Is a Challenge Group right for you?

My fitness journey has taken many twists and turns over the years.  I was always in search of the next program, class or gadget that would help me achieve the success I was craving.  Yes, I will admit, I actually purchased a Suzanne Somers Thighmaster in the 90's.  If you're too young to know what that is, Google it...it's ridiculous!

I would continue to fall into the proverbial diet cycle.  I would make a decision to start on Monday.  I would clean up my eating (restrict calories), decide on my daily workouts and start with a determination that this time I would stick with the plan.  Then life would happen.  One of the kids would get sick.  Things would get crazy at work.  I would feel deprived by this new plan I implemented and would fall head first off the wagon.  Sometimes it would take me weeks or months to come up with a new plan just to start this crazy cycle all over again.

What I didn't realize through all of these failed attempts is that I was missing accountability and support.  A few months ago I was asked to join a Challenge Group for a new Beachbody at home fitness program that was released over the summer.  Because I was always in search of "the thing" I'd already purchased the program, so why not try the Challenge Group?  I remember being apprehensive and vulnerable, but I soon realized the other women in this group were just like me.  I loved this challenge and thrived in the group setting.

This is what a Challenge Group looks like.  There are three components:

1.  Fitness:  Beachbody has a wide array of at home fitness programs by world class trainers.  You work with your coach to determine which program fits your specific fitness level and goals.  There is something for everybody.  Beginner to advanced.  Dance to power lifting.  Yoga to extreme cardio conditioning.

2.  Nutrition:  Each program comes with an easy to follow portion control meal plan that will change
the way you look at fueling your body.  You commit to replacing one meal a day with Shakeology, a nutrient dense meal replacement shake that tastes like dessert but has all of the vitamins and nutrients needed for the day in one meal.  My body is loving the improved nutrition.  My cravings for sweets and carbs are gone!

3.  Accountability and Support:  The Challenge Group is held in a private Facebook group.  In this group, like mined people all come together working towards becoming the best version of themselves.  These ladies, most who have never met in person, cheer each other on through their successes and lift each other up through failures.  Daily posts are shared to challenge you and keep you growing in your journey.  You declare your goals to the group and if you don't show up, someone is going to come looking for you.

I feel like I've found the pieces to the puzzle I was missing through all of the past failed attempts.  I've always been a fan of Beachbody workout programs, so the fitness component was the easy part.  I lacked the consistency to keep going.  Improving my nutrition and taking away the cravings keeps me consistent with my diet.  The accountability I found in the Challenge Group is something I've never had before and was such a game changer for me I decided to become a Coach so I could help other women find their way on their journey to their fit and healthiest self.

If you're ready to give it a try, send me an email at sueharkerfitness@gmail.com.

Let's do this!  Together we are stronger!

Sue