I’m a mother of five children, married to my wonderful husband, Guy. I am a Realtor with Coldwell Banker. I was born in Anderson, grew up in Ligonier and moved to Fort Wayne almost 16 years ago. I’ve been fat for 8 years now and I’m so looking forward to getting my old body back! I love playing tennis, swimming, going on bike rides with my family, and pretty much anything that keeps me in the sun. It’s been said that I’m solar-powered. I’m hoping to inspire my family and friends to live healthier, more active lifestyle.
Great job! You are doing this…and doing it well!
Sorry I was not at Wednesday workout, missed everyone
Crohn’s hit Tuesday afternoon
Spent all night in and around the toilet
To the pink power
Steve O
We need to make new plans to go out dancing again. Maybe this time someone will actually show up!! I’ve had fun getting to know you and can’t wait to see what the rest of the competition brings!!
Michelle,
Good talking to you the other morning about the food. Hope you do well, See you in the morning.
Take care,
Dan
Michelle,
Keep working hard. Continue your journalling and stay committed to the plan that you have decided for yourself…. a new, skinner you!
Elle…..remind me “less of me Lord and more of YOU” I pray all went well today with your beautiful daughter…..what is your grand childs name so i can pray for the baby….You are a great mom,wife,and friend…remember God loves you and so do i….
Kathleen
GO BLUE!!!!!
I am feeling so very frustrated this week. I don’t know whether to eat more or less, which workouts to do so that it’s hard enough to get off the weight and not so strenuous as to further injure my ankle so that I can’t workout as hard. I was so very disappointed in my weight loss this week. I felt it was coming and I tried to prepare myself and talk myself out of the depression of seeing such a low number, but it’s hard. After two great weeks, 4.8 and 5.8, seeing .2 was such a huge let down and really hard to swallow. Seems like everyone else did really well and I just couldn’t get it off this week.
I’m also really getting nervous about the end of this program. Becky and the rest of the trainers push me so hard and I just don’t think I will be able to do it without them. They are an amazing blessing and I love them dearly for what they are doing to change my life, but I need them to stay with me! 16 weeks is not long enough, I need a year or something…
Plus, I don’t want the accountability to go away from my teammates. It’s so much better to do it with friends. And on top of that, I feel so incredibly ashamed when I don’t do well and Rick & Tina have to see it. I feel so guilty that they are putting in all this time and effort and I feel that I’m failing them. I hate this feeling. I’m so confused and frustrated right now and so very scared that I can’t do this alone. Thinking about the end of this, makes me cry honestly. I know that I’m not going to hit my goal weight before the end of the competition and then what? I think I can maintain, but the work of getting it off takes more and I need their help.
Don’t be discouraged hunny! Your looking great and I’m so proud of all you’ve done this far!
Elle,
I am not going anywhere!!!! I will be here pushing you and holding you accountable….you can turn your food journals into me and I will rip them to shreads for you as I want you to succeed!!!! You can do this…they are giving you the tools to do this when this is over….the question is how bad do you really want it cuz it has to come from within. This has to be about not disappointing Elle….it is about loving Elle enough to take care of Elle….it’s about not looking for approval or acceptance from others but from yourself!!!!
“Be strong and do not give up for your work will be rewarded.” 2 Chronicles 15:7
Strength for the Journey
Don’t worry that you’re not strong enough before you begin.
It is in the journey that God makes you strong.
“The Lord shall guide thee continually and satisfy thy soul.” Isaiah 58:11
Love ya,
Kathleen
Michelle,
We missed you today. I hope all is well. You are doing great and changing right before our eyes. Keep up the good work. I hope it has been easier with your food and meal planning. Hang in there. This is just the beginning of the road to sexy panties. LOL
Have a great day!
Holly
Michelle-
I am so glad you are feeling better.
Keep up the good workouts, hard work has paid off so far…
Great Job!
Green Team Jen
Michelle, Keep pushing yourself!
