I Found Something That Works!

“Twelve weeks ago, I was asked by my good friend Tammy to join with her in the Your Best Body Challenge. I was feeling stressed out and flabby. After three kids, I didn’t feel attractive anymore. I avoided outfits that were too tight and showed my pooch (stomach). I really didn’t exercise often, I think it was because I wasn’t motivated to. I joined the Best Body Challenge to tone up some of my body and to see if I could get under 150lbs (a personal goal of mine – which I’ve struggled with for a year). After 6 weeks in the challenge, I felt great, it hurt a lot but Iike they say “no pain, no gain”. I never doubted myself. Once motivated I knew I would keep going if I kept pushing myself. I was seeing a lot of results. My weight came down a lot! And I felt less stressed and full of energy. What kept me going was that it was working…I found something that works. For once in seven years, I had hope that I could get close to wearing the jeans I wore before I had kids!! After 12 weeks, I have achieved a lot of results (to me they are personal goals). I have lost weight and inches everywhere. I went down in the chest size as well as pants size. My thighs are more toned and my pooch is smaller. My hips and waist are thinned down. And I feel amazing. I feel attractive again and have fun trying on clothes. I am not so insecure anymore! This challenge really helped me change my perspective on life – that you can change things if you really want too. I’m glad I stuck with this through the end, and will continue to do it in the spring or summer. I also want to thank Nicole and all the trainers for their time and dedication to train all of us. I hope to see you all in the next Best Body Challenge.   Nicole Slusarski (Grand Prize Winner of the YBB Fall 2009)