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fit in four part 2:fitness challenge T
The first month of the Fit in Four Fitness Challenge proved to be just that, a challenge. From inactive lifestyles to working out 5-7 days a week our three competitors Violet Vianes, Stacy Gail Holliman, and Rachel White all had to make major lifestyle changes and create new routines in order to squeeze in their workouts. In fact, three days a week, Stacy sacrifices a little extra sleep in order to make her 5am workouts. “Stacy’s willingness to commit herself to 5am workouts at least three times a week is a wonderful testament to her desire to do this for herself; she is an inspiration! She leaves her Academy residence, travels to The Field House to workout, returns home to get her family ready for the day (which includes a precious toddler!), teaches long days at Harker Heights High School, coaches basketball (which we know requires a commitment far beyond normal school hours), and yet still gets herself motivated for the next day. Now this is what dedication looks like,” says her trainer Amy Potts. However, as if the new routines and physical challenges weren’t enough, the women have also had to make drastic changes to their meals plans, cutting out all of the sodas, snacks, fried
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NOVEMBER 2013 TEX APPEAL
By Teresa K. Hernandez Photo by Priscilla Z Photography
foods, and other unhealthy food choices from their diets. “It is all about planning ahead. Rachel prepares all of her meals for the following week now on Sundays so she doesn’t have any excuses for making poor food choices,” says her trainer Susan Cornette. “She is doing some amazing work and has made some incredible changes.” We are happy to announce the final results from the first month of training and one competitor has proven that big changes bring big results! Blowing away her competitors and taking a strong lead and hold on first place, Violet Vianes has lost 10 inches, 24 lbs. for a 12.24% total weight loss. Followed by Rachel White with 5 inches, 5.4 lbs. for a 3.33% total weight loss; and coming in third place, Stacy gained 1 lb. for a .47% total weight gain. Congratulations to Violet for all of her dedication and hard work and to her trainer Jessie Oestrich of Camp Gladiators for keeping her focused on her fitness goals. Be sure to pick up the December issue of Tex Appeal Magazine to continue following the progress of our three fitness-focused competitors and to learn more about their workout plans and healthy lifestyle transformations.