GAC Transformation Challenge
After 12 weeks of gut-busting exercise and tough team challenges, the Genesys "Biggest Winner" Transformation Challenge has come to an end with the red team leading. "These people have amazed me!," says Val Silas, Transformation Challenge team leader. "Their lives have been transformed and that was our main goal! The trainers and I used every tactic we could to push each team to transform their health – and that is just what they did. I'm so proud of everyone and their efforts."
Genesys Lab employee and red team member, Ashley Garrett, was named "The Genesys Biggest Winner."
- She lost a total of 64.2 pounds and 26 percent of her total body weight!
- Her blood pressure dropped from 118/66 to 115/37 and her cholesterol dropped from 170 to 107!
In honor of her hard work and dedication to the program, Ashley won a one-year membership to the Genesys Athletic Club.
TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS FOR ALL TEAMS: 667.2 lbs!
Congratulations to all teams for their hard work and dedication to the Transformation Challenge!
| The Red Team | Total Weight Loss: 303 lbs. |
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HEATHER DUGAY
(Red Team)
Pounds lost: 61
Cholesterol change: 207 to 180
"It was an incredible feeling to know that I could do this- and it let me know that I could check off the goal that I began with- I no longer got winded when I walked out to my car ... While it hasn’t been easy- nothing worth doing ever is. I have the motivation and desire to continue eating right and working out so that the next 50 lbs. will be just as fun." |
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*BIGGEST WINNER* ASHLEY GARRETT
(Red Team)
Pounds lost: 64.2
Cholesterol change: 170 to 107
"Now I feel like I can do anything, if only I can put my mind to it. I can't believe I'm signed up for a full marathon in just 8 months ... To know that I have my health back, and that feeling of being in control over what I put into my body, is AWESOME!" |
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JEANETTE GRADOWSKI
(Red Team)
Pounds lost: 32.6
Cholesterol change: 182 to
"What a commitment! But it has motivated me to try and get down to what I was my senior year in high school! If I can do this and stick with it for 12weeks then anyone can! My lifetime goal is to lose the weight, get to my ideal weight and maintain ... I refuse to be another person in my family who has so many health problems that could have been avoided due to being obese!" |
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ELIZABETH JOSEPH
(Red Team)
Pounds lost: 29.4
Cholesterol change: 182 to 136
"As much as my body changed over twelve weeks, my spirit and mind were also transformed ... This process taught me about myself - I surprised by the things I was able to do! I have changed my thinking from 'I can’t' to 'I can!' ... I feel good about myself ...I don’t duck out of pictures anymore!" |
BRETT ROGERS
(Red Team)
Pounds lost: 49.4
Cholesterol change: 194 to 114
"The accountability and intensity that the Transformation Challenge program demands is what kept me driven to do that very best that I could ... I have transformed my body so fast, that it still amazes me when I look in the mirror at this new person staring back." |
LARRY WILLIAMS
(Red Team)
Pounds lost: 66.4
Cholesterol change: 186 to 153
"The workouts, the challenges, the team dynamics, all work together to make this an unforgettable life changing experience. My knees, ankles and hips have never felt better. I have not eaten fast food, and have been able to control my cravings and adjust my portion sizes. I feel better!" |
| The Green Team | Total Weight Loss: 207.2 lbs. |
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KEISHA DOOLAN
(Green Team)
Pounds lost: 20.6
"Learning that the foods that I thought were fairly healthy actually weren’t beneficial for me and my weight loss was a huge moment ... I felt a strong bond with my teammates as I knew that they were feeling the same way I was ... When that first workout was over I can’t tell you the sense of accomplishment I felt!" |
KRISTY KEARNEY
(Green Team)
Pounds lost: 57.4
"I am in control now. I am empowered and confident. I get up and look forward to doing new things everyday ... There is no turning back now, something has changed in me that can’t be changed back! I have the drive and desire to push myself to be a stronger healthier person. I look forward to starting another transformation program and push myself even more. Nothing tastes as good as this feels!" |
KARRIE KEEN
(Green Team)
Pounds lost: 31.6
Cholesterol change: 229 to 186
"One of the greatest moments was when I brought my daughter with me to the bicycle challenge - to ride as many miles as possible in 30 minutes - I rode 13 miles she looked on. I've cleaned up my diet, I've learned some new (exercise) moves, my shin splints are down from an 18 to a 3-4 on the pain scale, I have a lot more energy, I've lost over 30 pounds, and I've signed up for another 12-week Transformation! Challenge!" |
STACEY BECKWITH
(Green Team)
Pounds lost: 38.2
Cholesterol change: 226 to 187
"The Transformation Challenge program changed my life for the better. By the 10th week I was off my blood pressure medication, I have more energy and I feel better about myself." |
NATE LUDWIG
(Green Team)
Pounds lost: 39.4
"The absolute biggest change was in my heart and my head; believing this was possible. Before, it was a great idea ... but I had always thought the only way it would be possible was if I were to find a genie in a lamp or win the lottery and stow away in a cabin for a year and come back a changed person. Now…I see things different. It’s a journey, and I’m comfortable with that. I’m excited for that."
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| The Blue Team | Total Weight Loss: 157 lbs. |
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TONY ALEXANDER
(Blue Team)
Pounds lost: 42.4
"I have not been at this weight in many years and do not plan to ever go back. With the knowledge, training, and tools I've learned from Transformation, I am going to continue the journey of fitness and pass it on to as many people as I can!" |
CAROLYN CLEMONS
(Blue Team)
Pounds lost: 17
" ... I decided that no matter how long it took, I would not give up on myself. Thanks to the support of the Transformation Challenge I am achieving my lifelong goal. This program was great, and I hope to continue to do for others what it has done for me! Thanks to the entire team for giving me my life back!" |
LISA TEDROW
(Blue Team)
Pounds lost: 27.8
" ... I love how I am feeling. I love how my boys tell me they are proud of me. I love how my husband looks at me when I am wearing something flattering. I want this to continue! I realize how important my role is as a mother (and wife) to keep my family healthy. Nutrition is such a critically important piece. I love how much energy I have now, and I know that it is directly related to my new lifestyle." |
JUDY DINEWETH
(Blue Team)
Pounds lost: 26.8
"These last few weeks I have started introducing foods back into my diet and experimented with workouts to see what will and won’t work. The good news is I continue to lose weight doing this and hope to continue to be successful after the challenge." |
If you are interested in learning more about the Transformation Challenge program offered at GAC throughout the year, please call
606-7300.
Individual before and after photos compliments of "The Studio of Grand Blanc."