A longer, stronger, healthier life for me! Yea!

Wow! The thought of the Healthquest competition ending this week makes me sad, and honestly, it makes my stomach hurt a little bit! Silly, huh! But I have loved getting to know my team mates and sharing this experience with them all! We've shared in the struggle to get up each morning before the sun, to get our bodies to move in ways we've not moved in years, and to overcome the toll of eating packaged and processed foods on the sofa in front of the TV.

I joined this competition to get healthier and stronger, and I have done that, but I've also gained some wonderful friends on this journey! I would love to see everyone back on the field next Monday ready to grunt, groan and sweat with me. And I hope that we all stay in touch and continue to encourage one another, one way or another!

Carter and D-1 have been an amazing physical challenge. Carilu has given me so much information on nutrition that I feel better equipped to eat healthier meals and snacks and steer clear of "fad" foods. Fitness Wave has provided a window into my body's efficiency and provided information to help me lose weight and maintain it. Dr. Gupta has shown me that I need to take better care of myself.

While I am still struggling to achieve greater strength and better health, I feel stronger, healthier, and happier than when I began this competition in September. I've made life changes that are now habit. A longer, stronger, healthier life began a few months ago, thanks to this wonderful experience with my wonderful team mates and trainer!