In 2007, Quickology.com tracked over 3000 people and their journey into the new year. They made resolutions about smoking, weight loss, gym attendance, etc. Of the 3000, only 52% stated themselves as “confident” in achieving their goal. That means, before they even started their journey, almost half didn’t believe in their success before the first step.

In the end, only 12% of participants ended up achieving their goals. Statistically, at least half of them are set to rebound or “fall of the wagon” from their goals. That means by the most realistic standards, out of 3000 people, only around 100 of them will reach their goals and maintain their goals when making a resolution. Other statistics speak on more of a pessimistic success rate, stating as high as 97% of New Year’s Resolutions are failed to be achieved. Oscar Wilde wrote, “A New Year’s resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other.” If you use these statistics as a base and compare it to the world at large, it speaks pretty grim on the success rate of those who make New Year’s Resolutions.

Goal Setting, Once A Year?

The great thing about New Years is it subconsciously forces people to goal set. The problem is they are only doing it one time a year, and there is no plan to their goal setting. People think that caring enough and writing down “I will not do this” or “I will do that” on a brand new journal is going cut it. For anyone that has dove into true life change, you know it is never as simple as a week of change or even a month of change. Change itself is a commitment you have to stick to for the rest of your life.

Providing Cognitive Success

Most resolutions lists are filled with unrealistic expectations. For example, “I am going to lose 15 pounds in one month.” Yeah, good luck with that. Can it be done? Sure, but again, good luck with that if you want it to be fat and aren’t 310 pounds and a 6’1 man. Setting yourself up for failure right out the gate may not be the best idea for success.

A better strategy would be to set up resolutions you believe you will achieve with relative ease. Since it is usually the little things that lead to failure in weight loss or the increase in weight gain, these could also be the most important things you could do in the first place.

Here are a few examples: Resolution – I will stop talking negatively about my life. Resolution – I will start replacing negative thoughts with positive ones. Resolution – I will start training consistently, regardless of weight loss plans. Resolution – I will read/listen to one book a month. Resolution – I will hand prepare at least one meal a day.

These may seem like simple or stupid resolutions, but if you can achieve even the smallest battles in life, it makes achieving the harder ones that much easier.

“If you’re coasting, you’re either losing momentum or else you’re headed downhill.” – Joan Welsh

Where The Challenge Comes In

Look, I realize what I am up against. Right about now the emails are starting, the books are being released and more flash is coming up to your eyes than you know how to handle. In the last three days, I found out I could win a car, 10,000, or a lifetime supply of cereal. I have also seen their plans, and just like they always have, their victories will come out of a few people finally being fed up enough to do something and the others being left out the cold. Most of those things are staged anyway.

So what makes this challenge different?

This challenge is based on a 6-step program to help you tackle every aspect of what it takes to make a physical and mental changes in your life. It closes with an essay and along the way there are check-points and motivational factors. It is my belief that the combination of smart design and the right psychology will lead to the best transformations that will last beyond holding up a paper.

The Details

Start Date: January 3rd, 2011

Duration: 12-Weeks

Training Program – A 12-week program will be provided that can be done at home with minimal equipment. It will be released in 30-day sections. Meaning you will receive a program instantly when you join and then 2 more as the months go on. This is a 90-Day program all total.

Fat Loss Cycle Program – You will be provided with the Beta testing of the 6C-Cycle Program © . This is by far the most successful cycle program in client history and is going to be the staple of any program from here on out released in the future. Over the years of testing and tweaking every fat loss program, this one has by far the highest success rate with the easiest compliance and implementation. This will be the future of programming and Leighpeele.com. Note: You can do any training and diet program you desire. I am merely providing one for use.

Prizes:

Grand Prize – 1 Male + 1 Female will win $1000.00 each in cash prize.(Pictures required)
Secondary Prize – 1 Male + 1 Female will win $500.00 each in cash prize. (Pictures not-required)
Challenge Prizes – Various gifts and prizes will be given away during the challenge. (Prizes totaling $500.00)

Requirements
You must be 18 years or older.
You must be a member of Leighpeele.com (sign up here).
You must complete a minimum 200-word essay at the end of 12-weeks.
You must present a front and side picture to prove your efforts (face does not need to be revealed) in order to be eligible for the grand prize. There will be a secondary prize for non-picture participants that work on the honor system.

How You Win?
At the end of 12-weeks, the male or female with the best overall transformation and essay will be selected for each prize category by a panel of 4 judges and a vote by the entire community if input is needed or desired by the judges. Judging will take into account more than just weight loss or essay. It will take into account lifestyle change, compliance, attitude, and community support. There is going to be a 6-point grading system.

Check-Ins?

There are no check-in’s for this challenge that are required. However, check-in’s will happen for those who wish to participate in the community on the forums.

(If you are a member simply sign in and go to the Bonus Downloads section here.)

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