Hey Guys! The moment we have been waiting for is here! These folks have worked so hard, and have been so brave in my opinion. Over the last month, they have shared their struggles, their victories, and their super awesome plank pictures! I have been so inspired by all the personal testimonies that have come from this challenge. Many people have participated, but the Planksters below are the individuals who have posted pictures and stuck with it through out the entire month!!!
To Vote Just Leave The Name Of Who You Would Like To WIN In The Comments Below!
Winner recieves a $75 Nike Gift Card and Plant Protein Powder From Life Extension
#1 Michelle
Michelle has an amazing blog that I follow in which she pours out so much of her past in complete transparency. Her strength and continual growth is so amazing!
I asked everyone to tell me a little about what motivated them through the challenge and Michelle emailed me this:
“Alaina, you are what motivated me to follow through to this challenge. Even when I admitted my shortcomings and my setbacks, you uplifted me to forgive myself and to pick it right back up and push through!
I have always struggled with commitments to myself and the whole “follow through” thing.
Even during this challenge I struggled with my promises.
It has been one of my deeper issues throughout my life and I am not sure why, but it is.
Self-sabotaging me to not be better. That’s what I do! That’s who I have always been.
However, I can honestly say that I can do a full on 3 minute plank! THAT, my friends, is my BIGGEST victory!!!
I PLANKED WHAT MY FATHER GAVE ME!
(whoop whoop!!!)”
Isn’t that Awesome!!??? Vote For Michelle Below!!
#2 Tiffany
Tiffany has overcome so much in her life! She keeps pressing forward no matter what life throws her, and I am so proud of her!
Here is what Tiffany shared with me about the challenge:
“For years I have struggled with my weight and having motivation to exercise. I’m surrounded by trainers and others that inspire people everyday, but their style didn’t work for me. One thing that Built on the Rock has done is changed my mindset. It’s OK that I couldn’t actually hold the 3 minute plank for the 3 straight minutes, I had to break and tack my time on to the end – before I would have beat my self up saying see – you can’t do this. But my victory came when I tackled my thoughts – I got up each day and did it no matter how I felt or what I thought. I became thankful and confident in who I am in Christ and knowing that no matter how “good” I was compared to anyone else I was making my temple stronger for Christ and HE is all that matters”
I am so proud of her!!!!!! Go vote for Tiffany!!!!
#Kimberly
Kimberly is amazing! She really stuck with this challenge and reported a 12lb weight loss!! In addition, I could see her develop a deep love and appreciation for herself…it was really amazing to witness. One the first day of the challenge she posted this to the BOTR facebook page:
“Thank you for challenging me. For a while I’ve been so down on myself and last night when I tried my very first plank, I cried. It was so hard for me, and I kept saying omg I can’t even do it! John kept saying yes momma you can., and I did it!! We both laughed after, but it’s a milestone in my life change and so I thank you!!”
I cried when I read it, and I then I went back and read it a few more times and cried a few more times! Vote For Kimberly!
#4 John
This is Kimberly’s son John. He is 10 years old and he committed to this challenge to support his mom, Kimberly. To me that is really remarkable!! I think he deserves votes for being the world’s greatest son!!!!
#4 Kristal
Kristal is an air force wife and mother of two. Her husband is currently deployed and she is taking care of business all by her bad self! I have so enjoyed her interaction on Facebook and Twitter through out this challenge. She has been so encouraging to other participants and just a positive force in general. Her attitude, devotion, and uplifting spirit is really inspiring. I think she is a powerful example for other military spouses and deserves LOTS OF VOTES 🙂
OK GO VOTE NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Voting Close Tomorrow, June 30th at 9pm! Winner will be announced then!
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