Fit Friends
Emily's Blog
Behind-the-scenes commentary from one of Joy's Today show challengers
New Lifestyle, New Look
January 26, 2009
We did it! In three weeks, I lost 13 pounds and helped my team win the LIFE Diet Challenge on the Today show! Even better, the Fit Friends are going to continue following the plan until we reach our goals!
You know, 13 pounds is a big loss for three weeks. I am starting to notice it in my face and in how my clothes fit. But the differences are subtle in comparison to how I feel! I have a whole new lifestyle — I feel healthy, I have more energy, my attitude is better, and I am motivated. My external appearance is not yet changing as drastically as I am on the inside. So, what does that call for? A MAKEOVER!!!!!
My teammates Basil and Maria own a hair salon and spa called NY Jungle in Tappan, New York. Basil completely revamped my hair, and I truly feel like a new person! My safe brown hair has been transformed into fun and edgy red hair with coppery-blonde and pink-ish highlights! He updated my cut, too, getting the bulk of my hair off of my face. The cut really complements the shape of my face and shows off my thinner profile.
Now I feel like a new woman! And in many ways I am. I will not go back to my old bad habits; this is the beginning of my new healthy lifestyle.
I have to say thank you to Basil for making me look as good as I feel!
Emily