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! 

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Destination Boot Camp Success Story: Tierannye

At the end of every Extreme Weight Loss^TM episode, 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! 

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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^TM   episode 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!!

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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.

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Choose to Change Summer Challenge

It's a New Summer New You Choose To Change Challenge!

Post a 10 week goal for this summer on the Dr. Holly Facebook page and follow along here at the Dr.Holly Blog for Extreme Weight Loss. Use the lessons from the show to Choose to Change! Each week after the show airs I will post a homework assignment based on the show and how you can apply it to your own transformation. Together we can make this summer your Best Summer! 

Get Vulnerable! And declare your 10-week goal and your "New Normal" for this summer! Remember its a new summer to match the new YOU! Watch my video below and take the CHALLENGE!

Extreme Weight Loss: Tiffany and Cain

This week Extreme Weight Loss^TM started their Love Can't Weight series and it did not disappoint! Cain and Tiffany are some of the most hilarious, happy, fun-loving people I know. Their joy for life immediately translated into their weight loss journey together.

Before

During their time on Extreme Weight Loss, they went through major life changes, from losing over 200 lbs of weight collectively, to being engaged, planning a wedding, and getting married. Instead of change being a force that drove them apart and off track, they used it as a force to push them together and forward with their weight loss.

During

Whether you're kids are going off to school, you're entering retirement, starting a new job, or preparing to move, like Cain and Tiffany, you can use change as the force that moves you closer to your goal.

How do you do that? By creating a new normal. You're changing anyway, so you might as well make it positive change. Use it to spur you forward. They created new normals from the way they ate out, to what they did for fun, and made all of their norms reinforce their new lifestyle instead of wrecking it.

Find out their keys to success on my video blog below!

If you're ready to lose the weight 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. Cain and Tiffany lost 190 pounds together in 3 months at boot camp.

During our week-long boot camp, you'll train on the same equipment, get the same state-of-the-art medical tests, and even learn how to cook the same food as everyone on Extreme Weight Loss. I created this program so that anyone could get the tools they need to lose weight and continue their journey at home with an amazing support system. Not to mention, EWL alums like Bruce Pitcher and Georgeanna Johnson are there to coach you along the way!

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