We weren't always in-shape and healthy. Six years ago we realized our lives had spiraled out of control.
Why StartTODAYFitness?
If you wait for the perfect time, it will never happen. You will always have a challenging time ahead of you — someone’s birthday, a business trip, a stressful time, finals week, a new baby, holidays, a huge project, etc.
If you look for a reason to wait, you will find it.
But if you look around at the people you love and the people who love you, then take a look in the mirror, you’ll find undeniable reasons to Start TODAY.
Yes, you are making a major life change. But keep it in perspective.
It’s only 84 days.
StartTodayFitness
Starting today, you are completely changing your life! You will probably have a lot of questions and things you don’t understand. So before you take your photos and send in your entry form, give yourself a week – NOT to DECIDE to make the change. You have already done that.
Start your “unofficial” challenge TODAY. From this day forward, you are transforming into your Body-for-LIFE.
Since we became Body-for-LIFE Champions for 2000, EAS has generously given us the opportunity to speak all across the country to people like you. Each of you has touched our lives and every one of your stories has inspired us.
After a while we learned how to spot the ones who are more committed to their excuses than to their results. These are the ones who say “I’m going to TRY it, but …”
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I’m going to start in a few weeks, after the kids go back to school, after the holidays, after the pressure at work goes down, after my big business trip, after …*
I’m going to do it a little differently …*
I’m going to cut this part of the program*
I’ll do it, but I’ll still drink my wine (beer, etc.)*
I can’t drink that much water*
I can’t eat that often*
I can’t afford the supplements*
I don’t have time (kids, work, travel, busy, busy, busy!)*
I’ll do it, but I won’t take the photos*
I’m a guy. I’m not going to shave*
I’m going to do it, but I’m not going to enter the challenge
And we can spot the ones who are serious, the ones who WILL succeed.
I’ll bet you’re one of them …
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I’ve got these 7 things down. What ELSE do I need to know to make it?*
How can I drink that much water every day?*
What tips do you have to help me follow the program while I travel?*
How do you fit in all of those meals?*
How do I follow the program while my husband follows his old habits?*
What’s your advice on doing cardio more than 3 times a week?*
I’m going to Start Today!
What I’m going to tell you next is very difficult. But read it and read it all.
I don’t want you to start your official Body-for-LIFE challenge today.
But I DO want you to start ACTING like you’ve started your official Body-for-LIFE challenge today.
Take this week to prepare yourself. Check it out, try it out. Get ready, because you have a major life change ahead of you. Select a day, one week from today and make it your “official” start date.
Write it on your calendar. Program it in your Palm. Schedule it in your contact manager.
But, START ACTING LIKE YOU’VE STARTED YOUR OFFICIAL BODY-FOR-LIFE CHALLENGE TODAY.
Take this week to educate yourself:
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Make an appointment with your doctor to discuss this life change and what YOU need to prepare your body.
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Read Body-for-LIFE.
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Research Body-for-LIFE.com.
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Get the Body-for-LIFE Success Journal and start planning!
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Do all you can to get off to your very best start by reading:
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Tour a few fitness centers, recreation centers, gyms, etc. until you find the one that fits YOU best.
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Decide whether or not you are going to hire a trainer. If you are, begin your search. If you’re not, get into the gym and start asking a lot of questions. Bring your Body-for-LIFE book to the gym and use its diagrams to make sure you’re doing your lifts properly to avoid injury.
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Get your EAS supplements. You can search health food stores and online sites for best prices, or make it easy on yourself and get everything you need for the next week, or the next month, with one click:
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Get a journal or notebook to record your thoughts, obstacles and
high-points. (Again, the Body-for-LIFE Success Journal is ideal!)
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Psyche yourself up to take those “before” photos.
(Don’t worry, you’ll find lots of Photo Tips here at StartTodayFitness.com
“It takes 21 days to break a habit and 21 days to form a habit.”
~ Donovan Welsh, 1998 Body-for-LIFE 1st Runner Up
And my awesome Personal Trainer
The change you’re about to experience is magical. But it might not be instant. Be kind to yourself. Give your body time to adjust to the changes you are about to put it through. And, just as important, give your mind time to adjust to the changes your body is going through. You are about to enter the most exciting, challenging, motivating, self-exploring, life-changing 12-weeks of your life.
