And the countdown begins...

Kelly and I are so excited about getting all of you strong women together to support each other on a healthy life journey. Although there is a prize for being the biggest loser (both weekly and at the end of the 12 weeks) the real goal is to make changes in our life to be a healthy role model for our children and others around us. As I have said before, this 12 week journey is about having healthy habits that last a lifetime, losing weight and staying fit will be the side effect from this process.

We are so excited as things are coming together. We have had many wonderful ideas and suggestions for our group…and that’s what it is all about, sharing ideas with others. We will further discuss these ideas at our first meeting. Kelly & I met with our first guest speaker, Audrey Gutgsell yesterday, and she is as excited as we are! She will be participating in the 12 week program right with us, and sharing inspiration and words of encouragement throughout this process.

Just to let you know, we will be taking pictures at our first meeting, which will be optional. We know as women we hate having our pictures taken, but so many times after making these changes, we wish we would have that photo to represent where we were and how we’ve changed. We are encouraging individuals to wear a goal outfit…you know the one you’ve had hanging in the closet for some time, hoping one day it will fit you the way it is meant to fit. This way, when you get your picture at the end of the 12 weeks, you can really see the change.

As you can see, Kelly and I are so excited about the number of women who are joining us in this journey. Typically the week before I start a program like this I would be earting everything in sight in preperation. However, because I'm so motivated by the number of people wanting to change their lives, I am actually starting my training for a 1/2 marathon early, and being more conscious about my food now, and not waiting another day. You are all an inspiration to me.

Abraham Lincoln said, "Always bear in mind that your own resolution to success is more important than any other one thing."