Hello! I’m Ken Young, 2004 Body-for-LIFE Grand Champion.

As you begin week 11, you know have to start thinking about the LIFE part of Body-for-LIFE! You have worked very hard to get to this point. You are either doing it because you want to change your life, maybe you have a wedding or big family get-together and just want to show up looking great. Regardless, the official 12-week program is nearly done.

I remember back in spring of 2004 when I finished my official 12 weeks, I felt a little down. You may be asking why. I know I got great results which ultimately lead to me being named a 2004 Grand Champion. But what happened was I had guidance through week 12; the book walked me through my transformation. I was not sure how I would be able to maintain the intensity basically forever!

What I decided was that I needed to come up with annual goals. I would enter road races and hope to finish them. Once I did a few, I was placing very high so I readjusted my goals! I have since moved on to road cycling and have joined a team. Whatever it is you decide to do, you have to do something! You are now in the best shape of your life and you need to continue to challenge yourself!

Many people ask me if I still do Body-for-LIFE and the answer is no. However, I still eat completely clean and live a totally healthy life! Body-for-LIFE gave me my health back and now I have decided to keep stepping it up a notch!

As you finish your Challenge, decide what it is you are going to do next and if nothing else, at least start at week one and go through another 12 weeks until you figure out what to do next to challenge yourself!

All the Best,

Ken Young