2010
Michelle
'I thoroughly enjoyed my week at bootcamp. I loved the variety
of activities with little time to get bored'.
'Best holiday I have ever had and believe me I have had many in
luxury surroundings. Only holiday I have ever felt fantastic coming
home from. Loved it, loved it, loved it'.
'Thanks for a wonderful time, going home on such a high. You
guys are great, professional, friendly, well organised,
enthusiastic, contagious, motivational, inspiring....'
Jackie
'Can't believe what I have achieved this week. I have rock
climbed, abseiled, climbed a mountain and been hanging 60ft in the
air. The activities that I have done have been fantastic, the
variety was just unbelievable. Ian really was brilliant; if it
wasn't for him I would not have completed the ones that terrified
me. His patience is unreal; he just calms me and makes me believe
in myself. I did things that I never dreamed I would ever do in my
life. I feel fantastic that I conquered my fears and feel so much
more positive. Anna, thank you for all your advice and for looking
after us so well, you were brilliant'.
Julie-Ann
'Had such a great time. Times were tough and I got very tired
but we had great instructors that motivated us, thank you to all of
you. It's a great way to unwind, beautiful scenery, great walks in
the beautiful mountains and beautiful cottages. Food was great and
Ian and Anna are two of the nicest people I've met and are so
helpful. Thank-you for making my experience so enjoyable'.
Beverley
'Overall a really great week with some fabulous memories and
stories to talk about. I'm glad Ian captured most of these on
camera as we were too busy to think about photos!'
'Met a load of lovely people and hopefully a few new friends.
Food was surprisingly enjoyable and I wasn't hungry throughout the
week apart from one morning'.
'Big thank you to Anna and Marie-Louise for all our food over
the week especially Anna for her nutritional advice and huge thanks
to Ian for keeping us safe, motivated and making sure we were
pushed to the end'.
'Loved all the activities and will be back for more 'good pain'
next year'.
Katie
'Such a good experience, its tough but works, Ian, Anna,
Marie-Louise and all the instructors were always very supportive
and would really do anything for you. I was very nervous coming
because I was ridiculously unfit but a bit of motivation got me
through'.
Amanda
'Ian's enthusiasm for the outdoors is infectious and it is
impossible not to appreciate this. Scenery beautiful, activities
varied and challenging. Great instructors. Great locations. Very
happy with the result!'
Margaret
Hi Anna,
Margaret here; was with you and Ian on the detox weekend and had
a great time; thoroughly enjoyed myself. Just thought you
should know - I have been trying to watch my diet the GL way and
trying to keep active and this last week have lost 7lbs. I am
very pleased indeed. I am heading off on holiday tomorrow and
feeling really good. Thanks for all your help.
Regards,
Margaret.
Barbara
'Every day I did things and achieved things I never imagined I
could do..'
Christine
'Wednesday's walking and circuits and steps were hard, hard,
hard but it felt great to get to the top!'
'Rock climbing and abseiling, Super! Can't believe I could do
it'
'Great bunch of people; we all had a great laugh and lost weight
at the same time'
Kerry
'NI Bootcamp exceeded my expectations! Lost weight, stopped
smoking, feel fit, and have a rosy glow in my cheeks'
'I was quite apprehensive prior to arriving but felt very at
home quickly, everybody was friendly'
'To summarise, was an excellent week and good value for money.
The week was very well organised and whilst at times I did not
think I could carry on, the encouragement helped and managed to
complete everything and survived!'
'The food was excellent and I am definitely more educated on
nutrition and will continue to eat healthier going forward,
especially cutting out caffeine, salt, sugar and cigarettes (had
last one on Sunday 28th Feb)'
'Fab week - Goals achieved! Relaxed! Motivated!'
Lyn
'Wall climbing 10/10 because it's efficient, supportive and
fun'
'Fun, challenging and surprising, Bootcamp energises your mind,
body and soul'
'I feel my 'booty' is now in shape after Bootcamp!'
