discovery channel national body challenge

[mishoe01]

Is anyone planning on doing this?

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

Don't know anything about it. Need to find the info first.

 

[mishoe01]

I saw this while watching the Discovery Health Channel....


For the last 2 years they've had this show called "Body Challenge" where 6 or 7 people signed up to do a 12 month program, in competition with each other (for prizes) to lose weight and get better physically and mentally. They worked with a nutritionist, doctor, and physical trainer throughout the 12 week program.

This year they decided to do a National Body Challenge where anyone across the country can try this.....

There is a weigh in on the 10th of January at participating Discovery Channel Stores (check on www.discoveryhealth.com for the Body Challenge info and see where in your state there is one) - you will be given a 3 month free Ballys membership, Get fit kit, and then you go back after 12 weeks for another weigh in and from what I understand, there is a chance to get onto TV.

I don't know too much else about how they are going to get this to work....but, I figure a free 3 month membership is nothing to sneeze at, and it doesn't hurt to try.

 

[DoeWDW]

This sounds really interesting and would be a great motivation to sticking with healthy eating and exercise!

I don't live near a Bally's but a free 3 month membership would also be a great reason to sign up! If you decide to do it, let us know, OK?

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

There seems to be a challenge to participate in the challenge. There are not that many opportunities to register in Ohio. Not sure I am that dedicated to seek out the limited locations in order to validate what I am already trying to do. So, I guess I will not be particiapting.

I will participate here.

 

[ZerasPride]

I agree with Tiger Lily. I was hoping there were a few more places in Ohio to be able to do the weigh ins. Too bad. I've been doing so well (thus far) with the support of the WISH forum and lowcarbfriends.com that I don't really need anything else. Too bad, it would have been nice to participate in this program.

 

[chager]

This looks really neat so I checked it out. There is a weigh in close enough so I may do that, but the Bally's locations are so far from me I would never use them I would have to drive 30-45min just to go to them and even then I'm not sure they are located in nice areas. It was hard to tell from the little maps. Why can't the people making the deals get workout facilities with more locations. I checked out Dr. Phil's Gold's Gym offer and the only close location is 30 min away too. I'm in central Ohio so Tuttle isn't extremely far for me to weigh in.
Carolyn
aka Nick's Mom

 

[JustMe28]

I have absolutely loved the Body Challenge shows. If there was a check-in place close enough to me, I'd join. Regardless, I will be watching the show!

 

[perfectmatch300]

I've been thinking about doing this for a while now. I'm a huge fan of The Body Challenge, & have watched both Body Challenge I & II. I undeastand they will nbe starinng a new series on Tues & Wed - of this week, I think - of people trying to lose post-baby weight. Starts at 8pm both nights. The show will include both moms & dods. While having a baby is not at all why I gained weight, I still plan to watch because I have foung the other shows to be so inspirational.

I have not decided yet if I will do their National Body Challenge. My main motive would be to get the Ballys mambership. We do have a Ballys close enough for me to get to, but I don't want to sign up for a long term because we will be moving in the spring once our house sells & I don't want to be tied to a gym membership I can't use. I'll let you know what I decide. My big hang up right now is that I don't want to go to the mall on Sat because it is always very crowded then - I know, I'm just making excuses. I'm also wondering how they will do the weigh-ins. I hope they don't make you do it right out in the middle of the store & announce your weight because I know I don't want to be that public about it! We'll see what this Sat brings!

 

[mum4jenn]

I cant do this because we dont have the discovery store OR a Ballys.

 

[chager]

Just a note to anyone going to the store for a weigh in. They are predicting long lines and saying to go early or you may not get weighed in by the store. :jumping4:

 

[Tina]

Thanks for the heads up. We are planning to go tomorrow. We'll plan to get there before the store opens.