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Now on to the article.

A while back I put a challenge out to you. I challenged you to lose 7 lbs by Thanksgiving. And we gave you the tools of how to make this a reality.

And you responded. Big time.

But one of you didn't stop at 7 lbs. Or at 10 lbs, 15 lbs or even 20 lbs. Annette Welke has managed to drop 22 lbs and is on track for more!

Read on to see what Annette did to achieve this incredible result.

Hi Chris!

Since I have started working with you (almost 4 years!) I have seen my weight go up and down, with nobody to blame but myself. I have always been steady with my gains on a fitness level (thanks to you), which made me very happy, but always fell off the wagon with my eating habits.

Since heart disease runs in my family, I figured that now was the time for me to really take things into my own hands....I cut out ALL carbs, dairy, sugar and processed foods. Toughest thing I have ever done! After 2 months, I am down 22 lbs! I am just now starting to add some things back into my diet.

I certainly feel better! And according to my hubby I have even stopped snoring...yahoo!

So to sum it up....

Pounds lost : 22
Down: 2 pant sizes and 2 shirt sizes
Fitness level: ready to get back at it BIG time!
Long term goal: to get to my goal weight of 145 lbs.

Thanks for your continued support Chris (& Alexandra too!)..attached are a before and after photo.

Warm Regards,

Annette

Way to go Annette! We're all very proud of you and look forward to seeing how far you can go.

All the best.

Chris