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The famous English chef, Sarah Brown, recently said: \u201cThe only thing that ever sat its way to success was a hen\u2026.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Well, I can tell you one thing \u2013 sitting was not something our Winter Challenge members did a lot during these past 13 weeks.\u00a0 They worked hard, extremely hard, and on Thursday evening we celebrated all of them at our \u201cJungle Fever\u201d-themed prize giving function.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Of the 73 members who had entered this Challenge, 54 were successful, and I am convinced, more than ever, that these Challenges we host, are amazing tools \u2013 they keep the members immersed, goal-orientated, and excited.\u00a0 And this 27th<\/sup> Challenge at Mirna\u2019s Aerobic studio brought our members together, like never before.<\/p>\n

This one has also been the Challenge with the best improvement in body stats we have ever had.\u00a0 To reach a number of 48 workout sessions, in 13 weeks, seems very simple, but believe me, it was physically tough.\u00a0 Our members each had their personal challenges to deal with throughout\u2026some struggled to recover from flu, others were plagued by injuries, and for others it was simply a matter of \u201clife happening while they were making other plans\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

But the sense of accomplishment we experienced at the end, is incredibly overpowering \u2013 Everyone agrees that Winter Challenge 2024 was a confidence booster, a rewarding journey of personal growth and tracking progress, and I have experienced a renewed sense of passion from everyone, even those members who have been part of the studio and its Challenges for years.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our top 10 contestants are selected by looking at the following criteria \u2013 improvement in body stats, number of workouts completed, number of Mini-Challenges conquered (a minimum of 3\/5 was needed), and number of extra points earned (a minimum of 50\/62 was required):\u00a0 Almarie van Aswegen was our overall winner, Martie Badenhorst came in second, and Lady B Maseko was 3rd<\/sup>.\u00a0 The rest of the top 10 were Abeda Vally (4th<\/sup> place), Benice de Wet, Izelde Zwarts, Hannelie Slabber, Stella Kalp, Rethia Naud\u00e9, and Merisha Naidoo.<\/p>\n

Elize van den Heever, who joined our studio this winter for the first time, lost a massive 18,5kg, and 6 numbers in Visceral fat! \u00a0She also rightfully earned the \u201cNewcomer of the Year\u201d title. Nikiwe Ngcobo dropped 10,6 kg, 8,1% body fat, and 5 numbers in Visceral fat.\u00a0 Bonolo Ramahulenyana, also a Challenge newbie, lost 10,2kg of body fat and 7,1% body fat.\u00a0 These 3 girls\u2019 stats are record-breaking!<\/p>\n

Our muscle improvement prize was awarded to Benice de Wet, who has also shown the best improvement from the end of the New Year Challenge to the start of our Winter Challenge.\u00a0 For the fifth consecutive year, Izelde Zwarts was crowned \u201cMini-Challenge queen\u201d, and the following members received special recognition for earning every possible point in this Challenge: Abeda Vally, Almarie van Aswegen, Annecke Fourie, Corn\u00e9 Kemp, Leonie Prinsloo, and Martie Badenhorst.<\/p>\n

Our best dressed members of the evening were: Mari, Izelde, Benice, Victoria, and Lady B!\u00a0 All the photos of our event will soon be posted!<\/p>\n

16 of our members managed to complete 4 workouts from Monday to Friday, for 13 weeks out of 13 weeks.\u00a0 They are Abeda, Almarie (112 sessions), Annecke, Bonolo, Corn\u00e9, Hann\u00e9, Izelde (114 sessions), Leonie, Lungile (121 studio sessions completed (2nd<\/sup> most sessions), Martha, Martie (102 sessions), Nikiwe (122 studio sessions completed (that\u2019s most studio sessions done), Rethia, Rita, Stella, and Victoria.\u00a0 These girls were all in a lucky draw for a pair of Sweatgear pants \u2013 Congratulate to Corn\u00e9, our winner.<\/p>\n

Tannie Rita, our oldest Challenge member at 81 years, won the other lucky draw for week 9 to 13, Denise Mulder was the winner of our Sweatgear lucky draw, and Merisha Naidoo won R500 with our social media lucky draw.<\/p>\n