If I am not with you, you can just think about me encouraging you and pushing you in your head. Let me know about Guy’s next workout. I will be there. 
Your doing awesome, keep up the work!
Your strength inspires me. Keep it up!
You’re doing great! Keep up the hard work.
My Dear Friend Michelle,
You are a very special girl. LOL. Just kidding. You always make me smile. I love that you always seem to be in a good mood and you are very encouraging to me and the others. You are doing great. Keep it up!
Holly
You’re lookin good mama! When are we going out? I need to shake my butt!! Maybe this time some people will actually come! Keep up the hard work, you’re doing great!
Well, tonight is the last weigh in that’s for public viewing until the finale! Typical Monday nerves have me all knotted up. I don’t know why it still gets to me, I know it’s just the fear of possibly disappointing Rick & Tina, I hate that look of sadness in their eyes! Mondays always have me second guessing myself, but I need to trust that I am doing what I need to do, it is working. I’m down 32 pounds so far, hopefully that number will be much higher tonight.
I am so happy to have all these new friends along on this journey to happier healthier people. Everything is better with friends!
Elle-
Thanks for all your encouragement! You are doing an amazing job and looking great! Can’t wait to see what you pick to wear for the finale. I don’t know how I would have made it on this journey without all of my new friends! I consider myself blessed!
Michele
Michelle,
You have a great listening ear! Thanks for spending time with me yesterday at the store. I am so proud that we were both able to prove something new to ourselves! You ROCK! And I love shopping with a girl for new clothes. Especially when we are both so excited about the clothes we are wearing! Keep up the hard work!
Michelle,
Good luck tomorrow at the weigh in. I know that we won’t know the results, but I hope you do awesome. You looked really nice at bowling. I know you like to be a sassy dresser, so slimming down should only make it easier for you to be the princess that you are! LOL
Keep up the good work!
Holly
Okay, wow! The finale is over, but this is just the end of the beginning! I’m nervous, but excited about being able to change the direction of my family’s legacy to a positive and healthy path. I think I’m finally breaking some ground with them and getting them to understand that I’m not punishing them by taking junk food out of the house. They know that I want the best for them, but just like we don’t always understand why God takes things away from us at first, my children are learning that it’s because I may know something they didn’t see at first and that I will always do what’s best for them. We are starting to work out together and do fun family activities and I’m going to have them sit down with me today and plan our menu, so they can pick the healthy options with me and we can talk about why we eat what we do.
I’m so incredibly thankful for the support of my family and friends in this journey, especially for Rick and Tina and all those who have given of their time, energy and resources to make this possible. I will do everything in my ability to help grow the program, I believe in it’s cause. I believe we truly are the temple of God and we need to treat that temple with the respect that it needs, to maintain it in fabulous condition for the Almighty who chose to make His home in me.
I am also so very sad that the program is over for the year. I’m just thinking that I really want to go see everyone tonight. I want to weigh in together and congratulate and encourage one another to continue life in a healthy way. I know I have learned a lot, but I know there is so much more for me to learn. I want my FWSW family with me. Everyone is so special to me now, I don’t want us to get busy with life and lose touch! I need this new family to stay with me forever! I am so attached to so many and I want to make the time to continue to get closer with everyone. Fifteen weeks goes by so fast and it’s hard in the midst of training your butt off to get to know each person’s story and personality intimately. My heart is just not ready for this to be over.
And on top of the scheduled time together being over, I am moving over to the “Y” so that I can involve my children more in the fun of exercise, so I won’t even get to go to Spiece anymore. I absolutely love Spiece for myself, but I started this journey for one main purpose; to change the legacy of my family. To do that, I must start with my children. I cannot watch them go through the pain of obesity and diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure that runs so rampant in my family’s heritage. I must stop it. It ends with me, I will not allow the disease of fat to continue on!
That’s all for now…… I truly pray to see you all soon!!
Love,
Elle