Shape up in boot camp

Mar 21 2010 by Mieka Smiles, Sunday Sun

CONTROVERSIAL star Kerry Katona has reportedly beaten the bulge by enrolling in a military-style boot camp. Here we speak to two women who have shared Kerry’s boot camp success.

Fit Camp

SUMMARY: Fit Camp is a four-week no-nonsense body boost. At Fit Camp you will take part in a full body workout that involves using minimal equipment. The exercises are designed to be functional and fun, yet challenging.

TESTER: Jayne Walsh, 25, a promotions manager from Kenton, Newcastle. She enrolled with Fit Camp in January 2009. She lives with partner Michael, 30, who works for Coca-Cola.

"A SWANKY gym membership card used to take pride of place in my purse for all to see. But the truth was I hardly used it. In the past I have also tried to do many fad diets including the cabbage soup diet and Atkins, only managing to stick to them for a couple of weeks before going back to my bad eating habits. So when a friend suggested that we start Fit Camp in preparation for the Great North Run I thought I’d give it ago.

"Fit Camp is a four-week course of 12 one-hour sessions that help with weight loss, metabolism, endurance, flexibility and shape – with the option of evening or early morning sessions.

"I chose the early mornings, starting at 6.30am, as this was ideal for me to fit in my daily exercise regime before work. The sessions are great and filled with lots of exercises, working all parts of the body. Two personal trainers run the classes, so there is always help and support on hand.

"When joining we were given a diet to follow, which is known as the ‘elimination diet’. I found it quite hard to follow at times as all processed foods, alcohol and caffeine are banned. But it was well worth it as after four weeks, I had lost a total of 10lbs and more than 13 inches. Dropping a dress size in four weeks is every girl’s dream! Doing Fit Camp has given me the motivation I needed to get in shape and keep the weight off. I would recommended it to all."

Fit Camp runs in Gosforth, Tynemouth and Ponteland. For more information visit www.fitcamp.info, contact 07951 051970 or email instructors@fitcamp.info

Height: 5ft 8in
Weight: Was: 14st 7lbs Now: Just under 13st
Dress size: Was: 18 Now: 14