This one was a lot of fun to write, because Lisa was such a cool, down-to-earth chick. I’m still rooting for her!

In month five of the FITNESS makeover, Lisa Renwick is four pounds from her goal weight. Can she stick to her program as the holidays arrive?
By Melissa Ewey Johnson; Photos by Chris Fanning

Obstacle in the Home Stretch
Six months ago, Lisa Renwick, 37, was 20 pounds over her ideal weight and exercise-phobic. Now she’s only four pounds away from reaching her fitness goal. But with Thanksgiving dinner fast approaching — and the return of some of her lingering health issues — can she continue to stay on track? Here’s her plan: