Just a few of the many incredible transformations that took place over the last 12 weeks!! As we wrapped up this 12 week challenge, it really hit me; this group of ladies truly shed the weight. And I don't just mean that they lost a TON of inches, pounds and dress sizes, which they did. What I mean is, I saw something in them that I did not see when we started this challenge. I saw that a weight has physically been lifted off their shoulders. It's wonderful to lose pounds and get healthy, but what struck me the most was what else had changed. They spoke of being able to look in the mirror and not cry, to be able to fit into pants they haven't in years. They play with their kids now rather than watching from the sidelines. They enjoy healthy food, even have a new attitude towards food and a healthy, balanced mindset. They said for the first time in their life they enjoy working out. They have let go of unhealthy habits and addictions. And, they made a whole gang of new friends and had fun doing it. They high fived, "good jobbed" and hugged their way through struggles, tears, "I did its" and accomplishments. So yup, I'm feeling pretty proud over here. I watched the struggle. Then I watched what happened when they overcame those struggles. This confidence emerged in every one of them that I did not always see at the beginning. Wow I'm happy for you all. Thanks ladies, for making the first PHC 12 Week Challenge nothing short of a huge success. Congrats all, you guys rock!
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Our winner, Keeley!
Huge congrats to Keeley who busted her butt to drop an amazing 27lbs and transform herself inside and out. The judges chose Keeley not only based on inches and weight loss, but also recognized the whole mind and body makeover she experienced. Big congrats Keeley!! You earned this!
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Testimonials
"By the end of the 12 weeks I am feeling so much stronger and finding myself grabbing heavier weights and doing so much more than I first could.
I have not seen much change in the scale but that's not what I was in this for; I was wanting to tone and gain my confidence back. I have definitely gained my confidence back and I am feeling amazing, all thanks to Andrea. She was there when I was low and picked me up. She is always pushing me to lift heavier and do more and I love it. She is an amazing motivator and teacher and I wouldn't be where I am without her and I am so grateful. I definitely got what I wanted out of this challenge."
I have not seen much change in the scale but that's not what I was in this for; I was wanting to tone and gain my confidence back. I have definitely gained my confidence back and I am feeling amazing, all thanks to Andrea. She was there when I was low and picked me up. She is always pushing me to lift heavier and do more and I love it. She is an amazing motivator and teacher and I wouldn't be where I am without her and I am so grateful. I definitely got what I wanted out of this challenge."
"These last 12 weeks have proven to be very difficult but also very successful. My initial motivation for joining this group was to lose weight, and hopefully win the challenge. But as the weeks progressed, I realized this whole journey was not about weight or inches lost or winning, but about reminding myself who I am, deal with issues that I could no longer hide from and test my limits.
This experience has brought me back from a place I hated being in. This challenge has put me back onto the path of living a happy, healthy life, where I no longer feel so alone, and hopeless. Words cannot express how grateful I am for you, Andrea, to bring this challenge into my life, and making me realize my potential, which I don’t know I would have known otherwise. Thank you Andrea for pushing me to start this journey with you, I appreciate your support and guidance more than you’ll ever know."
This experience has brought me back from a place I hated being in. This challenge has put me back onto the path of living a happy, healthy life, where I no longer feel so alone, and hopeless. Words cannot express how grateful I am for you, Andrea, to bring this challenge into my life, and making me realize my potential, which I don’t know I would have known otherwise. Thank you Andrea for pushing me to start this journey with you, I appreciate your support and guidance more than you’ll ever know."
Wind-up party
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