DumBell Success Stories: What Success Means to Us

Each Saturday, DumBell Fitness features a success story from one of our Boot Camps. But today, we wanted to share with you what success really means to us.

Being healthy is so much more than just the number on the scale! Truly, strong is the new skinny. What we love to see are Boot Campers who used to loathe running around the block now competing in triathlons and marathons. We love to see women in class deciding to do the agility course three times instead of two. We love to watch women change the way they carry themselves when exercise has given them their confidence back.

We love seeing recruits get to the point where working out is part of their daily lifestyle. It becomes a habit, to the point that you actually feel a difference in your body and in your mood on the days that you work out (or don't work out!).

Living a healthy lifestyle is contagious. Boot Campers take their in-class success and drill it down into their family by coaching their kids sports teams and preparing healthier meals for their families. Instead of family outings revolving around eating at a favorite restaurant, they start taking their boogie boards to the beach or hiking on the weekends. It's proven that exercise can improve your mood and feeling of well-being, making you a better parent, a better spouse, and a better co-worker.

So many of our Boot Campers have overcome amazing obstacles, physically and mentally. It inspires us everyday, and we're thrilled to be able to share them with you. Stay tuned for more success stories in the coming weeks!

DumBell Success Stories: Stacey Snee

DumBell Fitness is proud to feature weekly success stories from our many Boot Camp locations. Today, we're featuring Stacey Snee, whose story is a little different than our past success profiles. Stacey has long been thin, but found her strength at Boot Camp. She is also bringing fitness and health to children as she competes for Mrs. Hawaii! Congratulations, Stacey! 

Stacey Snee currently holds the title of Mrs. Aiea and is competing in the Mrs. Hawaii pageant on Sunday, April 15th. An inaugural "McGrew Crew" member, Stacey has an impressive background. She graduated from the United States Naval Academy and served as both a Surface Warfare Officer and METOC officer during her military career. She also holds a Masters of Science in Nutritional Sciences and is a Registered Dietitian. 

When Stacey first began Boot Camp, she was thin, but as trainer Cheri Kendall states, "She was skinny-fat. Stacey is a fantastic example of what the Dumbell Fitness program can do. When she first started, she had no buns and no guns. But, she is now fit, toned, and walking tall with her shoulders back and her girls up high! I am very proud of what she has accomplished and so pleased to have been part of the process." 

Stacey and members of the "McGrew Crew" at the Great Aloha Run! 

 Since starting at McGrew, Stacey has not only put on muscle, but developed a regular workout routine. "My training regimen is basically just Boot Camp on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at McGrew. I run shorter distance maintenance runs on Tuesday and Thursdays and longer runs on Saturdays or Sundays. A Registered Dietician by trade, my diet basically follows the principles of balance, variety, and moderation." 

In addition to her success in Boot Camp, what we really admire about Stacey is her commitment to fighting the growing childhood obesity epidemic in this country. She specializes in nutrition programs for young children and has a multitude of experience working with families of overweight and obese children. Her hope is that the Mrs. Hawaii platform will allow her the opportunity to bring even more attention to this serious epidemic. DumBell Fitness could not be more proud of her for bringing attention to this critical issue that is also close to our hearts.

Learn more about Stacey's journey to the Mrs. Hawaii pageant by watching this video by Manoa Productions. If you are interested in attending the pageant, contact Stacey for ticket information. 

Best of luck, Stacey! We hope you bring home the crown!