Sunday, September 20, 2009

Some more details on the upcoming weight-loss challenge!


I am very excited about the huge response I have received with regards to the upcoming weight-loss challenge in October, and this time I will definitely have way more participants than I have ever had in any of my past weight-loss challenges!

This challenge applies to practically everyone. Couldn't you too do away with a bit of excess fat stored in those stubborn areas of your body? This challenge does not only apply to people who actually need to lose weight but also to people who are considered 'normal weight', but would like to further improve their body. That's also why I shall be participating in the challenge myself... to lower my bodyfat level, and achieve a higher level of muscular definition.


Two separate categories

To make the contest fair for everyone, I have decided to create 2 separate groups of competitors.

Group1:

Anyone in need of losing more than 5kg, and after actual weight loss and inch loss .

Progress criteria: Participants will be judged by the amount of weight lost, the amount of inches lost, and the reduction in bodyfat percentage.

Group2:

Anyone who is already in the 'normal' weight category, but would like to work on improving their body composition and achieve a leaner, more attractive look. The aim here would be to "look good in a swim suit".

Progress criteria: Participants will be judged on their before and after photos. This is what real transformation is about. It is not about numbers, whether bodyweight or bodyfat %. It is just about how you look, or about how much your look has changed to the better.That's what you see in the mirror, and that's what people around you see and judge you by.

I will leave it open to you which group you would like to compete in, however I suggest the following guidelines:

If your bodyfat % exceeds 20% in men or 27% in women I suggest you take part in group 1. If you fall below these levels youcan take part in group 2.

These are the bodyfat categories for men and women:

Bodyfat % levels
:

Essential Fat: Men: 2 - 5% Women: 10-13%
Athletes Men: 6- 13% Women:14- 20%
Fitness Men:14- 17% Women:21 - 24%
Average Men:18- 24% Women:25 - 31%
Overweight Men:over 25% Women:over32%
Source: ACE (American Council on Exercise)

Your bodyfat % will be measured by me during your first measurement on October 3/4.


Winning Prize

Are you one of those people who gets motivated by a winning prize?

Well I'm offering the winner a free holiday to a European destination!

Details on this indue course.


So, are you in?

If you're still unsure whether you should take part, think about these points for a moment:

  • Do you feel that you could do with losing some weight or improving certain areas of your body?
  • Are there any areas of your body you are NOT happy with?
  • Are you still somewhat unsure what and how much you should eat to lose weight successfully?
  • Are you stuck in your current weight even though you believe you are eating healthy?
  • How good would you feel about yourself and what would it do to your self-confidence if you could fix those stubborn areas in your body that you look at every day in the mirror?
  • Will you stick to the programme if you have someone to guide you on a daily basis and monitor your progress? Being accountable to someone else drastically increases your likelihood of success compared to if you try to do it alone.
  • Are you fed up of 'wishing to change' and ready to actually do what it takes to make that change reality?

Well, by December15th you could be one giant step closer to achieving that change if you take part in this challenge. I'm here to offer you the possibility of being in better shape, healthier, fitter and happier with yourself in just 10 weeks. So don't procrastinate, take action!

Next week I will let you know how to apply. Stay tuned!

If you have not yet read what the challenge is about, click here.

Richard Geres

PS. Know any more friends who could be interested and benefit from this challenge? Forward them this message by clicking on the envelope icon below!

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