Columbus, Ohio- We’ve seen it on TV– people losing hundreds of pounds and transforming their bodies and lives right in front of us. What would you do if that opportunity came to Columbus? Would you sit idly by and watch your friends and neighbors change their lives, or would you join them?

This isn’t a pipe dream. It’s a reality.

Jason Yun, owner of Yun Strength and Fitness Systems in Columbus, Hilliard, and Reynoldsburg, has just announced his partnership with Personal Trainer Food also known as The Meal Movement– the hottest pre-made meal delivery system in the country– Fitness Consulting Group, and the Fitness Revolution franchise to put together their first ever National Transformation Contest.

Yun says, “I love helping people change their lives. Unfortunately there is so much misinformation out there, and many struggle with finding the right knowledge to make positive changes. This contest is going to help a lot of people make big changes in their lives and hopefully inspire many others to do the same. Nutrition is the biggest part and most difficult for most people, and I’m extremely thankful to have the Meal Movement on board as our National Sponsor.”

Yun has also teamed up with quite a few local businesses to offer local support throughout the community and also plenty of prizes to the contestants.

The contest, which will kick off on January 23rdall throughout the country, is an 8 week long, life changing event, consisting of proven training programs and workouts, and of course, a nutrition program designed to boost metabolism and promote healthy lifestyle changes.

The goal is for contestants to develop habits that will allow them to turn back the clock, add years onto their lives, and feel confidently about their bodies.

‘It takes 21 days to form a habit,” states Yun, “weather that habit is good or bad. Hopefully with this contest and myself and all of my trainers support and accountability we can make fitness and nutrition a good habit for everybody that enters and really change some lives in the process. Because it isn’t just the person in the contest who loses all the weight who’s life changes, it’s people in their lives as well. Health and fitness affects everybody it touches!”

Over 100 fitness facilities throughout the country will be involved, and the winner at each location will be evaluated for the opportunity to win a national grand prize of being the spokesperson for The Meal Movement and Personal Trainer Food.

The real winners, however, will be the participants and their families. “This isn’t just a quick fix. We want to help these people get their lives back,” said Yun.

“This is our 5^th Transformation Contest overall. You can go to the contest page and see all the past finalists and winners at http://www.yunbootcamps.com/getsexy.html .”

Of course, if you want to do more than just follow along, the National Transformation Contest is open to all applicants who wish to enter. For more information on how to transform your body and your life, contact Jason Yun Fitness @ 614-432-9703 or jyun@yunbootcamps.com

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By E. Stam

The Paleolithic Diet — or the Caveman Diet — has been gaining in popularity in the last few years, with many swearing by its health and weight-loss benefits. The premise behind the diet is that we should eat as our Paleolithic-selves did nearly 40,000 years ago: A diet consisting of all-natural foods, primarily meat, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds. Since we lived as hunter-gatherers, grains and legumes — even the unprocessed kind — weren’t a part of our diet, and proponents of this eating plan claim that our bodies have not evolved to be
able to digest these kinds of foods. Therefore, many suffer from food intolerances to these items, including wheat, peanuts, and gluten, and others simply carry excess weight from an inability to properly digest these items.

Whether you agree with the premise behind the diet or not, many have claimed to lose weight by following the plan, likely because of its emphasis on all-natural, unprocessed foods that are high in lean proteins and healthy fats and are low in processed carbohydrates and sugars. Here are some of the benefits that a Paleo-eating plan can have to help you lose weight quickly:

Controls Hormones

Insulin resistance and other metabolic disorders play a key role in our nation’s obesity epidemic. Finding ways to regulate your body’s response to insulin — primarily through the types and quantities of carbohydrates you eat — can help you better manage your weight and improve overall health. Limiting processed grains — such as white flours, sugars, and cereals — as the Paleo-diet recommends can improve your body’s ability to appropriately regulate insulin in your body. Insulin resistance can lead to weight gain (insulin regulates the way your body burns and stores fat) and other imbalances in health, such as low energy, sleep disturbances, and fertility issues.

Reduces Inflammation

Many people report an intolerance to foods such as dairy and gluten, which can promote
inflammation and fat storage in the body by altering the body’s pH balance. It is estimated that many more people suffer from food intolerances than are aware of these issues. The paleo diet emphasizes increased consumption of all-natural fruits and vegetables, which can help reduce inflammation in the body, leading to greater health.

Improves Digestion

Because the Paleo-diet emphasizes high consumption of fruits and vegetables, it helps to
improve digestion. Improved digestion leads to lower inflammation in the body, greater energy, and less retention of excess water. Improved digestion can also contribute to a more efficient metabolism, including better processing of fats and sugars. All of this can lead to weight loss.

Promotes Healthy Fat Intake

Long gone are the days that eating low fat meant gaining less fat. Nutritionists understand
now that proper consumption of healthy fats can actually boost fat burning, whereas extremely low-fat diets can promote fat storage. The Paleo-diet emphasizes consumption of healthy fats such as mono and polyunsaturated fats, Omega-3s and Omega-6s.

Encourages Protein Consumption

The Paleo-diet emphasis on lean meats encourages consumption of lean proteins that can help build muscle. Many Americans do not eat enough protein, or they eat unhealthy
sources of protein that contain saturated fats and hydrogenated oils. Lean proteins like fish, poultry and grass-fed beef — all encouraged on the Paleo-diet — can help to build healthy muscle, which will increase resting metabolism rates to lose or maintain weight and will promote overall health and strength in the body.

Emphasizes Mindful Eating

Finally, the Paleo-diet can help many to lose weight through its emphasis on mindful eating
and proper portion control. The diet encourages people to eat only when truly hungry — not because food is available or because it is the normal time to eat. The diet encourages eating only when truly hungry and only until satisfied. These are healthy eating tips for anyone looking to lose weight or to maintain a healthy weight long term.

Have any of you had experience with the Paleo-diet? Did you find that it helped you to lose
weight quickly? Tell us about your experience in the comments!

