I actually MISS FT already!!!

It's been a week since my last assessment and I figured I'd be thrilled to have the time freed up right before the holidays...there's plenty of holiday party preparations, decorating, wrapping gifts, etc. to keep me busy.

The truth is, I miss the intense workouts, and the way the sessions were carved into my day like appointments, keeping me accountable and giving the day more structure. I miss the daily email reminders from Anna, and greetings by the familiar faces I've come to know (both trainers and clients).

Okay, back to addressing my Christmas cards! Happy Holidays everyone! :)))

Thank you!

Just want to thank everyone who came out to support Cherish and I on Sunday night. It was wonderful to see so many of you there for us. You're the best!

And saying thank you just doesn't seem to cut it for the team involved in this project----April, Jose, Anthony, Nichole, Phil and the rest of the team at Indra; Amy at dresscode; Dr Nahata and and staff; and of course Lisa, Anna, Brian, Sam, Dorothy, Billy, and Steve at FT.

It was so much fun and so much work, but it was worth it! :))

See you all tomorrow for the BIG REVEAL!

Glory Restaurant
Essex Street, Andover
4 pm Sunday 12/8

BE THERE! :)))

Whoo hoo!!!

I am delighted with the final assessment results that were recorded this evening. I am also so thrilled for my "team extreme" partner Cherish---you go girl! Want to know the results? If so, you'll have to show up at the Big Reveal on Sunday!!
It was very sad saying goodbye to Brian, who's been my primary trainer and key to much of my success. He's absolutely pushed me when I wanted to give up and without that I know I wouldn't have done nearly as well as I have.
Phil at Indra needs a huge thank you today for having the guts to watch 4 of our kids in the back of Indra Salon so Cherish and I could have pictures taken in April and Jose's chairs and then for a jaunt over to dresscode for a pose or two. I had to bribe the heck out of my boys----4 pm is a tough time of day to expect them to be on their best behavior.
My husband Bill is very ready, I'm sure, to have life back to pre-makeover status. He's gotten accustomed over the years to having his own time after work (from 2:40 on) to go to the gym, work, run to the store, and "whatever". It's been hard on him to have to share the afternoons/evenings. He's taken on much of the kids' dinners and bedtimes. Thank you Billy.

Lisa L and Alli and Dad---I wish you could make it---I'll send photos! xo

Going out with a Bang!

They switched up the workouts again this week---back to the difficult full body workouts one day, core/cardio interval the next. These interval workouts cause you to just drip sweat! Very challenging...and fun. Looking forward to an insane workout tomorrow night with Sam and Dorothy!

Make it a great week everyone,
Cheryl

PS For all of you who attended the Andover Santa Parade yesterday, yes I was in the parade with the boys, and my husband was the snowman! We had alot of fun and the kids mobbed Bill like he was a rock star!

Where Did the Time Go?

I can't believe the final weigh in is THIS WEEK!!!! We're going to have such a fun week with final workouts, hair, makeup, new outfits, and the big party on Sunday! It's going to be like a reunion or something---I've got alot of friends coming and it will be fabulous to have them all in the same room together----old work friends, playgroup moms, volunteering friends, whitewater rafting friends, old school pals. It's so nice that so many people are coming out for this event---I really appreciate everyone's support and friendship, it means so much!
Lisa (FT's owner) is very thoughtful and really wants to see us succeed long after the Extreme Makeover is over. She's planning to meet with us to work out a continued fitness and nutrition plan to make sure we stay on track.

Feaster Five Fun!

The Feaster Five was awesome this morning---I've got the road race bug now! How fun and exciting to be running amongst 8000+ others. It was neat having both the 5K and 5 mile start and end at the same lines, but separate in the middle. We all converged together to complete the race. I'm happy that I was able to run the whole course, including the hill at the end. And I am very proud to say that I crossed the finish line before my trainer Anna. Of course, she ran the 5 miler and I did the 5 K :)) My FT blog buddy Erik made great time too!
No thanks to Brutal Brian, my trainer last night, who made me to hamstrings and quads to infinity----starting with 140 squats. Boy was it hard to get out of bed for the race this morning. He said I'd thank him later for making me do it, but I'm not so sure about that :)
In other news. my EM cohort Cherish spent a big chunk of yesterday at Indra----I won't "reveal" what they did to her hair, but I will say WOW!!! I never saw it before, but I think she looks like Jodie Foster!
My next race (undecided on if it will happen) involves a 3:30 wakeup so I can hit the "doorbusters" on Black Friday.

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!