Castro Valley Fit Body Boot Camp

Be the change you want to see. Jacki was feeling stuck and knew she wasn't creating the health changes she needed to overcome her family's health history. She was holding back in many areas of her life due to fear and embarrassment. Today, she loves being active, has lost 37 pounds, 34 inches, and 4.5% body fat, and overhauled her mindset. "I signed up for the 12-Week Ultimate Transformation Challenge on my 49th birthday. I saw ads and a couple of friends checking in on Faceb...ook. My weight had gone up and down (mostly up) for 25+ years. I was at my highest weight in January 2016, had lost over 15 pounds by summer, but was stuck. My annual lab results the past few years had been climbing and knowing my grandma died of a massive heart attack at age 59, I had to make a drastic change in my life. I wanted to live and be healthy for my family for many years. Being overweight affected who I was, how I felt about myself, what I did. I held back in many areas of my life because I either thought I couldn't do things or feared shame/embarrassment. I was not living a full life. Since joining FBBC, my energy level has soared! I love being active, I feel stronger than I ever have, my confidence is significantly improved, I've been able to run for the first time, and I have a whole new wardrobe! I've lost 37 pounds, 34 inches, and 4.5% body fat at FBBC (plus 16 pounds before joining). I could never lose more than 20 pounds on my own, so to be down more than 50 is only because of FBBC. The accountability, encouragement, change in thinking (who knew I had to eat MORE to weigh LESS?!) have all given me the tools I need. My lab results have made a significant drop. I can do many sit-ups- I couldn't do even one when I began. Plus, I have muscle tone I'd never thought I'd see. I'm so grateful to all the coaches. They've made me do things I didn't think I could and encouraged me to push harder; way beyond what I pushed myself. They truly care. I'm so grateful for the encouragement from a friend to join. You will be equally grateful. You will feel better than you thought possible, and you don't have to worry about how others will view you or your ability. We're all part of a health journey, working to improve every day." See more

You never know who is watching. For Sue, she wanted to make sure that she was leading by example for her two girls and empower them to become strong, healthy women, by loving and taking care of herself. Not only has Sue's change in nutrition helped her lose 35 pounds and 57 inches, but it has allowed her to decrease her Thyroid medication to the lowest it has ever been and is reaping the benefits every day. "I first heard about Fit Body from my husband. I was pregnant with o...Continue reading

The secret to our success is that we never give up. For Joe, the community at Fit Body Boot Camp was unlike anything he had experienced before. The inspiring atmosphere and accountability were just what Joe needed to stick to a consistent routine, a routine that led him to lose 26 pounds and 25.5 inches. With new confidence and focus, Joe now knows he has the strength he needs to continue to reach any goal he sets his mind too. "It has been a little over a year since I start...ed at Fit Body Boot Camp. I started with the 6-Week Ultimate Transformation Challenge and had great success, which is what made me decide to join. Fit Body is unlike any other gym I have ever been a part of. It has given me incredible amounts of endurance and taught me better eating habits that I can live with. In addition, I have been able to run two 5k's without stopping and at pretty decent times! I was able to complete a "Murph" workout which I had never heard of before, but it was definitely hard, and I can say I only got through it because of the workouts at Fit Body. Plus, I have been able to keep the 26 pounds and 25.5 inches that I have lost, off! The gym family that I have become a part of is another reason why I like Fit Body so much. The people at this gym are unlike all the others. Everyone is encouraging and inspiring and pushes each other to give there all. At other gyms, when I would have slipped up or fallen out of routine, I would have just given up. Now, I have learned that just because I slip up doesn't mean I have to give up. So, when I struggle from time to time, I now know that it just means I have to push myself that much harder to stay focused and give it my all on the blue mats! I would just like to say thank you to all coaches for always pushing me to do better and getting me to where I am today! Also, thank you to all the boot campers for truly being inspirational and awesome!" See more

Success comes from daily steps of action. By taking the time to invest in herself, this busy mom of three has developed a routine that helps her be the confident mom she deserves to be! Sarah's focus on consistent results has motivated her to lose 31 pounds and 45 inches! "Through a Facebook ad in April, I hear about FBBC. I started with a 3-week trial, and after just three weeks, I was impressed with my results. In the first three weeks, I had lost five pounds and figured th...at if I lost five pounds every couple of weeks, I would be happy. I wanted to lose weight after having three kids. I decided to try the 6-week Ultimate Transformation Challenge and lost a total of 22 pounds and 37.5 inches. Before joining, I struggled with consistency in my diet and exercise as a stay at home mom. Fit Body has helped me stay on track because I know that the coaches will help keep me accountable. Today, I am down 31 pounds and 45 inches since I started on April 2nd. I have increased self-confidence, and my clothes are starting to fit better. That success has been what has kept me on course and getting me up at 4 am to make it for the 5 am workout. Fit Body is worth the investment!" See more

Love yourself! After years of childhood bullying, Jamie found herself accepting a person she didn't want to be; struggling with low self-esteem and confidence. After she began her fitness journey, she saw results but still sought more. Luckily, FBBC was there to help! Since joining, Jamie found a fitness and nutrition routine she could stick with, losing 29.8 pounds (52.2 total) and 35 inches. "My cousin, Heather, was a client of FBBC for a couple of years and would check-in ...Continue reading

Lead by example. John lacked the energy he needed to keep up with his kids and be the positive example he desired to be for them. By joining Fit Body Boot Camp, John has gained the energy and self-confidence he needs to lead by example. He has even lost 25 pounds, 27.5 inches, and 13% body fat! "I had been thinking about joining a gym for a while. A few of my friends were always checking in and posting about Fit Body on Facebook, so it was an easy decision to try something t...hat so many people were raving about. I joined Fit Body in July 2018, to ultimately get in shape, build muscle, and lose body fat. I wanted to develop an overall healthier lifestyle and set a good example for my kids. Before FBBC, I was struggling with a lack of energy and was unable to keep up with my kids while playing outside. I had tried a few home fitness programs but lacked motivation and accountability. I also did not have good eating habits, which also contributed to the lack of energy and results whenever I would work out. I had always wanted to join a gym but felt intimidated and ultimately never had the courage even to step foot into a facility. Since joining Fit Body, I now have an insane amount of energy and have lost 25 pounds, 27.5 inches, and 13% body fat. Not only do I feel healthier and stronger, but I also have more self-confidence, more muscle, can run long distances, and have significantly lowered my blood pressure. I have experienced better health, as a result of a stronger immune system and have the energy to run around with the kids and tire them out. The clients and staff are like one big family. I have met so many amazing people who help to hold me accountable to show up to class every day. A lot of these people have become friends. The coaches are so encouraging and will motivate you to do things you never thought possible, no matter what your fitness level is. Give it a try!"

Comparison is the thief of joy. Courtney wasn't feeling like herself and found herself falling into unhealthy habits. She was tired of feeling sluggish and skipping out on activities with her friends! However, with a little encouragement from a family friend, Courtney committed to giving Fit Body Boot Camp a shot and since then, is living her best life. Courtney has the confidence and energy she's been looking for and has lost 43 pounds and 42 inches. "I heard about Fit Body... Boot Camp many times over the years but couldn't get myself to rip off the band-aid until I ran into one of my mom's friends, who had found great success after completing one of the 12-Week Ultimate Transformation Challenges. After giving me some information about it, she let me know that there was another challenge beginning, so I signed up for the January 2018 UTC that day! I joined Fit Body Boot Camp for many reasons, but it was mostly to feel good in my skin again. After always being fit in high school and the beginning years of college, I found myself falling into late nights of craft beers and pizza all too often. It got to the point where I never wanted my picture taken or avoided going to the beach with my friends. I didn't want to live like that anymore! My biggest struggle was comparing myself to the younger and healthier me. It is so easy to see old photos pop up on Facebook and get discouraged. Besides that, I was in a constant state of feeling sluggish and spending way too much money going out to eat! Since joining Fit Body Boot Camp, I feel like a new person! I have more energy, better sleeping habits, a new love for water (which replaced my love of diet coke), and self-confidence. I haven't felt this way in a long time. During the UTC, I lost 18 pounds and 22.5 inches, and I have lost 25 more pounds and nearly 20 more inches since; totaling 43 pounds and 42 inches lost. My biggest non-scale victory would have to be fitting in old clothes! I was able to cut my pant size in half and am fitting into clothes I wore during my sophomore year of college, which was four years ago! The coaches keep me accountable, push me further, and keep the workouts fun and new every single day! I officially and publicly forgive (and thank!) all of them for sitting on my lap during wall sits and counting my burpees. GIVE IT A SHOT! I was so nervous and intimidated to try group workout, after feeling like an outsider in other classes I had tried before. However, all the coaches at FBBC knew my name by the second day, and I began to form relationships with other boot campers right off the bat! Everyone is so nice and encouraging, which makes a world of difference." See more

