Summer Slim Down Challenge Winners
Introducing the Summer Slim Down Winners!
A BIG Congratulations to the Top 3 Summer Slim Down Challenge Winners! Thank you for sharing this journey with everyone and proving that amazing results CAN Be achieved in a matter of Weeks!
I also want to congratulate the finalists as well as every single Fit Yummy Mummy here at ClubFYM who made a commitment to finish what they started and completed this challenge with Successful results!
Be on the lookout for the newest Featured Fit Yummy Mummy of the week...for these women will be highlighted for their accomplishments as well!
On to the Top 3 Winners!
3rd Place:
Wins a 1 Month Membership to Fit Club DVD of the Month Coaching Program and a Prograde Gift
Brandy Thompson
START FINISH DIFFERENCE
WEIGHT 178 168 -10lbs
NECK 13.75" 13.5" -.25"
BUST 41" 39.5" -1.25"
WAIST 39.5" 35.75" -3.75"
HIPS 41.5" 40" -1.5"
THIGHS 25" R 23.5 L 22.5 -4"
10 pounds and 11 inches GONE!!!!
I followed the monthly FYM resistance training workouts and Intermediate Intervals with the soundtracks for this challenge. I started out on a 6 days a week plan. This aided in my nutrition because I would not give in to non-supportive food when I knew I had a workout ahead and then I would not give in after because I had just worked so hard at my workout. Once I conquered that issue I switched to the 3 days a week schedule because I felt like I was revolving my whole day around a 15 minute workout. Because I have so faithfully completed these workouts, my summer shirts are fitting in ways I never thought they would.
I have never been very good at keeping a journal but knowing that others could benefit from what I was writing motivated me to be consistent in keeping notes on my food and exercise each day....I was a little surprised at how much it helped me. One thing it certainly did was make me aware that for about a week I wrote that I would make the same change almost every day. Well, seeing that made me realize that I had identified an obstacle but was just kind of marching in place behind it wondering why I couldn't get over it.
I enjoyed having others commenting on what I was doing. It seemed to validate my efforts…. I received great benefit from reading my AB's journals, and even those of ladies who I am not buddied up with. It is so reassuring to see someone else succeed in an area I am struggling in. It helped motivate me to give something new a try. I also learned a lot about myself as I attempted to share advice. It is tough to tell someone else they are not sticking what they say they wanted to do when you yourself are not sticking by your commitment. This encouraged me to follow my plan much closer. I truly hope that my journal and interaction had a reciprocal effect for those I now count as friends. I could not have accomplished this without you girls!!!
So for the final stats!!!! I must say I am pleasantly surprised with the outcome. Not only am well on my way to body that I am proud of, I got to go on a mini shopping spree with my honey and now have a new smaller? Summer wardrobe!
Brandy, Age 32
Dixon, MO
Mom of 2 boys Christian Jr 2 1/2 and Adam 10 Months
Click HERE for Brandi's Complete Final Essay
2nd Place:
Wins a 2 Month Membership to Fit Club DVD of the Month Coaching Program and a Prograde Gift
Mary Dikeman
Age: 41
Size: 12 ..............8/10
Height: 5'6"
Chest: 36.5" ........... 35" ...-1.5"
Arm: 12" ............... 11.5" ...-0.5" x2 arms
Waist: 34" ............. 31" ...-3"
Mom belly: 40" ......... 37" ...-3"
Hips: 42.5" ............ 40" ...-2.5"
Thigh: 24" ............. 22" ...-2" x2 legs
Calf: 14" .............. 13.5" ...-0.5 x2
Weight: 180 lbs. ....... 162 lbs. ...-18 lbs!
That is a total of 18 lbs and 16 inches of fat kicked to the curb!
I followed Holly's power of 10 in getting my 10 servings of produce in a day, most of which was greens! I basically followed the principle of eating only things that have a mother or grow from the ground. No frankenfoods! My symptoms cleared up a lot during this time and the weight melted off!
I even followed my no sugar, wheat, dairy or caffeine while camping on 4th of July, as well as both my daughters' birthdays! I am so proud of that alone! I no longer have sugar cravings. When you focus on the health you are gaining rather than what temporary high you get from the sugar, it is easy to give it up.
I have to say that cleaning up my nutrition is probably the number one thing that led to my success this time. I am very sensitive to sugar and its effects. I am not going back to sugar. It left me fat, old and ugly! LOL! I have not been bored at all with my food. I eat tons of yummy produce, lean proteins, and healthy fats. The only grains I eat now are brown rice, wild rice, and quinoa. So good!
I have been consistent with my 6 day workout schedule of 15 minutes each. I follow FYM exercises faithfully and have increased my endurance and strenght. I am up to 3 sets of 8 pushups now (from 3 sets of 6) and I am confident I will be at 3 sets of 10 by the end of the extension.
I LOVE my buddies on ClubFYM!! They ROCK! They lifted me up and encouraged me in so many ways. I received even more when I could log on and encourage them too! We exchanged recipes and ideas. I could not have stuck to my guns without the fuel they gave me! Very Happy
My other goal for this challenge was to get in shape enough to climb Mt. Elbert (14,440 ft. elev.) on August 14. I now do not have to carry 18 lbs. up that mountain! I totally surpassed my original goal of losing 15 lbs! WOOHOO! We are getting ready this week to make the climb. I will post pictures! I am SO excited to do this!
