Summer Strong challenge and Makeover Winner -Christine Davies (26 lbs and 21.5 inches GONE)

Christine Davies was a force to be reckoned with during the 2016 Summer Strong Challenge.  She boxed, C3, and WLG all day, everyday to come in FIRST place among 200 contestants!  With an amazing 26 lbs. weight loss and 21.5 inches off her tiny frame - she literally worked her BUTT off!  Not only did she win the grand prize of ONE YEAR FREE WLG, she also won the 8 week makeover!  The Glam Squad of Mel Torre of Levity Hair Studio, Make-up Artist Chelsea Clarence and the uber talented photographer Mary Jourdak helped recreate a super sassy retro feel all the while pulling out all of Christine's unique style and flair - IT WAS EPIC!   Congrats Christine, you nailed it!  xoxox K

I asked if Christine would sum up her Challenge experience in order to maybe help the next challengers that will enter in September 2016.  Here is her experience... ENJOY!!   

It all began during the snow storm of 2016. I had been cooped up in the house for 3 days eating and drinking everything. I decided 1 night that I need a change to better myself and this was the time to do it. I was newly single and really wanted to focus on me and me only. I was ready for the challenge and I needed to be all in this time. I never went into it thinking I would win anything  - I just wanted to drop some weight.  It was going to be hard but it was only 3 months. I am not a big fan of cooking so the meal prepping was going to be interesting. I stuck with the recipes that were provided. I had some knowledge already of what I needed to be eating or what not to be eating. If I wasn't into certain meals I would repeat old ones that I did really enjoy. If there was something I wanted to eat but I couldn't have i.e. Cadbury mini eggs I bought them and saved them until the end as a prize to myself.  

Now I enjoy an adult beverage as much as the next person, not having beers while watching a game with friends or a glass of wine with dinner was going to be tough but I knew that was the key to making this challenge worth it. I really stuck with the not drinking up until my birthday about half way through but even still I stuck to it only "cheating" a few times. It made a huge difference I dropped over 10 lbs the first month. It felt good to have done so well it's what kept me going I was making a difference I felt great. Week 8 when Kendra announced me as the winner for the makeover I was shocked. I really wasn't expecting it but was very excited. It also just motivated me now to win this whole thing.  I was going to do it so I started basically living at the Edge going everyday and at least 2 -3 classes 1 day. I busted my butt everyday ate more veggies I think I ever have in my entire life and loved it. I had so much more energy than I ever have before.

​I am definitely in the best shape I have ever been in. I can fit into my "skinny" clothes that I saved for that 1 day when I get back in shape. It's hard work but it's totally worth it. However it wasn't just me dieting exercising and not drinking, the support and motivation of everyone in the WLG family is quite amazing!!! So thanks everyone!