“As a 38 year old mom to three young kids and a full time high school teacher, it was almost impossible to find time to invest in myself, and my confidence and energy demonstrated my lack of self-investment. In March I was tired of not liking myself. I was tired of putting myself last, of doing bare minimum workouts when I could. 

After discussing the showcase with Francine and my husband I decided to take the leap. It was daunting to invest financially not knowing if I was strong enough to complete the program, but knew the investment would keep me from quitting. My nerves returned when the food plans were sent out. Having never really measured calories or macros, my confidence was thrown. However, committing to following the straightforward guides, and talking with Francine and Jason made the process accessible and extremely reasonable. 

Fast forward 12 weeks and I am proud of myself. Proud of my body, proud of my commitment, proud of what I have learned about nutrition, fitness, and myself. I have a community of women I consider friends and supporters. I never in my whole life thought I would walk around in a bikini on stage and leave feeling the best I have ever felt about myself. I don't want this confidence to wane. I don't want my commitment to myself to go away. I can't wait for the next challenge and I can't wait to apply this confidence and self-disciple to all areas of my life.”

“I’m 40 years old with two young kids. I have a 2 year old daughter and a 6 year old son. I’m a certified personal trainer and my hobbies are anything and everything fitness related. Before joining The Body University Summer Showcase I was actually very confident. I had debated doing the showcase for many reasons and was even scared to lose weight because I didn’t want to lose muscle mass or strength.  I also had all the excuses in the book; NO, I have two young children, NO, I don’t have the time, NO, I can’t because I love to eat too much, NO, diets don’t work for me because I can’t stick to them, NO, the timing isn’t right, NO, I can’t do cardio, NO, I don’t want to lose muscle and the list goes on…Until it dawned on me THIS was my opportunity to learn from one of the best coaches/mentors I’ve ever met Francine Sablan. I had to do this to learn from her and become a better coach myself. And I’m so glad I did! It took 12 weeks and now I’m in the best shape of my life. I didn’t lose any strength like I thought I would have and I’ve learned some great habits to continue to stay in the best shape possible. This is the best thing you could ever do for yourself and your body. And I’m so proud that I stuck to the program and I’ve learned so much that there’s no stopping me now. I’m going to be in great shape well into old age!”

“Let me share a bit about myself. I'm Araceli Camara, 31 years old, born and raised in San Diego. I'm married to a firefighter, and my interests include painting, traveling with loved ones, and exploring new cuisines.

Before I joined the Body University Summer Showcase, I felt completely out of shape and unhealthy. My confidence was at a low point. However, after joining the Body University Summer Showcase, having a supportive group and dedicated trainer/nutritionist throughout the program was incredibly positive. It kept me motivated even on tough days when I felt like giving up.
I was initially afraid of not completing the 12 weeks, especially since it was my second attempt after a previous unsuccessful try two years ago. But I'm thankful that I persevered because I not only saw physical results but also learned how to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

I've been a member of Body University for 6 years now, and it's been a transformative journey. Through this organization and gym, I've gained valuable knowledge about nutrition and exercise. Being part of Body University symbolizes strength and consistency to me. Moreover, I've formed lasting friendships with like-minded women who support each other's fitness goals.”

Working with Francine and Jason at Body University has been a fantastic experience, one which I will be continuing.  I'm a 40 year old mom of two boys (and a cat and dog) with a busy work schedule and quite a few hobbies that take up my time.  It is difficult to manage my schedule and prioritize my needs with those of my family and professional life.  I entered the Body University Summer Showcase as a way to motivate myself and kick start the next level of my fitness journey.  The structure and support of the program provided was incredible- my confidence has skyrocketed and I value the relationships I gained with the other ladies that joined the showcase as well.  I was super proud to show off the results of my commitment to my husband and kids by having them at the show.  It is important to me to show my boys that women are strong and capable and that fitness is an integral part of a thriving lifestyle.