 Bio:

Erinn Stam is the Managing Editor for nursing grants and scholarships. She attends Wake Technical Community College and is learning about government nursing scholarships. She lives in Durham, NC with her lovely 4-year-old daughter and exuberant husband.

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The Athletic Revolution training system has been developed in conjunction with the world’s leading youth fitness organization, the International Youth Conditioning Association, and is delivered by certified fitness professionals who help motivate and inspire kids.

It includes the Discovery Class (ages 6-9), the Exploration Class (ages 10-13), and
the Transformation Class (ages 14+). You can sign your child up for a free, two-week trial at http://athleticrevolutionhilliard.com/registration.

Help your child unlock the potential within. For schedules, pricing, and more information on Athletic Revolution Hilliard, visit http://athleticrevolutionhilliard.com/

Jason Yun is a certified Strength and Conditioning specialist and Sports Nutritionist. He owns Yun Strength and Fitness Systems, LLC, and runs Yun Fitness Boot Camps in Columbus, Ohio.

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This free event will take place from 7:15 pm to 8:00 pm at the Yun Fitness Bootcamps/Athletic Revolution location at 4601
Leap Court in Hilliard.

Meal Movement is a great-tasting, complete nutrition system that includes all natural foods, leaving out cheap, processed fillers. In a recent taste challenge, all participants chose Meal Movement foods over the leading weight-loss meal programs. The plan is simple, and the portions are large. There’s no counting calories, carbs, or points—and, best of
all, it’s affordable!

To learn more and to register for the event about Meal Movement, visit http://www.mealmovement.com/index.php.

For schedules and more information on how you can sign up for Yun Fitness Boot Camps, receive a free two-week trial, and look better naked, visit http://www.yunbootcamps.com.

Jason Yun is a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Sports Nutritionist. He owns Yun Strength and
Fitness Systems, LLC, and runs Yun Fitness Boot Camps in Columbus, Ohio.

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The report is on a recent provision passed by the Ohio Senate that would enact a ban on trans fats in restaurant foods. The Ohio Restaurant Association opposes the ban, saying that it would make it tough for restaurant chains to operate consistently throughout the state.

Yun, however, reminds Ohioans that trans fats have no nutritional value whatsoever. “They’re completely bad,” he says. “No health benefits can ever come from trans fats. They should be wiped off the market, taken off the shelves (and) out of restaurants.”

To read the full story, visit http://www.10tv.com/live/content/health/stories/2011/06/27/story-columbus-state-lawmakers-trans-fats.html.

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Below are the finalists for the 3rd Yun Fitness Bootcamp Look Better Naked Transformation Contest. Please help us pick the winner of the contest by voting. Just leave the name of the person you think should win in the comments box. You can’t vote for yourself

The contest took place from 1/17-3/6/11. It’s amazing what 7-weeks can do to a body and a life. The next transformation contest will be taking place in May. But you don’t need a contest to start changing your life today. All toll the finishers of the contest lost a total of 98.6″, for an average of 7.6″. Amazing!

Thanks in advance for voting! Contestants are in no particular order.

Only vote once, if you’ve never commented on this blog before it needs to be moderated by me, so please be patient if it doesn’t show up immediately.

Kathleen

There are many reasons I want to get into better shape. I guess the first one is because I turned 40 this year and it is much harder to maintain my weight now that I am 40. I participated in my first half marathon in May have 2010 and was not at all pleased with my results. So, I trained for another. In October 2010 I participated in the Columbus Nationwide 1/2 marathon and improved my time by over half on hour. I was proud of my time, however, I have not seen the results I expected as far as the scale goes. Much of what I read recommends strength training in concert with aerobic exercise, so I want to give this a try. I plan to participate in the Air Force full marathon in September 2011 and realize I need to transform my body to achieve that goal.
My brother has been attending this bootcamp and has had fabulous results. I went to actual bootcamp way back in October 1988 and would love to get back into that kind of shape.
I watch the Biggest Loser and am so inspired by the contestants and I am very excited to start my own journey. I don’t have a number on the scale as my goal, I do have a clothing size in mind though. I am determined to reach my goals!
I just want to start my 40′s out in the best shape of my life. I want to be a great example for my two boys and the rest of my family. A couple of my cousins have let me know that I have inspired them with my running and now I would like to take it to the next level. Now is the time!
Sincerely,
Kathleen

BEFORE:

Neck: 14.5″
Right Arm: 11.5″
Chest: 44″
Waist: 37″
Hip: 41.5″
Right Thigh: 24″
Right Calf: 16″

After

Measurements taken 3/10/11
Neck 14.5 (no change)
Arm 11.25 ( -.25)
chest 43.00 (-1.00)
waist 36.00 (-1.00)
Hips 40.75 (-.75)
Thigh 23.75 (-.25)
calf 15.74 (-.25)

Total inches lost= 3.5″

I was pleasantly surprised by the results. I feel stronger and healthier but didn’t think that I had lost very many inches. I really enjoyed the workouts and loved being able to do them in the comfort of my living room.
I made the mistake of stepping on the scale a week or so ago and was upset that I actually weigh 1 lb more than when I started. However, now that I see the difference in the measurements I can only imagine that I have gained some muscle weight.

Wendy

Before

Weight & Measurements: 1/17/2011
Weight: 141 lbs.
Neck: 13 inches
Arm: 11 1/8 inches
Chest: 38 ¾ inches
Waist: 36 ¼ inches
Hips: 39 ¼ inches
Thigh: 22 ¼ inches
Calf: 14 5/8 inches

After

Weight and Measurements: 3/09/2011
Weight: 139 lbs.   -2
Neck: 12 ¾ inches    -.25
Arm: 10 7/8 inches   -.25
Chest 37 ½ inches    -1.25
Waist: 33 ¼ inches  -3
Hips: 38 ½ inches   -.75
Thigh: 20 ½ inches  -1.75
Calf: 14 ¼ inches    -.375

