Summer Slim Down Challenge 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!

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!

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 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.

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

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!!!

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!!!

** 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.

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

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

The Next Challenge "Get Back To Fit Fall Transformation Challenge" will begin Monday, September 27th.

Get a jump start on your Fall Fat Loss Goals - There will be an 8 Week Extension to this challenge experience starting on Monday, August 23rd with a Live Fit Yummy Mummy TV Coaching Session!

Starting September, 5th the brand new Deluxe Video of the Month Membership will be available with new downloadable Videos to compliment your workout of the month!

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