Let the games begin!!

OK, here I am....BFL Challenge Numero Uno.... I have my "before" pictures done, but my husband is holding them for me. In the past when I've seen pics of myself it makes me very sad and my motivation dives to the depths of despair. I am going on faith and taking inspiration from others to complete this 1st challenge.

Here's one of the women that has inspired me just by her pictures and posts: http://www.bodyforlife-tracker.com/searchprofile.cfm?id=11914 Thanks Linda!!

Here's a picture of me that I do have from my Orange Belt testing in Hapkido (a Korean martial art). This was a year ago.

Today is my Free day and the official Day 3 for the challenge, but I've been BFL'ing since Monday 8/28/06. Even though it's been only a week, I'm already sleeping better and feeling stronger. I have made this commitment to myself and it is my intention to KEEP MY WORD to myself. I am very good at keeping my word to others, but not so good to myself....this has changed. Last night when I absolutely didn't want to do my cardio workout, I looked at Linda's BFL transformation and at 10pm (when I should have gone to bed), I got on my Elliptical trainer and did a kick ass workout!! I slept like a rock!

Today we may go to the beach and go watch my FIL play in his band in the park! He's really good! That should give me some nice outside exercise. I have no big plans for my free day, I'm not craving anything. I think since I've changed to the BFL eating plan from a low-carb plan I am more satisfied and feeling less deprived.

I hope everyone is having a GREAT Labor Day!!!!! xoxoxo Jen