Total Inches Lost- 7.625″

I have been feeling so good since I started the transformation contest in January. I have definitely noticed results but I was really surprised when I measured myself that I had lost so many inches. I didn’t lose much weight so I assumed I wasn’t losing a lot of inches either. I am so happy that I entered the contest. I have to admit, I had a few more “cheat” days than I would have liked to. I still ate well, I just had a hard time getting up and moving during the rainy, dreary days. But Jason helped to motivate me in the videos and I felt so much better when I pushed myself to do it.
In addition to the boot camp, I tried to eat healthy and on warm days I walked or ran with my daughter. I also take the steps now EVERYWHERE I go. I go to Columbus State and I always used to
hop on the elevator since all of my classes are on the third level of different buildings. After starting the transformation contest, I realized that taking the steps was such a small thing to do to increase my health. I plan on continuing the web boot camps and also plan to run more when the sun finally starts to shine.
Even though Katie, Gail and I have such busy schedules and live far away from each other, I think we all did a great job on the contest and I am happy that I had Katie to motivate me with her high level of fitness and so happy I had Gail to work out with when I didn’t feel like doing it. Thanks guys

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Heather

January 17, 2011

Participating in the last Transformation Contest was great for me. To say I thrive on competition would be an understatement; so the last challenge was just what I needed to get myself back on the wagon and get back to a healthy lifestyle.

Then came the holidays which have always been a “bump in the road” for me. I am realistic in that I know I’ll gain a few pounds because I’m o.k. with letting myself indulge every now and again. I went on an amazing vacation and soon after Thanksgiving was here. I only gained 2 pounds over that time period and I thought great, I’m not doing badly at all! I think I let myself believe that as long as I was working out, I could indulge as much as I wanted. Well, not so much because that 2 pounds has grown to just under 5 pounds from Thanksgiving to now.

When I heard Jason was doing another transformation contest, I was thrilled! That competition and challenge is just what I need to get me back to where I was after the last challenge and go even further. I haven’t quite figured out why I just can’t do this for me and because I want to. I always seem to need some push in the right direction, like a challenge or contest. So, during this Transformation Contest, my added goal will be to try to figure out “what makes me tick.” I also think finding small goals and challenges I can issue to myself will help me stay on track.

I know it will be a challenge to reach my goal weight of 135 in 7 weeks, but that is the first challenge I am issuing to myself. By putting it in writing and letting everyone else know my goal, I will definitely be more accountable. So, here’s to the next 7 weeks and reaching my goal weight!!

BEFORE

Weight: 147.6
Neck: 13 inches
Arm: 12 1/2
Chest: 35 1/2
Waist: 34
Hip: 38 7/8
Thigh: 22 1/2
Calf: 15 7/8

AFTER

Weight: 138.8    -8.8
Neck: 13 inches    -0
Arm: 12   -.5
Chest: 33 7/8     – 1.625
Waist: 33     – 1
Hip: 38 1/8  -.75
Thigh: 21 1/2    -1
Calf: 15 7/8     -0

Total Inches Lost- 4.875

Transformation Contest Final Essay

I have to admit that it was much more difficult than I expected to really get into the swing of things with this Transformation Contest. My workouts were always there and in sync, but my eating habits were not. It took a couple of weeks for me to really stay on track with my eating and nutrition. Once I did, I started to see results and those positive results propelled me through to the end of the challenge.
I think one of the biggest issues I faced during this challenge was a shoulder injury. I wasn’t able to use my right shoulder for over six weeks and still do not have full use of it at this time. So, finding ways to still get a good workout in and stay competitive in the transformation challenge was, to say the least, difficult. However, I did prove to myself that it could be done in that I still managed to lose 8.8 pounds! Now that I’m gaining a lot of range and strength back in my shoulder, I’m anxious to see where I can go from here!
While I wasn’t able to reach my goal weight for this challenge of 135, I did come close with a final weight of 138.8. The great thing is, I’m motivated to stay the course. I know I’m motivated by challenge and competition, so I’ve set some challenges for myself over the next couple of months. I plan to run the Capital City Half Marathon in May and my goal is to shave a minute off of my average mile time from the last half I ran. Then in June, I plan to participate in the Warrior Dash, which is a three mile run with 12 obstacles spread over the course. Finally, if all goes well, I might even try my hand at a full marathon in October! I’m hopeful that if I can keep challenging myself in new ways, it will help me to continue my journey. Not to mention all the fun and new and exciting things I will have done along the way.

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Sheri

Okay, the truth is…I almost didn’t do this contest because I have a vacation planned in late February and I didn’t want to bother with DIETING during my cruise. That got me thinking about my past cruises and the fact that I not only gained weight during the cruise, I kept gaining weight weeks afterwards because I didn’t go back to eating normal after vacation.

In reviewing this pattern, I see that somewhere along the way I have taught myself that I am either on a diet and can’t eat anything good, or that I am not on a diet and it is a free for all. Just in the last few years, I have fluctuated from 155 pounds to around 200 pounds to now weighing in at 157 pounds. I would like to put a stop to this yo-yo lifestyle and find a balance of healthy food, exercise and splurges.

My focus for this contest is going to be working on my mental thoughts regarding living a healthy life versus being on a diet or exercising only because I have to lose weight. During the past transformation contest, I worked on making time for myself without feeling guilty. Now, I would like to add to this concept that not only am I worth the time and the effort, but that it is now my way of life. I don’t want this to be a fad, or a momentary reduction of weight and size. During the next seven weeks, I am going to keep striving to reprogram my thought process to keep a healthy balance going for a long time. Wish me luck!!

BEFORE

Weight: 157.8
Neck: 14 1/4
Arm: 11 7/8
Chest: 40
Waist: 35 5/8
Hip: 40 1/2
Thigh: 21 7/8
Calf: 15 6/8

AFTER

Weight: 154.4   -3.4
Neck: 14     -.25
Arm: 11 6/8    -.125
Chest: 39     -1
Waist: 33 6/8     -1.875
Hip: 39 6/8     -.75
Thigh: 21 1/8     -.75
Calf: 15 1/2     -.25

Total Inches Lost- 5.0

Transformation Contest – AFTER ESSAY –

My focus during this contest was to work on the fact that I want a healthy life versus being on a diet or only exercising because I have to lose weight. I also wanted to make it through my vacation without completely abandoning my healthy lifestyle. Although my weight/inches lost were not as much as I wanted during the contest, I am proud of the continued lifestyle changes I continue to make and keep.

