I've been home for a month

It has been almost a month since I have written on my blog. Since being home I have continued to eat healthy and continued to get exercise into my day. It has been fun taking my family to the grocery store to shop and teach them what to look for in the ingredients list on products before we buy them. I have noticed that the fruit and veggies in my home are disappearing faster than usual which is a very good thing.

One of the first things I did after arriving home was to go through my closet and get rid of pants that no longer fit me. It was fun and also very motivating. I'm pulling out clothes that I haven't worn in a very long time only to find out that they are baggy (feels really good).

I am looking into joining gyms because I really miss the classes that I did at Fitness Ridge and doing the treadmill is getting a little boring.

I will continue to blog because it keeps me going on the path that I started in April. Thanks to all of you for your continued support. It helps more than you know. I promise that it won't be a month before I post something new.

Final Days at Fitness Ridge

I haven't written in the blog for the last couple of days due to staying after dinner for a lecture series from Emily the nutritionist. I had these classes the 1st week I arrived, but I wanted a refresher. This week has been amazing. We have had quite a few people from previous "Biggest Loser" seasons here because St. George is having the Ironman on May 1st and there is a fitness festival that they are involved with. I have enjoyed all my classes this week although the pool was a little cold the last couple of days due to the weather being pretty cold. On Friday I met with Jon one of the trainers here and he helped me put together a free weight training plan that I can do at home. All the trainers here have been amazing and so inspirational. The experience I have had at Biggest Loser Fitness Ridge will be life changing for me. I have made some lifelong friends and I'm looking forward to continuing this journey along with them.

My last day was Saturday May 1st and due to the Ironman being held we are not able to hike because the Snow canyon roads are closed. There was a fitness festival being held at the Ivins park that included a 5 and 10K so, everyone that wanted to could registered to do the 10K. I did the 10K with Ivyy, Maria, and Jennifer(some great friends I have made here). I couldn't believe that I was actually going to do it. We started a 6:30 in the morning and finished approximately 8:45am. We walked the whole thing and it was such an incredible feeling to walk over the finish line. I met up with my parents at the finish line and when I gave them a hug I completely fell apart. I think it is because of the rush you get when you complete something that you thought was impossible for you to do.

The support I have had during this past month has been incredible. I couldn't have done this without everyone's love and support. So I would like to say "THANK YOU" to everyone. I love you all and I will continue this journey at home.

The pictures that follow are of: Ivyy, Maria and me after the 10K, Mom and Dad with Filepe from Biggest Loser, and Me with Filepe and Sione.

My results for the month: lost 22 pounds and 21 inches.

Thanks Fitness Ridge..