I Completed the 49 Day Holiday Challenge!!

I am excited that I stuck to my guns and actually completed the 49 Day Holiday Challenge that I entered on Thanksgiving Day. I have mixed emotions about my overall results. I was hoping to lose 20lbs. I didn't quite get there as I "only" lost 17lbs. I know that isn't bad for 7 weeks. My competitive drive has been awakened! I  also lost a little over 4.5% body fat and gained a wee little bit of lean body mass. I want more! The most exciting thing that happened is I reached my 50lb total lost milestone during this time. Yes I am doing the Happy Dance!! ( Picture Arthur from the Biggest Loser!!)
Entering the Challenge gave me a short term goal to "bring it." I felt like I had an excuse to workout extra hard and really eat right. There was an immediate end goal in site. Now that the Holiday Challenge is over, I am planning on entering another challenge on Bodybuilding.com. I need to review the rules and regulations. I also may do a parallel challenge on another site that a friend recommended. In May Tom Venuto will start his Summer Challenge. I believe that lasts for  12 weeks. His site, Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle Inner Circle is where I just finished the Holday Challenge.
I am a little sad that I didn't win the grand prize, I already know that because I screwed up on my "before pic" with the newpaper. It was covering my body. It was a great learning experience. I am glad I still submitted my essay and pics for judging. I had to finish. I was always taught that no matter what, you finish.
During this leg of my Journey to Get Fit, I realized that I have more inner strength than I thought. I also have tenacity. I really dug in and went for it. That attitude is not going to change. I just expect more of myself! I have some new workout DVD's that are going to help change my routine and melt fat. Variety really keeps me motivated to get those workouts done.
It is time to start the next leg in my Journey!

New Year's Goals

I am excited to enter the New Year much lighter than last year.  My main goals this year are to continue with my workouts and eating plan. I plan to keep seeing results. I also want to be a great mom to Sheyenne and a great friend to all of my friends in person and online. I appreciate all of the support everyone has given me on my Journey to get fit.  Thanks and Happy New Year!! Let's make it a great one.