Wednesday, June 3, 2009

It's All Over...

Who am I kidding? It will never be over. For the rest of my life I will have to be aware of what I put into my mouth or how much exercise I've done. It's the nature of the beast. The contest is over but my healthy lifestyle is just beginning really. 3 months isn't really that long in the grand scheme of things.

Yesterday was our final weigh-in for the contest. Everyone did so well! Except for the occasional passing by at the gym or Relay for Life, we (the contestants) haven't really seen each other. It was SO fun to see everyone and how FANTASTIC everyone looked! The change has been amazing!

In the end, having lost the most pounds (42) and inches (52) I was 'crowned' the winner! Yay!!!

I REALLLLY wanted to post the before and after pics of me and of the group that MRC took but I haven't received them yet. I will post as soon as I get them!

This was such an incredible opportunity. I am SOO grateful for Catherine and Martha for choosing me to participate. It has been an life changing experience. I feel happier and healthier. And I look DANG good!! (or so my husband tells me!)

Now, time for a very badly needed haircut!

So many of you have asked what I won. Well, here's the scoop:

  • 3 additional months free at the gym (Fort Smith Athletic Club)
  • Photo session for the fam with Raye Law
  • 4 sessions at Malibu Day Spa (which includes the badly needed haircut)
  • $50 gift card to Newport News or Spiegel
  • One admission to Pink on the Links (part of the Fort Smith Classic) and T-shirt
  • Metabolic Research Center cookbook (which I managed to go 3 months without and now am glad I have one!)
  • Arbonne gift bag including Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body Cleanser and numerous samples
  • 4 FortSmithMoms.com Snap Caps (for soda cans to make them like bottles)
  • 2 bags of M&M's (thanks, Martha!)
  • 5 cards for buy one get one free cookies at Great American Cookies (once again, thanks, Martha!)
  • and finally, I got my life back!!!
This has been a lot of work AND a lot of fun!

Six more weeks of stabilization and a year of maintenance should be just what I need.

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13 comments:

Unknown said...

Your face is SKINNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

Breeda said...

You rock Steph. I am so glad that you were able to be in this contest and then win!!

Way to GO!

Steph said...

Shel, I KNOW!!!!! ISN'T IT FANTASTIC!!!

Bree, THANK YOU!!!

Kira said...

YAY!! You are awesome! And beautiful like always! and if you don't want those cookie coupons I would be happy to take the temptation of your hands...haha!

Jen said...

You look like the girl I have always pictured! Congrats... now you have set any example for all of us!

Alison B said...

you look great!! amazing. good for you.

Anonymous said...

U look beeeaaaaUTiiiFulll!!! U did an awesome thing for yourself & family! What an inspiration u are to us all!! We are so proud of u my skinny friend!!
Jenn McElroy

RevJohnMarksCAR said...

Way to go! Congrats on winning! You look awesome!

Anonymous said...

Awesome!! You look great! Congratulations on all your hard work :)

Anonymous said...

Steph, You look great! Way to go! Tell your family hi. Laura

Kim said...

I knew you would win!!! Really proud of you!

Heidi said...

Congratulations! You look Fa-B-U-Lous!

Melisa said...

WAY TO GO!!!