Ice Chamber » Postpartum Comeback http://www.icechamber.com Fun workouts, effective programming, functional fitness Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:14:19 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comeback Mom http://www.icechamber.com/blog/2012/02/10/comeback-mom/ http://www.icechamber.com/blog/2012/02/10/comeback-mom/#comments Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:04:09 +0000 mayachela http://www.icechamber.com/?p=10245

Lauren Todd, 8 weeks postpartum.

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IC rock stars, Ann and Mark, will be moving to San Mateo next month and we are sad to say today was their last day at the Chamber.  Combined, they have lost over 100 lbs. with us in less than one year!

Here is what Ann had to say about their journey:

“In my fat pic I was around 230; the post pic I am 165.  I think I was around 190 when I joined the IC ~ now I’m slimmer with a lot more muscle.  :)   Pretty dramatic change that couldn’t be done without IC workouts.  In general my weight has been the most stable in my life training here.  Really gonna miss it!

I will forever be appreciative and grateful for such an inspiring, positive & driven community of athletes ~ Being encouraged & pushed beyond what I thought were my capabilities (out of water).  Never underestimate what you give to your members as it has deeply transformed our lives on every level!!! We’ve gained confidence, a lot of strength, and Mark remains off prednisone… priceless.

I’m just SO grateful to have experienced your program; I’ll miss the creative and challenging workouts.  What was once a struggle has become a routine ~ I wish you & your family the best!  Never underestimate the difference you make; you’ve completely changed our lives!
Together we are 100lbs less because of you & the IC!  That’s a lot less baggage!”
- Ann Torrey
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How cute is baby Frank?!

Let’s be Frank, after a couple of years at the Chamber, this is what a family outing now looks like in the Walker household.

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Sara with Luci and Gavin (in yellow)

Although we already miss Sara’s wonderful guidance in class, we are excited about this next chapter in her life.  Speaking of which, are there any special tips or words of wisdom that you think Sara Bear would benefit from as she navigates through this first week of parenthood?  Do share!

Luci and Gavin, two perfect peas in a pod

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Showing off that pregnancy glow while overlooking the Acropolis

Check out Maya’s latest article featuring Sara’s prenatal training experience on Athleta Chi…

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Some of you may remember Becky from 2 years ago (right before her wedding).  Well, she’s back with son Davey in arms!

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Jennifer and Elijah incorporate the little ones into bootcamp regularly.

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Mother of four, Rebekah V., with Team 0600

Rebekah joined the IC to lose her post-baby weight and to just get in shape after a significant hiatus from exercise… well, do four children really count as a hiatus?  Coming from someone who loves watching Star Wars as much as she loves reading Pride and Prejudice, is it any surprise that Rebekah fits right in around here?

Immediately following her first intro session, Jessica made a quick prediction about Rebekah… Jess said, “She has the right attitude to reach all of her fitness goals and then some.  I think she’ll be very successful.”  Now that Rebekah has proven Jessica right by losing close to 10 pounds, Rebekah’s got more big goals to think about this month in hopes of winning the latest IC Challenge.  In the meantime, please feel free to give her a High 5 next time you see her walking back to her car with an endorphin glow!

Thank you for the inspiration Rebekah!

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Amy Ng demos great weightlifting technique – only 8 months after the birth of her first son!

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