Fun fact - Since beginning FYM in March of 2008, I have lost a total of 58 lbs. and 51.5 inches!
I have 2 daughters. Sierra 17 and Hayley 11. I live in Colorado.
Click HERE for Mary's Complete Final Essay
Grand Prize:
This Fit Yummy Mummy Wins a 3 Month Membership to Fit Club DVD of the Month Coaching Program, a Prograde Gift AND a $75 Gift Certificate to purchase a Brand New Swim Suit to Celebrate her Brand New Body!
This prize Goes To ...
Dani Stevens
My Week 1 vs Week 8 STATS:
Weight was 75.1kg now 70.1kg (lost 5kgs converts to 11.02lb)
Height 178cm (5'11")
Dress size was AUS14 now 12 and a tight squeeze into size 10
Body fat was 32% now 23.6% (dropped 9.4%!!!)
Bust was 94cm now 92cm (0.7in)
Belly Button 86cm now 83cm (1.18in)
Hips 104cm now 100cm (1.57in)
R Thigh 58.6cm now 54cm (1.7in)
R Bicep 28.4cm now 27cm (0.62in)
R Calf 36cm now 37cm (0.39in)
Total of 16cms/6.16 Inches and 5Kgs/11.02lb and 9.4% body fat lost!!!!
This FYM (journaling) journey has been amazing!
I found it empowering logging in everyday, writing down my meals, workouts and writing to all my wonderful FYM's. It was the only way it helped me stay motivated, committed and loyal to the FYM program. Well lifestyle really.
My food was number one!
If I ate properly then when I worked out which was priority number two, it would start to show....when I got my food right (still have my mishaps of protein & produce, 2:1 ratio, UPI's etc...) however I am here to learn and love the fact that I am learning from each and everyone one of you through your PJ's and forums with various topics about nutrition and workouts. I love the fact that I have a daily and regular friend called my Green Smoothie as I used to struggle with this in my life and tried many natural bowel tablets and now I just have to eat fresh produce to be regular, who would have thought? Ha! Wink
With my FYM workouts ...
I was so proud of myself that I didn't miss any of them! I did all June, July and now I am starting Augusts workout which truly is an amazing gift Holly presents to us on a monthly basis. I have a girlfriend that needs to go to a gym to get motivated and can't get her head around our virtual Clubfym network so I am so blessed that I have all you Clubfym members all over the world who motivate me DAILY!!!
Connecting with like minded women!
Whatever concerns, issues, general conversations I had and vice versa it was my AB's that were there for me and that to me is the greatest accomplishment ever! As you all made me stay true to myself and not give up! Staying connected with all my amazing FYM's on a daily basis was my oxygen!!! Without you all I would not have accomplished what I did. I have personally started thanking all those AB's that were there for me since day dot, also for those that just came to my page to view and say hi, I REALLY APPRECIATE YOU!!! Every day I logged in, I had a message from someone somewhere across the globe congratulating me, motivating me, encouraging me, loving me and laughing with me. I consider myself a very fortunate person to be someone's friend, role model and inspiration. I aspire to continue to grow with you all and show you this is the only true way to a healthy and better you and WE CAN ALL DO THIS TOGETHER!!!
~ Dani, Mom to Noah 4 1/2 Oscar 2 1/2 and Mietta 7 months, Australia
Click HERE for Dani's Complete Final Essay
Summer Slim Down Success Strategies
Success Strategy Gleaned from Dani's Final Essay and Journal
** DAILY journaling is a major key to consistency & continued support from the community. ** I loved Dani's food photos -- taking the extra step of recording PI's makes them that much more special.
Top 10 Success Strategies
1. Consistency really is the key to success
2. It is not only important to be taking note of your food and exercising but also checking in on your emotions and how that links to your choices
3. Be positive and enjoy your journey and Be Honest with yourself
4. Nutrition is key! Extra workouts CANNOT make up for poor nutrition
5. Removing sugar is THAT powerful!
6. The Power of 10 ~ Eat 10 serving of produce, especially greens, each day!
7. So important to journal and being held accountable - have accountability buddies to keep you consistent and "thinking" fit and yummy!
8. Stay connected- don't disappear when things aren't going well- the forums are filled with great people and insights
9. Plan, plan, plan!
10. Consistency & simplicity need to be stressed so that its doable!
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What inspiring stories and photos! Congratulations to you all! You worked hard and it worked!
Way to go girls! You all look amazing!Cheree
Congrats to very deserving ladies!
Great living ladies! You are all inspiring and so worthy of this recognition. Enjoy your healthy, fit selves!!!
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful! You three are a fabulous reminder of what success looks like IN ACTION!!!! Way to inspire!!!
All of the finalists are super FYM's and you three - Dani, Mary and Brandy are such deserving winners - what great achievements for all your stunning effort!!!
Awesome girls!!!! You are all amazing!!
Awesome, ladies!!! You are all so fabulous!!!
Congratulations Dani, Mary, and Brandy on your fabulous success. We have all gained from your experience. Thank you for your inspiration and example.
Congratulations Brandy, Mary and Dani! You all worked so hard and definitely deserve your rewards (and the best reward of all, of course, your new bodies)!
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