8 weeks of challenging workouts, but no surprise to me. I've been working out with the Sweendoggs for 2 years now with Hybrid, Strength, Hybrid 2.0 and the daily workouts on the app. Intensity has been the name of the game for some time and I love it. That's why I've stuck around! The challenge for me was about accountability and discipline. Coming out of a holiday season where cookies and fun family dinners were abundant (thank goodness for those things!), it was time for a reset and refocus. 8 weeks of workouts and commitment to water, protein and proper recovery. My biggest "change" accomplishment might even be the fact that I committed to and executed week where slept in, one FULL rest day kept my macros the same and didn't go to the gym. Most people don't have a problem doing those things, but if you do then you know exactly how difficult that was for me. Physically, sure, I lost a few pounds. 5 to be exact. love seeing some more definition in my arms and shoulders, legs and even a couple of abs showing up. I'm more impressed with the numbers that are written on paper during the daily workouts. Hitting new PRs almost WEEKLY over the last 8 weeks in every piece of the split! Back Squat PRs multiple times, ending with 250x1, Pull-ups for full sets unassisted, Deadlift pulls with ease on full body days that exceed previous 1RM and front squat PRs week after week ending with 175x2. never dreamed of hitting some of the weights that I achieved with these workouts. Over the course of the 8 weeks, I also gained some confidence to stand my ground on an issue that has been looming. Losing an accountability buddy wasn't an easy transition, but I moved on and through! Nothing holding me back in a space where I felt like I needed to be quiet.

This challenge was a lifestyle change. I've done completions challenges set weight loss goals lifting goals, you name it I've tried it but for one reason or another never succeeded. The app, workouts, videos, detailed breakdown was a game changer. You gave me the tools to succeed and took so much of the work out of getting the job done. By that fed the process. I followed mean you spoon and I don't recognize myself. I started at 226 and I'm down to 175 from just lifting following your workouts. I have never been in this shape in my life and feel like I have built the foundation I need to carry on with my new lifestyle. I can't express my feelings but I am speechless. thank you for the opportunity in this challenge and I am hyped to continue my progress and continue to challenge myself.

I'm attaching photos of the physical change, comparisons from the beginning of the challenge to the end. Please consider these and then imagine that the Hulk also entered me during my workouts for some of the best lifts of life so far. Thanks for a fun event and PLEASE keep 'em coming!

(Warning, this may get long!). think the best words I have for this challenge are "Thank You!" This challenge has literally changed the course of my personal health. In the past 6 years, I've had 3 amazing boys, but with those boys came an extra 20 lbs of weight and the loss of strength i once had. I would work out extremely rarely and would try a diet here and there, but nothing would stick. When initially seeing the post about a challenge, I almost didn't join-telling myself "this will just be another failed attempt in the end". Thankfully, my amazing wife convinced me it was a win win for me either way, and not going to lie, the motivation for some cash on top made the choice to join easier. My wife can attest to the fact that I've never been able to stick to a workout plan for more than a few weeks... Until Now!! Over the last 8 weeks I have been able to build a new routine and completely change my health habits for the better! Random side note- one of my boys was diagnosed with Celiac in week 2 of the challenge so our house had to very quickly adapt to being Gluten free. This, in the end really forced me to get rid of some bad eating habits. I'm eating a million times healthier, and making sure I take time to put in the work! In the end I was down 19lbs and gained an incredible amount of strength! I went from only being able to do a couple pull ups to being able to complete 8. All I can say is thank you! Thank you for providing an opportunity for me to really challenge myself. Thank you for being present with the participants and constantly providing us with encouragement. Thank you for helping me change my life! (My wife says thank you too!) Keep up the amazing work!