I am writing to say that I am so excited to be a part of this contest, not so much to win the contest but to learn to make healthier lifestyle choices. I have struggled with my weight for as long as I can remember. I have tried multiple diets from Weight Watchers to Jenny Craig and each time I have had a level of success with them but in time all the weight comes piling back on. I am so excited to learn how to enjoy exercise and I hope that this is the key to my success of keeping the weight off permanently. Forever I have been the person that has said, "I can't do that" and so I haven't even tried. My trainer, Tanya, has taught me that I can be the person that can do it I just have to try. She encouraged me to try a cycling class but didn't tell me it was an intermediate/advanced class. I would have NEVER tried it before but she said "Just come" and I did and I made it through the whole class. Was I as good as the advanced? Of course not, but I was there and that is what counts. It really is a journey that you have to believe in the small steps it takes to get to the goal.

Nikki-Orange Team "In it for the long haul!"