It will be the easiest and most difficult thing you’ve ever done. It will be the most frustrating and most rewarding. It will help you notice that your life will never again be the same, and everything you used to be just isn’t good enough for the person you’ve just become.
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February 16, 2006 5:41 pm
I want to do this, but will it work for a 65 year old woman?
I currently do Weight Watchers program and work out 4 times a week on an eliptical machine for 30-40 minutes. I have done 1-7 and 9. I lose very very slow. I lost .6 of a pound last week. Will this be any faster?
February 17, 2006 2:49 am
Hi Tami,
Thank you for emailing me. I am getting ready to start the challenge next week. I am going to buy the book and journal.
February 17, 2006 6:37 am
I’m good for a week or two and then I just piddle out. How can I keep going? I really want to do it.
February 17, 2006 12:31 pm
Hi Marthe -
As long as you your doctor supports your decision to get in shape with Body-for-LIFE, it should work, even at 65 and beyond!
In previous years, Body-for-LIFE has had an over-50 category. I personally know Dr. Life, George Nolly and Michelle Lee, all “Over-50″ champions who have kept their Body-for-LIFE ever since they first accepted the challenge.
Here is where you will find their stories:
Michelle Lee, 2004
http://bodyforlife.com/challenge/champions/2004/GrandChamps/bio.asp?comp=michelle_lee
Dr. Jeffry Life, 1998
http://bodyforlife.com/challenge/champions/1998/bio.asp?comp=jeffry_life
George Nolly, 2000
http://bodyforlife.com/challenge/champions/2000/bio.asp?comp=george_nolly
I can’t wait to see how you do, Marthe!
Tami
February 17, 2006 1:23 pm
Jackie -
You are not alone!
I have always wondered why the body doesn’t instantly respond more “positively” to positive change.
And the good news is,
You are not alone!
Keep coming back us. We are here to support you.
Here are a few pages to help you get over the hurdles you will encounter in these next few weeks:
The Big Setup for Success
http://starttodayfitness.com/body-for-life-success/28
Set Your Goals
http://starttodayfitness.com/body-for-life-goals/15
Tips for Week One
http://starttodayfitness.com/category/week-one/
Tips for Week Two
http://starttodayfitness.com/category/week-two/
You can do this, Jackie! We believe in you.
Tami
February 17, 2006 1:25 pm
Congratulations, Kaaren!
You are committed. You have taken the most important step on your path to transformation success . . . the FIRST step.
Here is a quick place to get the book and journal:
http://starttodayfitness.com/body-for-life-basics-you-need/
Please let me know how you are doing, Kaaren!
Tami
February 19, 2006 6:18 pm
TAMI, I WANT TO START THE CHALLENGE,BUT I NOTICED I MISSED THE CUTOFF FOR THE NEXT CHALLENGE. WILL THAT LESSON MY CHANCE TO POSSIBLY WIN THE CHALLENGE IF I START NOW.
February 21, 2006 2:12 pm
Hi James -
As long as you do your complete challenge within 2006, you will not lessen your chance to possible win the challenge.
Following one of the Body-for-LIFE suggested dates give you a date to aim for and a group to stay motivated with. But you can set a date on your own and you can keep coming back to Start Today Fitness for your inspiration and motivation!
Thanks for your comment. Keep ‘em coming as you continue with your new Body-for-LIFE!
May 20, 2006 4:30 pm
Hello Tami and Gino,
I’ve decided that I need to transform my life through Body for Life, and I’ve read the book and I even bought the daily journal!
However, I appreiciate your webpage. It has given me the knowledge that I wasn’t sure about and the confidence to know that even I can do it!
Thanks so much.
-Steve
May 23, 2006 10:35 am
Hola Steve -
Congratulations!
You sound confident AND inspired . . . a sure recipe for success.
I hope you will keep coming back each week to find new guidance to help you every day.
Hey do me a favor. Some night on cheat night, go to Santorini in Greek Town and feast on their appetizers. That is my FAVORITE restaurant in the world! (Go cubbies)
Thanks for dropping by and have a GREAT Body-for-LIFE Day.
Tami
PS - Open your BFL Journal to day 38 and you’ll see Gino and me there.
October 15, 2006 6:52 am
Do you have to buy and use the EAS supplements?
I really need to exercise and tone. losing weight is not my problem.