During this contest, not only did I go on vacation for 1½ weeks, I was out of commission the 2 weeks prior to vacation due to an illness. Accordingly, I was unable to reach my full potential, but I feel that I made some progress. For example, during my vacation, not only did I make healthy food choices and compromises for the most part, I was able to work in two exercise sessions and one long hike into my schedule. (My husband calls the hike the iron man hike through the rain forest where I tried to kill him, but that is a whole other story!) During past vacations, I gained several pounds and then kept gaining afterwards because I didn’t go back to normal eating habits. This time, I only gained 1.6 pounds and I worked that weight off within a week after vacation. That is definitely a first for me!

This is my second contest and I have to say that I am very proud of my progress physically and mentally. Since starting boot camp about a year ago, I have lost almost 30 pounds. I did not keep an accurate list of inches lost but I know I have gone down about 2 sizes so far. It is not always easy, but this healthy lifestyle is well worth the effort, time and energy.

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Kim

I’m using this Transformation Contest as the swift kick in the butt that I need to kick my bad habit and regain control of my health. I work in healthcare and see every day I work the long-term problems people face because of their bad habits. This isn’t a seven week contest for me, but a jumpstart to a way of life that is healthy and manageable.
I’ve have been frustrated with my weight for a few years now. Once I started college in 2000, my weight began to yo-yo. I was super active in high school and never had to worry about it, but once the college lifestyle took its toll I had to learn how to exercise properly and eat well. I lost 20 pounds my sophomore year but it has been a steady rollercoaster of gaining and losing since then. When I was single I was fit and committed to a certain lifestyle, then habits change when I met someone and I felt as though I had less time for myself.
I felt I was finally on track about four years ago when I taught group fitness classes three days a week. I did this as a part-time income also because I began taking classes to go back to school for nursing. Once I started nursing school I realized I had to make school my priority and stopped teaching altogether besides subbing once in a while. Despite trying to stay on track with eating and exercising during school it just didn’t happen.
Now that I am out of school, finally settled into a job, I need to put my health first. My husband and I hope to start a family and I want to be healthy for myself, for carrying a child and to pass on healthy habits as our children grow. There’s no more putting my health second or third, even at my age I see too many people developing health problems and it scares me to death.
I know I have all the tools I need to succeed to use this transformation contest to focus on my priorities and goals for my health and fitness. It’s time to get serious, commit, and make it happen!

Before/After

Neck – 13.5/13      -.5
Chest – 36/35       -1
Waist (belly button) – 34.5/33      -1.5
Hips – 38/37.5        -.5
Thigh – 23 /22        -1
Calf – 14.25/14      -.25
Arm – 11/11       -0

Total Inches Lost-     4.75

Post-Transformation Contest Essay

It’s funny how fast seven weeks can go! I feel this contest helped me focus on making a healthier lifestyle a priority. Living a healthy lifestyle takes planning for sure; life is full of constant temptation.
I know that I do so much better when I have my workouts scheduled for the week and sit down on Sundays to plan out my meals. I was able to plan out my two bootcamp days a week and typically an additional three workouts a week. Additionally, I was able to seek out more recipes that focused on incorporating more vegetables, mostly soups. I also focused on drinking more water and adding salads to my meals loaded with vegetables and homemade dressings.
My husband and I like to go out to eat about twice a week so I also had to look at these meals as apart of my lifestyle, not an indulgence. My husband has always been supportive of my efforts to be healthier. I am thankful I didn’t have to battle with him over where to eat and why. If there was a restaurant I wanted to go to because I knew I could stick to a healthy option he never hesitated to say ok. So the major hurdle in eating out came with sticking to the meal I had planned to order and skipping dessert.
What I walk away from this contest with is developing the habit to plan my workouts, my meals, and how to enjoy a meal away from my kitchen without feeling guilty. I hope to continue these habits, up the intensity of my workouts and continue to seek out healthy recipes. I cannot wait for warmer weather and being active outside in addition to my workouts. I will admit to being competitive, but I really wanted to take this contest opportunity to focusing on lasting changes that I knew would stick once the contest was over, which I certainly feel makes me a winner in the long run.

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Dawn

My story might be like yours or maybe you might have had a totally different experience; but you might be able to relate to some parts of my story. As a child, I was very active and somewhat thin. I have always been labeled “big boned.” A name I was never very fond of; but it allowed me some flexibility in weight gain over the years. I didn’t worry much about what I ate and I was always involved in some form of physical activity. During my school years I was active in track and field and even dabbled in basketball. I loved to run! Upon graduation I made the decision to enter the military. During this time I continued with an active lifestyle and maintained a “thin” physique. I suffered a devastating knee injury while on active duty. This limited my ability to do some types of exercises; including running. As I got older and left the military, I gradually started to pack on extra pounds. I got married and almost immediately I got pregnant. After having my daughter, my physical appearance and self confidence was terrible. I had gained so much weight during my pregnancy and I allowed that to be my crutch for many years to come.

I yo-yo dieted for years! I would lose some weight and feel good for a spell and then gain it right back. This phase went on for about 10 years. At the end of 2008 my father died suddenly and completely unexpected. My world was crushed. Shortly after losing him, I was laid off from my job. I realized after about 6 months of grieving, both of losing my dad but also my job that I needed to change. I had to have some sort of control over something in my life.

I had a friend that was involved in Jenny Craig. I reluctantly went to a session and met with a counselor to get some information on what the program was about. My thought processes was that if I could learn “how” to eat again then I could certainly incorporate physical activity and lose some of this weight; gain some control of my life again. Within my first month of Jenny Craig, I had lost 15 pounds. I joined a gym and I started working out 5 days a week faithfully. In August of 2010, I hit a plateau; I stopped losing weight and inches. I didn’t want to use diet pills. I couldn’t afford a personal trainer. I was absolutely bored working out at the gym. I needed a change.

