Extreme Weight Loss: Juli 2015

Rabu, 29 Juli 2015

Extreme Weight Loss: Rachel

I loved Rachel's episode because I think her story is one we can all relate to! Her journey has one of the biggest takeaways I can give to anyone trying to lose weight: get your mind right first and the body will follow.

If you're struggling with losing weight, the truth is you have to change your mind first because it's your negative mindsets and thoughts that have produced the body you currently have. Most of the time we think that our mindsets and thinking will change once we've lost the weight. "I'll be confident once I lose 20 pounds." Or, in Rachel's case, "I'll be a dancer again once I lose 50 pounds." Change your mind first when you're going through a transformation instead of waiting until the end. Changing your mind at the end is like re-painting an old car without ever putting in a new engine. It looks good on the outside but it still can't run the way it should. Here's my video explaining what you need to do to change your mindt:

This week, I want you to be aware. When you catch yourself in a negative mindset or having a negative thought, stop yourself and see how you can change your mindset. This lesson may seem weird but I'm challenging you to give it a chance. See what results it produces in your life.

Decide to change what you think about something. Replace those negative thoughts with positive ones: I am strong. I do deserve this. I am worth it. Because, you ARE worth it!

This is what it looks like when you get your mind right and the body follows.

If you really want a crash-course on getting your mind right, Extreme Weight Loss: Destination Boot Camp^{TM .}at University of Colorado Anschutz Health & Wellness Center is the place to do it. At boot camp, we focus on healthy eating and great workouts, but we put the most time into teaching you how to retrain your mind so your body can succeed! Right now, we're Paying it Forward by offering four SPRI Better Every Day Scholarships to Destination Boot Camp. There are ThREE DAYS LEFT to apply. The deadline to apply is July 31st. Apply here!

Jumat, 24 Juli 2015

Destination Boot Camp Success Story: Shelley

Shelley's sister, Georgeanna Johnson, lost 165 pounds on Season 4 of Extreme Weight Loss last year. At Georgeanna's finale reveal, she Paid it Forward, giving Shelley a one-week scholarship to see me at Extreme Weight Loss: Destination Boot Camp last October. Most people who attend boot camp have made the personal decision to come and have gotten to a place in their life where they're ready for transformation. In Shelley's case, someone chose transformation for her. That can be a hurdle to overcome -taking responsibility for your own transformation and really owning it- but since that week in Colorado, Shelley dove in head-first and has lost over 40 pounds!

And as a bonus, her sister Georgeanna came to Colorado for June Destination Boot Camp as one of our transformation coaches and paid it forward in another way, by motivating and encouraging people just starting out. Check out Shelley's story below:

What was the moment like when you realized your sister nominated you to attend DBC?
I attended the finale taping in LA and was sitting on the front row with the rest of our family and Heidi Powell. After Georgeanna’s final weigh-in, Chris mentioned something about “paying it forward” and “boot camp”. He asked Georgeanna if she had anyone in mind. When she said, “I do”. He asked, “Are they here tonight?” The second Georgeanna said, “She is”, I knew. She began crying and I began crying. I know she said other things, but I don’t remember a lot of it. I was so overwhelmed that I really couldn’t control my emotions at that point. A powerful moment, for sure!

How did you feel before DBC?
I was nervous, anxious, scared, apprehensive and excited all at the same time. I knew what Georgeanna had been through during her 90 days at Anschutz, so I had an inkling of what I was in for. While I was grateful for the gift, I was scared out of my wits!

When did you realize you were actually transforming?
While I was still at boot camp. The other boot campers had chosen to be there. The experience had been thrust upon me. I wasn’t miserable with my life before I got there…or, at least, I had convinced myself I wasn’t. For the first day or so, I just tried to get my head around the fact that I was there and it was really happening. As Dr. Holly and Dr. Denise started giving us exercises to work on the mindset piece, it clicked and I realized this could be and should be a huge change in my life.

How do you feel now?

I feel great! I’ve lost over 40 pounds since boot camp. I work out 6 days a week, follow State of Slim, keep up with my DBC family…I didn’t realize how badly I felt before DBC until the weight came off. I really can’t believe I lived so long with that extra baggage. (mentally and physically) Feeling normal and healthy feels amazing?

