We have reached the end folks!! Can you believe it?! I am so proud of everyone who participated. Eight weeks is a long time to stay dedicated to anything. I am glad you took the time to better yourself.
There are a few orders of business that we will need to accomplish in the coming days.
1. We need to do post-WLC measurements
2. If you did pre-WLC photos, we need to take post-WLC photos
3. You need to repeat the WOD you choose to log on day 1
I will be in the gym Friday night at 4:30 and Saturday at 12:00 to do measurements and take photos if you would like me to do them. Also I will be repeating the WLC WOD on saturday if you would like to join me.
Just a word about measurements and photos, you should do them even if you think you didn't change much. Why? Because, maybe you did change and you just don't know it. Also, ANY CHANGE is good change! Be proud of what you have accomplished, even if it didn't come in the form of measurement changes.
Lastly, I will be looking for success stories. The winners from each team will definitely be highlighted, as well as ANYONE who would like to share their story. I will email out a template in the coming days. I will leave you with the blog post from the WLC team, in case you missed it, as it had some great points I wanted to make sure everyone saw.
"You've done it. You've made it through 7 weeks of the Whole Life Challenge. You've established habits and have a new awareness of what you're capable of. The past 7 weeks have been very personal - all about you, your journey... what YOU have to do to take small steps and make things happen.
While it's been a lot about awareness, it's been an experiential process - actually putting into action the things that you say you want to do. Experiencing first hand what you're capable of, and what you're not. Learning how to be as perfect as you can, and how to still accept yourself and your process in your shortcomings. Putting one foot in front of the other, day after day, week after week. Showing up in spite of how you feel.
CONGRATULATIONS - you've done it. But NOW what?
Well, I've got both good and bad news. First the bad. This is it. It's all there is. The 'magic secret' is that there is no magic secret. Do the time. Take the steps. It might sound boring and mundane, but if you can manifest what you've learned over the past 7 weeks in your life going forward, I know you will be on your way to a life of health, well being and self-mastery.
The GOOD news? You have ALL the power. You know what it takes to get what you want and you know that you can do it. You have this experience as a reference point - power to draw on. You've got a community of people that will support you - not just others in the WLC, but all the people in your life. They are the ones that, with your permission, will help you stay focused, on task, and accountable. Talk with them about what you're up to... let them know your struggles, challenges, accomplishments. And, if they are touched, moved and/or inspired by you, maybe they'll just jump on board with you for the next WLC. The more people in your life that both 'get it' and are on board (whether that means just watching you from the sidelines or jump in actively with you), the better it is for you!
Enjoy your final week - stick with it through the end. Then celebrate, and relish in your victory!"
Thanks for posting this, and all your work on the blog and with the WLC. I'm glad I got over my Stevia roadblock with your help and gave it a shot. It really helped focus my efforts, and I learned a lot about myself. I'll be sending you my story soon. -scott
ReplyDeleteThank you Scott! I'm so glad you gained something from the challenge! I'm looking forward to your story.
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