I mentioned in my previous post that I had a hard time finding a "reason" to be a healthier person, well, I have found it. I know its kind of a superficial motivation-money, great bod, but for right now I think its what I need. I need something that will spring me into action, something that will help me to get results however little, right now or in the very near future(I am a "right now" kind of a gal). Just reading over the details of the contest has started the wheels turning in my head. I'm excited, its perfect, its here at the precise time that I need it, its fee free, and best of all there's a chance to win 10,000 grundles. I know this will not bring me life long happiness or health, but it can certainly start me on the path and/or help me to continue on the path to health and fitness.
Look forward to the before PICS, or don't, but they will be there. Tomorrow Mar 5. Cheehoo.
And to make this a little more personal, I'm dedicating this challenge to my late uncle, Uncle Ete, he was a body builder and had joined a similar competion Body for Life while he was alive. I remember numerous conversations with him regarding this and living a healthier life, being a better person, and expanding our talents. I really looked up to him, he was a great person!
How to Accept the Spring Forward Challenge Now
Many people are familiar with the way this game is played. Here it is in a nutshell:
--Take Before Photos (front, side, and back views)
--Measure starting weight and tape measurement around the tummy, and/or bodyfat%
--Workout consistently for 12 weeks - it can be your plan or one of mine
--Eat Right, consistently for 12 weeks - your plan or mine (mine works might be the difference)
--Work to improve mental strength and emotional fitness along the way (I'll show you how)
--Take After Photos (front, side, and back views)
-- Measure ending weight and tape measurement around the tummy, and/or bodyfat
--Tell your story - what it was like before, what happened, and what it's like now
--Send us your photos along with your inspiring story of change
--Watch for surprise announcements of the Champions - It could be YOU!
--Repeat for best results
That's pretty much it. Not real complicated... pretty simple actually. Simple, but not easy. There's no such thing as an easy challenge, especially when it comes to changing your mind, body, and life as we are talking about here.
Timelines, and Deadlines
This is a 12-week Challenge. You can start as early as March 5, 2012 but no later than March 26. You must finish your before to after program 84 days after you begin and send in your photos and story no later than June 20, 2012 (must be postmarked by that date to qualify). Send to: Transformation Challenge, 221 Corporate Circle, Suite K, Golden, CO 80401.
Rewards and Prizes
Two people who successfully complete the Spring Forward Challenge will each be awarded $10,000 CASH! Both will become new Transformation Champions and will each receive the Gold Medal and the Champion's jacket. Also, both Champions will be invited (all expenses paid) to come to our Transformation Center in Colorado to share their inspiring stories with me on our web-TV show and with our participants of Transformation Camp.
One Weight-Loss Champion wins $10,000
One Champion will be chosen based on his/her accomplishments in a major transformation featuring significant but healthy weight loss (extraordinary results of becoming up to 40 lbs lighter in 12 weeks are possible and I have seen it done hundreds of times).
One Fitness Champion wins $10,000
A second Champion will be chosen from the Fitness Category which is for those who are experienced exercisers and are aiming to shed some bodyfat (10-20 lbs) while building, strengthening, and shaping muscle. The Fitness Category is open to men and women of all ages (18 and up).
How it Will be Scored
All participants' photos and stories will be reviewed by me and previous Transformation Champions. 65% of your total score will be based on body change and the other 35% will come from your inspiring story of change (no more than 500 words).
Champions will be announced on Facebook, Transformation.com, Twitter and text message (and maybe by a knock on your door!) no later than July 4, 2012.
More Rewards!
Ten Runners Up will each receive $1,000 cash, the silver medal, and a 3 month supply of Right Light nutrition shakes (the highest quality, sugar free, fat free, protein and vitamin-rich health shake available anywhere). Five of these Runners Up will be top finishers and five will be chosen at random from all the qualified entries submitted.
ALL finishers will receive the bronze medal, a Team Transformation workout shirt (yes, it's blue), and a Certificate of Achievement and Recognition for making a change which makes a difference in the health of our nation.
Facebook followers who are in the Challenge will also have the opportunity to win prizes for their progress on weeks 4 and 8! Details will be passed along as we move along!
Plus, everyone who starts and finishes the 12-week Spring Forward Challenge WINS the best prize of all which is a healthier, stronger, leaner body and a renewed, more energetic and positive life!
Exercise, Nutrition Plans, Insight and Motivation
Tomorrow (Monday, March 5) I will be posting here on Facebook, my easy to follow advice and recommendations for exercise. Body-for-LIFE workouts obviously work great and you are welcome to follow that protocol. However, my favorite workout method today is called "5-25" and it is a very intense, effective, safe and sustainable plan which requires an investment of just about a half hour of your time, 5 to 6 days a week.
This unique, 5-25 method is one I developed based on years of research and real-world experience. It introduces the concept and practice of "High-Intensity Interval Strength Training" as an adjunct to the popular HIIT aerobics which have been shown in scientific studies to produce superior fat loss and heart health enhancing results compared to typical (and boring) routines. I will tell you all about it on kick-off Monday (tomorrow).
My nutrition method is tried and true--over a million people have followed it to lose bodyfat, build muscle, improve heart health, and even lower their risk for 8 forms of lifestyle related cancers. It's all based on what I call the Right FACTs: Eating the Right Foods, in the Right Amounts, with the Right Combinations (of protein and carbs), at just the Right Times. Just remember F-A-C-T (Foods, Amounts, Combinations, Times) and learn the basics of each of those Right ingredients and you will quit dieting and start Eating for Life! Learn all about it Tuesday (March 6) here on Facebook and over at Transformation.com.
Each day this week I will be posting new content and key insights on everything from how to transform your dreams and intentions into clear-cut, achievable goals, to how to tap into the power of teamwork with support groups you can join for FREE, right away!
So if you're 'In it to Win it' and you want to make the very most of this Spring Forward Challenge, check in with me daily here on Facebook--my goal is to help you achieve your goal as we all work together to help transform our nation from worst to first in health and fitness once and for all!
Remember, I'm with you each step, and each rep of the way! (This is going to be a lot of fun!!! =)
