Got to talking in the weekend post about all I'ved gained in the last 12 weeks. That made me wonder about the rest of you. I've lurked and read your physical progress and cheered you on (if silently.) Now, if you don't mind, I'd like to know what you've gained from your 12 week challenge. Even if you haven't finished, I'm sure you noticed changes.

RN

Since I'm just starting out on week 3, about all I've gained is knowledge and I am now staring to feel "the groove" kick in. By knowledge, I mean I used to spend WAY to much time on cardio and then wander around my basement mindlessly working out with weights, while doing laundry, aiding the kids with whatever they need at that moment, throwing the ball for the dog, (you get the picture) I understand now the extreme importance of appling myself. Finally "getting" that is going to do wonders for my down the road..

"The Groove" is when the program your on starts to feel like routine. This is starting to happen. Before that time, I find, a program doesn't work. Once you start to own it, watch out! This is where I'm at. Starting to run with it...

Sorry, I know you were hoping for some "actual" gains, but this is all I have.. ..Hopefully I'll have more to offer in time..

Joy

That sounds like a gain to me.

FLRN -

I've gained a few things with BFL (but not weight...)!

- I have gained a ton of energy....
- I feel healthier
- I lost over 17 pounds on my first challenge and gained a lot of muscle tone...
- I'm not hungry anymore! I used to go home and stand in front of the fridge and put food in my mouth because I was hungry. The six meals a day with BFL have really helped stabalize my eating and has made me less hungry!

Best of all I've gained confidence that I can do this!

Kiks!

I have learnt to train the right way. Even I am have been at several gyms in the last years I never felt that good after 6 weeks of training!
It is the first time that I have the feeling that my weakest parts, shoulders and arms, are trained the right way without risking new injuries, because the smaller muscles like the muscles of the rotator cuff won't get overloaded. The last time I trained really hard I injured my left rotator cuff and need 2 months of acupunture to be able to train without pain.

I am learning to overcome frustration even my general results are not as perfect as they could be.
Unfortunatley I gained 3 lbs since I started and regretfully it's not all muscle. It seems that the diet is my really weak part.

Well I've gained a more muscular look that I ever had before, and I've done some sort of strength training on and off for over 10 years. I've also learned to overcome perceived obstacles, like my irregular work schedule. Instead of saying, "I can't do that because ...", I find myself finding a way to make things work, not only with my exercise and diet but also with other aspects of my life.

Jen