Success Stories

I Want To Make YOU My Next Success Story

See what our members have to say about us..

November 2008

John Jackson's Boot Camp Success Story

Hi Tony, I just wanted to let you know how much fun I am having working out at your boot camp. Attending camp since July I lost 20lbs and gained strength to run a 17 min/mile. I feel great and more energetic. I learned to control the portion size of what I eat and exercise regularly.

I have also lost inches in my waist as i was a 44 inch waist NOW a 40 inch waist .

Also, Tony helped me stop my smoking habit along the way.

Thank you so much Tony for the help.

John

March 2008

Maria Dade's Boot Camp Success Story

Hi Tony, I just want to say one thing, I have tried many weight loss programs and spent lots of money on diet fads but after this I BELIEVE and my husband loves it as well. Listen!!!

March 2008

Angela Pierce's Boot Camp Success Story

Tony, As you know that I am a Chicago police officer and you know my time limitations. But I will have to say, I have more energy and my stamina is better with all the interval training we do in camp.

I used to run 3 - 5 miles a day before camp but I was not reaching my results. I am happy to report, I am stronger and I recently past another officer's testing for the CPD with flying colors. I was actually doing the men's standard. As a camp, we have done trail races, which I enjoy. My personal best in a 5K is 31:23 and as we travel to Orlando In January of 2009, I will break the 30 minute barrier.

South Side Boot Camp has provided the way to loss the unnecessary body fat and hit my weight loss goal of 8 pounds and i feel i'm running lighter and easier than before. Looking forward to the next coming months..

Angela Pierce

December 2007

Brenda Girven ’s Boot Camp Success Story

I joined Tony's boot camp back in December and I am very proud to say that 6 weeks later, I feel great! I have lost weight, inches and have gained a huge dose of self-esteem. My husband was so impressed with my results, he joined this month and is loving every minute of it. I am not saying it's easy because it is far from that............but it's fun and Tony is one of the BEST personal trainers I have ever met. If I were you I would not think any longer about this, just sign up and come and join this fight because with this type of training.....YOU WILL WIN!!

Our husband and wife team

November 2007

Kelly Christian’s Boot Camp Success Story

Before I met Tony, my definition of attempting to lose weight consisted solely of jumping on a few cardio machines at the health club and doing my Jane Fonda step aerobics routine. The key word here is routine which would always equate to boredom and then to giving up on my weight loss goals. I can rely on Tony’s creativity to prepare a variety of interesting and challenging workouts that will eliminate boredom and allow me to strengthen varies muscles instead of focusing only on a few. The long hours and demands of my job, as an accountant, would further deter me from accomplishing my fitness goals. During my busiest times I would turn to all the wrong foods as a means to combat stress and find happiness in a miserable world of work-work-and-more-work, where I would give 110% to my job and 0% to myself.

As a member of South Side Boot Camp I have lost 45 pounds. I would have never pictured myself running a 5K, climbing a mountain or zip-lining before joining. These are just some of the fun activities we have participated in as a group. I ran my first 5K in May 2008 during the Ridge Run. My second 5K was at the Race to the Taste (less than two months later) where I reduced my time by a whole six minutes. I am looking forward to the next 5K in Orlando in January 2009 when we run through Animal Kingdom for a gold Mickey Mouse medallion. Bring it on Mickey!

I still have the same demanding job, but the difference is that I am now able to better deal with stress. My personal fitness goals are also a priority to me, in addition to my job-related goals, which means I am a happier person now. Regardless of a person’s work schedule or other challenging demands, Tony will make you believe against all odds that “yes you can” achieve your weight loss goals, gain strength, have more energy and feel a sense of personal accomplishment. In a world full of so much negativity it is refreshing to start my day with such a positive individual as well as the support and companionship of everyone in the camp. We are all different shapes and sizes, but we are all working towards a common goal, and having fun in the process. Come join us and don’t miss out on this life-changing experience.

November 2007

Reverend Gregory Taylor's Boot Camp Success Story

I am a 58 year old war veteran and father who, after my kids were grown and my wife did not want to be married anymore, made food my best friend. I started to eat to fill the void and had gotten to the point where I could tell you what places had all night eating in the Chicago land area. Then one day my sister Debra found SouthSide Bootcamp and after speaking with Tony, signed me up. After which she came to me and said, "You are going to stop hurting yourself and go see what this camp is all about." The next day I showed up for class at 4:45am. I weighed in at 300lbs. When I first started doing the workouts I could barely run so Tony suggested that I walk instead and in time I would slowly build up to running. Well, time has passed and the weight is coming off and now I run more of the workouts than walk. This past May I was able to finish my first 5K run and came in 15th in my age group! I was so proud of myself and what I had accomplished and the fact that the entire group supported and cheered me on and was proud of my success makes me strive to continue on. I have so much fun with the people I have met in the camp; they have become a family to me. At this time, I am currently 270lbs working towards 240lbs. Tony is a great trainer and person. He has me looking after my nutrition with supplements as well as healthy alternative foods which fit my busy schedule and to my surprise they are working great for me.
So I hope to see you in this great fun and hard working camp. There are some great people here. Also, wish me luck in January as the entire camp travels to Orlando, FL to run a 5K race in the Animal Kingdom of Disney World. I am going to run and see if I can win me a medal and some Mickey Mouse ears. Have a great day and an even better time with us. One thing that is nice and fun is that Tony does not ask you to do anything that he will not do himself.

March 2007

Jennifer Doucet’s Boot Camp Success Story

Over the past year, i have accomplished all of my short term weight loss goals. I joined camp with the goal of simply fitting into a bridesmaid dress and now over a year later, I have loss over 30 pounds and have increased my energy level. I have also ran a 5K, 8K, 10K races and have done a photo shoot and zip lining in an eco forest. I never thought I would ever do any of these things. I know Tony will have more in store for us so I am here for the ride.

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