End of the 12 week challenge?

I can't believe that 12 weeks have gone by. Someone that I respect reminded me this morning that it is a challenge for life, not just the 12 weeks. True.

As for results...the best thing that I accomplished was establishing a morning workout routine. Adding weights has made a world of difference in how my body feels and I know for certain that I'm much stronger than I have ever been. Both in will and in body.

I did not have any difference in my numbers from last month. I maintained my loss in inches and weight over the past 4 weeks. Had I been more strict with my diet, there may have been a change. I went back to start of this blog and re-read my words. I found the diet to be easy and the workout to be a challenge. HA! It seems that I thrive on challenge and as I think about it, it has always been this way in my life. Even as a little girl, if I thought something was too easy, I ignored it. I suppose that is a lesson for me. Don't ignore the "easy" as it will be sure to haunt you later!

The "Inner Transformation Questions" that I had to fill in at the beginning of the B4L challenge were:
What was the turning point you experienced that made you decide to compete in the B4L challenge?
Answer...being so tired and unmotivated.
Comment now...I've got great energy. Motivation is high and I feel strong about my future health.

What were your initial 12 week goals?
Answer...lose the belly fat and about 30 pounds.
Comment now...the majority of the belly fat is gone, but there is still work to be done. I lost 16 pounds and will lose the rest in due time.

Who would you like to inspire to enter the B4L challenge and why?
Answer...All of my friends that have children. They need to be at their best/healthiest since they're molding the next generation of habits/lifestyle.
Comment now...my dear friend took her children out for a bike ride last week. I'm sure that it wasn't me that inspired the event, but I certainly did smile with pride in the way that she is raising her family. She is showing her kids how to live by example, not just with words.

Like my blog is titled, my body is a work in progress.