Lindauer Ladies Fitness and Fashion Challenge

The 12 women involved in the 2010 American Express Queenstown Winter Festival Lindauer Ladies Fitness and Fashion Challenge were given a standing ovation on Monday afternoon, marking the end of a 12-week challenge, which they say has transformed their lives. Emily Adamson went along with her camera to capture the unveiling of the inspirational ladies.

Queenstown Times Bureau chief Tracey Roxburgh charts the ups and downs of training for the Lindauer Fitness and Fashion Challenge.

Queenstown bureau chief Tracey Roxburgh documents the highs and lows in the Queenstown Winter Festival Lindauer Ladies Fitness and Fashion Challenge. 

Queenstown bureau chief Tracey Roxburgh documents the highs and lows in the Queenstown Winter Festival Lindauer Ladies Fitness and Fashion Challenge.

The Lindauer Ladies have hit the eight-week mark, losing more than 48kg and 310cm between them. With just over a month until the American Express Queenstown Winter Festival Lindauer Ladies Fashion Show, the Queenstown Times checked in with some of the participants to see how they are progressing.

Queenstown Times Bureau chief Tracey Roxburgh charts the ups and downs of training for the Lindauer Fitness and Fashion Challenge.