I just returned from my final weigh-in and I can’t believe the overall results; I lost 8 lbs. and I lost 20 INCHES!, 20 inches that are no longer a part of my body. I knew in the inch department, I greatly improved. I can’t remember when or if I ever had my measurements taken before. I’m still wondering what my body fat loss and my muscle gain is. All my muscle measurements went down almost 2 inches, so there was some sculpting taking place, I hope.
So, what’s next? I am in a situation where I’m not sure I can maintain a gym membership financially, but I’m going to try very hard to make it happen. Why? I love how Kristi and Lowell support us and push us even when we are ready to give up. I NEED PUSHING! Or I won’t continue to keep up the fitness level required to maintain all my work of the past 8 weeks. My diet will probably take a bigger hit since I’ve missed out on a lot of “comfort food”, however, I know I won’t be eating as much fast food as I used to; it just won’t work anymore. I cheer Kristi and Lowell too for helping us get a clear picture of what we can and cannot eat.
On a personal note, my Dad had double bypass surgery in January and he’s had to make extreme changes in his diet and in his physical activity. I don’t think there was talk of a weight-loss competition at the time, but when the idea came up, I was on aboard. It’s been a big advantage in having to eat different at home with my family. So I did this for Dad and for me. It’s another reason I need to keep going. Even though my family medical history may not be great, I’m starting to make sure I don’t have to go down the same path of possible heart disease or diabetes.
Thanks to Valhalla, Lowell, Kristi, the Messenger-Inquirer and WBKR for this wonderful and rewarding opportunity!
If I can do it, anyone can do it!
–Erin Grant, Part-time on-air, WBKR/WOMI
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