2008 Transformation Contest

My final pictures were a bit late.  Traveling was a bit tough on me and you can see it in my weight gain and bloating.  

I want to thank BB.com and the sponsors for this contest.  It showed me how far I must go and gave me the impetus to post pictures and journal my journey.  Without the contest you would never have seen my fat belly in print.  These pictures have done a great deal to motivate me and keep me going when I felt like eating everything in the house.  The pictures make it easier to get back on the wagon even during times of deep depression, like I am in today.  I know that it is tough to post pictures, but it is the best way to see progress and to keep your fat burning in the fire.

I also want to thank my fellow contestants.  I said it before and I say it now, I have no business being in the same contest with these guys.

Mali, you are a stud and I hope to see you on stage one day soon.  I hope all your hard work and dreams come through for you.  

Fusion, don’t quit man.  I know how debilitating network IT can be.  Strange hours all spent on your ass with tons of stress thrown on top of you.  You stuck it out and you are a champ.

Maddi, you were already sleek and beautiful but now you are rock hard.   It is obvious that you are so very close to the stage.  Great job.

Dare, you are my personal winner of this contest.  You have made such great changes and show yourself to be such a strong woman.

You have all been so supportive and caring.  

As for me, I have gone from 366 to 339 in this contest.  I wanted to lose 35 pounds but am happy with the 27 that are gone.  I am down about 40 pounds since last November.  This is just the beginning for me, as Mali pointed out.  My next 12 week stint starts Monday so keep following my personal bodyspace.  I will not join a contest again until I am closer to my goal weight.  It was very tough to stay motivated in competition as I saw Maddi and Mali looking so good so quickly.  For now I continue to try and focus on NOW.  

I will continue to use products from our sponsors.  They proved themselves to be quite helpful.  

I will be fit for him.