Transformation Contest Before Essays...

"I have struggled with low self worth my whole life. the mirror and the words of the ones I trusted have been my biggest enemy. I want to take control of that part of my life. I have been told " you cant help it.. your just a big girl" I was to be known as something else. A girl that took contol of her life. That my opinon of myself was positive.
I am tired of being a victim of past. I want to be a confident woman in the future."
~Dawna

"I became the single mother of twin in September of 2007. Prior to my pregnancy I was in shape. I was able to exercise on average about 3-5 times a week. During pregnancy I had high blood pressure and needed to restrict my activity and was on bedrest for more than a month. After the twins were born I found I was lucky to have time to take a shower, much less exercise. I went back to work when they were 5 weeks old and work an average of 60 hours a week. Now that my boys are 2 I want to get back into shape and fit into my pre-pregnancy clothes. It would also be nice to not be embarassed in my swimsuit at the pool.
My diet has always been an issue - I am a terrible snacker. This has become worse with kids I fine myself grazing through the kitchen as I make there meals. I used to be able to keep this in check with exercise, but as my physical activity decreased my refined sugar intake increased.
My reason for entering the competition is to make some lifestyle changes. I want to keep up with my kids and not spend my later years burdened by health issues."
~Heather



I believe the fat lady inside of me has officially sung. I am so over feeling tired, soft, and lumpy! I can hardly squeeze into my “fat jeans” anymore. Yesterday I had to break down and by the next size up in jeans. Uhg! I see this contest as my new tool in achieving weight loss success. I have as many excuses for being a Fat Chick as I do reasons to become a Fit Chick. I know this is going to be tough at times, but I believe the competition and camaraderie will make me give 100% through to the end. My plan is to bridge the gap between the two extremes. And believe me, when I’m in those places, they feel very extreme.
For excuses my list includes that I’m over 40, have three kids, I’m hormonal, get bored working out on my own, love to cook, and I am a compulsive eater.

As for reasons that I want and need to become healthy, the top of the list is my three daughters. They need a role model that isn’t on the Disney channel, in the movies, or in a magazine. In addition, I have a husband that loves me and I want to be around to keep him on his toes for many years to come. Finally, it’s got to be about quality of life. Mine has definitely suffered in the years that I’ve gotten so out of shape. I’ve got a long way to go, but every thing in the world to gain.

Last night I started a new book. I read then re-read a prayer that seemed to speak directly to me:

“Lord, please bless this new beginning. Help me not to dwell on the difficulties of the past, but only on the promises of the future.”

And with that, I look forward to starting on day one with prayer and Fit Chick Express to get me on my way.

~ Elisabeth

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Post Transformation Essays...

"I have struggled with my weight most of my life. I grew up in a time when you were rewarded for finishing everything on your plate and punished for leaving anything on it. It was also the time of twiggy and the bikini. Try getting out of that without an eating disorder! I believe I have tried every fad diet known. As I am approaching 50 I am finally getting that good nutrition and working out are the safe and lasting combination to weight loss. I am on 4 meds for hypertension, high cholesteral and diabetes. The money I spend on medications would pay for a trip to Hawaii in a year! I have so many reasons for wanting to lose weight. I want to play with my granddaughters and live to see them play with there children. I want to walk down a street without thinking everyone is judging me about my weight. I want to grow old and be active with my husband and I want to get off these meds so he can take me Hawaii." Deanne



"I've always struggled with gaining and losing 10-15 pounds throughout my life but after I had my first child 5 years ago, I gained 30 pounds and haven't been able to lose any of it. Since then I've had a second child (3 years ago) and turned 40. I've always been pretty active. I play tennis competitively and love hiking and cross country skiing. With small children its been hard to find the time to do these things. I also find it hard to really take care of myself when I spend 24/7 taking care of 2 little boys with lots of energy and needs. My kids are getting older and I feel like it is time for "me" again. I would like to lose 20-30 pounds but more than that I would like to look and feel good. I want to wear the smaller sized tennis skirts I have and not only do I want them to fit, I want to look good in them. I also want to confidently wear tank tops. In addition, I want to be more fit. I've stuck to playing doubles since I had my kids because I'm not fit enough to play a full 3 set singles match. I would like to be able to do that this spring. Most of all I want to look and feel good for myself and be healthy and fit for my kids as they grow older." Ann

"I have struggled with low self worth my whole life. the mirror and the words of the ones I trusted have been my biggest enemy. I want to take control of that part of my life. I have been told " you cant help it.. your just a big girl" I was to be known as something else. A girl that took control of her life. That my opinion of myself was positive.
I am tired of being a victim of past. I want to be a confident woman in the future." Dawna

Transformation Kickoff...

Monday started the kickoff of the first ever Fit Chick Transformation Contest!

7 Ladies are signed up and ready to kick some butt! They are motivated and ready to start seeing some serious results in these next 12 weeks!

Make sure to check back with us and see how they are doing!

Every contestant had to write a 150 word essay about why they wanted to be a part of the contest. For the next week I will be posting a new essay for you to read.

These ladies nee YOUR support, so make sure to send them some!

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Barb's Essay...

"Why did I enter the Fit Chick Transformation contest?

I have decided that I want to finish the journey I started. About a year ago, I decided I was tired of being overweight, out of shape and feeling really bad about myself. Then I started going through a divorce. So, I became really motivated about getting in shape and being a better role model for my physical health for my children. I started going to Fit Chick classes and have already changed my body and health tremendously. However, I seem to be stuck at a plateau and I really want to complete what I started. I thought that by entering the contest and being accountable to myself and others, I might be able to keep my focus on the end result. I have a trip to Mexico planned towards the end of the contest and I would really like to be able to wear a bikini on the beach. So, hopefully that will be a bonus too."

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