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There are two times of the year when people are most likely to start a health kick. The unofficial new year (September – when the kids go back to school and normalcy resumes) and January 1st.
During this time there are countless sites running 30 day challenges. There are a few notable sites running them right now, my favourite of which is marksdailyapple. Although you don’t need to follow the site to start your own 30 day challenge, the free information available is truly phenomenal. Learning from others that are going through the same struggle is priceless.
It was a 30 day challenge that got me hooked and expedited my weight loss on route to a 50 pound body transformation!
Downfalls of a 30 day challenge
- if you fall off the wagon it’s hard to listen to all the people having success (happened to me before)
- You might be participate in the wrong one! - find one that you have a chance to complete
- your success might not be as great as others
- become inspired
- realize that others are in the same boat as you
- accumulate unbelievable resources for future use (recipes!, exercise tips, etc.)
- the fun is contagious
- find your inner strength
If you know of any cool sites running a 30 day challenge add the link in the comments section below.
I think they do work but maybe not for the long term although they say it only takes 28 days to break a habit.
I was bored a few months ago so I set myself monthly challenges try and stimulate my interested like 30 days of 1 arm pushups x5o per day or 100 burpees per day etc.
As soon as the month was over it was like it never happened so perhaps 30 days is a good platform to launch a bigger event from or kick start a diet or exercise program etc
Raymond
Raymond,
That’s awesome! I have tried similar things just for stimulation. I completed 100 push ups everyday for 30 days. It was fun, and I became more proficient at pushups.
Jordan
Jordan,
I’ve never done a 30 day challenge, but I’m sure it can be beneficial. Concentrating on one thing for a short period of time can often yield awesome results becuase it really sharpens your focus and forces you to push yourself due to the limited time frame.
Alykhan
I’m with Raymond here; I use the 30 day challenge if ever I want to install a new habit. Make it that far and you’re home. I’m not sure if I would recommend a weight loss competition, I’ve seen some ladies in the office fall out over that stuff!
Michael
Michael,
30 days to break a habit really does the trick. 30 day challenges are useful for people that need a nudge to get them on track. There is so much support in online communities as well, that do contribute to success for the right people.