Thriving Bootcamper #9: MIchelle Weber!!

Introducing....Michelle Weber!

1.     How long have you been a Forever Fitter? Over 4 years!

2.     What do you like most about Forever Fit? Where do I begin?  A few of my favorite things about Forever Fit are that workouts are never the same which keeps it interesting, whether it is a body weight beach workout or she pulls out all the cool equipment that I don’t have at home.  I also love that Deanne creates workouts that challenge folks at all levels of fitness because she designs them in such a way that you are always pushing yourself at your pace.  The more fit you become, you can always work harder by doing more sets of an exercise, using heavier weights or more reps.  And, the best part of Forever Fit. . . DEANNE!  She is so approachable and down to earth, but is a committed, tough, get-results trainer.

3.     Do you have a nickname? If yes, what is it?  Nope, never have. L

4.     Where did you grow up?  La Mirada which is about 25 minutes from Disneyland.  So Cal girl my whole life.

5.     If you went to college, what school?  UCSD

6.     What is (or was) your profession?  Clinical Research Associate – We help pharmaceutical companies conduct their clinical trials for medications to treat many different conditions.  I’m currently working on an epilepsy study.

7.     Do you have kids?  If so, how many and what are the genders and ages?  I am the proud mama of two great boys, Camden who is 10 and Donovan who is 7.

8.     What hobbies or skills do you have (serious or funny)?  Running, eating.  Right now, unfortunately, I’m doing more of the latter than the former.  I also love spending time with friends and am always up to go dancing!!

9.     When it comes to your workout philosophy and demeanor, what animal would you compare yourself to and why?  A horse.  Hardworking, loyal, sometimes stubborn.

10.                        What’s your biggest vice in life?  Sweets!

11.                        Would you rather: (choose one answer by each letter)

a.     Do 100 burpees or 20 sets of Torrey Hills Stairs? 

b.     Workout outside when it’s 90 degrees and sunny or 50 degrees and raining?

c.      Do a ropes workout or a Kettlebell workout?

d.     Crawl through the sand or crawl through wet grass?

e.     Listen to pop, classic rock, alternative or country while working out?  Pop and hip hop but I really can be all over the place.  Depends on my mood.

12.                         Tell us one thing most people don’t know about you.  I taught high school science for 3 years.

13.                        If you had a theme song in life, what would it be?  Oh man, that is tough.  I’ve been looking at my music collection and listening to a lot of things that I haven’t heard in a while, so thanks for that fun.  How about Dancing Queen by ABBA, I Gotta Feeling by Black Eyed Peas, Let’s Groove by Earth, Wind & Fire and Carry On by Fun, My Big Mouth by John Mayer.  Not sure if these are my theme songs, but some that describe me a bit.

14.                         Do you have any specific goals for the next 10 weeks?   Really to just make one healthy choice everyday by being active more regularly and making better food choices.

15.                        Do you have any specific goals for the next 10 years?  Same as my 10 week goal so I can keep up with my growing boys and have wonderful travel adventures at least once a year, near or far.

Thriving Bootcamper #8: Angela Fassett

Introducing: Angela Fassett!!

1. How long have you been a Forever Fitter?  Almost a year!

2. What do you like most about Forever Fit? Deanne! I’ve never met anyone who could make working out fun! I love her energy and the great group of people sheattracts to Forever Fit.

3. Do you have a nickname? If yes, what is it? Growing up my family called me Bird. Rob calls me Angel.

4. Where did you grow up? Covina, CA. Then moved to Vista when I was 10.

5. If you went to college, what school? Palomar and Maric.

6. What is (or was) your profession?  Medical Assistant

7. Do you have kids? If so, how many and what are the genders and ages? Yes. Karena (18), Carson (12), Cameron (10), Caden(6) and Christian (2).

8. What hobbies or skills do you have (serious or funny)? I play the piano by ear. It’s a lot more fun than reading the music.

9. When it comes to your workout philosophy and demeanor, what animal would you compare yourself to and why? A Cheetah because I like to pretend I am fast.

10.What’s your biggest vice in life? At the moment, I’d have to say soda.

11.Would you rather: (choose one answer by each letter)

a. Do 100 burpees or 20 sets of Torrey Hills Stairs? Stairs

b. Workout outside when it’s 90 degrees and sunny or 50 degrees and raining? 50 and raining

c. Do a ropes workout or a Kettlebell workout? Kettlebell

d. Crawl through the sand or crawl through wet grass? sand

e. Listen to pop, classic rock, alternative or country while working out? pop

12. Tell us one thing most people don’t know about you. My son Caden (6) has Down ’s syndrome. He is such a wonderful spirit, inspiration, and the focal point of our family. They say of Down ’s syndrome: “It’s a different kind of beautiful” - it’s so true!

13. If you had a theme song in life, what would it be?  What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger

14. Do you have any specific goals for the next 10 weeks? Over the course of the last year with Deanne I have met my original goals for body composition and general fitness. Now my focus is maintenance and being able to make single waves on those darn ropes all the way to the beep!

