30 Day Shred Challenge Completed!

I'm writing with so much relief this morning; and so much pride.  I completed my 30 Day Shred Challenge this morning.  I started out on the 2nd of April; and endured 30 of Jillian Michael's kick-ass workouts and I came out on top.  I can not begin to describe how much this challenge has meant to me; how much I've learned about myself.  And yes, it's the second time I'm completing this, but the first time was different - I did it, I went through the motions and when I was done, I was done.  This time was so much different, because I started out with the mindset that I'm going to change my body for the better, I really worked hard, I've put in my everything in every single workout just because I wanted to be stronger, be fitter and bettered the body I live in.

 Big thing I wanted to proof was that the number on the scale did not matter as much as I thought it would or should.  For 2 solid months now I did not lose a single gram, in fact - since the beginning of the challenge I have gained 900 grams.  But my body has changed.  I look leaner, and most importantly I feel stronger.  After my c-section I never thought I would ever be able to feel my stomach muscles again, but my core is growing stronger.  So strong in fact that this morning I was lying on my back, I lifted my 15kg boy in the air, sat upright and stood up - all with him still being held in the air.  So strength training is a definite must in my future.  This cardio-bunny has come a long way.

Here's my results for the 30 Days!

 
 

Ready for my next challenge Monday - Reboot Detox!