Holiday Hottie Winners

Congratulations Fit Yummy Mummy's!

Be on the lookout for the newest Featured Fit Yummy Mummy of the week...for the women who finished strong will be highlighted for their results as well!

Jana

~ Jana, mother to 2 boys: 2 year old Kian and 2 month old Dax, The Pas, Manitoba

Stats:
Weight 164 ~ 154 Lost - 10 lbs!!
Belly button 36.5 ~ 34 Lost - 2.5"
Hips 42 ~ 40.75 Lost - 1.25"

I started this challenge with one goal in mind- to re-establish the good habits I had a year ago, before becoming pregnant with my second child. If I did this once, you can bet I can do it again. I would not be stopped! This challenge was so pivotal for me. I really needed to get back on track.

I was so pumped up to start my new transformation that I started Dec. 1st instead of waiting for the beginning of this challenge. Why wait? Why not start immediately? By the time I took my "before" photos, I'd already noticed a difference in my tummy, after only a few days.

I've noticed so many changes in only 21 days! I'm much more energetic (even though I'm still tired just having a small baby- 3 months old right now) and am generally feeling so much more positive and ambitious. My life is falling back into place in every way. I'm regaining my strength and endurance, and I'm having an easier time keeping up with my 2-yr-old.

Physically, I am absolutely ASTOUNDED at the results I've been able to achieve in only 21 days!!! The major thing that I can attribute to these physical changes is a clean diet... regardless of anything else, if I missed a workout, if I was perfectly exhausted, I made sure that the one thing I did consistently was to eat clean.

Another big thing for me was to follow Holly's instructions to the letter. I did every challenge, the burpees, planks and mountain climbers every day, and listened to the coaching calls. Basically, I just did what Holly told us to do- I did what WORKS. And guess what? IT WORKED!

I'm so darn proud of myself for making the necessary changes to get my body and self-confidence back! I've made such a turnaround from where I was ...I'm back on track, following the FYM lifestyle, and one huge step closer to getting my body back. I have re-established trust in myself, and I feel like nobody and nothing can stop me! So see you next challenge!

Brooke

~ Brooke, Age 33, Mother of two, a 5 1/2 year old girl and almost 4 year old boy, Mead, Colorado

Stats:
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 155 lbs. - 150.5 lbs. Lost -4.5 lbs.!!
Mommy Belly: 36.5" 35.25" Lost-1.25"!!
Hips: 40.5" 40" Lost-.25"

I loved that this challenge was between Thanksgiving and Christmas and that it was just 21 days! What a perfect time to stay on track and with a short time frame, it was easy to commit!

My goal was to concentrate on the nutrition part for this challenge and I think I made major progress! I also wanted to get through the holidays this year without feeling guilty, bloated, and down right awful after over-indulging. I am thrilled to say I feel GREAT even after two days of indulging! I don't feel any guilt because I worked hard when it mattered and I am already Back on Track!

I actually LOST weight during the holidays, 4.5 pound to be exact!!! Besides what my stats say, I also have achieved something very important to me...I have been on antidepressants for the last year after struggling with postpartum depression. After starting the FYM lifestyle in October and more recently completing the Holiday Hottie TC, I was able to get off the antidepressants!!! My mood is SO much better, my outlook, and in general, my overall well being is back on track. This is something that I cannot put a price on...to be in control of my emotional well being without the use of drugs.

I am so happy to be taking care of myself and putting myself first in order to be a better mother and wife! . I am STILL starting my day with 21 burpees even though the challenge is over!

One of the keys to my 21 day transformation I think, was commitment. I truly committed to the process and it shows! The FYM lifestyle has truly changed my life.I look forward to continuing my journey as a Fit Yummy Mummy! I believe I should be a finalist in the Holiday Hottie Transformation Challenge because I have proved that even in 21 short days, transformations CAN and DO happen!

Goes To ...