15.Do you have any specific goals for the next 10 years? To stay with forever fit. Continue to be active and enjoy every moment since the kids are getting older very fast!

Thriving Bootcamper #7: Michelle Ruvane!!

Meet: Michelle Ruvane!!

How long have you been a Forever Fitter? We moved to Carmel Valley last April, from Coronado. I learned about it and started in May.

   What do you like most about Forever Fit? Deanne, of course! And being outside with a great group of people!

    Do you have a nickname? If yes, what is it? To my nieces and nephews I am Auntie Mimi. As a teenager I had a few - Mic, Mickey, Mitch, Mitchelly, and Mi-chalet.

4Where did you grow up? I am Canadian. Born in Montreal, grew up mainly in the Eastern Townships of Quebec, then moved to Kingston, Ontario (near Toronto) when I was 14.

  If you went to college, what school? Bishop’s University, in Quebec.

6What is (or was) your profession? I was an event planner before children. My best years were at the Hilton on Mission Bay. I booked and planned weddings, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, fundraisers, etc.

7Do you have kids?  If so, how many and what are the genders and ages? Yes, two boys! Liam is 9 and Boden is 6.

8What hobbies or skills do you have (serious or funny)? I am bilingual in French.

   When it comes to your workout philosophy and demeanor, what animal would you compare yourself to and why? My husband suggested a dolphin when I said I am not super competitive in my workouts but I am consistent, focused and social J

1What’s your biggest vice in life? Proudly announcing to my husband how much money I “saved” on my purchase of new clothes since they were on sale. I have myself convinced anyway!

                        Would you rather: (choose one answer by each letter)

a.     Do 100 burpees or 20 sets of Torrey Hills Stairs? 100 burpees

b.     Workout outside when it’s 90 degrees and sunny or 50 degrees and raining? After years in freezing Quebec, hot and sunny!

c.      Do a ropes workout or a Kettlebell workout? Kettlebell

d.     Crawl through the sand or crawl through wet grass? Neither J

e.     Listen to pop, classic rock, alternative or country while working out? Pop

1 Tell us one thing most people don’t know about you. I have fainted about 8 times in my life. Usually pain-related. Such drama, right?!

1If you had a theme song in life, what would it be? Whatever is newest, funky and up-beat.

1 Do you have any specific goals for the next 10 weeks? To finish Deanne’s Challenge! And keep up with the workouts along with some running in between.

  Do you have any specific goals for the next 10 years? More travel, more time teaching my sons French, getting back into tennis, continue workouts to be able to keep up with my very active, sport-loving family!

Thriving Bootcamper #6: Jenny Mendoza!!

Please meet: Jenny Mendoza

1.     How long have you been a Forever Fitter? In November I’ll be going into my 4^th year – or is it my 5th?

2.     What do you like most about Forever Fit?  I love that every time I come to boot camp its different, I never know what Deanne’s got planned for us – so I’d say the element of surprise, the fact that it goes by so fast, and of course the friends I’ve met!

3.     Do you have a nickname? If yes, what is it?  Just Jenny, however through the years:  little Jen-Jen, Tiny, and of course… Mom/mommy.

4.     Where did you grow up? Northern New Jersey then Cheshire, CT

5.     If you went to college, what school?  Lasell College in Boston, MA

6.     What is (or was) your profession?  Travel Professional – Hotel Sales & Marketing for almost 20 years, fledgling entrepreneur & Online Media Marketing Strategist

7.     Do you have kids?  If so, how many and what are the genders and ages?  Yes, 2 boys – Jackson is 10 in 4^th grade & Chase is 6 and in 1^st grade

8.     What hobbies or skills do you have (serious or funny)?  I have no serious or funny skills or hobbies but do love to travel, love going on cruises, entertaining and hanging out with good friends, wine tasting, horseback riding as well as wine tasting while horseback riding (haven’t done it yet but I plan on trying it soon).

9.     When it comes to your workout philosophy and demeanor, what animal would you compare yourself to and why?   A dog.  They are loyal, live in the moment, don’t remember what happened a few hours ago and are always hungry.

10.                        What’s your biggest vice in life?  Probably wine – hmmm, is that a vice?

11.                        Would you rather: (choose one answer by each letter)

a.     Do 100 burpees or 20 sets of Torrey Hills Stairs?  100 Burpees

b.     Workout outside when it’s 90 degrees and sunny or 50 degrees and raining?   50 degrees and raining!

c.      Do a ropes workout or a Kettlebell workout?  Ropes

d.     Crawl through the sand or crawl through wet grass?  Wet grass, I think.

e.     Listen to pop, classic rock, alternative or country while working out?  Yes.

12.                         Tell us one thing most people don’t know about you.   No idea, I’m an open book.

13.                        If you had a theme song in life, what would it be?  It’s a Beautiful Day

14.                         Do you have any specific goals for the next 10 weeks?  Be on a winning team for the Holiday Challenge, and loose – not gain any weight!

15.                        Do you have any specific goals for the next 10 years?  Stay healthy, strong and happy and keep enjoying times with family and friends.