Christa knows she has a long way to go

Still dedicated ... it just amy take a little longer

Being in this contest has been challenging, frustrating and something I both will and won’t miss.

I have been pushed to the brink of sanity trying to keep up with my hectic schedule, and unfortunately I did not achieve all that I wanted to in this competition. I was blessed to be chosen to take part in this, and I know there is a lesson in everything you experience. I can say that it was inspiring to see people really care about each other, as the group showed week after week. I am confident that everyone will continue on their weight loss journey long after the contest ends. I am proud of each one of them for their success, and wish them the best.

As for me, I am still determined to succeed. I will, it just may take longer than I had planned. I am realistic about my limitations, but I also know that the weight won’t go away on its own. I will forge ahead and continue to take better care of myself, which has never really been my priority before now. I want to thank Mike, April, the staff at Elevations and especially Joseph (Joey) for believing in me even when I began to doubt myself. This has been a hard and eye-opening road for me.

But, I am not a quitter. I will lose this weight. I will overcome my past. I will learn from my mistakes. 

“A man can fail many times, but he isn’t a failure till he gives up.”