35 100 walking lunges DONE!

So my 365 day challenge is coming to an end today. What an interesting journey it has been. I did it! I dedicated myself to this and held on to it. Did I doubt myself? Not for a second. I knew I was able to do it once I got started . When I decided to start something like this, I made sure I finished it. Has it been hard? Yes, once in a while. Had I wanted to stop? Never! The only two weeks I had to take a break was when I got an inflammation in my knee, I had surgery.

I´m really glad I did it because this proves that building muscles do not happen over night. It takes a lot of dedication, a lot of work and hard will. To lose weight can be easier then gaining muscle. In my case, due to my petite frame it´s really hard to do either. Now I at least know that it´s possible, but it requires a lot of time. Have I seen changes in my body? Absolutely! :) Do I feel stronger in my lower body? For sure am! Heavy squatting has always been hard for me and still is, but not as hard as they did before. I am so happy I did it!:)

Jan 1
Quad (thick part):  22.4 inch (56.9 cm)
Glute: 26.8 inch (93.5 cm)

May 23
Quad: 21.5 inch (54.6 cm)
Glute: 37 inch (94 cm)

July 13
Quad: 22 inch (56 cm)
Glute: 37 inch (94 cm)

Aug 28
Quad: 22 inch (56 cm)
Glute: 37.7 inch (95.8 cm)

Dec 31 2015 
Quad: 22.7 inch (57.7 cm)
Glute: 38.7 inch (98.3 cm)

Result after 356 days. Small girls can build booty too ;).

I loved every second of this challenge. Am I going to continue with something new for next year? Sure will! It´s all planed out already! ;) Tomorrow it will start! ;) I´ll let you know what it is later.
So was it all worth it? Sure was! Today I ended my year with a 10lbs PR (personal record) in my back squat and did my last 100 walking lunges :).

Thank you year of 2015. There was a lot of downs, some true hard times. Missing family and friends back home etc. There was still much love, laughter and joy. I have met so many incredible people during this year. I have gained a lot of experience true the year and made some good memories. I have the best friends ever on this island! Without them I don´t know where I would be. I have so much to be thankful of!:) Love you all! I also have the best family back home! Though we don´t talk that often I still have them there when ever I need them. I will also always be there for them!<3

I hope the year of 2016 will be a little bit lighter and whatever it brings, I know I´m going to be stronger! I will try my best to give back as much as I can!  I just have to take one day at the time! Cherish the moments you have with your love ones and don´t be too hard on your self. Life is too short and not that serious. May the next year bring only joy to everyone! <3

2016


XoXo, Hanna