It’s a strong title right? Can you change your life in 12 weeks?
“They say that time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.” -Andy Warhol.
The statement above couldn’t be more true. How long have you been reading about changing your life or your body? Has time made anything better on its own? Has all the material you read, trainers you hired or videos you watched led to the changes you wanted over time? Have you taken yourself to the next level which takes your life from good to great?
All I want is for the people who want to change their lives to have the means to do so. There are no guilt trips here or assumptions of your life. That being said I have never met a person who wanted to stand still where they are.
I have done quite a few challenges now and all of them have been successful. People have made great transformations and even won a few prizes. This challenge isn’t any different. It is going to push the limits of your comfortably and dedication. If I have to be 100% realistic I don’t expect there to be many to complete the full 12 weeks. I would like to be proven wrong on this though.
Categories
This challenge is going to be a little different. We are going to have 4 different categories and one winner for each category.
- Overall Transformation – The person who changed the most and made the biggest transformation regardless of goal will win this title and prize .
- Fat Loss – The person who has achieved the highest amount of fat loss will be the winner of this category.
- Performance – This represents those who increase in performance skills or ability or increase in recovery and mobility. This is good for those looking for a push in their correction or athletic ability.
- Body Recomp – The person who has had the best physical change to their look through training and diet manipulation. This can be for bulking, symmetry, or fat loss.
Prizes
Overall Transformation – $250
Fat Loss – $100
Performance – $100
Body Recomp – $100
Sign Up
In order to participate in the challenge you need to be a member of Leighpeele.com. To join please click here. After you do that you need to do the following.
- Find the Change My Life Challenge Log on the forums
- Copy/paste the entry form below with your answers and pictures in the thread
Entry Form
1. Name:
2. Age:
3. Height:
4. Weight:
5. Description of your goal:
6. What is the long term plan you have for yourself in regards to your goal?:
7. Give me an example of where you are going to be in 1, 3 and 5 years.
8. Would you be interested in being matched with a peer supporter?
9. Are you fully committed to posting up weekly information on your progress?
10. Are you fully committed to posting up pictures at the end of the challenge for a reference?
Updates
Every week you will need supply your answer to the following
1. Name:
2. Age:
3. Height:
4. Weight:
5. Days Compliant: *
6. Additional Comments:**
* Days Complaint is rated on a yes/no system. Very simple. You count every day that you did exactly what you stated you were going to do.
** Additional Comments are mandatory. It can be as simple as “This sucks.” but you have to write something.
Pictures
Pictures do not have to disclose identity or include face. What is needed is an image of the you from the front, side and back. Clothing is your choice but standard is shorts for men and a sports bra/short bottoms for females. Selection of clothing is personal preference but keep in mind all we have to go on is pictures.
The Guidelines/Rules
In order to play you must be:
* 18 years or older
* A member of LeighPeele.com
* Post pictures at the end of the challenge or some proof for reference.
* Perform training every week as listed below.
* Report in once a week on the forums in the log
* Have general clearance from your doctor (I am not liable or responsible in anyway, etc)
Diet
This is not a diet specific challenge. If looking for a program I highly recommend OPT original for fat loss, OPT Remix for Body Recomposition or Body By Eats guidelines.
You are welcome to do programing of your own for this challenge. Only the mobility is required in regards to training/diet.
Training
All participants will be required to do this 3-day a week mobility program (or your own program that use at least a 3-day a week program for mobility specific training). Failure to do so will equal disqualification. You only get 2 missed sessions unless you write with a valid reasoning for missing the sessions. All other training is of your own choosing.
Mobility Program
Leg Swings – 2×15 – Alternate Instructions available in this article
Wall Slides – 2×15 – Instructions available here
Single Leg RDL’s – 2×10 – Alternate Instructions available here
Wall Hip Flexor Mobilizations – Alternate 2×10 Instructions available in this article
Bent Over Spine Rotation – Alternate 2×10 Instructions available here
Wall Chest Stretch – Alternate 4×30secs – Instructions available here
Start and End Dates
This challenge will start on January 13th and last until April 7th. This is a 12-week challenge. All starting photos/information must be posted in the transformation thread before the 15th. I am doing this to allow for plenty of time for people to get ready.
Judging
The judging will be done by the forum moderators and one randomly selected poster.
Disclaimer
* All personal name/information will be kept private unless stated by participants it is desired to be publicly told.
* All transformations and pictures can be used for articles/blog posts. If you don’t want your picture reveled please state as such and I will not use your before/after for these types of posts. I want people to feel safe within this site, so the choice is your but if you do not specify I will use it for general posting purposes. You do not have to show your face.
