So let me update you since August. September - December myself and another bunch of ladies completed a second Ready...Set...LIVE Challenge together. Many lives were changed and hope was initiated for those ladies to see that losing weight is a lifestyle and not just a 12 week program! I lost another 10lbs and 8.5" bringing me to a total of 38lbs and 27". The group as a whole lost 201lbs!!!!!!!! What a way to live life and start your holiday season!
The FAVAO Lifestyle allowed me to enjoy the holidays in a way I never have before. I typically left each celebration (we have 6 of them!) feeling guilty, heavy, depressed and annoyed that I had just eaten that much food in a couple of hour time block- but not this year!!! I left feeling satisfied and proud that I made wise choices, healthy portion sizes and balanced my meals as much as possible. I will admit, I snuck some treats, enjoyed them and got back to the meal plan at the next meal. No waiting til Monday to start over, I started at the next meal!
We started Ready...Set...LIVE Challenge 3 on January 28th with 26 challengers to start! We are at the end of Week 4, a third of the way through. I'm as always inspired by the commitment that this group has to take charge of their life. It is a beautiful, encouraging, fun and engaging group of ladies.
The sense of community that FAVAO and the Ready...Set..LIVE Challenge has created is amazing. To know that you ALWAYS have someone to lean on is a blessing. To have friends say- "you can do this" "you are strong" "you are worth it" is what keeps me going. If you don't have a circle of friends like this, I encourage you to start friend shopping!!;)
What is My Outcome?:
-25 lbs in 12 weeks CHECK
-No thighs rubbing together CHECK
-My arms smaller than Dan's CHECK
-Get rid of the 3 rolls on my back CHECK
-No more baby belly (belly flatter than boobs) I THINK WE ARE ALMOST THERE!
-Feel more energy FOR SURE
-Use the body God gave me and appreciate it- treat it like the temple it is I'M LEARNING
-To have my wedding ring fit ALL the time YES- IT'S TOO BIG NOW!
-Not be sore playing on the floor with the kids- MY BONES NO LONGER ACHE!
-Feel empowered as a woman- I DO, I CONTROL MY THOUGHTS MUCH BETTER
-Speak from experience to women who are struggling- I HOPE TO INSPIRE MORE!
What is My Purpose:
-Show my kids and family how to be healthy & active
-Show women that they are amazing and unique
-Have fun with my kids and husband
-Be confident for my husband
-Be active & have fun instead of worrying how I look
What is My Strategy:
-Follow the meal plan
-Be active daily
-Cardio 3x's/Resistance 3x's - Week
-Take supplements to give my body what it needs
-Read affirmations daily
-Stay connected with accountability partner
-Attend events