What is your current exercise routine?  My main exercise routine is Sonki Fitness Boot Camp in Santa Monica @ 6:30am (Mon, Wed and Fri).  I try to do 2 to 3 mile runs around the Brentwood golf course on the off days (Tue, Thu).  If I get lazy I make up for it by going on a hike, a bike ride or a run at the beach with my husband on the weekends. 

What is your motivation to stay in shape?  I thought my motivation for staying in shape was to fit into my wedding dress, but the wedding is long over with now and I still push myself to get up every morning.  I really like the way I feel physically and even more so mentally now that I’m in shape. 

What is your greatest challenge to staying in shape?  My greatest challenge is eating better.  Working out is hard enough but eating better is the key.  As soon as I changed my diet this past August, I started noticing a difference much quicker. 

What is your key to success?  It’s no secret that diet AND exercise is the best way to stay in shape.  For me that means working out, no soda, no bread, no pasta, very limited sweets and A LOT of water!!!  The key is that I allow myself to cheat here and there.  If I didn’t cheat, I would go crazy!  ;)

How long have you been doing Sonki Fitness Boot Camp?  I started working out with Sonki Fitness in April 2005 and have been doing so consistently to date for 22 months now.

What do you like about Sonki Fitness Boot Camp and how has it affected your life?  What I like most about Sonki Fitness Boot Camp is the camaraderie.  I've met so many people, and we all seem to keep each other focused and motivated.  That, in addition to the positive and structured environment, is what keeps me coming back every five weeks.  Not to mention, I love exercising outdoors and would never get the same total body workout on my own in an hour at the gym.

Boot Camp has taught me that it’s okay to be a little selfish with my time even if it’s only for a few hours a week. That mentality has spilled over into other parts of my life. I make the time to do things I enjoy.

What advice would you give to others about fitness?  Gym isn’t for everyone.  I would say to keep searching for an exercise routine that works for you.  Once you get the routine down, convince your friends to do it with you.  My girlfriend Justine joined Sonki Fitness a few weeks after I did, and she’s been hooked with me.  It’s much more fun to have a friend motivating you along the way.

Any other comments?  GO BEARS!!!   (Sonki's Note:  The Colts won the Super Bowl.)

February 2007 Sonki Fitness All-Star (Holly Boyer)

January 2007 Sonki Fitness All-Star (Joanne Coghill)

December 2006 Sonki Fitness All-Star (Justine Sieck)

April 2006 Sonki Fitness All-Star (Joan Hanson)