WEEK 12 -
"Pushing through the finish line,
and beyond!”  

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As you enter week 12 of the Lean Body Challenge, think of a runner completing a marathon. While you may have encountered some obstacles during the first few weeks of the Challenge, by now, you quickly learned to establish a good "pace," or, a good daily rhythm to your workouts and meals.

Your nutrition program should be like second nature to you by now. And, while you still exert yourself during workouts, you actually look forward to them. You feel good afterwards, enjoying a deep sense of accomplishment.

That's because you know that you're doing something really good for yourself.

There are profound changes going on inside you also. You're getting control of your body and more importantly, you're feeling a sense of controlling your destiny; perhaps for the first time.

The important thing to do now is to keep the rhythm going. Your goal should be to "push through" the 12-week finish line and commit yourself to a life-long program of physical and personal self-improvement. You should start looking beyond the 12-week Challenge.

Your long-term success will hinge mostly on your ability to sustain a daily pattern, or daily habits that you can live with on an ongoing basis.

Coming back to the example of the marathon runner, these last 12 weeks have been a race for you. But what will you do now, after week 12?

If you're like me, you don't want to just stop and quit after a race. Sure, perhaps you'll want to take a few days off, but then, why not keep going?

You know that you can always take it slower--- you don't have to constantly be "running." You can walk at times. And at other times you'll feel like sprinting. Besides, now that you've made all of the improvements; don't you want to keep them?

Life should be a journey complete with never-ending self-improvement. It is my sincere hope that if you've completed the Challenge, you'll find a way to incorporate your new fitness and nutrition habit into your life afterwards.

Congratulations on your success! I look forward to receiving your completed Lean Body Challenge competitor packet, complete with your before and after pictures. Read your competitor packet for more details on sending in a complete and "successful" entry, or go to www.leanbodychallenge.com.

Don't think for a second, "My results aren't good enough for me to complete my entry in the Lean Body Challenge." If you've come this far, you owe it to yourself to finish! You wouldn't run a marathon only to quit a few feet from the finish line because you didn't like your race time, would you? Follow through and complete your entry package this week so that we can help you celebrate your success!

I'll continue to coach you on an ongoing basis through the Lean Body Coaching Club. And remember, if you ever have a question, you can write us at asklee@labrada.com. This is Lee Labrada, encouraging you to take the next step on your journey to a life-long Lean Body.

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Here's your last Keith Klein recipe...happy cooking!

Turkey Chili

- 2 pounds ground turkey breast - diced red onion
- 2 cans chili style tomato sauce - chopped celery
- 1 can defatted chicken broth - chopped carrots
- 4 tablespoon chili powder - optional: 1 can black beans

Brown the turkey over medium high heat. Work with a wooden spoon to break the meat into small pieces until the meat is thoroughly cooked. Pour chicken broth and tomato sauce to meat. Add chili powder and vegetables. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 10-15 minutes. Serves 8.

For more delicious recipes like this one or to order one of Keith's cookbooks, The Healthy Chef or Kidtrition Kafe Kookbook, go to his Web site at www.eatingmanagement.com.

Good Luck!

Yours in Health,

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Your Lean Body Coach™

Any Questions about the Lean Body Challenge™?
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