'Bootcamp takes you out of your comfort zone and makes you
realise you can do anything'
Maria
'I've always wanted to try rock climbing and thought it was
brilliant. Definitely something I'd take up'
'I loved today, even though it was tough mentally, I feel like I
accomplished a lot. Really loved the water activities'
'On a high after 'Heartbreak Hill' as I seem to be fitter
already!'
'I found this experience hard both mentally and physically and
although I struggled a lot throughout the week, I feel that I have
gained so much more confidence in myself to try new things!
Thanks'
Mary
'The week was amazing value for money. It gave me the
opportunity to try out activities that I never dreamt I would be
doing'
'It wasn't only about physical activity, it was a real education
in a healthier way of eating and living which gave me a new
perspective on my health which I am determined to continue when I
get home'
'It was a great mental break from the day to day humdrum of life
and I made some lovely friends'
'The accommodation was very good, a lot better than I expected
from a Bootcamp. The perfect place to relax and enjoy the peaceful
surroundings, beautiful. Ian and Anna are a great combination
of skills which made this Bootcamp work so well. Lots of great
physical exercise, new exciting adventures coupled with Anna's
fantastic advice on healthy lifestyle, not to mention the healthy
and wonderful home cooking, thank you'
2011
Diane
'Loved everything. Activities were excellent and all
levels of ability were catered for'
Michelle
'Fantastic. I was concerned before I came that I wouldn't
get enough out of it! How wrong was I?!!'
Valerie
'Never thought I would have done the rock climbing/abseilling as
I'm petrified of heights. Believe a lot of it was to do with
the confidence I had in the instructors and their never ending
patience and enthusiasm'
Barbara
'It was a great week - seriously challenging for me -
particularly with the exercise. Great chance to push
yourself. Ian has a wonderful enthusiastic positive way of
dealing with people. Anna's calm and knowledge was a good
balance. It was a good experience for me coming at a good
time'
Cathy
'Ian, Paul and Simon have the patience of saints and at
different times helped me a lot when I was struggling. Anna,
Ellie and team were great with advice as well as food'
George and Jane
'Enjoyed everything, especially finding the Mournes. Thank
you Ian and Anna you are a great team'
Rachel
'It is a wonderful holiday - a real treat when you can enjoy all
the great things we have right on our own doorstep! Very well
organised and a great overall experience'
Hazel
'I think the instructors are the very best, motivating and
encouraging, constantly looking out for everyone and picking up on
abilities and adapting accordingly. Anna is approachable,
knowledgeable, friendly, encouraging, willing to help, I could go
on, just great!'
Lorraine
'I really enjoyed my time here and it felt more like an activity
holiday with plenty of healthy eating and nutrition information
than a hardcore military style bootcamp. Although I did have
aching muscles and was tired each night I enjoyed it, as we were
encouraged during exercise activities and not yelled and screamed
at'
Eileen
'Enjoyed my first visit to the Mournes. Although
activities were tough they were fun and such a variety. Never
been in a canoe before, what was I ever frightened of? Lovely
calm lake! Thank you so much, you are a lovely team'
Claire
'It was extremely hard work but worth it in the end! If
you are serious about losing weight and getting back in shape then
this is definitely the place for you. Be prepared to get wet,
be prepared to get dirty...but also be prepared to have some
fun!'
Claudia
'All in all I had a great time - great people and great
activities. Everyone was lovely and more than helpful and I
lost some weight and inches too which helps! Thanks for the
good time and the yummy snack bars! Hopefully see you all
soon enough!'
Janet
'This week was one of the better weeks in my life! I have
left with so much information with regards to my diet. I feel
at long last I'm on the right track. Exercise was tough but
worthwhile. Everyone was very friendly. Everyone seemed
to have the same motive which was good. Anna, Marie-Louise,
Ian and Graham were very encouraging all week'