What are you most proud of with your transformation journey?
That I stuck with it. Like I mentioned before, going to DBC was not a decision I made myself. I never hit a rock bottom, never got to the point where I felt desperate and wanted to change, never had a health scare to motivate me to lose weight…But, once the pounds starting coming off and I realized how much better life like this was than the life I was leading when I was 40 pounds heavier, there was no way I was going to stop and go back to the old me.

What is the biggest lesson/takeaway you've had through DBC?

That it’s hard and that’s okay. My “aha moment” at DBC was a class that Dr. Holly led. She had us list what we thought was hard about being overweight and out of shape. We then had to make a similar list of reasons eating healthy and exercising were hard. The takeaway was that BOTH of these are hard. It’s hard to be overweight and out of shape. It’s hard to find time to exercise, eat clean and be healthy. If they are both hard, why in the heck have I been choosing overweight and out of shape?!?! I chose the exercise, eating right and healthy hard. I wake up every morning (at 4:15 a.m. these days to make it to the gym at 5:00 a.m.!) and choose to go with the challenge of staying healthy. Beats the heck out of the other option!

How has your relationship with Georgeanna, someone who has done this too, effected your journey?
It has been great to have someone so close to me know what I’m going through. While I have my DBC family to lean on, it’s different to have my sister there. She “gets” every challenge I’ve faced because she’s been there. She gets the emotional challenge of dealing with a new body and how crazy it seems to feel overwhelmed when trying on smaller sizes that you never thought you would wear. (I called her crying from a dressing room the first time I went shopping for new clothes) She also gets how amazing it feels to have a new lease on life. We had a close relationship before this journey and this has brought us even closer. I don’t think I can ever tell her how much I appreciate her giving me the gift of DBC. Best gift ever.

If you're interested in going to Boot Camp, we're Paying it Forward by offering four SPRI Better Every Day Scholarships to Extreme Weight Loss: Destination Boot Camp^{TM .}at University of Colorado Anschutz Health & Wellness Center. The deadline to apply is July 31st. Apply here!

Rabu, 22 Juli 2015

Extreme Weight Loss: Pearls

We all have a story. And just like we saw in Pearls' Extreme Weight Loss episode last night, when it comes to weight gain, our story is made up of things that have stopped us from living the life that we want. That’s our OLD STORY. And we tend to play it over and over again. We use it as our reasons why we can’t succeed. In the end, that old story gives us an ending that looks something like this:

While we can’t control our circumstances, we can control how we respond to them. By rewriting your story, you produce a different ending. And that’s exactly what Pearls did. Watch my video below as I break down how Pearls' rewrote her story and how you can too!

My Challenge to you this week: think about your old story. Think about the excuses you’ve used over, and over, and over again. Then, decide to rewrite it. Decide you’re not going to use those same excuses. By doing that, you’ll give yourself the power and control to produce a NEW ending. A happy ending. The ending you’ve always wanted. An ending that looks something like this:

If you're ready for your own Extreme Weight Loss, come see me at Anschutz Health & Wellness Center to experience boot camp first-hand! We'll give you the tools you need to get healthy and re-write your story. We're Paying it Forward by offering four SPRI Better Every Day Scholarships to Extreme Weight Loss: Destination Boot Camp^TM.The deadline to apply is July 31st. Apply here!

Rabu, 15 Juli 2015

Extreme Weight Loss: Jenn

Wow, if you haven't seen last night's Extreme Weight Loss episode, you're in for an amazing, honest, raw, and incredibly inspiring story.

I think the biggest thing we can all take from Jenn's story is that we're so much stronger than we think we are. YOU are so much stronger than you think you are.

Transformation doesn't happen when you live on defense. You have to live on offense, and you have to believe you can handle life.

And the first step to that is fixing your mindset. I always tell people, if you fix your mind, the body will follow. Don’t spend your time waiting, spend your time LIVING.

My Challenge to you this week: Do something you think you can’t. Push back against that mindset. Expect success. Don’t let your mind limit you.

