Raw Food Boot Camp - The Finishers

Below are pages of women who have joined and finished at least one of the RFBC Programs between our new start in September of 2007 through December of 2008.

In 2008 (not counting the 3 months in 2007),
2078 lbs were lost by everyone who participated.

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Marie - 65.5lbs Lost - Hit Goal on April 30, 2008

Marie is between 30-44 and is from Ohio United States

Started RFBC with Fall07 on 2007-09-17

Last Program Finished was Summer Starters - June 2008 on 2008-03-30

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I am so happy I made the decision to follow this program. It works!!! It is difficult, but if you stick with it and don't give up, you will achieve your goals! The support and dedication Carlene shows us is amazing. The accountability and discipline this bootcamp provides is exactly what I needed to achieve my goals. I can't say enough about how this bootcamp has changed my life. I will never have to worry about being overweight again, ever!

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Kathy - 56lbs Lost - Hit Goal on August 31, 2008

Kathy is between 60-74 and is from Florida USA

Started RFBC with March Madness 08 on 2008-03-03

Last Program Finished was New Year Resolution 2009 on 2008-09-30

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I am looking at my personal information on record at camp starting March '08. My goals were to have weight loss (I've lost 52 lbs.), clear thinking and direction in life (I have both) and coping skills (I have learned multiple plans of action that equip me to cope). It sounds like I have reached my goal and IT'S TRUE. I am now starting the next phase of my personal growth: maintenance. I am so excited!!!!! Now I will learn skills to mainstream back from weight loss mode to CRUISING THROUGH LIFE! I know that I will always have to watch what I eat and exercise. That is normal life to me now. It has been a very difficult journey but an adventure I wouldn't trade for anything. I am continuing on in camp through October and then see what is next. In everything give thanks and I do.

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Chris - 33.4lbs Lost - Hit Goal on July 31, 2008

Chris is between 30-44 and is from Oregon USA

Started RFBC with April Reigns 08 on 2008-04-02

Last Program Finished was Summer Hotties on 2008-07-30

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I�ve thought a lot about my final comments for this posting and haven�t been able to truly put down on paper how I�m feeling right now. For me, raw food boot camp was like finding that on and off switch for weight loss. I thought that switch was broken, but I was wrong, I was just using the wrong one. I feel confident that I�ll reach my ultimate goal of 160 pounds within the next several months and that with raw food I can build a successful plan for maintenance. The side benefits to raw food are fantastic and for me resulted in clearer skin, increased energy and an overall sense of being in control. After day three, most of my food cravings went away and I found myself not obsessing about food for the first time in my life. I will say that this plan takes real commitment and motivation. Being prepared at all times with food and a backup exercise plan was critical for me. The exercise also played a huge role. The days I didn�t put in the time or just went through the motions were the days I had little to no results. When I increased the exercise and intensity, the weight just melted off. I want to express my heartfelt thanks to Carlene and the amazing woman of the April Reigns 2008 boot camp. I feel very privileged to have been part of this inspiring group of people.

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Elizabeth - 29lbs Lost - Hit Goal on July 28, 2008

Elizabeth is between 45-59 and is from Argolida Greece

Started RFBC with May Blossoms on 2008-05-03

Last Program Finished was Summer Hotties on 2008-07-30

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NiambiDaniels - 19lbs Lost - Hit Goal on July 20, 2008

NiambiDaniels is between 18-29 and is from California US

Started RFBC with Holiday Rush 2007 Starts Nov 23 on 2007-11-23

Last Program Finished was Fall 08 on 2008-02-28

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Wow! This was a journey. Thank you Carlene for your support and guidance. You guys are great. See you in January.

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Kara - 150 lbs Lost

Kara is between 18-29 and is from Quebec Canada

Started RFBC with Holiday Rush 2007 Starts Nov 23 on 2007-11-24

Last Program Finished was New Year Resolution 2009 on 2008-10-30

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I have now lost 150lbs. This isn't an easy programme, but with the peer support and daily butt kicking from Carlene, obesity can be a thing of the past.

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stacy - 104.5 lbs Lost

stacy is between 45-59 and is from Tennessee USA

Started RFBC with Summer Finalists 08 on 2008-08-03

Last Program Finished was May Blossoms 09 on 2009-03-29

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I have been at RFBC for 6 months, and have released an amazing 80 pounds, forever! That is halfway to goal. I have learned so much about myself and what I am capable of when I put my mind to it. My mind is set on releasing the remaining 80 pounds in the next 6 months. My goal is to weigh 140 pounds, and to have released 160 pounds total, by August 1st,2009,my one year anniversary here at camp.

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Elisa - 86 lbs Lost

Elisa is between 18-29 and is from Texas USA

Started RFBC with New Year Resolution 2009 on 2009-01-04

Last Program Finished was June Hotties on 2009-06-30

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RawDelta - 69.8 lbs Lost

RawDelta is between 30-44 and is from Virginia USA

Started RFBC with Mini May Blossoms 08 on 2008-05-17

Last Program Finished was New Year Resolution 2009 on 2008-09-30

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A tough month but another month in the right direction of weight loss goals. The last week was HARD with really upping the cardio. This program does work. Come with your 'A' game.

