And The Winners Are....

Congratulations to Kay, Heidi and Jaelynne for getting 100% of the points throughout the entire competition. That is amazing!! You three have definitely earned the 1st and 2nd place prizes to be divided between each of you.

Jen Matthews will be getting each of you your $136 prize. You all inspire me.

The 3rd place prize goes to.......Becky Pond! You truly were a motivation and inspiration to everyone.

Jen Matthews will be getting you your wonderful prize of $72.00.

Congratulations to everyone for completing the challenge and developing healthy habits.

If anyone is interested in doing another challenge just let me know, I have heard from a few of you that you would like to do another one. If you have ideas of things to do differently let me know that as well. With summer right around the corner I know I would like to set a few more goals myself.

Where did the time go?

I can't believe it's been 9 weeks! When we started March seemed so far away. I apologize for my disappearance. I didn't mean to be so incognito. The second week of the challenge, I found out I was pregnant. I knew I had a few weeks before the sickness set in and thought I would be okay. However, the farther into this I got the more sick I felt. I have been eating for survival only. I should be eating healthier for baby but I am eating anything and everything I can that doesn't make me nauseous or throw up-which is not much! I am so proud of how well everyone has done. It has been fun to stay connected and hear the challenges and triumphs. Thanks for all your inspiration and support!

On a side note-I have a friend who is hosting another challenge beginning in a couple of weeks. The rules are a bit different and so is the length. If any of you are interested in giving another one a try-let me know!

Congrats to you all for your individual successes!!

Health Challenge Wrap Up

This has been a wonderful and challenging 9 weeks. It seems to me that everyone really enjoyed the challenge and hopefully developed some new and healthy habits. I have been so inspired by everyone.

A few final items to wrap up.

1. Please submit your final points to me by tomorrow (Tuesday March 27th).
2. Please email me your vote for third place by tomorrow (Tuesday March 27th). My email is wardjen@ldschurch.org
   
3. Wednesday I will post the final winners!!!!

Thank you everyone for your words of encouragement and motivation.

Thank you!

I am so grateful that I participated in this challenge.  I thought this would be a perfect week for me, however life made other demands on my time AND someone slipped homemade rootbeer in my cup at the ward overnighter.  Dang, didn't give it a second thought.  Oh well.  I got in a lot of exercise that I know wouldn't have happened during these past 9 weeks, so thank you for hosting this challenge.  Good luck to all as you continue to pursue good health.

So, this is it!

I can't believe this is the end. This week's challenge was the easiest for me. It was something I didn't even think about. Every other challenge I have had to remind myself everyday what I have been doing and this week I would go days without ever thinking of it.

This has been a fun experience for me. I know the areas I need to work on and what I need to be more conscientious about. Thanks for including me in the challenge. Good luck to you all!!

I made it to the end!

What a Great Experience!

I am grateful I got to participate in this challenge.  It has been tough, but well worth it.  The lessons I have learned have changed my life.  I am so happy I am choosing better foods and portion sizes, and that I am moving more.  I am enjoying a quality of life that I wasn't before.  Thanks to each of you for your posts and comments.  I have learned from your thoughts and insights.  Good luck continuing on!