Michelle, Chicago
Jeanne, Villa Park

Michelle and Jeanne are sisters-in-law; both are bridesmaids for an upcoming wedding and want to look fabulous in their dresses. Over the next eight weeks, with the help of WGN and Bally Total Fitness, their goal is to lose 16 pounds each.

Michelle has recently recovered from her cancer diagnosis and is ready to get herself in good shape and improve her self esteem. Jeanne is looking forward to toning and defining her body before the big event. In addition, both women hope to inspire others along the way!

Back to back grueling workouts, major diet changes, and I'm feeling fine! My husband thought for sure at this point in the challenge I would be a bear to be around. I'm a little tired, but ready to see what tomorrow brings.

I know we are only in our first week however, I am still very excited about the contest. Today when Jeanne and I were in the locker room after working out a lady said "hey aren't you the bulging bridesmaids?" I hope that in 8 weeks we can lose that name. In the past few days I feel like I have already learned so many new things. I am very excited for the next 8 weeks. While getting in shape we will also be learning stuff that we can use after the contest is over. We can bring everything we learn with us to MAUI!!!!!!!

Val??? Dean????
Did you guys give up already? Couldn't take the heat, huh? Your trainer did look pretty fierce!

Well week 2 is almost through and I survived! Easter was a little rough- there were sweets and candy every where I looked! I did have a nice juicy piece of filet mignon- it was so good- I savored every bite! The filet and a glass of wine were my big treats this week (and well earned in my opinion!!). But the most exciting thing about this week is that I'm starting to see some changes!! Yeah!!

Michelle and I are running the Shamrock Shuffle this weekend- come out and cheer us on!!

As Jeanne mentioned we made it through Easter ~ while everyone enjoyed their Easter goodies we just kept each other occupied by talking about Maui! Last week my younger sister was home from college- she's sort of the health nut of the family-she taught me how to prepare some healthy foods that I had never even heard of! Every session that we have with Allegra I feel like I learn so many new things.We only have 6 more weeks to go. It's encouraging to know that we have both made so much progress in only 2 weeks I'm excited to see what the next 6 weeks are going to bring!!