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AJ - 69 lbs Lost

AJ is between 30-44 and is from Wisconsin USA

Started RFBC with May Blossoms on 2008-05-03

Last Program Finished was Summer Hotties on 2008-07-30

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Tamara - 60.4 lbs Lost

Tamara is between 45-59 and is from USA

Started RFBC with Holiday Rush 2007 Starts Oct 8 on 2007-10-08

Last Program Finished was Rawk Village on 2007-03-16

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When I began a little over six weeks ago, I thought I was just here to get help losing weight... I had no idea what wondrous things were about to happen in my life! Not only have I released more weight than I dared to set a goal for, until I'd been here a couple weeks, I met the most marvelous group of women, full of life and hope and love and acceptance, I've ever come across in one place. I have launched a whole new phase in my life, one full of promise, health, a fitter body, and some new friends-- I plan for it to be my lifestyle from here on...

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BelovedHadassah - 57.2 lbs Lost

BelovedHadassah is between 30-44 and is from Texas USA

Started RFBC with May Blossoms on 2008-05-03

Last Program Finished was Summer Hotties on 2008-07-30

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Sharon - 50.5 lbs Lost

Sharon is between 45-59 and is from Arkansas USA

Started RFBC with April Reigns 08 on 2008-04-02

Last Program Finished was Holiday Rush 08 on 2008-10-30

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Carmen - 49 lbs Lost

Carmen is between 30-44 and is from Florida United States

Started RFBC with Fall07 on 2007-09-17

Last Program Finished was Mini May Blossoms 08 on 2008-01-27

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I can't believe it is time to say good bye to bootcamp. This has been a tough but good experience for me. I never thought that I would actually reach the end and lose a little over 30 pounds. I look back at where I started and where I am now and I know that I can make it to my goal. I want to thank Carlene and all the ladies for the wonderful support you provided. Carlene thank you for that extra kick in the rear when I needed it it. You have been a great inspriation to me.

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Valerie - 48.4 lbs Lost

Valerie is between 45-59 and is from Michigan USA

Started RFBC with May Blossoms on 2008-05-03

Last Program Finished was RFBC Lurkers on 2008-05-30

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rmichel - 42.2 lbs Lost

rmichel is between 30-44 and is from Florida United States

Started RFBC with Holiday Rush II on 2008-11-03

Last Program Finished was New Year Resolution 2009 on 2009-01-30

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Belinda - 40.8 lbs Lost

Belinda is between 45-59 and is from Utah United States

Started RFBC with Fall07 on 2007-09-17

Last Program Finished was April Reigns 08 on 2008-04-30

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Belinda has struggled around her current weight not quite able to accept a smaller weight. So to help her along, we have decided she will only weigh in once a week through the May program. This is a one month deal, so expect to see her back to her normal routine starting in June.

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On reflecting over the last few months, I have come to realize that things are not as simple as one initially thinks they will be. I simply thought that because I was committed to this program, I would sail through it. This has not been the case. It has been a hard journey for me, a time where I have taken stock and had to look deeply into the reasons I wish to live RAW. Over Christmas I decided not to be ruled by the scale, and to eat as I had prior to doing RFBC and paid the price. I have come to know that there is no quick fix, that this will have to become a lifestyle change for me. Thanks to all those who have journeyed and held me up during these months of hard work.

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Lotus - 40.6 lbs Lost

Lotus is between 45-59 and is from Western Australia

Started RFBC with New Year's Resolution '08 on 2008-01-02

Last Program Finished was May Blossoms on 2008-05-30

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I've discovered that yes, Boot Camp is tough, and yes, it absolutely works! Not only has the weight loss been phenomenal, I've also started to become stronger and fitter, not to mention regaining self-respect and self-esteem. This camp has enabled me to get and stay on track to becoming my ideal weight and having the healthy mind and body I'd been striving for. For those brave enough to take the leap into something requiring full-on commitment and determination, there is simply nothing out there like it. I found the support I'd been lacking - from a group of women who each bring something unique yet have a common aim and bond, to a "drill sergeant" who demands your best and won't take excuses, but who's also like a "patron saint" of obese women, having lived it herself and going way beyond the call of duty in maximising every person's potential to reach their goals and achieve success. Has it been easy? No way. Am I glad to have done it? Without a doubt.

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smasty - 40 lbs Lost

smasty is between 45-59 and is from Colorado USA

Started RFBC with RFBC On Your Own on 2008-10-17

Last Program Finished was New Year Resolution 2009 on 2009-02-08

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Ricedreamer - 34.7 lbs Lost

Ricedreamer is between 30-44 and is from New York US

Started RFBC with March Madness 08 on 2008-03-03

Last Program Finished was May Blossoms on 2008-04-30

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The great thing about this program is that you see immediate results. Yes, it's hard as any diet is hard, but the difference is that the progress happens so fast. I tell myself I can do anything for one day. Then at the end of that day I can see such rewards on the scale it encourages me to go for one MORE day and then another and another until 28 days and a lot of weight are gone. If you find it impossible to lose weight on other diets, this program is the one that will work for you.

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