Did I make it?

Ohhhhh YES I DID!!!! 

When I started back in January of 2011 I was at 246 pounds, I was a size 22/24......... I am now 154 pounds and a size 10!  It feels so crazy to write those numbers! When I began I did not think 90 pounds was an attainable goal for me. And now 16 months, 17 days 6 hours and 32 min later and 92lbs lighter...... I made it!  

Why did it work this time? Because it was the right time, it's that simple!  Things happen in life for a reason....  I believe our Creator has an amazing love for me...... for ALL of us and made THIS time the right time, for me!
How did it work? The right program, the right people in my life, the drive and desire from me to make it happen and a whole lotta sweat and tears. Without that..... It would NOT have happened.

My sweet husband!

I am so grateful to my amazing and supportive husband Gene without you and your continuous support  I would not have pushed day in and day out. My kids..... thanks for keeping me honest, I LOVE YOU! My Mom, thank you for all that you do, without you this would not be possible and yes.......Dad would have been proud, my only sadness today is that he is not here to share it with me, miss you dad! My brother and sister and families THANK YOU for all the encouragement and support and Blaine your little sista' will be able to match ANYTHING you put before me!!!


My trainer..... hmmm this is hard!  Jay Altman you are the greatest, the smartest, the thoughest trainer I know and I am sooo GRATEFUL. Thank you for sticking this out with me when you could have said no, when you could have given up..... You did not give up, you did not back down, you did not ever expect less from me and WOW just WOW look how far you have taken me! Your program works, you are true to your word and you have changed my life forever.... Thank you just does not seem like enough.  Kelly Altman...... you have been that female support when I felt like certain persons.....heh hmmmm,  yo huzzzband... just did not understand. You have encouraged me and pushed me to be a better mom, wife, friend and overall person in life. And your KILLER workouts.... BRING RESULTS. You and Jay make an unbeatable team, both in your personal and professional life. I thank you for all you have done for me, the extra time, extra attention and words of wisdom, for encouraging me to never give up! I Love you both and you will always be like family! And I LOVE your mama too.... I see where you get it from!
Amy Bounds.... girllllll..... look what you started! I am grateful beyond words for your gentle nudge to make a change. For always pushing me to get to bootcamp even on the days I didn't think I could move. You are a true friend and you know how special you are to me, I love ya!
All my boot camp friends: Sara, Barb, Joan, Ryan, Carrie, Lori, Amy, Anne, Mo, Brooks, Jackie---- my core group who has been with me pushed me and motivated me day in and day out these WHOLE 16 months!!! I LOVE YOU!
Additional boot camp friends John, Deb D. , Stacey D., Kari A. , Stacey S. , Maddie, Tammy, Courtney, Amanda, Allison, Margie, Kristie S. Kaki, DiAnna, Kay Ann  and I know I am missing some!.... Thank you for always supporting me, pushing me to work harder and allowing me to inspire you! You guys are awesome!
Friends: Amanda C., Stacey S., Sharon and Jackie who text and email me at just the right times, Thank you!
My previous trainers: Ryan and Chris... Miss you, thank you for believing in me!
My current trainers: Christian and Alyssa.... You guys ROCK and I love your dedication and positive attitudes day in and day out! You are awesome!
My friends..... Old and NEW and facebook friends who have encouraged me, motivated me, "liked" my status THANK YOU!!!

YOU CAN DO IT!

My Orthopedist: Scott Anseth, with TCO,  THANK YOU for taking the right steps in doing the right thing to fix my knee, and for understanding what is important to me and that it matters that I can continue on my journey!

And lastly..... a shout out to Jackie J. YOU CAN DO IT! She is going for 90lbs and I 100% believe she can! And for those of you reading this that want to make a change that are scared to get started, that don't believe you can do it.... YOU CAN! It just takes a step and then a jump and then a leap. After that it's all  just a nice smooth cadence you can handle..... I promise!

I have waited for this day a long time, this day where I can finally say:

YES... I DID IT!!!! I ACCOMPLISHED MY PERSONAL GOAL OF 90LBS WHA....HOOOO!!!!!!

Have an amazing day, put your dreams in motion and believe you can do it.

Jen