I came across Yun Bootcamp one day just searching the internet. The idea of being able to try the program out for free for two weeks appealed to me. I didn’t have to commit to a long term program but I could have more than a couple days to try it out.

I have been working out with this group since September of 2010 and I absolutely love it! I haven’t been part of a group activity like this since I was in the military. I never miss a session. I look at it as part of my natural routine. I have decided to join this contest to challenge myself even further. I talked to someone at bootcamp that mentioned to me that I don’t look any bit of my age of 36. What a compliment! I want more of that. I am willing to do whatever is needed to be done to lose this additional weight, feel better about myself and show my daughter that eating great and working out does not have to be difficult.

BEFORE

Neck 12 3/4
Arm 14.5
Chest 39
Waist 34
Hip 43
Thigh 26
Calf 17

AFTER

Neck – 12 – (-3/4)
Arm – 13 – (-1.5)
Chest – 36 (-3)
Waist – 33 (-1)
Hips – 41 1/2 (-1.5)
Thigh – 22 (-4)
Calf – 14 (-3)

Total Inches Lost-   14.75″

I started Boot Camp in September 2010 and I have finally found an exercise program that I truly love. Not only has it totally transformed my body, but I have more energy and feel healthier, stronger.  Jason puts together Boot Camp style workouts that work every part of your body and are never the same. These versatile total body workouts are the best part for me. I am pushed to a level where I never thought I could be pushed, and I needed that for such amazing results.

I decided to do the “Look Better Naked” contest to see if I could push myself to new limits.  After dedicating myself to the 7 week program, I lost over 14 inches and 11 pounds!!  I couldn’t be happier.  I actually enjoy working out and even getting up at 4:30 am to go and work out.

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Dorianne

What can I say about my struggles with health and fitness that a million others haven’t said/written? I think it all started when I was a kid and didn’t want my brother to have more of anything than me, including food. I wasn’t smart enough then to know boys and girls don’t require the same amount of calories, especially when the boy is an athlete playing three sports and the girl is in choir. You don’t need an increase in calories to sing. By the time I was older and wiser, it seemed too late. I already knew how delicious bad food was for me and couldn’t deny myself it. Also, all outings with friends seem to revolve around food.
When I met my now husband, I gained about 15 lbs, putting me at my heaviest ever. I hated it. Knowing we would one day be married I joined Weight Watchers online and started working out with Power 90 videos 6 days a week. I felt great and was losing weight. I lost 40 lbs before we got married. Unfortunately, after the honeymoon, I never got back into watching what I ate and working out and the weight just crept back on. Years have gone by; weight has stayed with me, getting higher at times.
The reason this time I am more serious than before is now I am a nurse. I don’t want to be the obese nurse working in healthcare, promoting health yet being extremely unhealthy myself. Just as I would have a hard time taking advice or listening to an obese person tell me how to be healthy, I assume my patients would feel the same. I also need to be healthier so I can work the 12 hour night shifts and give care to my patients like they deserve. With the wrong nutrition and too much excess weight, I can’t be the best nurse I can be. I don’t want my patients to suffer because of poor choices I make. An added bonus would be feeling more comfortable in my own skin.

1/16/11 Measurements 3/7/11 Measurements
(inches) (inches)

* Neck 12.5/ 12.5-    0
* Arm 11.5 /10.75 -0.75
* Chest 40 /38.5 -1.5
* Waist 40 /37 -3
* Hip 44.5 /42 -2.5
* Thigh 24.75 /23.5 -1.25
* Calf 14.5 /14 -0.5
Total: -9.5 inches
176.2 /164.2-                                    12 lb loss

Final Essay
This has been quite an adventure! I’m very glad that I signed up to participate in the contest and bootcamp in general. Best Groupon I have purchased! This was the extra kick that I needed to become a better me. It really helped being a part of a team because I didn’t want to let them down and be a weak link. Even though I don’t know who two of my teammates are, I didn’t want to be THAT girl.
In addition to this contest, I am a part of a Facebook group where we discuss our fitness successes failures and just support each other. We make weekly/monthly goals. During this transformation contest time period my goals involved eating more fruits and veggies, less processed foods, 20 workouts in for Feb. (got in 27), and for the month of February, I gave up all fast food. It really wasn’t as hard as I thought it was going to be. One of my food weaknesses is Mexican food. I can eat my weight in chips and salsa. To overcome this, I now bring my own almond-thin crackers to use with the salsa. I also make much better decisions when ordering food out. I now look at the menu online prior to going out and look at the nutrition information. It’s doesn’t take that much time and I wonder why I wasn’t just doing this before.
This contest has also taught me I can do more than I thought I could. Something I always told myself I couldn’t do was run a half marathon. I decided to use this time to show myself what I can do and have signed up for the Cap City half marathon in May. Prior to this, the most I had ever run was 3 miles and here I was being a crazy person signing up for this. I think bootcamp has helped make me stronger both legs and lungs that I am actually able to run the long runs thus far of 5 miles with little problems. Of course, they are slower miles, but the purpose is to finish, not win.
Even though the official contest is over, my transformation is still in progress. I have more weight to lose, more muscle to build, and more confidence to gain. Thank you for your help in helping me achieve these goals.

