Today was interesting. The true test of sheer determination is starting to unfold.
We had Sean trying to survive a major back injury, but chomping at the bit to get back to regular exercise. But hopefully it was an eye-opener to everyone how important the physical activity is to this program. He's out for the week, and his body reacted. That is the scary part of putting weight back on so quickly...lesson learned everyone...you've got to keep moving.
Andrea is pushing through a busy schedule and some outside stress to keep herself motivated. She still lost a pound, but she's understanding that the nutrition side of the program is also important and realizing the need to incorporate more healthy foods that she may not really like (come on girl, we know you can eat more veggies!)
Laurie continued to do her cardio...and vary her workouts...and it showed...she dropped another 13 pounds...even where she relaxed a little, her workouts weren't as intense, and she allowed herself a few fun foods...but it still was at a level that she dropped and amazing level of weight. Keep it up sunshine...the graduation stage is one year away!
Earl...well, he knows he's in trouble with me...(not really!) He wouldn't weigh in with me Thursday or Saturday with this mopy story about plateaus, hitting walls, and not losing any weight. I was sweating it out for this guy, and he dropped 20 more pounds (THAT'S TWENTY MORE POUNDS!) Go Buddy Go!
Michelle hit some normal roadblocks with stress, work, daily life...but she's come too far to start creeping back towards 300. She knows as a single mom that she does have the responsibilities of her son every day, but that was the same motivation...to be around for her grandkids to get this moving in a healthy direction. Keep moving. Allow yourself some time each day for you! When you feel better you can take on more of your world!
Belinda has taken this journey to realize she's got to strip away all the baggage--physical, emotional, psychological to focus on herself and her health. She's been able to lose 9 pounds, find a trainer she enjoys, and have her family support her in regular fitness. It's time to get to it Belinda...we look for good things from you...just stay focused on your health and remember your initial plea to us for help! You want this...now make it happen!
I am proud of you all...you have each contributed so much to our program, to inspiring San Antonio to be just a little fitter, just a little healthier...we are on our way...one person at a time!
TWO more weeks...let's see what you've got!
