritional advice, and training sessions from JC Guidry. My body has
completely changed for the better. I actually have definition in my arms, legs, and stomach. The best
part about it all is that I haven’t stopped working out. I plan to get in even better shape by continuing
to work out and eat well using the tools and advice that JC Guidry has given me.
Michael Berg
When I started BootCamp my goal was to shed off those extra pounds I was having a hard time getting
rid of after the birth of my second child.
What I achieved was much more; I lost those pounds and then some, not to mention the speed and
strength I gained!
In a sentence, through the combination of JC's programs, I was able to get in the best shape of my life!
I feel so empowered by the knowledge I have gained about nutrition and fitness.
This is something that will stay with me forever.
His program is unique and is unmatched by any gym/health club I have ever been a part of.
Thanks, JC!
Margot Bravo
I started going to bootcamp last summer, and I am so happy with the results.
After the first session, I knew there was no way I would ever be able to do a workout like that on my
own.
JC also provides off-day workouts and nutritional help.
By combining bootcamp with healthy eating, my results have been outstanding! I get compliments all
the time and I can go shopping without trying to finds clothes to fit in the right places (and they are 5
sizes smaller).
I didn't just lose weight, I changed my body.
I know I would not have been able to do that on my own.
Laura Lynch
There are two great things about working with Chad.
The quality of workout and that he genuinely cares about each persons goals and well-being.
As for quality of workout he uses his expertise to tailor workouts to your needs.
I found this out first hand when I became pregnant and he was able to change from high impact / high
intensity workout to a more moderate workout to help both me and my baby. I really believe his
workouts I did pre-pregnancy helped me during the pregnancy with everything from morning sickness to
weight gain. Especially the recovery after my c-section. I was able to be up and moving around almost
immediately and have had no complications or issues since I came home.
His commitment to me as a client has been exceptional.
Tracie Bates, mom