 

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Ashlee

Before Measurements: After Measurements:
Neck: 14″ /12.25″  - 1.75″
Arm: 12.5″ /11.5″   – 1.00
Bust: 36″ /34″      -2.00
Waist: 32″/  28.5″     -3.5
Hips: 41″ /38″           -3
Thigh: 24″ 22″        -2
Calf: 15″ 14.5″        -1

Total Inches lost= 14.25″

Total Before: 174.5 Total After: 160.75

Transformation Contest #2

This transformation contest was a lot easier for me than the first one, hard to believe seeing as I entered the first one because I wanted to lose weight for my wedding. I didn’t take the first contest as seriously as I took this one.
I went into the first contest wanting to change my eating habits and bump up my workouts, and I did that… for the first 3 weeks. I ate better, I worked out harder and more often, but then as I always have I gave up. I didn’t want to put forth the effort it took to get results, I still worked out hard but I didn’t make the extra effort to eat healthy. It has never been a problem for me to work out hard, I am a very competitive person and I enjoy working out hard, the harder for me the better. Working out has always come very easy to me, nothing that I really had to work hard at, which for me is perfect, something that I enjoy doing that isn’t that difficult for me. The minute you throw something else in the mix I shut down, I tell myself that this is it, this is the time that I am really going to try and make it to the end. The truth is, if there is something easier, I’ll take it. It was easy for me to bump up my workouts, it was easy for me to pull double duty on workouts, but as soon as I have to change my eating habits forget it. I didn’t think that I had the will power, so it was easier for me to just give up. In the first contest I lost 4 inches.
This contest was a little different… I was very disappointed in myself the first go around, so this time I was determined to do better. I never thought that I had much will power; wrong… it was just easier to use that as a bad excuse. I really put myself to work this go around, I stopped eating out on my lunch, and I stopped eating out at night, I didn’t really change my eating habits I just minimized my eating habits. Instead of coming home from a long day at work and not feeling like cooking so just going out to eat, I looked around and found something simple I could eat at home. I had no idea what a big difference eating in would make, but it does make a huge difference. I could do my regular work outs, I didn’t have to work out extra to make up for eating bad. This go around in the contest, I lost 13 almost 14 inches and 15 pounds!! I am so proud of myself, and now I know that I can do it with a little hard work and will power. Everyone has it, you just have to dig deep and find it!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Bryana

Transformation Contest 2011

I am taking on the Transformation Challenge truly to be in better health, create

better eating habits, and to be in better shape. I have always been an active person. I played

sports in high school and college and stayed somewhat active right after graduation.

However, over the past couple of years I have been slacking and allowing my daily life

responsibilities take over my dedication and drive to staying in shape and eating healthy.

Getting home late from work and not wanting to spend time cooking a balance meal or

neglecting to get up early to workout has definitely contributed to the bad habits and

change in my physique. I would like to get back to having lean and defined muscles and

find more quick and healthy options for my meals. My new job hours are 12pm-9pm and

I’m not a morning person. So getting up early before work has been a challenge and getting

off work at 9pm doesn’t give me much time or energy to do a full workout. I know with

this challeng I will have guidance and a support group to keep me focused, motivated and

determined. Also, I know in my family major health risks such as obesity, diabetes, high

blood pressure, and stroke run very rampant in my family. And recent findings of health

issues of my own will definitely keep me geared up to stay fit and active and will allow me

to have a higher chance of avoiding those conditions.

Before

1. Waist: 32 1/4″
2. Arm: 11 1/2″
3. Thigh: 22 3/16″
4. Chest: 34 1/8″
5. Neck: 13″
6. Hips: 35″

After

1. Waist: 28 1/2″  -3.75
2. Arm: 11 3/4″     +.25
3. Thigh: 22 1/4″     +.0625
4. Chest: 34 1/4″       +.125
5. Neck: 13″      0

Total Inches lost= 3.3125

This has truly been a great experience. I think I had more drive and committment to truly eating well and going hard every day. I worked out 6 times a week and made sure I had 5-6 meals a day that were healthy and nutritious. My committment and support of my team members really helped me go through this process. I truly saw results even just after 30 days. I saw my mid section slimming down and the definition coming and my endurance and strength increasing tremendously. I think I am really geared up and have created a routine that will stay with me as a life change and lively hood routine. Unfortunately, this past Sunday I was playing basketball and a tore my achilles so now I will have some hard hurdles to get over with working out and getting back to 100%, but I am determined to stay focused on the eating habits that I have and still workout other areas of my body that won’t be affected by my ankle being incapacitated. I am truly proud of the work I have done and how my body looks after this round of transformation, but I’m not done. I will continue and make it a lifestyle.

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Leon

I am entering into the Transformation Contest to become healthier and more active. I am over the age of thirty and have two young children, and I would like to be in shape and active to be able to hang around with them. I have also entered into an adult league basketball team and I am greatly struggling with being able to stay physical in the game and competive with energy and able to stay in the game an not be over winded or tired. When I was younger I was active in every day sports so I never really thought about staying fit and focusing on health. However, now with me working and two young children having time for myself has become very far and few between. Within the past 5 years, I have gained about 15lbs. My nutritional habits haven’t been the greatest either because of no time to really take time to make dinner or anything really healthy. I crave mostly things like pizza and soda and I know that isn’t the best combinations to stay healthy. Also about a year ago, I tore my achilles tendon so my drive to workout has been alittle timid and I have been self-conscious that it may go out again. I want to push myself but not over the limit that my body can handle. I think having the support of other people that workout and having the guidance from a program like this will help me along my journey.

Before

1. Waist: 37 5/6″
2. Arm:13 1/2″
3. Thigh: 22 1/8″
4. Chest: 37 1/2
5. Neck: 16 1/4″

After

1. Waist: 35 1/4″   -2.583
2. Arm: 14″    +.50
3. Thigh: 22 3/4″    +.625
4. Chest: 37 3/4″    +.25
5. Neck: 16 1/4″    0

Total Inches Lost= 1.208

This was a great start to my transformation. After my achilles tear a little over a year ago, I gained a lot of weight and was really out of shape and mentally my mindset on being nutritious was just not there. With the encouragement of my team in this contest and others to workout with, I have truly made great progress. I love the changes that I am seeing especially in my midsection and the definition I am seeing in my arms and back. Doing a lot of research and reading the weekly emails from you have really helped me stay focused on the right things to eat according to portions and types of food. The taste of sugary and salty things really turns me off now with food. I also increased my vegetable and fruit intake and ate more throughout the day to keep my metabolism and energy high. I am extremely motivated and pumped up to continue this lifestyle, and I look forward to see more changes. I think now I am getting addicted to working out!

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Jennifer H

I’ve lost a lot in the past six months. Unfortunately, the one thing I haven’t lost is any weight.

