WOW

Its amazing to realize I am not the only person having these rolercoaster feelings. I've had alot of negative people in my life who didn't believe in me and who told me everyday that I am such a failure and a loser and I will never get anywhere in life. In the beginning it really bothered me and impacted everything I did. But I also realized that all these comments actually made me stronger and more determined to accomplish everything I did. 

I come from a small town and community. I promised myself the moment that I finish school I would be out of that town. And low and behold I succeeded. I finished high school last year and in January this year I landed a good job in the city of Pretoria. For me it was the most amazing feeling in the world, knowing I got a ticket out of there. of course living in the city has its ups and downs and in the first few months I gained quite a bit of weight. 

It wasn't until my step-grandmother told me straight to my face that I've turned into a biggo that my eyes opened with a bang. I went into a depression for a bit and vouched that I would definitely do something about this.

Then I started searching for diets and ways to lose weight fast, It went so far that I actually seriously started to consider starving myself, I though of becoming an anorexic and was quite on my way to one when I found the Body-For-Life book in a bookstore. 

I'm a very enthusiastic reader so you can always look for me in the nearest bookshop. Out of all the diet books on the shelve this book caught my attention with the champions on the front cover. I browsed through it for almost an hour before I came back to reality and realized how long I'd been standing there browsing through this book. I was captivated and bought the book on the spot. That night when I got home I read the whole book from start to finish and was amazed and so inspired by all the stories and transformations.

It really got me thinking about my life and where I was at that stage. Then I started planning, and working out everything I'd need for the challenge. I decided on a date and marked it with a BIG X on my calender. The date was the 22nd of October 2010. 

Today is the 14th of November and I am starting with week twelve of my challenge tomorrow. 

honestly I can't believe that I actually succeeded in making it this far. but I have to admit it has been an amazing yet very difficult ride. 

This is the first time I've logged on to the forum and this is also my very first post on the forum. I never thought I would actually write anything on the forum or get involved in the community but i have definitely changed my mind.

I have realized that we are there for each other and we keep each other strong. I want to thank the community for all the help and advice you give and contribute. you are all amazing. 

Lastly I just want to say that this challenged has changed my life for real in every way possible. I will for always be a BODY-FOR-LIFE-er and I will never regret the day I picked up that book in the bookshop