2010 Fitness Challenge

Tayva Lynn Bushey
lost 51 pounds

Age 25
occupation UVU student and legal assistant at
Bartholomew Silva & Associates
current Weight 214 (down from 265)
Height 5 feet 11 inches

This summer has been wonderful. My summer goal was to get outside more, and I have accomplished that by going twice a week on the Provo River trail. Micah and I went camping in Idaho and had an amazing time. It was difficult with all of the yummy food our friends brought, but when I wanted to eat something off my meal plan I kept my end goal in mind. My workout and menu plans are both going well. I have enjoyed the variations in food and workouts. Loriol has been wonderful to work with. She is doing a great job keeping me motivated. I never regret it when I make it to the gym, but I always regret it when I don’t. I have also found if I do my workout in the morning I get it off my to-do list for the day. Then at 6 p.m. I don’t have to question whether I should go to the gym or rest after a long day. I am amazed at how well we are all doing in our respective programs thanks to all of our trainers!

Alan Houtz
lost 47 pounds

Age 46
occupation Production manager at Barlow’s Wood Classics
Height 5 feet 11 inches
current Weight 182 pounds (down from 229)
Inches Waist 36.5 inches (down from 45)
Body Fat 21.5 percent (down from 41.5) as of last issue

The past two months were a reality check due to unforeseen life challenges. The high stress levels I was dealing with really challenged my discipline in regards to my diet and impacted my motivation and energy. However, I still managed to improve my results and move closer to my ultimate goals, which I am recommitted to achieving in the last two months of the challenge. The peak of the past two months was hiking Timp and being able to keep up with my teenage daughter, Cydnee, and her friends who are in excellent shape. I also noticed my improved fitness and enjoyed myself more on a Zion canyoneering trip. In spite of the stress I experienced the past two months, I’m glad that I stuck with the diet and exercise, which helped me get through it all as the workouts were great stress relief. So I’m committed to sticking with it and making my last two months of this challenge my best yet.

Kim Haynes
lost 7 pounds
Age 34
occupation Stay-at-home-mom
Height 5 feet 4 1/2 inches
current Weight 176 pounds

Hello, Utah Valley! I hope everyone had a fabulous summer. I know I did. In the past few months, I have been to Colorado and Oregon for vacations and I participated in the Stansbury Triathlon, which went well. I took 13 minutes off my time from last year, and I’m going to do the Yuba Triathlon in September. Last year after I finished my first triathlon I set a goal to add one triathlon each year, so this year I’ll be doing two! I know all of my working out is paying off. I am so much stronger and have way more endurance when I compare this year’s triathlon to last year’s. I have also added spin classes three days a week to my workout routine, which has helped, too. I’m excited to report on my next triathlon in the next issue. Until then, have a great fall!

Angie and Frank Daybell

Angie
lost 64.6 pounds
Age 37
occupation Cosmetologist and mom
current Weight 148.6
(down from 213.2)
body fat 24.5
(down from 33.9)
total inches 174.25 (down from 213.5)

Frank
lost 100.2 pounds
Age 37
occupation Principal for Taylor Elementary in Payson
current Weight 239.6 (down from 339.8)
body fat 56.9
(down from 32.8)
total inches 216 (down from 260.75)

Because of our lifestyle change, we have enjoyed this summer more than most. The option has been great to exercise outside rather than being limited to the gym. Despite our struggles of hitting plateaus, both physically and mentally, we have surpassed the things we thought we could achieve during our time with Dan. Angie is looking forward to starting a maintenance program, and Frank is striving for another 20-pound loss and an increase in lean body mass. There is not a day that goes by that we don’t hear a kind word of encouragement from friends and even those we don’t know who have followed our progress through the magazine. Thank you for the support!

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