We started the make me over program on 2/5/09 and we are entering our last week.  I’ve learned SO much over these 12 weeks and I’ve been so blessed and grateful to have had the opportunity to work with some really awesome people and ediets and EXTV and its been so great to share this journey with my weekly blogs.  I truly appreciated all the feedback and encouragement I’ve received from all of you who have watched us through this MMO journey.  

There are some key people who I’d like to thank and I want to use this time and space to make sure they know how much they’re meant to me over these 12 weeks:

God:  My God is an AWESOME God.  He is great and worthy to be praised.  Thank you God for second, third and 20^th chances. Thank you for changing me from the inside out. Thank you blessing me to be a part of the MMO program.

My family: My husband, son and sister have been my biggest cheerleaders throughout this program and in every part of my life.  If every woman had a husband like my Damon, there would be more love and grace in this world.  I know how blessed I am that God created you especially for me -I see God in you- and I’ve so proud to share my life with you.   Lil Damon, thank you for cheering mommy every time I get on the scale and “working out” with me like only my baby could. Ta’Tyana, you are the best little sis- you kind of went through your own “make over” of your own during this time and I CAN NOT wait to see what God has in store for you Rev. Sister! J lol

Steven: You are the BEST.  Although we have not had the opportunity to meet in person, I just love you! J THANK YOU for pushing me further than I’ve ever been pushed physically and calling me regularly to check in to see how I’m doing.  Not being able to workout with you like the other ladies was difficult for me sometimes and there where times where I really felt like I was on my own- but you kept up with me AT LEAST 3 times a week, so I still got to feel your “positive bald energy vibes” on those down days.  We really connected and I just want you to know that you are one awesome trainer and a REALLY great guy.  God bless you!

Navalee:  My nutritionist de jour! J You are ediets’ secret weapon. Your knowledge of nutrition combined with your sincere passion to help other understand it is truly a gift.  I so appreciate that you were chosen to work with me because we clicked from day one when I wasn’t feeling you on the amount of calories I needed to eat. J THANK YOU for going above and beyond the call of duty on a number of occasions throughout this journey, from emailing me eating out guides to trying to figure out what was going on with my substitutions.  I appreciate you; girlfriend and I wish you all the happiness and blessings God has planned for you.

Cathy: Cathy! Oh what fun we’ve had over the last 12 weeks! Lmao! J Cathy, you are more than awesome- you have a great listening ear and really tough skin to match- thank you for letting me vent when I needed to you and not sugar coating everything.  Thank you for sharing your own weight loss journey with me- it helped me open up to you more because I KNEW you KNEW exactly what I feeling at that moment.  You’re also served as inspiration to me- if you could do it so can I! Thanks for being my cheerleader.  You’ll never know how much that has meant to me.  God bless you!

My MMO sisters: Can you believe that this is almost over?! Man, I can’t wait to meet you all and give you a BIG hug.  You ladies are awesome and have really been a source of strength for me.  THANK YOU! Rochelle thanks for my transition clothes, I’m so happy to report that I’m getting ready to pass those clothes on to someone else because they’re too big for me now.  J  Melissa thanks for lending your ear and your honesty, you mad me laugh on days when I really wanted to hurt somebody. Gina, thanks for your encouragement and positive attitude.  You have a great spirit and your stick-to-itiveness really served as inspiration and motivation to me.  God has great things in store for you ladies!  I’m glad that we were able to do this together.

Allison: Our “behind the scenes” queen.  Thanks for all you’ve done to help us be selected for this program, and getting our workouts, videos and blogs to everyone.  You’ve had a lot on your plate with this program and I appreciate everything you’ve done for me.  You are on your way to big things girl.  God bless you!

Although this is the end for me with the MMO program, this is not the end of my weight loss journey.  My ultimate goal is to get under 200 lbs and wear the hell out of a size 14! Lol! J  There is NO DOUBT in my mind that I WILL achieve my goal THIS year.  So, look for me on the EXTV community boards to check my progress!!

For anyone who is reading this that’s own there own weight loss journey, keep going.  Keep moving.  Don’t give up.  You owe to yourself to treat our body right.  You are the sole person responsible for your health and well being. 

Excuses or Efforts?  They both take time and committment. 

Be Blessed yall!