Raevelyn

Before I met Sandra I was at Goodlife and I remember walking into the gym intimidated to use the equipment so I only used the machines that I knew how to use – the treadmill or the elliptical or attended the classes. I remembering not feeling motivated and the classes did not feel personable. I knew I wanted to join an all girls fitness group, a place where I didn’t feel intimidated and have an instructor that would know me and what I was capable of. I wanted someone to correct me if I was not using proper body mechanics and to adjust my workout as I became stronger. That’s when I found Sandra, the girl who changed my life for the better. As I walked into my very first bootycamp class, I set myself up and vey timidly stood at the back of the class. The first thing Sandra said which has always stuck in my mind was “Let’s make that fat cry!”. I knew I was in for the best workout of my life.

Eventually bootycamp closed down, but Sandra invited me to one of her classes at Sandra Jean Lifestyle that was formally known as Girlz Gone Fit bootcamp. As time went on, working out with Sandra was my outlet. I was going through the toughest time of my life and as I write this it brings tears because Sandra taught me to put all the negative energy towards my workout and allowed me to use my workout as an outlet. Throughout my workout session, she’d say inspiring things to help you get through my last squat, my last lunge or when the burn starts to burn she’d push me by saying “do this for yourself!”. She’d even give you tips how to eat and if you wanted M&M’s or a glass of red wine she’d tell you how much burpees you’d need to do to burn it off.

After I gave birth to my second child, I decided to sign up for the Spartan Race. I trained with Sandra 2-3x a week for 8 months. I went down from 170lbs to 118lbs and I felt my best and looked my best. I can see the defined shoulders and the plump bum she promised if squat lower. I was smiling more, I was tired less and I was stronger. Sandra gave me all the things I needed in order to achieve my goal. She was God-sent. She inspired and encouraged me to be the “better version of myself” she believed in me and most of all, she cares!