I'm Lucy

Hello,

I am Stephanie and Clark's sister-in-law (married to Clark's older brother) and live in Durango, Colorado. Stephanie has invited me to participate in these challenges before but I've been living in a rebellious, anti-competitive, anti-accountable reality for a few years. That hasn't worked out so well for me:) Five years ago, I had great success joining a local Biggest Loser competition and know logging my food and making more healthy choices, as well as participating in rigorous exercise regularly works. For the past 3 months, I have been going to a gym pretty regularly and doing a lot of weight lifting and circuits but haven't been successful in changing my diet at all. That's my main motivation for this challenge: to consistently eat healthy and be accountable for logging my food.  I enjoy exercise but it isn't much fun to move my body and realize it's holding so much more weight than it should.

My goals are:

1.  to not miss a single point for logging food.
2. to drop one pant size 

I look forward to the next 8 weeks!

Hi, I'm Cindy

Hi everyone, I'm Cindy. I live in Greeley, Colorado which is where I met Stephanie and Elise before they both moved. :( I've done several of these challenges in the past and usually get very competitive. I've been in a slump lately and decided this was the kick in the booty I needed to re-establish some of my nearly-forgotten good habits.

I am a stay at home mom to two kiddos--a 4 year old daughter and almost 2 year old son. I've recently started doing some freelance book editing and got a job as a copy editor for an independent horror publisher. Horror isn't exactly my genre-of-choice, but it's been great experience and I'm learning a lot. With my new job, consistent exercise has gone out the window. I've decided lately that even though I'm busier than I used to be, I need to decide to make exercise a priority. I've gone from working out 5-6 times per week to 1-2 times per week. I went to zumba class on Saturday and really felt how out of shape I am, which is sad because I usually rock at zumba. ;)

My goals for this challenge:

1-Get all (or at least most) of my exercise points.
2-Stop snacking on junk food after the kids are in bed.
3-Lose 10 pounds.
4-Have fun!!

Melanie Checking In

I really like the idea of being accountable!
I am a TRX instructor (google it if you have no idea what that is) at the YMCA here in Pueblo.  That was such a huge accomplishment for me in and of itself.  I tend to let fear hold me back from accomplishing things in my life so I am proud that I went after something that I wanted.  I love that I have something that is all about ME, not the kids (which I have three of) or the husband (that I love). 

So getting to the gym and working out has never been a problem for me, it really comes down to nutrition and portion control for me.  The holidays were OUTRAGEOUS for me and I am excited to get it under control again.  I want to look and feel good in my clothes again, the way I did before my last kiddo; yes he is three!  I am pretty sure I am addicted to sugar and bread. ;)  This will be so good for me and can't wait to see the results...Thanks Steph!

Let's get this party started!!!  My mother has been sick since August and I've sat by her since then and gained 10 pounds.  So I'm more motivated more now than ever!  Thanks Stephanie!

Elise checking in!

Hello fellow challengers! My name is Elise Adams. I live in the Grand Valley (Grand Junction area) on the western slope of Colorado. We moved from Greeley (where we lived for 9 years) over the summer, and I'm not going to lie - the summer and fall of 2015 were very difficult months for me. I'm sure it will be many more months before I feel like this area is "home". At this point I'd just like to feel like I'm home in my own skin! I've put on so much weight there are very few articles of clothing in my closet that fit me. Not only that, but I don't feel like myself much at all lately. I am pretty sad about this fact, but am determined to lose weight and feel happy in my own body once again - very soon.

I actually began my 2016 weight loss journey last Monday. I'm excited to start working with all of you in this challenge - because I had already planned to make these serious changes - and now I get to do it with a bunch of support and challengers! I  know I'll be more successful with the help and friendly competition that comes with Stephanie's challenges!

My goals for the next few months are probably very similar to all of yours! I want to lose weight, change my diet and feel better!! I've learned that the WHY behind goals is very important - so I'm going to share my WHYs with all of you.

WHY I have my goals!
1) So I feel at home in my own body again.
2) So I can heal my hip and possibly run again.
3) To be an example to my children and husband. If mama eats healthy, the whole family eats healthy.
4) To heal my mind. I believe a healthy physical body begets a healthy spirit and mind!
5) So I can fit in my own clothes again! I don't have $$ for new clothes in bigger sizes - only smaller!
6) So I will look and feel great on my upcoming cruise to Alaska with my husband!

There ya go! I'm going to be working hard - just like all of you! I will cheer you all on...but work hard to beat you too! I love that this is a friendly and supportive challenge! THANK YOU Stephanie for putting this on and supporting us all! I need help to reach my goals and I appreciate your encouragement! Good luck in week one friends!! Can't wait to meet you all!

We are all Insane

Just finished the Fit Test at the start of Insanity.  My results...NOT FIT!

I want to vomit.

Good luck everyone!

Stephanie Signing In!

I'm so excited to get this challenge going again!  We have a great group spanning over Colorado, Utah and Idaho.  I would like to give a shout-out to my little bro Weston, who is facing his life-long fear of green vegetables head on by participating in this challenge for the first time!

I think most of you know me, so I'll skip an introduction and just go right into my goals for this challenge.
1.  I plan not to miss an exercise point ever!
2.  I would like to lose 15 lbs.
3.  I would like to fit in a certain pair of my jeans comfortably again.

Life took some interesting twist and turns the last few months, and it wasn't so easy, unfortunately, I'm not a person that loses weight when I'm stressed.  I'm not thrilled about my starting point at this challenge, but I'm trying to have a good attitude and just move forward...I can only go up from here (but hoping my starting numbers go down)!

Don't forget to take some "BEFORE" pictures.  Sometimes when your numbers aren't moving quite the way you like the pictures will show your real progress.
Good luck everyone!