*Congratulations to IT'S ALL ABOUT HER Fitness contest winner Chassiti Smith. Chassiti is a 28-year-old married, working mom who wanted to make healthy changes in her life. Her Husband, Marc, 17 -month-old daughter, Karsyn, and Technical Assistant job at Miller Brewing keep her busy, but she manages to find the time to add exercise to her day by waking up an hour earlier.
Chassiti began working out with Physical Trainer, Matt Charles on December 31, and has recently joined Weight Watchers to help her make better eating choices.

Entry from Chassiti Smith Wednesday, February 4

Before starting my training I was 260 pounds and felt as if I were constantly dragging. Just days after starting with Matt Charles my energy level skyrocketed. I felt as if I were a new person. We are working out once a week together but I continue to work independently almost daily. I have changed my diet significantly, cutting out all soft drinks and limiting my calorie intake. I have made this not just a diet but a lifestyle change. I am noticing that I am more active with my 17 month old, climbing down in the floor to play or chase her around the house.

I am at a plateau and can’t seem to break the 250 pound barrier. No matter what I eat or don’t eat, using less salt, drinking more than enough water I seem to be stuck at this point. I have yet to complete a push up. Just doesn’t seem to be working.