Herald reporter Tess Nichol checks in after three weeks of her fitness program. Video/Michael Craig

Tess Nichol learns an alarming lesson about coffee in week two of her summer body series.

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NZH Reporter Tess Nichol checks in after four weeks of her boot camp training sessions Credit: Nick Reed

NZ Herald reporter Tess Nichols has survived the first week of boot camp - just.

Follow Herald reporter Tess Nichol as she attempts to get in shape for summer.

NZH Reporter Tess Nichol takes part in the first of six boot camp training sessions. / Michael Craig

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