Now you have the hang of the 12-week transformation. You should be noticing your pants fitting a little looser or your shirts not as snug. Meals should be easier to coordinate and the workouts will be more intense. You have four weeks to go and a lot will happen in this time.

Week 8 is when I think your metabolism and muscles are just getting into sync with the work you have displayed for the previous weeks. This means that over the next four weeks you will have the biggest fat loss and the best muscle gain. There is no time to slack off; you are in the final stage of the best time of your life. Live the next four weeks in great focus to the body and mind you have worked so hard for.

Remember your goals you made at the beginning of your Challenge; this is when you should really be pushing to achieve them. Make sure that you are holding yourself accountable and conquer the mountain you are climbing. Pushing your limits helps in all aspects of your life, from work to family to even Body-for-LIFE. I always say, “Shoot for the moon and if you don’t succeed, you still fall with the stars.” Something is better than nothing, but EVERYTHING is better than something. Go get it, you deserve it!

Your Body-for-LIFE Brother,

Kenny Fernandez
Top 15 Finalist 2005 Body-for-LIFE Challenge