I HAVE CHEEKBONES!
Yes, after a long time I can finally see my cheek bones again! What an amazing feeling! The Bally Fitness Challenge may be over but I am on the workout bandwagon for good! I'm crossing my fingers anyway! My team of Pat Tomasulo and Keenan Smith came in third but we lost 40 pounds all together.
My trainer, Kay, took before and after pictures of me. The before ones were horrible! I was so embarrassed! Especially the ones she took of my back. Not a pretty sight! I told Kay if those pictures ever showed up on the internet I will kill her. But there is a remarkable difference. I can tell I've gotten alot leaner and more toned. I am so happy I participated in this challenge! I never would have been able to do it without Bally's help.
So ten more pounds to go! I showed Kay a picture of me when I was about 24 and wearing a bikini. I've had it on my refrigerator for motivation. Kay said she can make me look better than that! I can't wait! And the next time I have a flat stomach, I definately won't think I'm fat.
Thanks to all of you who supported me!
--Marcella
Comments
Marcella,you are a champion and I'm proud of you.Pat and Keenan did just as great.
Posted by: Tracy Leo Bellows | June 13, 2007 11:47 AM
YOU'RE A WINNER!!! You should be proud of yourself. It's not easy doing what you're doing. And you are NOT fat. You are a very attractive woman.
Posted by: b | June 15, 2007 1:06 PM
Congratulations, Marcella, on your weight loss. You're an inspiration to others who have to eventually realize that exercise & proper eating are the only way to regain and stay healthy.
You are one of my favorite on the morning show. I never would have guessed you needed to lose weight. You are a beautiful woman, inside and out. And it seems you have the map of Ireland on your face!
Posted by: Anne Wilmot | June 18, 2007 7:49 AM
Hey, good lookin!!!! How about letting me buy you dinner or a cup of coffe sometime? :-)
Posted by: b | June 20, 2007 7:29 AM
Marcella,
We need an update on how things are going. Just based on what I see on TV looks like you are doing OK.
FYI: Since I started my workouts in December of 2005, I've lost about 40 pounds. I can now run a 5K (approx. 3.1 miles) in just over 33 minutes and in mid-September I'll be in my first-ever race, a 5K in Libertyville, Ill. I just plan on finishing and running the whole distance.
Posted by: Jon | August 17, 2007 11:18 AM