I first decided to attend Bootcamp for one reason only, and that was to lose weight which I gained as a result of coming off of a medication and for being sick for approx. 8 months. Little did I know that Bootcamp would do so much for my health!!

First, I had been living with Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia for approx 4 years. I had a resting heartrate of between 110-120 with no explained reason. I went through every kind of medical test you can think of, echocardiograms, adenosine stress tests, etc. This was being treated with a Blood Pressure medication even though I didn't have high blood pressure.

Then, in January of this year, I developed shingles on my face. I had to go on anti-virals, steroids, etc. Then, the shingles caused me to have bell's palsy, and Ramsy Hunt Syndrome (a complication of shingles that affects your hearing). I lost some hearing in my right ear, and suffered from severe fatigue as a result of the RHS. I had given up on life, basically. I couldn't do anything but lay in my bed and eat. Therefore, I gained approx 40 pounds in a matter of months.

In addition, I have suffered with a weight problem ever since the birth of my two children. I gained 80 pounds with my first pregnancy. A physician put me on Phentermine which gave me lots of energy and suppressed my appetite. I was then also put on Topamax just for the weight reduction benefits. I dropped weight really quickly; however, it also made me very aggressive. So, I asked to come off of it. The weight came back so fast it wasn't even funny, and then it seemed after going off of Topamax, I couldn't lose weight no matter what I tried. I had been on Phentermine for over 2 years before starting bootcamp. In fact, I became no longer able to function normally without it. The fatigue was completely unbearable. I also found out I had Epstein Barr Virus. I had a high level of strep in my system that the Dr's couldn't get to lower, and I ran a low grade fever for over 2 1/2 months that couldn't be explained.

Then, I came to bootcamp in September. Within just a few days I was off my blood pressure medication. I no longer have a high resting heartrate. Within a couple of weeks, my low grade fever was GONE!! Even though I do get very tired on occasion, at least I am able to work full time. While I was at bootcamp, I lost 14 pounds and dropped 10% bodyfat. I plan on attending the next Bootcamp, I've already signed up!

Many thanks for all that you do each day, and all that you have done for me and my family!