In the spring of 2009 after 25 years of helping people lose weight through a one on one counseling approach, I decided to try something really different! Being inspired by NBC’s “Biggest Loser” program, I brainstormed with a group of innovative people and created The Healthy Weigh’s first ever “Team Challenge.” Since that time we have been delivering, from start to finish, the most outstanding 10 week weight loss challenges available! Our 11th season of The Team Challenge will be starting up again January 10th with a Program Introduction Class for all those participating in the challenge. The official 10 week Challenge will begin one week later, January 17th, at Noon and Six pm. This winter our theme will be "BEYOND THE LIMITS!"
Here’s how it works:
Everyone who enrolls in The Team Challenge, has a weight loss partner, they make up a team.(Most of our clients have their own partner, but we help put teams together if you don’t have one) Our teams compete for the greatest % of weight loss for the 10 week period.
Every Tuesday at Noon or 6 PM all of our teams show up for a weigh-in and an inspirational presentation. Our Tuesday meetings last approximately one hour. Each week we announce and present prizes to the winning teams for the week and individual winners for challenges met. At the end of the ten weeks we have first, second and third place prizes for the top three teams. The grand prize goes to the team with the greatest % of weight loss. $1000!
Our clients can expect a 22 pound weight loss during the 10 week challenge, however we have seen greater weight loss per week at The Team Challenge, than in the history of The Healthy Weigh! The outstanding weight losses are due to our excellent nutritional plan and the accountability/support of the group. Although we celebrate the weight loss each week, we also spend time working on the issues that have kept people from losing weight and more importantly, kept them from keeping it off. The education and motivation our clients receive each week is unparalleled .
Another facet of The Team Challenge that has added to the success of our clients is our Facebook group. At the beginning of each Team Challenge we create a new private/closed Facebook group for the participants of this Team Challenge. This had been a great forum for encouragement and motivation throughout the week.
At the end of each 10 week Challenge, we conclude with a grand finale to celebrate all that has been accomplished in the last 10 weeks. We also follow up with a Stabilization class and an Alumni group for anyone who reached goal weight during this challenge. The rest of our clients continue on and begin the next Challenge.
As we head into our 11th season, it just keeps getting better! More weight loss, more life change, more prizes, more fun, and more support. Be a part of something great in 2012, The Healthy Weigh’s Team Challenge!