The transformation happens inside and out. Although Kim looked healthy on the outside, she didn't feel it on the inside. She was in search of her self-esteem and wanted to develop a lifestyle that helped her get it back after having two kids. With the help of the Ultimate Transformation Challenge, Kim learned how and what to eat, and has even lost 22 pounds, 31.6 inches, and 6% body fat. Best of all, her mindset has transformed, and she is enjoying the journey! "I was always... considered thin. No one thought I needed to lose any weight, as I hid it well under my clothes. However, I knew what I saw when I looked in the mirror, and I know how I felt. After two kids and my metabolism slowing down with age, I needed some more help in learning how to eat and how-to workout! I was always able to lose weight just by getting on the treadmill a few times a week and eating whatever I wanted. That seemed to stop once I hit a certain age. My self-esteem went right out the window. When I signed up for the Back to School Challenge, I was excited but scared. I saw other people's successes from previous challenges, but I wasn't sure it was going to work as well for me. It was hard at first. During those first three weeks, I almost quit. Luckily, I hung in there, and I am so glad that I did! Having the accountability of a coach and the structure worked for me. Plus, all the resources from the recipes and the Facebook group, just really made the entire 12 weeks so much better! I lost over 16 pounds, and I continue to this day, counting my macros and have lost a few more pounds doing so. I now know how to eat, and I know how to get right back on track! Since joining, I have lost 22 pounds, 31.6 inches, and 6% body fat. I have a lot more confidence, and I am in the best shape I have ever been in. My non-scale victory is that I now know how to eat. I can indulge here and there (vacation, birthdays, holidays) but I know how to get right back on track, so I don't let those little indulgences make me feel bad about myself like they used to. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain! The coaches are amazing! They are so helpful, fun, energetic and all-around wonderful people! They truly do make working out at 5 am FUN!" See more

Self-confidence is a superpower. For Katie, she wanted to take back control of her life but lacked the confidence to act. She needed to transform her mind and Body and live a happy, healthy life. By overcoming her fears, Katie gave Fit Body Boot Camp a try and hasn't looked back since! Although she has lost 52 pounds and 58 inches, her most significant achievement is the new, healthy, and positive relationship she has with herself. "I joined Fit Body because I was tired of be...ing unhappy. I was overweight, out of shape, and had terrible self-esteem. I wanted to take back control of my life, and I needed the help and accountability to do it. I've had friends mention Fit Body before and how much they loved it, but I was always too afraid to give it a try. Before joining Fit Body Boot Camp, my biggest struggle was my low self-esteem. For years I struggled with an eating disorder that caused so much damage to my body and mind. I was very hard on myself and was always comparing myself to others. I've gained so much by joining Fit Body Boot Camp! I'm confident, have more energy, I am stronger mentally and physically, and I have learned how to appreciate my body. I have lost 52 pounds and 58 inches. Fit Body has given me the knowledge, tools, and confidence to lose weight. I have learned how to better care for my body and mind and have developed a healthy relationship with exercise, thanks to the fantastic coaches at Fit Body. Dropping pants sizes, having more energy, and more confidence has all been great non-scale victories too. However, the biggest non-scale victory for me has been in the relationship I have with my body. I have learned to love my body for what it can do and for what it looks like today, instead of hating it for what it can't do or what I wish that it looked like. Jump in and take the risk. I was scared to start at first, but I was more afraid of being unhappy and unhealthy for the rest of my life. Trust the process, trust the coaches, and trust in yourself!" See more

Don't try to overhaul your life overnight. It takes focusing on one small change at a time. Over time, small changes add up to big results. Judy started her transformation after a medical incident left her determined to get her habits on track. What started out as a couple of weeks of modifying her diet and exercise routine, transformed into more than 50 pounds lost and countless non-scale victories. "I remember the first time I realized that sugar would make me "feel" bett...Continue reading