Watch my video below to hear my thoughts on Jenn's episode and take my Choose to Change Challenge by posting yourself doing something you didn't think you could do, here on the Dr. Holly Facebook page.

So proud of Jenn and all that she accomplished!

A lot of you have said that you wished you could come see me at Anschutz Health & Wellness Center to experience boot camp for yourself but financially it hasn't been an option. Well, now maybe it is! We're Paying it Forward by offering four SPRI Better Every Day Scholarships to Extreme Weight Loss Destination Boot Camp^TM.Apply here!

Jumat, 10 Juli 2015

Destination Boot Camp Success Story: Tierannye

At the end of every Extreme Weight Loss^TMepisode, participants are given the opportunity to Pay it Forward and give someone in their life an opportunity to come see me at CU's Anschutz Health & Wellness Center at Extreme Weight Loss: Destination Boot Camp to have a powerful transformation experience of their own. It's my favorite part of the show, hands down.

Last October, all of the Pay it Forward folks came out to Colorado for a week-long weight loss intensive. They took those tools home and have continued to change their lives. I wanted to highlight some of their stories. So today, meet Tierannye. Her friend, Brandi Mallory from EWL Season 4 nominated her for DBC and I'm so glad she did! She's a fighter, inside and out. She completely committed to this process, has put in the work, and I couldn't be more proud of her! If you want to come to Destination Boot Camp, sign up here. Spots are still open!

What was the moment like when you realized your friend nominated you to go to DBC?

Scary!!!! I had no idea. I thought Brandi & I shared everything but clearly she had something up her sleeves! I was nervous, but excited. I knew that this was the moment I would be able to take charge of my life. But was I ready?

How did you you feel before DBC?

Before Destination Boot Camp, I was miserable. I was unhappy with almost every aspect of my life. I'm a true food addict! I eat when I'm happy, sad, depressed, the list goes on. I just wanted to catch a break, I want to be the old happy Tierannye. I prayed that something would happen to change me, transform my life and everything around me.

When did you realize you were actually transforming?

I realized I was ready to transform while I was at DBC. It was the day we went on our hike. I gained my life back that day, and I'll never forget it. The day of the hike is the day I realized I was ready to transform but the day I realized I was actually transforming was when I actually saw and felt the transformation! I began to get my happy back, compliments started flowing, my clothes started to get entirely too big, the desire to have unhealthy foods wasn't has strong as it used to be (please know, the desires don't disappear), ultimately I was just living life! All of this happening showed me that DBC is not just all talk, it really helped transform my life. It helped transform me!

Tierannye on the hike at DBC

How do you feel now?

Right now? I feel good! Don't get me wrong, there are definitely times where I'm completely over it. But the good days outweigh the bad days and I just get to it! I know that God placed this opportunity in front of me for my good and that's exactly what has happened. I love the connection I've made with my Alpha Gladiators, Dr. Holly, & Bob Brenner! Dr. Holly will never let me go. There was a time when I thought I was getting away...I thought wrong! I love her dedication towards the program, but most of all her dedication towards each of us as individuals! She's like my best friend in my head! :)

What are you most proud of with your transformation journey?

That I'm not where I use to be! The things I've done within this year of DBC, is a totally a different Tierannye. I would have never done half of the things I've done. My proudest moment was completing my 6 month milestone. Brandi Mallory (EWL Season 4) and I completed a 5K Muddy Duck Run. Everyone who knows me knows how I feel about my hair, and being dirty! Dr. Holly has always told us that "Success happens outside of your comfort zone!", so what better way to be successful than to get down & dirty! I had the time of my life throughout the race, at one point I was purposely rolling around in mud to get dirtier! That moment is something that will forever make me proud, and no one can take that away from me.

What is the biggest lesson/takeaway you've had through DBC?

My biggest lesson/ takeaway is to trust the process but to trust yourself as well. I had to get my mind in the game and believe in myself and know that I am stronger than I once was. Know and believe that it's not going to be an easy journey, but it would be worth it in the end. When you trust the process....it really happens! DBC isn't just a week in Denver, a year on program, the weekly/biweekly conference calls, but a lifelong journey! I'm extremely grateful for the opportunity and for Dr. Holly who believes in me and pushes me to be the best me! Mission Sexy Beast isn't complete until my goal is met....so stayed tuned!

