{"id":3993,"date":"2012-06-27T20:22:55","date_gmt":"2012-06-27T20:22:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fitchicks.ca\/blog\/?p=3993"},"modified":"2019-06-25T20:44:38","modified_gmt":"2019-06-25T20:44:38","slug":"dropping-11lbs-learning-to-manage-stress-celebrating-cherines-amazing-fitness-journey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.fitchicks.ca\/blog\/2012\/06\/dropping-11lbs-learning-to-manage-stress-celebrating-cherines-amazing-fitness-journey\/","title":{"rendered":"Dropping 11lbs & taking control: Celebrating Cherine’s amazing fitness journey"},"content":{"rendered":"

JULY CHICK OF THE MONTH<\/h2>\n

June has come, almost gone and we are getting ready to a new fierce, fit, fun outdoor bootcamp starting July 3r<\/a>d – yay! <\/strong>What better way to start the month than by sharing the amazing fitness journey of one of our West Coast chicks, Cherine from our Calgary SW Bootcamp<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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BEFORE – The amazing Cherine<\/p><\/div>\n

After a battle with infertility, Cherine has taken control of her health, weight (losing 11lbs and 6 inches), stress levels and is living proof of the power that healthy changes can make to your life<\/strong> (we call it living la vida FIT CHICK!).\u00a0 Check out Cherine’s story below!<\/p>\n

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AFTER: Terrific, transformed and stress free Cherine!<\/p><\/div>\n

1. What made you decide to join FIT CHICKS and start a fitness program?<\/h3>\n

My husband and I have been trying to start a family over the past three years<\/strong>. \u00a0It’s been stressful, I’ve gained weight! \u00a0Test after test, a surgery, an unsuccessful IVF (In vitro<\/em> fertilisation)<\/a> cycle and another unsuccessful IVF cycle. \u00a0We have decided to give IVF another try but using donor eggs. \u00a0I really wanted to lose some weight to prepare. \u00a0I set my goal to lose 15 lbs in 12 weeks as well as reset my eating habits which I think will enable me to keep it off and properly nurture a growing baby going forward. \u00a0I knew the inches would come off with hard work too. \u00a0Then, I thankfully I found Fit Chicks bootcamp half a block from my house!<\/p>\n

2. How did FIT CHICKS help you in reaching your fitness & weight loss goals an?<\/h3>\n

My Chick Sergeant rocks! \u00a0Kim is always smiling and is very motivating. \u00a0The weekend challenges she emails on Friday’s encourage me to get a workout in, in-between classes. \u00a0I never would have thought that I’d be waiting for a workout challenge and look forward to doing it! \u00a0I can kick my husbands butt on a workout! \u00a0The printable workouts and the 20 min hottie video that are available make it very easy to get a workout in when there isn’t much time to spare. \u00a0I kept a food journal, it works! \u00a0Thanks for all the tips!<\/p>\n

3. What is your fave FIT CHICKS workout? Which exercises do you love to hate?<\/h3>\n

I’d have to say the “8 steps to Fabulousness”. \u00a0It surely kicked my butt the most! \u00a0I do like the tabatas<\/a> too. Push ups<\/a> are my most love to hate exercise although I have gotten a lot better at them! \u00a0Squats, squats and more squats, I know they are the best thing but\u2026…<\/p>\n

4. What have your results been like since joining bootcamp?<\/h3>\n

At my eight week measurements I had lost 11 lbs and \u00a06 inches. \u00a0The feeling after finishing a bootcamp class is invigorating! \u00a0Especially when Kim tells us all we did such a great job! \u00a0I feel that I have more energy all throughout the day and I’m less stressed. \u00a0\ud83d\ude42 \u00a0I love the bootcamp hour for my “me” time. \u00a0And of course it’s very rewarding to see results!<\/p>\n

5. What would you say to a chick who is looking to start her fitness journey?<\/h3>\n

I would recommend it because it definitely keeps you motivated and on track. \u00a0The Chick Sergeant gives modifications to many of the exercises so that you can keep up at the level that works for you. \u00a0The support with extra workouts and tips through the website and blog are very helpful too. \u00a0It is also very supportive to be in the bootcamp with wonderful chicks that are there for the same reason as you!\u00a0Virginia plastic surgery<\/a> offers a quicker and safe way of achieving impressive results.<\/p>\n

Cherine, we are so proud of you and how you have taken control of your stress and your health<\/strong>\u2026it is so inspiring to all chicks that starting (or already started!) living la vida FIT CHICK that they can do it too (and how fitness can really help you through challenging times!) Thanks for allowing us to help along your journey, sharing your story with us and keep up the fabulous work!<\/p>\n

FIT CHICKS XO<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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