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Does this OC mom have a $250,000 body?
March 3rd, 2009, 10:21 pm · 34 Comments · posted by Lori Basheda
Today is your last chance to vote for Kristy McLean, a Foothill Ranch mom, in the Million Dollar Body Game.
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The El Toro High School grad entered Beachbody’s national contest in July and is now one of four women finalists. The winner gets $250,000. All three runner ups will get $50,000 each.
Standing 5-foot-5, Kristy has dropped from 235 pounds to 145. “There’s nights when I still want to eat the house,” she admits. But she has banned ice cream from her freezer and works out six mornings a week.
click to enlarge picture of Kristy before she got fit
So why should you vote for her? “Because I am a real person,” she says. “I know what it feels like to struggle with weight and … I’m going to continue to pay it forward and help other people accomplish (their fitness goals).”
The mother of two toddlers is now a turbo kickboxing instructor at MVP Sports in Irvine.
Today (Wednesday) is the last day to vote. You have until midnight. The winner is picked based on votes, amount of weight lost, photos, a video clip and an essay. The winner will be announced March 14. And I’ll let you know who it is right here.
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Hello There,
If you are reading this story and do not know Kristy, she is one of most inspirational individuals you will ever meet. She is honestly, down to earth, friendly, SUPPORTIVE, and loves fitness. She has proven that hard work pays off and she deserves this win! It is not about the cash for Kristy, rather a final exclamation mark, that she is living a healthier life. Please go vote for her! 40% of the votes are tabulated for the final! I know Kristy, and she should win this because she has a great spirit.
Good luck Kristy, I’m pulling for you!
Wow, Heather, that may be the most remarkable compliment I have ever received. Thank you!
Sounds like an interesting gal! Lose weight is not easy, but her determination takes alot more to keep… Too bad she’s not single, or else I would love her to be my wife LOL! Hopes to see her @ the 24Hr fitness gym in RSM hahaha! Keep kicking!
congrats on your weight loss. You look great! Not that you didn’t before….
Wow! She looks amazing. As a mom of 2 toddlers myself, how the heck did she do this?! My daily 300 crunches and walk are not even getting me a body close to that. Dang. This is me… being very jealous. Congrats. And I wish you lots of luck.
Hello Kristy…………………..!
Great job Kristy. Your Hot!!
Perhaps if the story provided us with the website…
Wow, congrats Kristy! Your weight loss is truly inspirational! I weigh about the same as you and we’re the same height but I don’t look anything like you! I’m going to guess that’s because muscle weighs so much more than fat. =)
what’s with that haircut?
The website is http://www.kristymclean.com- it’s linked in my name and the word vote in the article - please go vote.
also, if you are not getting the results you want, I can help! I am a coach and would love to help you get results. Also, you need to try Turbo Jam and ChaLEAN Extreme! That’s how I did it. get a free login at my site and then email me and I’ll coach you…
Thank you for all the great comments!
Kristy
Good for her!!!
Kristy, you looked so much better when you were thick and tan…same smile and much more to love
She looks GREAT for her age!
Just kidding….Good luck!
She should stay home and raise her toddlers.
Wow, what a great job! Kristy looks great.
145? I would have guessed less based on the pic. good job though (cannot believe the transformation)
Hi Lu
this is better than Biggest Loser, the people on that show should be taking some notes. and all those other shows about engorged people
I cannot believe anyone would not vote for Kristy. I thought she was a model before I’d read the article.
Great Job! If only more overweight people would realize that its not about being thin but being healthy. Way to push yourself to get healthy for your kids.
I hope Gina is kidding because you can be healthy and workout while taking care of your kids!
to “gina” above, she IS staying home raising her toddlers. that’s one of the wonderful points about what she’s done. she has taken control of her overall physical and mental health to provide her young children with a mom that respects herself and her family enough to ensure she is here for them for the LONG term…and to give them a positive, happy, healthy role model. great job, kristy!
Kristy ROCKS!!! I know exactly how much work, discipline, and determination this took and she has earned every word of praise and every ounce of respect!! I wish Kristy all the best in the this Beachbody Million Dollar Body Game!!!
This is a marketing campaign. Google “milliondollarbody scam”.
I met Kristy last week…she is BEAUTIFUL and humble! Kristy is knowledgeable about nutrition and weight-loss and fitness is her true passion and she is genuinely interested in helping others! Go , Kristy! She deserves the biggest prize!
Way to go Toolio… you go girl!!!
Go Kristy!!! We are so proud of you and are hoping and praying for you! Love, L,N,R,M,& A
First of all, this is not a scam. I am a real person and real blood, sweat, and tears has gone into my journey. Watch ktla 5 10 o’clock news tonight. 10:30ish…I truly believe my family is already rich because of the lifestyle changes we have made. You absolutely can be healthy, happy, active, and engaged in your life whether it’s at work or at home. As long as you believe in yourself, you can make a difference.
Thank you all for taking the time to share your comments! Keep em coming
Wow, that’s hard work and dedication. I hope you’ll win the prize.
WOW!
Great job!!
I’m sure you are never going to go back to being overweight!
You seem like you really enjoy working out!
Vary your workouts, experiment with healthy meals and never let yourself get bored with being healthy!
Isn’t kickboxing great?
Keep it up! You are a great role model! I’m sure you will inspire a lot of people to hit the gym and clean up their kitchens!
Best of luck! You deserve that money!
Kristy has done an amazing job. She is an inspiration to all of us.
The people who have commented negatively about her, don’t know her. Having grown up with Kristy my whole life, I know her. We used to eat bags of Doritos and eat candy all the time. I am so proud of what she has done for herself. No matter what her size is or was, she has always been beautiful. I’m happy she has found a healthy lifestyle. We’re on your team Kristy. So proud of you! xo
This is pure marketing:
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Their system will “Allow you to grow your business using little known business tactics, websites & tools that most people never think about.”
is there anyone else besides kristy? please show all contestants and not just kristy. sure you lost all the weight but how long are you going to keep it off? i think it should be more than a minimum of 5 years before you can truly say you have lost all weight and maintained that healthy weight. i am glad for your motovation but make sure you are consistent since you stil want to eat the whole house. It is not just losing all that weight with that comes the mentally and psychologically fit. because what good does it do if you still keep other bad habits? Keep working out it really works.
I wish you all the best! I don’t know you, but as a mom that struggles with her weight (I weigh more than what you did) you give me hope. I hope you win!