Body for Life Results

Such a happy day! Today marked the end of challenge #1. Here is what I achieved in 12 weeks on this program:

1. Lost 26 lbs
2. Took body fat from 33% to 28.5%
3. Lost 12" overall, 6" from my waist
4. My hair and skin look better than ever
5. I quit smoking (1/1/2010)
6. I went from a TIGHT 12 to an 8.

I am very proud of myself. I treated myself to a couple pairs of pants yesterday, just to get me through these next few weeks before I drop again. When I was in the fitting room yesterday with my new pants, I had a "moment". My eyes welled up and I was the happiest I have been in a long time. I actually liked what I saw. I haven't felt this way in years. I know I am on my way to great things.

My goals for the near future are:

1. To lose 20 more pounds, although, I am not going to be very fixated on the number.
2. Ideally, I want to fit a few pairs of size 4s that are still in my closet circa 2004.
3. Reduce body fat to under 24%.

I would like to accompish this by Mid-August. I will start a loose exercise program tomorrow. By loose, I mean that it doesn't matter what I do, as long as I workout 6x per week and incorporate 3x per week of weights. I can do a FIRM DVD, I can go to the gym and do the treadmill for an hour, I can jog the trail near our home, I can swim, I can go and do abs, biceps, and triceps, etc. Whatever I feel like doing.

Starting May 17th, I will start my 2nd BFL challenge.

All the while, I will keep up my clean eating and finding anyway to burn an extra calorie. Stairs, walking instead of driving, playing with my daughter at the park....these are all ways to get MORE out of my day.

Lots of cooking done this weekend. A few new recipes that I will share with you next week.

Stay tuned!