20 lb Weight Loss Challenge

Lose weight of 20 lbs. Over any time period.

Not all types of physical activity are suitable for everyone. Users take challenges and training advice at their own personal risk.

20 lb Weight Loss Challenge Additional Information

When looking to lose a significant amount of weight, it is easy to become overwhelmed at the sheer number of possibilities that are presented in the popular media. Weight loss regimens, diets and programs abound, with some going as far as to send you food in the mail and write up detailed, but expensive, workout routines. For those not looking to break the bank while losing weight, however, the 20 lb Weight Loss Challenge is a good way to start working towards your goal of a slimmer physique, without any of the hassles of expensive diet plans.

The 20 lb Weight Loss Challenge instead focuses on hard work, however cliche it sounds it is still the only way of making sure that you reach your goals. The most important thing that the challenge does is set a concrete goal and finish line for you to strive for: 20lbs. Without this goal you may feel reluctant to persevere through the pain and hard work, but with this goal it is easier to see progress that you are making and measure it against a real number. 

The challenge should truly begin and end with cardio workouts. Getting your blood pumping and a good sweat going is the first and most important step in making a weight loss challenge successful. It is critical to be start running immediately, whether it be in the weight room on a treadmill or, preferably, outside. Start with distances that make sense for you; if you haven't run even a mile in the last two years do not go out and try to run three on your first try. Instead, work your way up slowly. It is important to build a solid base of conditioning which you can then use to work your way up the ladder.

In addition to running or other aerobic activity such as biking or swimming, an important part of any weight loss endeavor is core work. After going on a run, stop and perform a variety of core exercises, such as planks, crunches and even push-ups for a full body workout. What you eat is also critical, so try to stay away from empty calories such as french fries or processed foods, and opt for lean meats like chicken breasts and whole grain carbohydrates.