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<\/a>Introducing the dynamic duo: Brittany & Courtney!<\/p><\/div>\n
While each had different goals when joining, their results have been amazing. From dropping almost 15lbs post baby weight in 8 weeks, losing 14 inches and rocking push ups on their toes like no one’s business, <\/strong> these 2 super supportive rockstars are not only an awesome inspiration to all women<\/strong> but are\u00a0each fitter, fiercer and HAPPIER than ever!<\/p>\n \n Take it away chicks!<\/p>\n \n The healthy sister hood!<\/p><\/div>\n Brittany –<\/strong> Yes, we joined together. Courtney and I looked online for a boot camp in June 2013 and couldn’t find one that had not already started or was crazy expensive. This year I hopped online\u00a0 in March to make sure we didn’t miss any for the summer and Fit Chicks had the perfect location, time of day, and was reasonably priced.<\/strong> Courtney and I also signed up for a couple races this summer including the Spartan race so we needed something that would give us strength and endurance in all areas.<\/strong> My husband and I are also going on a hiking trip with 30 pound packs and I wanted to be strong and healthy enough to enjoy it and not die.<\/em><\/p>\n Courtney <\/strong>–\u00a0Brittany and I met the summer she was doing a bootcamp with her sister-in-law. I had always wanted to do a bootcamp because I thought it would be such a great workout.<\/strong> The following summer, we looked into doing a bootcamp together.\u00a0 We googled it and found that all of the bootcamps that showed up were already in session or much too expensive.\u00a0 And then, I got pregnant!\u00a0 Fatigue plagues me during pregnancy and so exercising falls by the wayside, but I was convinced that once this baby came, I\u2019d do everything I could to get the baby weight off.\u00a0 I never got all the baby weight off with my first baby and I was determined not to let that happen again!<\/em>While I was still pregnant, Brittany and I, along with our other friend, signed up for 2 races this summer.\u00a0 A Color Me Rad 5k and a Spartan 5k.\u00a0 We knew we were going to need to train a lot for the Spartan obstacle course!<\/em><\/p>\n When I was about 3 weeks postpartum, Brittany called to say that she found a FIT CHICKS bootcamp that started when I was only \u00a0at 5 weeks postpartum.<\/strong> I was so sad that I couldn\u2019t start it, but then I called headquarters and they were able to let me start a week late so I could get an okay from my doctor to begin<\/strong>.\u00a0 I was so excited.\u00a0 Brittany started on time and I joined her 1 week later when I was 6 weeks postpartum.<\/em><\/p>\n Brittany –<\/strong> I did this boot camp for strength\/fitness and not weight loss. I have maintained my weight and\u00a0have lost 4 inches overall.<\/strong> Hubby has commented on seeing a difference in my body so that’s a\u00a0plus:) <\/em>I started with only being able to do girl push ups and regular squats. Day one I did 25 girl push\u00a0ups\/ <\/strong>15 burpees\/ and 19 squats. This last fitness test I did 21 real push ups<\/strong> and 10 girl push ups\/\u00a017 burpees\/ and 32 jump squats.\u00a0I can run 5K’s faster than I have ever been able to in my life and I’m working on 10K’s for the\u00a0first time.<\/em><\/p>\n Courtney – Here is a little overview of my results<\/strong> (I know that even in the 2 weeks since these measurements were taken that I’ve lost even more! \u00a0So excited to keep seeing great results!!!)<\/em><\/p>\n Brittany –<\/strong> The biggest change for me would be I’m happier<\/strong>. I work at home in my basement, so it’s very easy to get cabin fever. Boot camp forces me to leave the house, work up a sweat so I can enjoy those lovely\u00a0endorphin’s, and it gives me that time to be social since I’m home alone all day. <\/em><\/p>\n Since I am working out on a regular basis it has made my nutrition intake a lot healthier. <\/strong>I’m not craving sweets as much as I did. I have more energy so I’m not wanting that sweet in the middle of the day for that pick me up. The work outs are very intense so I am conscious of the fact that I need protein and veggies at every meal. Plus Tuesday and Thursday nights I can’t eat a very big dinner or else I will throw up during the work out. Helps with portion control:)<\/em><\/p>\n Courtney – Not only have I seen tremendous changes in my body (weight loss, inches lost, and muscles forming), I feel happy<\/em><\/strong>.