Introducing Nikki

Hi my name is Nikki. I am in the same ward as Stephanie and do a book club with her. I'm a mom of 5 kids 17, 15, 10, 7, and 5. On top of that I work full time as an Ultrasound Tech at a hospital so most weeks I work way more than 40 hours a week. I have struggled my whole adult life with weight and never loose very fast. I struggle with finding time to exercise in my crazy busy life too. I haven't come up with an overall goal yet but I made my goal for the week to drink at least 64oz of water a day. I also want to get back on track with my eating cause I know I feel better when I'm eating right.

Introducing Elise

Hello all! I'm a veteran of Stephanie's challenges and can NOT wait to get this one going! Ever since her sweet angel baby was born I've been waiting for the email saying she would be starting a competition!!! :)
I'm not going to lie - weighing in this morning and measuring myself was a very humbling experience. I am disappointed in my current health state - and there are many excuses and reasons for where I am - but all I can do is move forward from here!
I'm VERY excited to read all the intros and get to know everyone! My goal for the competition is to NOT QUIT! I MUST stick it out the entire time! I also aspire to high points and low numbers on the scale - big surprise there, right?!
I currently live in Utah, but my friendship with Stephanie began in Greeley, Colorado. I quickly discovered she is one of the most talented and creative people on the planet and I count myself lucky knowing her! I have 4 children ages 11, 9, 7 and 5. After my youngest was born I got down to the smallest size I have ever been as an adult! THEN....as the years went on....every pound crept back on. We have had an interesting and quite stressful couple of years in our family, and I have NOT put healthy eating as a priority....thus....extra pounds and sadness.
I plan to participate in a triathlon the end of August, so many of my work outs will be centered around that as a goal. I LOVE having events to train for, and people to cheer on! I'm excited to begin (yet again) this weight loss journey. I am determined I will see it through and see the finish strong (and a little thinner!).

BRENDA

Hello my name is Brenda I was fortunate enough to grow up with Stephanie. I am so excited for this 9 week journey. I am a mother of two amazing kids ( who offen drive me nuts) and I am married to the most amazing person I have ever met. I am excited for this journey in hopes to gain back my confidence and just be a healthier mother and wife. My goal is to loose 15 pounds. (Girl scouts just delivered my cookies) the temptations have begun.

Heavy Sledding

My name is James. I have done 2 challenges in the past. I had a good effort in the first. However, i was severely hindered after the birth of my first child for the second challenge. He likes chocolate, so do I. This winter I have felt my extremely high-powered snowmobile struggle to pull me up hills that it once did with ease. There are no more additional performance parts that can be installed to increase power. The only variable I can change is the rider's body weight...that why i'm here. and because i'm chubbier than i should be and feel like a slug. Good luck. When the sledding gets tough, just close your eyes and grab full throttle. or something like that.

Erica 101

Hi, I'm Erica. I'm new to trying out any sort of weight loss, fitness, or healthy habit program. I am not a big fan of exercising, I love food, and I'm a full time mom with a part time job. But as I'm getting older I can feel how much better I feel when I move and strengthen my muscles. I'm hoping this will help me get into better habits for sure. Hoping to rebuild muscle in my arms and shoulders and strengthen my back. My goal is to lose 10 lbs, but I want to build muscle so we will see what happens. LETS DO THIS!

Introducing Sarah Carothers

Ok Stephanie that worked!! Thank you I'm technologically challenged! So my name is Sarah Carothers. I live in pueblo west with my husband three kids and a dog. My kids go to school with Stephanie's at Cedar Ridge. I am so glad and excited for this Spring Challenge. My goal is to lose 20lbs. I am hoping to create a more routine habit of exercising and eating healthy which are my 2 biggest obstacles. I had c sections with my 3 babies and so I feel like I was in such pain after each one that I babied myself too much and didn't exercise soon enough. So I have 3 babies worth of weight to lose. Good luck to everyone! Here is my before picture. Thank you!!!

Introducing Stephanie

I'm lucky enough to know most of you, thank you all so much for joining me in this challenge.  My name is Stephanie, I live in Pueblo, Colorado and am a mom to 4 cute kids.  I'm hoping this little competition gives me the motivation to start working out again and eating healthier.  Not working out during my pregnancy and then having a c-section in October has left me feeling pretty weak.  I'm excited to get stronger.  I plan to be very sore for the next several weeks.

My goal for this challenge is to lose 20 pounds, and hopefully be able to fit into some of my jeans again.  My best advice for everyone is to not give up, remember there are no short cuts.

I'm going to call this my "before" picture

I hope you will all introduce yourselves and share some of your goals for the challenge!  Good luck to everyone!