Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Final Day

Tonight will be our last weigh-in and I am excited for us all.  These 10 weeks have not been easy and I know for most of us (myself included) it is just the beginning of our journey to being in better health.

Am excited for my teammates Gary and Mandy who will be fighting it out for the top prize tonight.  But I also feel that each and every one of us are winners.  We accepted this challenge, we came in nice and early (ok not always so nice) and gave it our all. Whether we end up in first or last place, we are all walking away lighter and wiser.

Thank you Red Dawn.  Yes it was painful at times, but am glad to have spent this journey with each of you.
Good luck tonight everyone!

-Elizabeth

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Final Week

I can't believe that we are in the final few days of the contest.  I have come a long way.  I remember my initial assessment, and just walking for the 5 minutes on the treadmill.  I though I would not make it.  Then we had the initial group workout.  I barely made it through that, and I could not move for a few days after that.  I still struggle with some of the things we do, but I get through them, even if I am slow.  I certainly believe in myself more than I have for a long time.  I know that I can do anything I put my mind to.  I also realize that in the past, I was kidding myself with my "workouts".  What I thought was pushing it, or my max, was no where near where I am now. 

I wanted to say a big thank you to Jacqueline.  She has been such an inspiring and supportive person in my life during the past 2 months.  I am glad she came into my life.

I also wanted to say a big thank you to Red Dawn.  I can't imagine going through this process without the love, support and encouragement of the rest of my team.  We all have been a family since about 30 minutes into our first workout.  We have all had our good days and bad days, but we have all been there encouraging and supporting each other.  I am glad that you all came into my life.  I can't wait for all of us to continue on our journey's.  I wish each and eveyone of you the best in everythnig you do.

Thank you all.

Karen Nelson