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Here
are the Summer 2005 Winners!
This
year's Grand Champion is Kenneth Holsey
from Riverdale, GA (pictured right). Here's what he had
to say about his incredible journey:
Kenneth
lost 30 pounds and 12.7 % body fat.
"The
Lean Body Challenge has proved to be extremely rewarding.
I have been dedicated to changing my eating habits
which have afforded me the opportunity to lose a
significant amount of weight in a short period of
time. This amount of dedication has not only manifested
itself through my physique, but it has taught me
a valuable lesson: there is nothing that I cannot
accomplish with dedication, determination and perseverance.
My faith has become stronger because I know that
I can do all things I set my mind upon and there
is no goal that I set that cannot be ascertained.
I once read a passage that stated, 'As a man
thinks, so he is.' I took that passage and
internalized it until it became a reality for me." |
Congratulations,
Kenneth!
Here
are the rest of this Challenge's winners, listed by division. |
30 - 39 Division
Kenneth
Holsey
1st Place & Overall
Riverdale, GA
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| Kenneth
lost 30 pounds and 12.7 % body fat. |
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"The
Lean Body Challenge has proved to be extremely rewarding.
I have been dedicated to changing my eating habits which
have afforded me the opportunity to lose a significant amount
of weight in a short period of time. This amount of dedication
has not only manifested itself through my physique, but
it has taught me a valuable lesson: there is nothing that
I cannot accomplish with dedication, determination and perseverance.
My faith has become stronger because I know that I can do
all things I set my mind upon and there is no goal that
I set that cannot be ascertained. I once read a passage
that stated, 'As a man thinks, so he is.' I
took that passage and internalized it until it became a
reality for me." |
Lainie
Fontaine-Cordes
2nd
Place
Las
Vegas, NV
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| Lainie
Lost 5 pounds and 1% body fat. |
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"I
toned up and reshaped. I don't look or feel bloated
anymore. Although the number on the scale didn't change
that much, I knew I was exchanging it for muscle. I'm
stronger now, and my energy level has skyrocketed. Emotionally
I have gained more physical confidence, I feel more even-tempered.
The way I see it I've already won! As fabulous as
it would be to be your winner, I knew the reward I was giving
myself [during the Challenge] was far greater than the prizes." |
John
Joyce
3rd
Place
Boutte,
LA
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| John
lost 10 pounds and 13% body fat. |
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"Emotionally
I'm doing great, I'm so excited that I made
it. I eat great, feel great, stronger and have more confidence
in myself. One of my greatest motivations [during the Challenge]
was through my family. My kids would say 'here is
Arnold' coming in from the gym - they would
always puff me up. My wife would ask, 'Are you going
to the gym today, you are looking so good!' Win or
not I'm thankful that the Lean Body Challenge helped
me to meet my goals and gave me a new direction in my life.
I have confidence in myself and am not ashamed anymore to
take off my shirt. This Challenge helped me to find discipline
in all aspects of my life. I feel like a winner and am happy
the Lean Body Challenge gave me this new hope to fulfill
this dream to one day compete as a bodybuilder." |
40 - 49 Division
Richard
Caputo
1st Place
Sound
Beach, NY
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| Richard
lost 12 pounds and 9.5% body fat, lost 5 inches
in the waist, increased size in biceps and thighs. |
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"I
was able to get three employees from my hospital to commit
to this program. I had support and conversation about
the Lean Body Challenge even during my hardest days of
work. There were times when I felt like quitting, but
my staff always reminded me to stay on track. On days
that I couldn't do it for me, I did it for them.
Every week I looked forward to a new message from you,
your team, and a new healthy recipe. I relied on my own
to see this to the end, because I knew that the feeling
of accomplishment would be worth it, and the results would
be the healthy bonus. Anyone who finishes this to completion
is definitely a winner in all respects. I know how
hard it is to complete this, having tried two other times
and quit. Starting a program is easy, but finishing it
requires dedication, physical and mental work, and being
truly committed to one's own self. I feel I have
accomplished this Challenge in a way that demonstrates
how an ordinary person, going through ordinary but real
life challenges, can achieve extraordinary results in
a short, three-month period. As the movie title directed
by Mimi Leder says, I'd like to 'Pay it Forward.'" |
It
is important to mention that Richard had previously attempted
the Lean Body Challenge twice before but never finished. This
time he put in 100% to the program and focused on the finish
line - and what a finish! He placed first in his age
group. Way to go! |
Chuck
Edwards
2nd Place
Kittanning,
PA
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| Chuck
lost 33 pounds and 20% body fat. |
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"My
Challenge experience was the stuff that action adventures
are made of.well, at least a good soap opera. From
physical nightmare to healthy and fit, you'll laugh,
you'll cry. My Lean Body Challenge had it all. When
I started the Challenge, I had already been using Lee's
advice for a few weeks. During that time before the Challenge,
I actually lost several pounds. That's why I decided
to participate - if it worked so well so quickly,
in 12 weeks I just might have a shot at winning! As a pastor,
I would call the Lean Body Program a miracle. As a police
officer, I would call the Labrada Coaching Club and especially
the Lean Body supplements totally bulletproof. The resources
are there. The plan works. No one has any excuse to fail. Thank you for all the work you've done and for
your great product line. And thank you very much for the
amazing results I've been able to enjoy through the
Lean Body Program. Oh, and by the way, if anyone's
interested, I have a few pairs of pants that I am giving
away." |
Doyle
Hayes, Jr.
3rd Place
Haubstadt,
IN
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| Doyle
lost 4 pounds and 1% body fat. This is his second
time as a competitor and winner. |
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"When
I started to increase the weights used on my exercises I
was physically challenged. But over time with the new developed
strength I was able to lift the heavier weights, which in
turn allowed me to achieve my new goals physically and emotionally.
My hard work and commitment made it possible for me to taste
success and its sweet flavor. Now I know what the saying,
'You reap what you sow' means! I am indeed proud
of all that I have accomplished in my 12-week Challenge
and plan on taking my accomplishments and new abilities
to a whole new level in the future. I could always depend
on the support of the weekly motivation reports from Lee
Labrada, for the shoulder that I needed to lean on whenever
I felt weak or was giving up. He himself is a great motivator." |
50+ Division
John
Williams
1st Place
San
Francisco, CA
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| John
lost 17 pounds and 10.7 % body fat.
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"I
have gone so far in 12 weeks, it's simply amazing.
I feel I am an example of an older person achieving fitness
and being an inspiration to others. I look good and am a
winner, having to make some sacrifices. I use a lot of Labrada
products and persisted even through times I wanted to give
up." |
Once
again, we'd like to congratulate this years winners. Their
hard work and determination are an inspiration to us all.
Their efforts show us that no matter who you are, where
you come from, or what stage you are in life, it's never
too late to decide to make a difference in your health and
physical fitness level. Armed with the right attitude and
information, anyone can reach their goals.
To
learn more about the Lean Body Challenge, click here.
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