Thank You!

I want to thank the Utah Valley Hospital for all the hard work and dedication they put into this program. This challenge has changed my life for the better. I never knew I could have this much success. It has been so nice to have a group believe in me and be there for me to make it happen. Thanks to Traci for listening to me and giving me "therapy." A huge thanks to Shan'tell who believed in me and kept me motivated and moving. Thanks to Riley for having the crash cart ready and close by! I also want to thank all the contestants who have been there going through the stuggle everyday. It has been so conforting to know that I was not alone in this challenge. Finally, I want to thank my mother who chose me out of her 9 kids to do this with. She is the true champion. I was so thrilled when she won the gold medal for her age catagory (60 to 69= she is 70 next month) at the 5K. What an inspiration she has been to me! Having my mom there as my partner has been an experience I will treasure for the rest of my life. What a wonderful time I have had spending time plotting our course and planning our path through this epic journey of self discovery. I LOVE YOU MOM!

Tomorrow morning in weigh out. Wow I can't believe how far all of us have come. It was so exciting to see everyone at the 5 K run. That was a wonderful experience. It was great to be among friends for the run. I loved having Traci and trainers there cheering us on at the finish line! Good luck to everyone!!!

We meet with Shantell tonight. This is the last time we meet with our trainer. Wow has the time really gone? I am still nervous about the 5K. I know I can do it but I have never ever done something like this before. I am glad I will be amound friends!

I got a lot of exercise in yesterday. I am hoping that I am building more muscle. I have noticed that I am a lot stronger in a lot of things. The milk jug from the store is pretty light now. In fact I can carry two in one hand pretty easily now! I am also finding myself volunteering to run get stuff in our house because that is MORE movement. Movement =calorie burn! Good luck to everyone!

WOW last week of the challenge. I can't believe where the time has gone. I am really grateful for the chance I had to be in this challenge. I have done better than I have ever done in the past. That includes all those diet centers with their foods and plans. I am very very happy and feel like I finally have this weight loss under control. Thanks to everyone that has been so inspirational in my journey of self discovery. I certainly learned stuff about myself!!! I am so grateful. A huge thanks to IHC for recognizing the need in our community and putting this program together! I am so grateful.

Today was a beautiful day. I went walking in the park with my family. It was very nice to not have to worry about anything except enjoying my family. In the past I would have dreaded this type of exercise but not anymore. Wow have we all come a long way! I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend.

We have Shan'tell tonight. It will be good to work out with the trainer. I always look forward to working out with her. She has such good tips and keeps us focused in the right direction. I can't believe this is almost over. Well the challenge anyway. I fully intend to keep up the momentum and continue to stay on the program.