Renee

~ Renee, Age 26, FYM Prodigal Daughter, Mama of a nearly 3 yr old, and a 1 yr old, Texas

Measurements Height:
5'5"
Weight: 125..........................118 = down 7
lbs. Size: 4..............................2ish = down 1 size
Belly Button: 31.....................27 = down 4 inches
Hips: 35.5.............................33 = down 2.5 inches

My goal for the challenge was to have a healthier, leaner, stronger body and mind, and I can undoubtedly say I have met this goal. My reason was to look and feel better, and I do!

The thing I loved the most was my realization that indulgences do not have to be off the deep end... I can enjoy holiday treats in moderation without sabotaging my body. When I started making better choices without depriving myself of my favorite holiday treats, I felt a complete 180 degree turn from feeling either guilty about missing out on everything or guilty about over doing it!

This was an excellent Christmas gift to myself - to come out of the holidays much better than when I went in! LOVE IT!

Nothing like amazing success stories to motivate you to take action and get results!

Looking forward to the Next Challenge?

Mark your calendar...

The next Transformation Challenge is a 12 Week New Year's Transformation Challenge that will begin on Monday, January 16th.

Doors to Register will OPEN on 1-12-12 here at ClubFYM.com

Watch your inbox and the forums for an invite and complete details.

Any additional questions?

Feel free to shoot me an email!

Holly@FitYummyMummy.com

OR hit the "Contact Holly" link in the menu below.

Here's some fun quotes pulled from the HTC essays...

"Never ever have I approached the New Year like this before. And, I won't ever face it the same old way again."
~ Kris

"what an exciting place to be starting a new year from!"
~ Tara

"The thing I loved most about this challenge is that I achieved results! I stayed focused and used all the tools at my disposal! The 21 burpee challenge, the conference calls, the daily emails, the action steps and also the motivational tips from Holly! My Buddies were my anchors and I DWISIWD! YAY!"

~ Belinda

"This challenge helped me to stay focused and not give in to all the holiday stress and holiday goodies. And, as much as I hated burpees, I loved that they were a part of the challenge. Getting them done every day gave me a sense of pride and acheivement, even before the day was truly on its way. I love being able to see and feel the improvements in my Burp-ablity."

~ Valerie Kendall

"What did I like most about this challenge?

I liked completing the final challenge of the 2011 year and proving to myself that I COULD do them all with motivation and commitment! I also loved being held accountable over the holiday season. What an amazing way to be able to enjoy the holidays withOUT all of the regret that usually follows! Amazing what you can do when you PLAN!!!!

Love it!"

~ Niki Baklund
Featured in the new book "The Fit Formula"

"I'm so excited to be completing my very first challenge! I felt like a hottie throughout this whole challenge. Reflecting on where I was a year ago, I have a new body, and I wanted to maintain that throughout the holidays. I'm excited about the changes I've made over the past three weeks! I've lost inches and pounds, and I weigh in at under 140 pounds for the first time in a REALLY long time! My tummy is smaller, and I really felt like a Holiday Hottie this month! It's the best December I've ever had thanks to burpees and planks!"

~ Sarah Muzopappa

"What I loved most about this challenge was definitely the definitely the daily core challenges (burpees, planks, etc.). They were such a manageable small step but kept me moving forward and motivated to do more. Not to mention I am sure they had a lot to do with the great 1" loss from around my belly button."

~Jessica Ormond

"I have SO loved this challenge!

I have loved the intensity of the 21-day time period. It makes me realize that in the longer challenges I (mentally) tell myself: "I've got plenty of time left…" and then I don't hit it as hard as I should as fast as I should. So, this 21 day intense challenge has been a great one for me.

I am especially happy that this challenge was during the holiday time, when over-eating is such an opportunity. It really helped me to stay focused on NOT doing that and saving my 'treats' for my PI's.

I lost 1 lb and ½" on my waist -- thanks to all those power-planks. Although 1 lb is a teeny amount, I am very glad to have had a DECREASE during this time of year instead of an increase, so…I'll take it!!

Overall I loved this challenge and cannot wait for the next one! A big THANK YOU to Holly for all the incredible DAILY support she gave us and how she continued to inspire and challenge us more each week. Thanks Holly and congratulations to all the Holiday Hotties!"

~ Kathy Zachry