THE COACHES

From left to right: Melissa, Teri, Amanda

Amanda, Melissa and Teri have found success in weight loss. Together they have lost a combined weight of over 145 pounds. That's an entire person! Their philosophy is that there are no diets, no quick fixes, and absolutely no excuses! You simply make the choice to live a healthier life and become accountable for it.

Amanda, co-creater of Cut the Crap, began her weight loss journey in July 2011. She is a full-time working wife and mother to two handsome, sport loving gentlemen. 

She tipped the scale at 242 pounds during her pregnancy and settled afterward into her pre-pregnancy weight of 227. That's where her Cut the Crap journey began. She's lost a total of 54 pounds by cutting calories, but not sacrificing foods she loves, doing Zumba three times a week (most weeks) and running 5K Wednesdays. 

She would still would rather watch Lifetime and eat ice cream than go work out in her spare time, however she finds ways to enjoy life and be active with her family.

STATS
     Height: 5'7"
     Starting Weight: 227.8 lbs.
     Current Weight: 174.0 lbs.
     Goal Weight: 165 lbs.

Melissa, co-creater of Cut the Crap, began her weight loss journey in July 2011 but found true inspiration the following December. She is an elementary school teacher, wife, and mother to three rambunctious little girls (which includes a set of twins)!

She began her journey at 245 pounds and has since lost a total of 60 pounds by making healthy food choices, putting on those running shoes and enjoying Barre classes.

She sums it all up by a fortune cookie she got after pigging out on Chinese food one weak night, "There are dreamers and there are achievers. The difference between the two is action!" Well, it is time to cut the crap, stop dreaming, and get into action!

STATS
     Height: 5'4"
     Starting Weight: 245 lbs.
     Current Weight: 178 lbs.
     Goal Weight: 145 lbs.

Teri, joined Cut the Crap a few months after the start of the blog. She was motivated by Amanda and Melissa's success and wanted to join in on the action. She is a full time working wife of a cop, and mother to one action packed little boy. 

She began her journey at 192 pounds and has since lost a total of 30 pounds by keeping that calorie count low, taking in more circuit training at the gym and putting on those walking shoes.

Teri decided to conquer the weight, head-on, for her sweet family and herself!

STATS

     Height: 5'5"
     Starting Weight: 192 lbs.
     Current Weight: 160.3 lbs.
     Goal Weight: 145 lbs.