Beginning last summer my 87-year-old grandmother began experiencing congestive heart failure regularly, eventually leading to an 11-day stay in hospice care until finally passing early in September. The end came peacefully, but not without its share of pain and trauma for the rest of our family.

Less than a month later, I lost one of my best friends, my mother-in-law Lynn. She had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer less than a year earlier and her battle ended on Oct. 5, 2010. My world was devastated. My husband lost his mother, I lost a dear friend, my children lost their grandmother and my father-in-law lost his life partner.

Life pretty much spun out of control for months. It was survival mode for all of us and with my new role as the sole matriarch in my husband’s family, I felt it was my job to take care of everyone as much as I could. What happened though is that I stopped taking care of myself. I gained 30 pounds in this timeframe, stopped working out, stopped cooking and generally let myself fall apart.

No more. I now know that the people in my life are more than capable of taking care of themselves and it’s time to take care of me. I’m worth nothing to them if I’m run down emotionally and physically, overweight, lethargic and unhappy. In December I resolved to start caring for myself again on all different levels. Part of that has been committing to a diet program that has worked for me in the past, getting to the gym regularly and just not admitting defeat if I have a bad meal, day or week.

I’m doing this for me. I need to feel like myself again and that means being healthy and strong, active with my children and on my own and most of all being happy and content with my body. This time, I’m committed to making it happen. The women I’ve lost would tell me that I can do anything I put my mind to and that if I’m not happy I should do something to change it. It’s about time.

BEFORE:

Neck: 14.25″
Arm: 14.5″
Chest: 42″
Thigh” 27″
Calf: 15″
Waist: 38″
Hips: 48″

AFTER

Neck: 14″     -.25
Waist: 36.25″    -1.75
Hips: 46.25″     -1.75
Calf: 14″    -1
Arm: 14.25     -.25
Chest: 39.5″      -2.5
Thigh: 26.75″    -.25

Total Inches Lost- 7.75
Total weight loss- 5.2 lbs

Body fat percentage dropped 2.0 percentage points

AFTER ESSAY

This contest has been a period of transformation for me. I may not have lost as much as I hoped, but I’ve made lasting changes to my life and the contest gave me continued motivation to work hard at not falling into old habits and changing my life for the better.

 

My family suffered another sudden loss during the contest period, and it was a true test of my willpower. I knew it could send me reeling back into old patterns if I let, so instead, within an hour of receiving the news I laced up my sneakers and went to the gym. It was as if I was staring the challenge in the face and saying, “This time, I’m winning.”

 

I’ve returned to the positive habit of exercise being a part of my daily life. I plan to work out every day so that when life gets in the way as it most often does, I still usually manage to get in five days of exercise a week. I tried several new activities; some of which I love (barbell training), some of which I only love for the feeling of satisfaction having survived (Spinning). But I’m not afraid to try something new anymore and I think changing up my workout routines has helped keep me coming back and avoid falling into a rut.

 

Meal planning is my savior when I’m taking better care of myself. When I know what I’m cooking every night it makes it easier to stay on track with healthy meals for my entire family and we all enjoy the time at the dinner table each evening. Even today, my husband left for a long work-related trip and instead of planning to just order pizza or pick up fast food like I may have a couple months ago, I stocked up on chicken breasts, grilled chicken strips and my favorite veggie burgers so I can still sit down with my children and we can eat our dinners all together, even if they only want a PB&J or pancakes.

 

This is not the end for me, but only the beginning. I will achieve my goals. I will not spend another summer avoiding my favorite activities because I’m not comfortable in my body. Thank you for giving me the jumpstart I needed to motivate myself and truly transform myself, even if it was more inside than out.

 

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Cayla- Chose not to have pictures posted

Why do I want to lose weight?

The story starts from when I was a child. I wasn’t considered obese as a child, just “chunky”. I was always bigger than my friends. When girls were sharing clothes I was left out. I’ve battled my weight for as long as I can remember. My parents were very supportive and constantly tried to find ways to motivate me to lose weight. From shopping sprees to large cash rewards they tried everything they could. However, it did not work.
I went away to college and tried to work out and keep my weight under control. I met my husband by junior year of college. He loved me for the way I was and for that I am so thankful. However we got comfortable and ate and hung out and ate some more. I even resulted to plastic surgery to get a breast reduction, using my large chest as an excuse for not working out. I tipped the scale my senior year just over 200 pounds. I swore I would never get that heavy. I remember standing in the bathroom looking at the scale and sobbing because the unthinkable had happened. Just this year another unthinkable happened. I tipped the scale at 300. Enough is enough.
Determined to get the weight off, I’ve tried everything under the sun. From the Great American Slim Down, slim fast, Advocare, Visalus, hydroxycut, the cabbage soup diet, you name it I’ve tried it. I’m tired of gimmicks and have realized that they do not work. I guess I just have to bear through blood sweat and tears the old fashioned way.
So why now? My husband and I would like to have a baby. However, my weight problem is getting in the way. Let’s just say my female parts aren’t working correctly to allow me conceive. This is because of my weight problem. My doctor said I need to lose 30 pounds and then she will help me if I need it. However the more weight I lose the better. There are so many things that I want to do in my life and my weight keeps getting in the way.
My best friend is getting married in September. I do not want to be the fat bridesmaid. We are going on a trip to Key West for her bachelorette weekend. I want to go and feel confident. Most importantly I want to lose weight because I want to be healthy…oh yeah and dress really cute too! J

BEFORE

Current Weight: 312
Neck: 20
Breast Line: 53
Waste: 58
Thigh: 33
Hips: 56
Right Bicep: 18

AFTER

Weight 295  -17
neck 17.5    -2.5
waist 53   -5
chest 50   -3
thigh 31   -2
arm 18   0
hips 53.5    -2.5

Total inches lost-  15.0

Total Weight loss= 17 pounds

End Results
By: Cayla
The past seven weeks have been a challenge. From being ill to traveling out of state for work, I have faced obstacles at every corner. One consistent factor has been my work outs. I have developed a routine and attend boot camp a minimum of three days a week. I feel like I have more energy. I also can notice areas that I have improved at boot camp. There are exercises that I couldn’t do when I first started. I am not at least able to do part of the exercise, if not all. Where I can improve is my eating. I have a very difficult time eating healthy instead of what I crave. This contest has inspired me to keep moving. Although I’ve lost 17 pounds I think I could have done better. However, I am wearing pants that I was not able to wear before I started. I didn’t think the pound s and inches were much until I saw my pictures side by side. There is a definite noticeable difference between my before and after pictures (see below), and I like it! People are starting to comment and notice. J I plan to keep the momentum and continue my workouts as well as work on my eating. I have a long way to go….but I think I’ve gotten off to a good start!

