What is a Challenge Group?

Way back before I started with my health and fitness journey, I had this good friend and neighbor, Cindy, who would join me for the occasional walk in the evenings. At first it was our only form of exercise, at least for me it was my only "workout." Over time, I started noticing Cindy changing. She was happier, more cheerful, and also getting thinner. When I asked her what was her secret, she told me about a Challenge Group that she was participating in that included clean eating, meal planning, workouts, and drinking these shakes. It sounded like a lot of commitment to me, and I just wasn't ready.  But Cindy just kept on improving her life and making progress towards her health and fitness goals, while I got more and more depressed about mine. I decided it was time to commit, and Cindy got me started.

Fast forward only two months, and people started noticing the same changes in me, and they wanted to know how they could get that same success. That was over a year ago, and since then I have become a coach and started leading my own challenge groups. I am so thrilled to be helping my friends and family to improve their lives! How lucky am I that people trust me to guide them through their health and fitness journey?

So, how did I do it? What's this challenge group business all about?
Challenge groups are closed facebook groups; only the members can see what is posted. I usually begin a new 60 day group each month, and it is filled with all kinds of people- from some just getting started to those who have experienced success but like the accountability of the group to keep them on track. Either way, the challengers all commit to the same things: working out, eating clean, and drinking Shakeology once a day. Not everyone does the same workout program; I help them choose the one that best fits their goals, fitness level, and lifestyle. Challengers have my support along with my team of successful coaches. We help teach you about making the best food choices, menu planning, recipe suggestions, scheduling your workouts, managing stress eating, eating out at restaurants, etc. Possibly the best part of the group is the feedback that you get from the other challengers, people who are experiencing the same challenges and helping you to find ways to stick with it. We are here to answer questions, and share in your celebrations. It's OK to brag in a challenge group! In the group you get a ton of positive feedback, and support while you learn how to make healthy changes that will last a lifetime. To me, the group is like a Fitness Family.

If you think you are ready for a challenge group, or would like more information, find me on facebook or email me at hbalshem@gmail.com.