\u00a0 I suffered from postpartum depression with my first baby and I wanted to try anything I could to prevent that (even though I understand sometimes there just isn\u2019t anything you can do!) Exercise has become my happy time.\u00a0 I get to leave my 2 kids with my extremely supportive husband, forget all my worries, and just sweat up a storm.\u00a0 I get to focus on me for 1 hour and spend time with other women who inspire me each day!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Brittany<\/strong> –\u00a0I love having a program telling me what to do each day so the Fierce in 8 workout map was great.<\/strong> Each day we would text each other to see how the 50 push ups or the video<\/a> went that day. I\u00a0was pressured into not skipping a day because all my friends were doing it and they’d be\u00a0following up. <\/em><\/p>\n I also use Nike’s running app to track my runs and my fitness pal app<\/a> to track my\u00a0calorie intake. I have a treadmill desk that I walk and stand on while I work to limit the long\u00a0periods of sitting throughout the day.<\/em><\/p>\n Courtney <\/strong>– I use a few iPhone apps to help me outside of class.\u00a0 I track all of my food intake and exercise on myfitnesspal and I\u2019ve also been doing a couch to 5k. <\/em><\/p>\n I am always grateful to have different workout videos that FIT CHICKS includes <\/a>to help break up my regular workout routine.\u00a0 And, my 2 year old loves to do dips and push-ups with me <\/strong>when those days call for it on the FIERCE in 8 Workout Map!\u00a0 She\u2019s learning the importance of a healthy lifestyle!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Brittany <\/strong>– Don’t ever skip a boot camp class unless it’s absolutely necessary<\/strong>. There have been so many times that I’ve wanted to skip because working out was the last thing I wanted to do but I’ve pushed through every time and it’s always worth it at the end. I did a boot camp two years ago and I allowed myself to skip a few classes because I wasn’t feeling up to it. It’s not worth it. I didn’t join boot camp for weight loss but for the ones that are please remember that weight loss it 85% food and 15% exercise<\/strong>. You can be working out like crazy but if you’re not monitoring the calories and eating healthy you will not see results.<\/em><\/p>\n Courtney – Plan for exercise.\u00a0 Schedule it into your day<\/strong>.\u00a0 As a mom, it is so hard to find time to exercise.\u00a0 Sometimes, it feels impossible.\u00a0 I know everyone\u2019s circumstances are different, but you can do it.\u00a0 Find the solution that works best for you and your family and give it your all.<\/em><\/p>\n![\"The](\"http:\/\/www.fitchicks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Courtneycanva-300x229.png\" "\\"Courtneycanva\\"")
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<\/a>1. What made you decide to join FIT CHICKS? Did you join together?<\/h3>\n
What have your results been like since joining FIT CHICKS?<\/h3>\n
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What is the biggest change you have seen in your life since joining FIT\u00a0CHICKS?<\/h3>\n
3. What tools do you use to keep you on a healthy track outside of class? Do you use the FIT\u00a0CHICKS\u00a0Workout Map?<\/h3>\n
4. If you could give one piece of positive advice to a\u00a0chick\u00a0just starting on her fitness journey, what would it be?<\/h3>\n
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<\/a>I am proud of Brittany and Courtney for so many reasons! They came with a goal in mind. They are super motivated and super motivating for the other chicks in the class. They come with enthusiasm and rarely miss a class. \u00a0Never make excuses and always has a positive attitude. \u00a0In my class we don’t say the word “I can’t”, we only say the word “I can”, and they take this to a whole new level of pushing themselves beyond what they thought they could do.<\/em><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.fitchicks.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Tara-Jo-Britanny-Courtney-e1407794654929.jpg\" "\\"Tara")
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