Hi Melissa,

I just wanted to take a moment to thank you and Jeff and the rest of the BTB family for all that you've done for me. You have all created a great gym and fitness program and provide the ideal support and encouragement that gives everyone the greatest chance for success. More specifically though, you guys have given me a chance to rise the occassion and dramatically improve my lifestyle (fitness, eating habits, etc).

As one who has struggled with being overweight the majority of my life I have also struggled self-esteem and body image issues. That, of course, has bled into most areas of my life where my lack of self-esteem has impacted my social relationships, my professional relationships and, naturally, my personal relationships. Additionally, because I never really feeling comfortable in my own skin I never really felt comfortable in going to big box gyms and consequently never really formed the habit of going. The BTB family (and I stress the family) though has welcomed me - and everyone else regardless of fitness level - with open arms. And your bootcamp and Crossfit workouts are naturally fun and certainly working out in a group is great motivation. Needless to say, since starting bootcamp in July I've become addicted.

Just to put things in to perspective on my progress: During the last 8 months I've lost 40 pounds (and given how much muscle I've added my actual fat loss must be in the 45+ pound range!) and have dropped 4 pant waist sizes (from 34 down to 30)!