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Starla- Chose not to have pics

What better way to enhance ones fitness experience and be accountable for their eating habits than to put something on the line. The 3rd Columbus Look Better Naked contest.

So it’s January 16, 2011 and it’s been a typical “lazy” Sunday. Slept in and had my yummy egg nog french toast for breakfast and then watched a a lot of cooking going on in the kitchen with potato soup, only to be had with a bloody mary, (yikes) and now chili with of course beer (even worse). I realize as I witness this the same thing I have before, I can’t eat like this or I will need to go shopping and not in a good way.

When I was in high school I had no problem eating 5 small meals a day including all my fruits and vegetables. Now one of the snacks was often a chocolate chip muffin, but it came off fast with my 530a workout at home and the one I did after school with my track team. Oh to be 17 again.

Since I’m not 17 and almost never have the time less known the energy to get two workouts in a day the way to getting and staying fit and lean must be nutrition. I try to eat well and walk the line between not restricting myself from things I truly want so I don’t “crave” an overeat later. It just so happens I don’t like a lot of fatty food or drinks so I find it a bit more difficult to cut things out.

Here’s my goal: eat 5 sensible meals, try not to eat too much too late, keep up with the workouts. The first is not that difficult, but sometimes it can be. I don’t mind eating breakfast, but my 2nd meal seems to be a problem with my work schedule. I don’t always do the cooking (sounds great), but the meals being prepared are let’s just say “comfort food”. Eating late was never an issue when I worked days now that I work nights I have no choice if I want my brain to function while I’m at my desk. The key is making my last two meals light and fast so i don’t linger longing for something else. The last part has always come easy. My workouts are strong and often with Yun Fitness Bootcamps. I will keep my 3x a week and squeeze in an extra 2 per month. It all can be done. Mind over matter.

Starla

BEFORE

neck 12.9

chest 37.3

left arm 11.5

waist 31.8

hip 42.9

left thigh 24.6

left calf 14

AFTER

neck 12.5     -.4

chest 37     -.3

arm 11        -.5

waist 30.1     -1.7

hip 41.1     -1.8

thigh 22.2    -2.4

calf 14       -.0

Total inches lost=  7.1

I don’t know how successful I will ever be at nutrition when I have to think about. As soon as I tell myself no french fries for 7 weeks I want to have some (I did make it 6 weeks and 5 days though). I did fairly well keeping most of the bad fat out and even added in some stuff that is good for you. It is difficult when the person you live with or spend most of you time with eats whatever whenever and to top it off at work I happen to be rewarded with food more often than not.

Workouts were good as always. Most weeks I went to 3 bootcamp classes and did one on my own.

All in all I had a decent transformation. It’s not as easy after 30 is all I have to say.

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Chicken Casablanca- Healthy Fat Loss Recipe

Jason Yun prepares a healthy recipe. Chicken Casablanca.

Ingredients:

3 Pounds skinless boneless chicken
2 large potatoes or 4 medium sized
1 cucumber
1 medium onion
1 can of Garbonzo beans (drained)
1 can of diced tomatoes
3 large carrots

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Don’t skip your workouts!

How’s that for rocket science!

But look, this is the time of year where most people fall apart. They get busy as all get out with parties and shopping. And I want you to enjoy yourself and have fun. I really do.

However, I don’t want you to be one of the many that can’t fit into their sweat pants – never mind skinny jeans – when January rolls around.

NOW is the time to crank up your workouts so you can enjoy those parties guilt free.

My partners over at Prograde Nutrition have two awesome resources for you to help you out.

And don’t worry, they’re totally free!

The first will be released in a couple days. They’re recording a Holiday Survival Guide webinar that is going to reveal ten simple strategies to help you get through the holidays unscathed. But still allow you to feast on your favorite foods.

Trust me, you don’t want to waste your workouts by fueling it improperly afterwards. This report is easy to read and it’ll teach you all the basics. Just the stuff you need to know. Nothing else.

Be sure to grab your free copy of it today by clicking the link below:

http://jasonyun.getprograde.com/what-to-never-eat-after-you-workout.html

Ok, that’s it for now. Enjoy the “What to NEVER Eat After You Workout” report. I’ll be back in a couple days with the Holiday Survival Guide webinar!

Yours in health,

Jason Yun

PS – Not only is this eye-opening info, but it’s absolutely FREE. Which is absolutely stunning because they should be charging for it.

And who knows? Maybe they’ll start to, but for now you don’t have to pay so be sure to rush over to this link below and get your copy.

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It’s a strange phenomenon. People are sooo much more interested in losing weight than their health. I’ve seen it enough to know it’s true.

Articles about fat loss and six pack abs are much more likely to be read than an article on reducing your risk of heart disease.

So I urge you to take the time to think about the articles you read. And I also urge you to take the time to read this brief one from my partners over at Prograde. They reveal a very interesting study about multi-vitamins and decreases in heart attack risk.

http://jasonyun . getprogradecom/multivitamin-and-heart-disease.html

Yours in health,

Jason Yun

PS – A great way to provide your body with the nutritional foundation you need each day is a Whole Foods based multi-vitamin. Prograde has a terrific one called VGF 25+ that is made from 25 veggies, greens and fruits.

The best part is you can try Prograde’s VGF 25+ for FREE! (There’s just a small S & H charge)
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