Baby Boot Camp helps new mom reach her fitness goals
Just eight months after giving birth to beautiful baby Grace, Nadia D. of San Diego, Calif., ran the NYC Marathon in 5 hours. She didn’t stop, she didn’t walk and she beat Katie Holmes’ finish time. Now that’s outstanding!
“Nadia is an inspiration to other moms at Baby Boot Camp class because she always pushes herself,” says Heather Wied, San Diego Baby Boot Camp franchise owner and instructor. “She set a goal of running the NYC marathon and followed through. She trained hard and tried to make every workout count. Running her first marathon only eight months after having her first child is even more amazing.”
A stay-at-home mom, Nadia moved to San Diego this past summer. She was searching for a program that was challenging and would help her lose her baby weight. She started classes in June 2007. Shortly after attending her first free class, she won a Kelty Speedster Stroller and Baby Boot Camp fitness pack during Baby Boot Camp’s quarterly member giveaway, which motivated her even more. “I continue because the results have been fantastic. I am stronger and in better shape than before I was pregnant!” says Nadia.
In fact, Nadia has lost more than 10 pounds and 5 percent of her body fat. “Before I found Baby Boot Camp I just went to the gym occasionally and would run here and there. Baby Boot Camp is so much better because you get a total body workout,” shares Nadia. “Heather is really fantastic at keeping our heart rates up and at motivating us to push ourselves. Baby Boot Camp is so effective; you can see the results.”
Nadia also appreciates the social support that Baby Boot Camp provides. “When I moved I really wanted to meet other moms in the area. During class it’s fun to talk to other moms and share ideas and stories about our children. It’s the best thing I could have done to find a social network in my neighborhood,” says Nadia.
Not only is Nadia feeling healthier and more fit than she has since high school, she’s role modeling healthy behaviors for her daughter. “A healthy mom equals a healthy baby. From the beginning I thought Baby Boot Camp could help me,” Nadia says. “Because of Baby Boot Camp I attained the goals I set for myself. Now I’m setting new goals, bigger goals. I couldn't have done it without Baby Boot Camp, the support I got from other moms and most of all my instructor, Heather Wied.”