* If it is found that any participant does something stupid or dangerous in order to win not only will you be kicked off the site and forfeit any right you have to membership, I will put a voodoo doll curse on your and you will never have good luck for the rest of your life.
To get started join now.
oh wow I love the forums. I am not a big poster but I love to read. This is my first post on your blog too. I found you looking for podcasts and simply love yours to pieces. Thank you for all you do and give away. The price is a steal!
Thanks. I am glad you are pleased with what you have seen so far.
I am going to do this one Leigh! Very excited and love the changes. I liked BBEs but wasn’t a fan of the blog design there. This one is MUCH easier to read.
Congratulations on how well things are going. I love what you give to the forums. I am still spining over the bar trick/exercise analogy.
Yeah I think this one is easier to read too.
Spinning = pun intended?
Just joined Leigh and I am looking forward to getting to know you better.
Don’t be a lurker!
I am a lurker…until the powers that be can get my forums account fully rolling:)
Do we have to post up our mobility program or is it a honor system?
Honor system
Dear Leigh,
Would you be willing to post a short write up of the mobility exercises so I could keep them all in one place. The videos are helpful, but I won’t have my computer with me when I work out. I can write them up myself, but I’m sure your descriptions and comments would be useful.
Thanks – Amy, new member
I will see what I can do to get that up witin the next 48 hours.
I like the idea you have here Leigh. It is simple and it makes sense. I am amazed anyone would do it based on those conditions.
To be perfectly honest there is a reason I am doing the first two challenges this way. Not everything is as it seems *insert evil laugh*
Ooh, you’ve sure piqued my interest with that comment, Leigh!
Bummer! I just started the Lean Eating Program. I wish I would have waited.
Well you can always do both if you desire. There is no rule (in my challenge) that says you can’t be apart of other challenges. This isn’t about a specfic program, you can do any program you want. This is a personal challenge with rewards and support versus trying to prove something about a product or system.
Ok Leigh, I’ll be up in my skivvies for the world to see tomorrow- yipes, count me in!
Heh glad someone is excited to show up in their skivvies. I have gotten 14 different emails begging for no pics.
Join today and catching up on the forums.
Question – Where do I log in for the site???
The log in for this site is on the sidebar. Scroll down after recent comments.
Do we have to give compliance seperately of all the activities. Especially, since the mobility three times a week is mandatory, but what about the rest of program. If I said in the log I am going to do three times of strength training and no cardio, can I change that statement later and say I am only going to do two sessions of strength training or add in some cardio?
This challenge scares me. I will have to cook most of my meals and count calories consistently until April the seventh. On the other hand, the compliance will help me stay on track and prevent me from doing a lot of work while spinning my wheels, not going anywhere and wasting my time with nothing to show for it.
I feel almost the exact same way (re: spinning wheels)
The compliance is only towards checking in and mobility. Your goals are not apart of the compliance.
Thanks for clarifying!
Woah, are the challenges going to get harder? Cool
They just might.
Only you can play the “I will put a voodoo doll curse on your and you will never have good luck for the rest of your life.” and get away with it
It takes courage and strength of character to curse people publicly.
I’m new how do I sign up for the challenge?
Hey Denise,
If you wish to sign up for the challenge you have to be a member of the site. If you wish to be a member then go here to read more about it.
http://www.leighpeele.com/members.html
Thanks I am a new member and I just haven’t seen on the forums the change your life log or am not understanding how or where it is. Sorry!
sort of with you, found it once, but can’t do anything about it, fresh member as of an hour ago.
Hey ladies… look under the LOGS section. There is an official thread to enter and a question/support thread.
Leigh, I love the way you set up challenges. You have a great way of hitting all the important aspects like accountability, consistency, compliance, support, mobility, goals (long and short), and reality (photos – yikes), but also keeping it flexible enough to be individualized for everyone’s personal needs. I’m in again, and looking forward to it!
Thanks a lot Karen. Looking forward to seeing what you can do in 12 weeks.
I just joined the forums when I saw this challenge post! (I have been a big fan of the FitCast though before this) I think the accountability and “competition” type of thing may be what I need to be disciplined enough to lose the weight I want to… I’m very excited and I can’t wait to see what all information is on the forums!
Thanks a lot Jessie.
Hi Leigh, I joined the forums, but I just got an email telling me that my account was deleted. I checked my credit card and the payment went through, so I’m confused. I wanted to join the challenge. I hope that I can still get everything taken care of so I can make my post in time. Do you have any ideas what went wrong? Thanks!
You should have just got a email explaining everything. Basically you used a different email address to register than what you used to pay and this is how we verify. I sent you out an email but it most have been lost in transport.
Everything should be taken care of now. Sorry for any problems.