You never know unless you try. Katie had become convinced that exercising wasn't something that she could enjoy, but after she saw her friend loving the process, she decided it was time to try it herself. Katie was tired of struggling during her everyday activities and wanted to lead a healthier lifestyle. By giving Fit Body Boot Camp a try, Katie has surprised herself and today, finds herself loving her exercise routine. She has even lost 34 pounds and 24.8 inches. "I had a... few friends that attended Fit Body, but one friend, in particular, Brittany, was always checking in on Facebook and posting about her workouts. I was surprised how anyone could enjoy exercise and post about it almost daily. After seeing her post about Fit Body for over a year, I decided I needed to give it a shot, so I joined in September 2018. I love my life, but the one thing that would constantly drag me down is my weight and inability to do normal activities. Honestly, everything was a struggle before Fit Body. A flight of stairs winded me. I remember going on walks with friends, and I was always thinking of questions to ask them, so I didn't have to talk and show how out of breath I was. I had lost some weight on my own before joining, but my weight and eating are the two things that have been an issue for me since fifth grade. I have never been thin or in great shape, and because of that, most physical exercise and sports were too challenging for me in my younger years. I didn't want to do them, because they were too much work and that just kept me stuck in the cycle of being unhealthy. Fast forward to three small kids (1, 3, and 4 years old), and I didn't have much time to myself. Today, I love to exercise! I never in a million years thought I would say that. I loathed the thought of working out before and now I can't wait for it. I remember my first week, where I met my friend, Christine, and she told me she worked out every day. In my mind and maybe she read it on my face, but I thought she was crazy. Who would want to exercise every single day? That sounded like sheer torture. Now, here I am! I hate it if I have to miss going to Fit Body and I do everything in my power to make it there each day. Now, I even workout on vacation. That's weird, right?! FBBC has completely changed my opinion of exercise. I still have a long way to go, but I feel incredible now. I don't worry about collapsing from exhaustion when my kids or my husband want to do go for a walk, a hike, or any other physical activity. I have lost 34 pounds and 24.8 inches. Just try it. If you're like me, you have literally tried EVERYTHING else. Why not give it a shot?! Sign-up for a trial and see for yourself what it's all about."

Change happens when you step outside of your comfort zone. Brittany had convinced herself that she was too busy to make time for self-care. She found herself lacking energy and a healthy diet but kept making excuses not to make herself a priority. Luckily, after being inspired by some friends, Brittany took a leap of faith and began her journey. Today, this busy mom of two is down 19 pounds, 12 inches, and 4% body fat and feeling better than ever! The best part, her family is... positively impacted too! "I initially joined FBBC after having my second child to help me gain some of my confidence back in losing the baby weight. However, it quickly changed into so much more than that. I found myself beginning to set monthly goals; sometimes, it would be for weight loss, other times, it would be reaching for a heavier weight and challenging myself. I had heard about FBBC through several friends of mine who had been attending for quite some time. Seeing them share their transformations is what made me want to join! Before FBBC, my greatest struggles would be the lack of energy and nutrition. I had somehow along the way convinced myself that because I was a busy mom of two and I no longer had the time to exercise or had the time to devote to myself. Since I joined FBBC, I have lost 19 pounds, 12 inches, and 4% body fat since June 2017. Despite having been a member for a full year already, the bulk of my weight loss didn't come off until I did the recent program and got my nutrition in check. I have been continuing to eat more clean Whole Foods for almost three months now, and I feel the best I have ever felt. The most obvious benefits of FBBC would be weight loss and muscle gain, but beyond that, I have found a new love for taking care of myself and making myself a priority too. I see muscle definition in my arms and stomach again, not relying on food for comfort, and my tippy top favorite NSV, seeing the positive impact my journey has had on my two young boys. They mimic exercises at home, and my oldest will ask to come with me to the classes so he can see his favorite coaches. They don't know it yet, but this is already planting the seed of taking care of yourself and learning to strive for something that once might have intimidated you. That's the best part for me! After my first class, I was hooked. The coaches know me and my strengths/weaknesses. They know when to push me and continue to see my potential even when I'm struggling too! The coaches are truly what make FBBC everything that it is!"

Obstacles are stepping stones in your journey. When an injury changed Kyle's lifestyle, he struggled to change his habits. Kyle felt like he was in the worst shape of his life and needed to make a change. After an invite to join Fit Body Boot Camp from his sister, he has lost 100 pounds, 54 inches, and 22% body fat. "My sister invited me to join her for a 30-day Challenge at Fit Body Boot Camp. I was in the worst shape of my life. After being injured playing basketball, I pr...etty much ceased most physical activity but continued to practice poor nutrition. I had long used sports to cover up eating unhealthy foods. The biggest struggle is always going to be that little voice in my head that tells me to "take it easy," you've earned it. That is the way to complacency and losing all the ground I have gained. I remind myself daily of this daily. Since joining, I have more energy, stamina, and strength now than I have at any other point in my life, including my late teens/early twenties. I have lost 100 pounds, 54 inches, and 22% body fat. The biggest shift, however, has been in my mind. I ATTACK obstacles now. I want to keep pushing myself to greater levels of physical strength and endurance, and I've already signed up for a Spartan Sprint for this fall. Next year I want to complete the Spartan Trifecta and start training for triathlons. I am most proud of how my journey has impacted others. I didn't set out to influence anybody else, but I've had other Boot Campers say that seeing me push myself has ignited a spark in them as well. That's what is so special. If you were like me when I was considering joining a trying out FBBC, all I can say is you should have signed up YESTERDAY! Your physical and mental strength will grow, and your body measurements will shrink!" See more