Rabu, 08 Juli 2015

Extreme Weight Loss: Amber and Bryce

Bryce and Amber are true transformers. They're the kind of people you meet and want to be friends with. Their love for life and laughter is contagious and there are so many amazing things we can take from their episode. But first, let's look at how far they've come! Before...

AFTER!

Yep, that's a picture of the gym that they just opened! Talk about transformation!
If you're in California, check Symmetry out.

If you're new to my page, I'm breaking down the biggest key to success from each Extreme Weight Loss^TMepisode in my Choose to Change Summer Challenge so you can apply weight loss tools that work to your own journey. Here's my video with takeaways from Bryce and Amber's story:

This week, the clearest lesson from their story is the power of the Super Friend. A Super Friend is someone who tells you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear. They always say it from a place of love, challenging you to be your best self. Heidi Powell was the perfect example of a Super Friend: someone who keeps you accountable because they want to see you succeed. When Amber wasn't keeping her promises and sneaking in extra food or time with Bryce, Heidi stepped in and helped Amber grow.

My Choose to Change Challenge to you this week: who is your super friend? It can be a group of people or an individual but make sure it's someone who shares the same goals as you, and who will give you tough love. Don't partner with someone who doesn't see the best in you. Also don't partner with someone who will let everything slide.

Share a picture of your SUPER FRIEND on my Facebook page this week!

Don't have a super friend? Then check out Extreme Weight Loss: Destination Boot Camp. It's Super Friend central! You'll spend a week with me at the University of Colorado’s Anschutz Health and Wellness Center and learn how you can lose weight and keep if off for good. Once you go home, you'll be surrounded by your teammates and coaches who will cheer you along the way. There are still spots open for July and August Boot Camp so sign up now! You can also check out my Facebook page for online group of super friends that are just a click away!

Destination Boot Camp Super Friends!!

Rabu, 01 Juli 2015

Extreme Weight Loss: Marissa and Shane

SPOILER ALERT: If you still haven't seen last night's Extreme Weight Loss^TM episode, you might want to watch it before you read this post.

This episode was tough. And based on your reactions on Twitter last night, I think I can say that everyone, including myself, Chris, and Heidi, were all shocked. And while it wasn't easy to watch Marissa's decision to end their relationship, I wanted to share my thoughts in this video because there are some valuable things that we can all take from it.

I actually see this more often than you'd realize. People come in expecting their transformation to be 100% weight loss related but as they transform as in an individual, everything around them transforms too: relationships, mindsets, habits, hobbies, goals, jobs, lifestyle. Nothing is off limits to change in your life when real transformation takes place.

If I can encourage you with one thing, it's this: Don't be afraid of change. Letting go of the things that worked for you in one season of your life might not serve you as you continue to evolve. Know that as you become your fullest self, the things that are meant to be in your life will endure.

Here's my Challenge for you: Is there something holding you back that you're afraid to deal with? Is there pain that's being brought to the surface during this journey that you don't want to walk through? Push through that pain this week. But don't do it alone. Get a friend, co-worker, or family member so you're not alone in this. It's courageous to go through the pain and it's necessary if you want to live your life fully. Take off your armor this week. Feel and heal from the pain, so that ultimately, you live the life you want to live.

For all of the Destination Boot Campers and Choose to Change Challengers, post your update-- what you've been holding back from that you're going to face head-on-- on my Facebook wall.

For those of you who are ready for change, and don't know where to start, check out Extreme Weight Loss: Destination Boot Camp at University of Colorado Denver's Anschutz Health and Wellness Center. Marissa and Shane lost over 200 pounds together in 3 months at boot camp.

Spend a week at the University of Colorado’s Anschutz Health and Wellness Center and learn how you can lose weight and keep if off for good in this science-based program. Permanent weight loss isn’t achieved in a few days. It takes a change of habits, rituals and routines. Learn the secret of losing weight and keeping it off by getting the right mindset.