Other members who received special prizes were:\u00a0 Izelde Zwarts, Quinita Stoltz, and Almarie van Aswegen (Elite athletes), Cindy Zwane (Go big or go home award), Mila Fereira (Strongest finish with 100 sessions), Hannelie Slabber and Annecke Fourie (Survivor awards), Victoria Manoel (Mirna\u2019s Ambassador award), Onica Motlhatlhedi (Witty Winter Wonder Woman award), Stacey du Toit (most Challenges completed), Hann\u00e9 Swart (Zoom member award), Carien Naud\u00e9 (Little Miss Sunshine Award), Denise Mulder and Amanda van der Merwe (Special award for resilience), Yolanda Nieuwenhuis (Challenge Newcomer), Bonolo Ramahulenyane (Miss Personality), Susan Bothma (Sweaty Betty award).<\/p>\n

Special gifts were awarded to every member who conquered all the Mini-Challenges: Amanda, Quinita, Denise, Susan G, Annecke, Corn\u00e9, Gerda, Betsie, Tanya, Stacey, Lizelle, Leonie, Victoria, Zenta, Stella, Benice, Abeda, Hannelie, Rethia, Merisha, Martie, Almarie, Izelde, and Lady B.<\/p>\n

Members who received Social Media awards are: Abeda, Almarie, Amanda, Annecke, Benice, Corn\u00e9, Denise, Hannelie, Lady B, Leonie, Lizelle, Martie, Merisha, Rethia, Stacey, Stella, and Susan G.\u00a0 Sweatgear point awards were given to: Abeda, Almarie, Amanda, Annecke, Benice, Corn\u00e9, Denise, Elize, Hannelie, Lady B, Leonie, Martie, Merisha, Rethia, Stacey, Stella, Susan G, Victoria, and Zenta.<\/p>\n

A special word of thank you to Amanda from Manna en Kwartels, for the beautiful d\u00e9cor, a special thank you to Piet, Frans, and Jaco, for all the trouble they went through to enable the legendary beautiful blue, big bird\u2019s presence in the studio for d\u00e9cor. Mari, for the beautiful design of our certificates and Challenge posters, Nicci from Niche Printing, Adele for the stunning photos, as always, and Anton, for assisting us with the sound.\u00a0 Thank you, Odette, for all your assistance and care, throughout the years, with our functions.\u00a0 Jacqueline and Michelle, your presence, example, and support during this Challenge was incredible \u2013 thank you!<\/p>\n

To every sponsor, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your contribution to our Challenge: Sweatgear, Mirna\u2019s Aerobic Studio, Amanda from Manna en Kwartels, Susan from Flower Box, Susan from Zoe Laser Arts and Crafts, Almarie from Shekinah Creations, Schalk from ProBag, Carol and Natie from Burlec, Benice from Nails by Benice, Amanda from Thalita Cumi, Danelle Humphrey Photography, Chanel from BohoBlossom, and Suzanne Sandenbergh for the Endormology sponsorship.<\/p>\n

To every member who was part of our Winter journey, thank you.\u00a0 Your dedication, energy, and commitment have been inspiring.\u00a0 Whether you\u2019ve completed this Challenge with flying colours, or whether you\u2019ve just made it, your presence has made our fitness family stronger, more vibrant, and more motivating.\u00a0 And, like Lewis Howes once said: \u201cRemember to treat every small victory like you just won the Superbowl.\u201d\u00a0 Be proud of your effort, and YOUR journey, because being proud of yourself is not arrogant; it is a sign of self-respect.

I am proud of you.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Five words. So simple. Yet we voice them all too rarely.
I’m proud of you. Of me. Of us. Of everything we are. Of us, as the people we are.
Of everything we have already felt, learned, mastered.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Thank you for opening up to me, and for being so honest, especially during our InBody sessions, thank you for sharing your thoughts, your fears, and your hopes.\u00a0 Thank you for giving so much of yourself.\u00a0 Thank you for showing up, not just for yourself, but for each other. The support and camaraderie that you bring to every session create an environment where we can all grow and push our limits together. It\u2019s because of members like you that we\u2019ve built something truly special.<\/p>\n

Your loyalty means the world to me, and I am so grateful for everything we\u2019ve achieved together. Here\u2019s to continuing our journey, smashing goals, and supporting one another, every single step of the way.<\/strong> Follow the link on YouTube to watch the beautiful tribute of our members\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n